Of stagflation and privatisation Of stagflation and privatisation Stagflation is a toxic cocktail of inflation, stagnant or negative growth. Stagflation is a toxic cocktail of inflation, stagnant or negative growth. Blogs 04 Aug, 2022
GPA grading system GPA grading system With the eighth amendment of the Education Act 2016, the SLC Board and HSEB historically transformed into SEE and NEB respectively. Since then these education boards have adopted the GPA grading system for evaluation, replacing individual subject marks and total percentage. With the eighth amendment of the Education Act 2016, the SLC Board and HSEB historically transformed into SEE and NEB respectively. Since then these education boards have adopted the GPA grading system for evaluation, replacing individual subject marks and total percentage. Blogs 03 Aug, 2022
Changing climate Changing climate Nepal is becoming a hotspot of climate-related hazards with the rapidly changing climate. Nepal is becoming a hotspot of climate-related hazards with the rapidly changing climate. Blogs 03 Aug, 2022
Food crisis Food crisis The increasing food deficit and demand from neighboring countries, such as Nigeria, Niger, and Burkina Faso, have put enormous pressures on the local and regional food markets. The increasing food deficit and demand from neighboring countries, such as Nigeria, Niger, and Burkina Faso, have put enormous pressures on the local and regional food markets. Blogs 01 Aug, 2022
Monsoon saga Monsoon saga Ah, monsoon! The seasonal damp winds that carry heavy rains to this part of the world. Ah, monsoon! The seasonal damp winds that carry heavy rains to this part of the world. Blogs 01 Aug, 2022
Energy solutions Energy solutions With COP26 concluded, many sovereign governments are furthering plans to cut their carbon emissions to net zero by 2030. With COP26 concluded, many sovereign governments are furthering plans to cut their carbon emissions to net zero by 2030. Blogs 29 Jul, 2022
Shark Tank: Short route to investment Shark Tank: Short route to investment I came across Shark Tank while switching TV channels aimlessly on a lazy Sunday morning. It struck me like a hammer. Here is one of the best ways to hustle and drum up much-needed foreign capital and investment. I came across Shark Tank while switching TV channels aimlessly on a lazy Sunday morning. It struck me like a hammer. Here is one of the best ways to hustle and drum up much-needed foreign capital and investment. Blogs 29 Jul, 2022
Online job Online job Across Asia and the Pacific, youth unemployment soared during the coronavirus pandemic, particularly in tourism and hospitality, where many young people are employed. Across Asia and the Pacific, youth unemployment soared during the coronavirus pandemic, particularly in tourism and hospitality, where many young people are employed. Blogs 27 Jul, 2022
Death: An inevitable truth Death: An inevitable truth I was lying on the sofa, reading a book called Death by Sadhguru. Nancy, my five-year-old sister, was doing her homework on the floor. She was looking back and forth between the book on my hand and her book. I was lying on the sofa, reading a book called Death by Sadhguru. Nancy, my five-year-old sister, was doing her homework on the floor. She was looking back and forth between the book on my hand and her book. Blogs 27 Jul, 2022
Growth in South Asia Growth in South Asia In the decade before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, South Asia struck a strong growth note of 5 percent per year in per-capita GDP, strongly outpacing other developing regions in the world, notably Latin America and the Caribbean; the Middle East and North Africa; and Sub-Saharan Africa—all of which grew less than 1 percentage point per year. In the decade before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, South Asia struck a strong growth note of 5 percent per year in per-capita GDP, strongly outpacing other developing regions in the world, notably Latin America and the Caribbean; the Middle East and North Africa; and Sub-Saharan Africa—all of which grew less than 1 percentage point per year. Blogs 21 Jul, 2022
Not so social, social media Not so social, social media With the advent of newer social media platforms, it’s hard to across someone who is not connected to one of them. There’s something for everyone in them. With the advent of newer social media platforms, it’s hard to across someone who is not connected to one of them. There’s something for everyone in them. Blogs 21 Jul, 2022
Vaccine and tourism Vaccine and tourism Countries around the world are undertaking enormous efforts to vaccinate against COVID-19. Countries around the world are undertaking enormous efforts to vaccinate against COVID-19. Blogs 20 Jul, 2022
Magic all around Magic all around We are often thrilled - kids and grown-ups alike - when J.K. Rowling tells a story about a cat reading a newspaper in a street corner, about a dog with eyes all over its body or about a cute little Harry flying fast on a broom rocket. We are often thrilled - kids and grown-ups alike - when J.K. Rowling tells a story about a cat reading a newspaper in a street corner, about a dog with eyes all over its body or about a cute little Harry flying fast on a broom rocket. Blogs 20 Jul, 2022
Digital economy Digital economy Youth are the future of Southeast Asia. In the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASE- AN), they constitute 34% of the total population. Youth are the future of Southeast Asia. In the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASE- AN), they constitute 34% of the total population. Blogs 18 Jul, 2022
Legalise cannabis Legalise cannabis Recently, I had travelled to California, where I saw that cannabis is entirely legal in the state and is also allowed for medical use. However, one Nepali doctor asked me a question that haunted me for days. Recently, I had travelled to California, where I saw that cannabis is entirely legal in the state and is also allowed for medical use. However, one Nepali doctor asked me a question that haunted me for days. Blogs 18 Jul, 2022
Reviving tourism Reviving tourism Even where the situation is improving, a slow recovery in tourism may have long-term impacts, including through business closures and delayed investment in physical infrastructure, such as hotels, restaurants, and transport. Even where the situation is improving, a slow recovery in tourism may have long-term impacts, including through business closures and delayed investment in physical infrastructure, such as hotels, restaurants, and transport. Blogs 15 Jul, 2022
No service charge No service charge Down south, east and western flank, a debate is raging over the government’s decision to slap a ban on service charges. Down south, east and western flank, a debate is raging over the government’s decision to slap a ban on service charges. Blogs 15 Jul, 2022
Impact of war Impact of war The Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered significant disruptions to the supply of commodities such as energy and food, which Russia and Ukraine are key exporters. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered significant disruptions to the supply of commodities such as energy and food, which Russia and Ukraine are key exporters. Blogs 14 Jul, 2022
The dark side of Japan The dark side of Japan The assassination of Japanese former prime minister Shinzo Abe by a lone unemployed youth was totally unexpected. Read any news media reports, and the reporters do not fail to mention that gun violence in Japanese society is really rare. The assassination of Japanese former prime minister Shinzo Abe by a lone unemployed youth was totally unexpected. Read any news media reports, and the reporters do not fail to mention that gun violence in Japanese society is really rare. Blogs 14 Jul, 2022
After disasters After disasters In the aftermath of a disaster, access to relevant, high quality and timely information can greatly enhance the speed of emergency response by agencies and the effectiveness of government policies. In the aftermath of a disaster, access to relevant, high quality and timely information can greatly enhance the speed of emergency response by agencies and the effectiveness of government policies. Blogs 13 Jul, 2022
Nepal Govt committed to holding HoR elections on March 5: Home Minister Aryal Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government is fully committed to conducting fresh elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) on the announced date of March 5, 2026.
Kathmandu KMC focused on quality service: Mayor Shah Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Balendra Shah, has informed that KMC was for minimizing operation cost and increasing quality in its services.
Nepal Warm clothes, school bags distributed to 359 students in Bajura A total of 359 students from remote Himalayan settlements in eastern Bajura have received school bags and warm clothes under a joint initiative aimed at supporting children during the winter season.
Lifestyle An open letter to the citizens of Nepal Today, I speak to you as a witness to a moment in our national life when silence itself has taken on a political meaning, and conscience has refused to remain quiet.
Kathmandu CIAA appeals to Supreme Court against acquittal in Melamchi Graft case The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court against the acquittal of 17 individuals in connection with alleged financial irregularities in the Melamchi Drinking Water Supply Project.
Nepal State responsible for promoting inclusion, social justice: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki has stated that safeguarding and promoting inclusion, social justice, and cultural and linguistic diversity are the responsibilities of the State.
Business Gold price hits fresh record, crosses Rs 260,000 per tola Gold price in the domestic market surged to a new historic high on Monday, crossing the Rs 260,000-per-tola mark following a sharp increase of Rs 1,900 per tola.
Kathmandu Zonta Club Kathmandu drives cybersecurity awareness in support of the UNITE campaign to end digital violence In support of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and this year’s UNITE theme, “End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” the Zonta Club Kathmandu partnered with the Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police, women lawyers, and Chandragiri Municipality to raise awareness on cybersecurity and online safety across diverse communities in Nepal.
Opinion Charles Darwin: A life in science It is a common question — what's the most extraordinary scientific legacy of Charles Robert Darwin's vision of life? The answer is simple.
