View on view towers View on view towers After the first local elections in Nepal in 2074 BS, the common people got to experience their own government at home. After the first local elections in Nepal in 2074 BS, the common people got to experience their own government at home. Blogs 13 Jun, 2022
Hello philanthropy! Hello philanthropy! We all know by now that we are warming the planet at an alarming rate due to our runaway greenhouse gas emissions, and that we’re going to have to decarbonize very rapidly and arrive at net-zero emissions by mid-century in order to have a fighting chance to keep global temperature rise to below 1.5C. We all know by now that we are warming the planet at an alarming rate due to our runaway greenhouse gas emissions, and that we’re going to have to decarbonize very rapidly and arrive at net-zero emissions by mid-century in order to have a fighting chance to keep global temperature rise to below 1.5C. Blogs 10 Jun, 2022
On child marriage On child marriage One of the worst regrets of my life was that my elder sister did not marry young. Unbeknownst to me, I think she had suitors at 15. She married late, very late for the time, after our parents started piling pressure on her. She must have been in her early thirties. One of the worst regrets of my life was that my elder sister did not marry young. Unbeknownst to me, I think she had suitors at 15. She married late, very late for the time, after our parents started piling pressure on her. She must have been in her early thirties. Blogs 10 Jun, 2022
Raid takes traders by 'surprise'! Raid takes traders by 'surprise'! Tension flared up in Narayangadh Bazaar of Chitwan today after local businessmen took to the streets to protest a raid on a local shop, saying the Department of Revenue Investigation ‘did not inform them before carrying out the raid’. Tension flared up in Narayangadh Bazaar of Chitwan today after local businessmen took to the streets to protest a raid on a local shop, saying the Department of Revenue Investigation ‘did not inform them before carrying out the raid’. Blogs 07 Jun, 2022
A book is always the best teacher A book is always the best teacher Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho was once asked by a journalist: “Could you please give some advice for those who wish to become a good writer like you?” To which the witty writer replied: “I have three pieces of advice for aspiring writers: Read! Read!! Read!!!” Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho was once asked by a journalist: “Could you please give some advice for those who wish to become a good writer like you?” To which the witty writer replied: “I have three pieces of advice for aspiring writers: Read! Read!! Read!!!” Blogs 07 Jun, 2022
Impression of books Impression of books Yukio Mishima’s story of harakiri fascinated me. I read his seminal work The Temple of the Golden Pavillion when I was a teenager. Yukio Mishima’s story of harakiri fascinated me. I read his seminal work The Temple of the Golden Pavillion when I was a teenager. Blogs 03 Jun, 2022
Quality infrastructure Quality infrastructure It’s not enough to build infrastructure assets that produce electricity, provide safe drinking water, or facilitate transport. It’s not enough to build infrastructure assets that produce electricity, provide safe drinking water, or facilitate transport. Blogs 03 Jun, 2022
A greener future A greener future Mounting concerns over transport emissions contributing to climate change, coupled with the insatiable demand for expensive petroleum from Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, have compelled countries around the world to embrace electric vehicles (EVs). Mounting concerns over transport emissions contributing to climate change, coupled with the insatiable demand for expensive petroleum from Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, have compelled countries around the world to embrace electric vehicles (EVs). Blogs 01 Jun, 2022
Make rape costly and sex be free Make rape costly and sex be free It’s distressing to see people unable to venture out of their homes to show their talents out of fear. Instead of giving them an opportunity to perform on stage, should people with talent be held at home? I myself don’t suggest my loved ones to join any beauty pageant or talent audition for now. Sometimes they are not safe even at school. It’s distressing to see people unable to venture out of their homes to show their talents out of fear. Instead of giving them an opportunity to perform on stage, should people with talent be held at home? I myself don’t suggest my loved ones to join any beauty pageant or talent audition for now. Sometimes they are not safe even at school. Blogs 01 Jun, 2022
Asia's debt Asia's debt Whether one looks across the entire region in its vast diversity, at groups of countries of similar income or geography, or at individual economies, there is no question that Asia has been borrowing fast. Whether one looks across the entire region in its vast diversity, at groups of countries of similar income or geography, or at individual economies, there is no question that Asia has been borrowing fast. Blogs 31 May, 2022
Being a parent to ageing parents Being a parent to ageing parents A crude sense of wisdom dawned before I embarked on a journey in the far western laps of the hills of Dang as a secondary level teacher. A crude sense of wisdom dawned before I embarked on a journey in the far western laps of the hills of Dang as a secondary level teacher. Blogs 31 May, 2022
Pine trees saga Pine trees saga Ah, pine forest! Who would not enjoy a walk, or a pause, in the woods of these redolent trees, feasting one’s eyes and relishing the fragrance that so sweetly delights one’s olfactory receptors! Some believe the air slipping through pine trees is good for health. Ah, pine forest! Who would not enjoy a walk, or a pause, in the woods of these redolent trees, feasting one’s eyes and relishing the fragrance that so sweetly delights one’s olfactory receptors! Some believe the air slipping through pine trees is good for health. Blogs 30 May, 2022
Staying healthy Staying healthy Bhutan was the first country in the world to pursue happiness as a state policy. Bhutan was the first country in the world to pursue happiness as a state policy. Blogs 27 May, 2022
Changing mindset Changing mindset Kankai Municipality, where I cast my vote, was on national headlines at the very start of the vote counting after the local level election concluded on May 13, Friday. Kankai Municipality, where I cast my vote, was on national headlines at the very start of the vote counting after the local level election concluded on May 13, Friday. Blogs 27 May, 2022
Falling groundwater Falling groundwater India is the largest user of groundwater globally, extracting more than the United States and China put together. India is the largest user of groundwater globally, extracting more than the United States and China put together. Blogs 26 May, 2022
Me goat Me goat I was a black goat, young, tall and handsome, living a blissful life frisking and prancing with my mother and siblings, grazing and munching on the fresh green grass on a hillock that my master would lead us to cautiously. I continued to graze and graze on the healthy green growth for a year or so until one day, a stranger arrived, and my master handed me over to him. I was a black goat, young, tall and handsome, living a blissful life frisking and prancing with my mother and siblings, grazing and munching on the fresh green grass on a hillock that my master would lead us to cautiously. I continued to graze and graze on the healthy green growth for a year or so until one day, a stranger arrived, and my master handed me over to him. Blogs 26 May, 2022
Water management Water management Indonesia’s urban centers currently face severe and interlinked water security challenges: inadequate and inequitable access to water supply and sanitation services, persistent flooding, poor environmental water quality, unplanned settlements, and in some regions, dramatic land subsidence, all of which are exacerbated by climate change. Indonesia’s urban centers currently face severe and interlinked water security challenges: inadequate and inequitable access to water supply and sanitation services, persistent flooding, poor environmental water quality, unplanned settlements, and in some regions, dramatic land subsidence, all of which are exacerbated by climate change. Blogs 25 May, 2022
Tibetan medicine: healing the ancient way Tibetan medicine: healing the ancient way A text on Tibetan medicine says: “Always remember the two principal causes of disease: unhealthy food and unhealthy lifestyle.” In 2010, India officially recognised Tibetan medicine as a “science of healing” and enshrined it within the nation’s healthcare system, paving the way for future research and investment into the spiritual discipline. A text on Tibetan medicine says: “Always remember the two principal causes of disease: unhealthy food and unhealthy lifestyle.” In 2010, India officially recognised Tibetan medicine as a “science of healing” and enshrined it within the nation’s healthcare system, paving the way for future research and investment into the spiritual discipline. Blogs 24 May, 2022
Jobs form home Jobs form home As we gradually learn to live with COVID-19, employees are returning to offices in some parts of the world. It will be a very different world of work. Characterised by evolving policies and guidelines, the new normal of work ranges from on-site work to full work-from-home set-ups to hybrid arrangements. As we gradually learn to live with COVID-19, employees are returning to offices in some parts of the world. It will be a very different world of work. Characterised by evolving policies and guidelines, the new normal of work ranges from on-site work to full work-from-home set-ups to hybrid arrangements. Blogs 20 May, 2022
Go, get them Go, get them A fortnight ago, my wife and I decided to go to Thamel. A fortnight ago, my wife and I decided to go to Thamel. Blogs 20 May, 2022
Environment Rain likely from tomorrow; expected to provide relief from smog, wildfires According to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD), the country is likely to experience rain starting from tomorrow, offering a much-needed respite from the heatwaves and thick smog that have plagued various regions, including Pokhara and the Federal Capital Kathmandu.
Nepal Democracy is minimum precondition for free, fair journalism: President Paudel President Ramchandra Paudel has said that democracy is the minimum precondition for free and fair journalism.
Kathmandu World Press Freedom Day being marked The World Press Freedom Day is being observed today across the globe including in Nepal.
Environment Kathmandu tops world's most polluted cities again Kathmandu, the federal capital of Nepal, has again ranked the world's most polluted city.
Business NEPSE slips below 2,000 mark, Microfinance sector shines The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) saw a decline of 7.31 points or 0.36%, slipping below the 2,000 threshold to settle at 1,998.96 points by the end of the trading day.
Science and Tech Government effortful for boosting investment in IT sector-Minister Sharma Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma has said the government was moving ahead with determination to develop necessary policies, laws and infrastructures to boost up investment in the information technology sector.
Nepal Pokhara Airport resumes from today The Pokhara Regional International Airport which was temporarily closed for the past few days due to a low visibility issue has resumed its services from this morning.
Business Gold price increase by Rs 2,00 per tola on Thursday The domestic gold market witnessed a rebound on Thursday, with prices surging by Rs 2,000 per tola.
Opinion One Nepali, One Investment, One Employment: A framework for foreign direct investment The agenda of FDI is not a new topic for Nepal. The government’s past initiatives, broadly speaking, have delivered some degree of success in terms of number of investors and amount of investment. The government and relevant stakeholders’ focus until now seems mainly to be about promoting Nepal as an attractive destination for foreign investors.