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
How-to self-help thyself How-to self-help thyself We are all conscious of the power of self-help, or New Age, books. Yet, the point is books, or no books, each of us has a ‘self-help’ resource within us, that, when properly used, could save us a visit to the bookstore. We are all conscious of the power of self-help, or New Age, books. Yet, the point is books, or no books, each of us has a ‘self-help’ resource within us, that, when properly used, could save us a visit to the bookstore. Blogs 13 Jul, 2022
Government spends over Rs 25bn in one day Government spends over Rs 25bn in one day Keeping up with annual trend of ramping up its spending towards the end of every fiscal year, the government has set a record in treasury expenditure this time around as well. Keeping up with annual trend of ramping up its spending towards the end of every fiscal year, the government has set a record in treasury expenditure this time around as well. Blogs 11 Jul, 2022
Utility-scale battery Utility-scale battery Many countries have put carbon neutrality as a top agenda, targeting to peak CO2 emissions by the middle of this century. Some countries like the United Kingdom plan to ban the sale of gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2030, while others like the People’s Republic of China are replacing coal with renewable energy. Many countries have put carbon neutrality as a top agenda, targeting to peak CO2 emissions by the middle of this century. Some countries like the United Kingdom plan to ban the sale of gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2030, while others like the People’s Republic of China are replacing coal with renewable energy. Blogs 07 Jul, 2022
Doomscrolling Doomscrolling Due to the ubiquity of the internet, most of us spend excessive time online. Consequently, as social media roots deep in the psyche of the global population, it has become imperative to tackle doomscrolling. Due to the ubiquity of the internet, most of us spend excessive time online. Consequently, as social media roots deep in the psyche of the global population, it has become imperative to tackle doomscrolling. Blogs 07 Jul, 2022
War in Ukraine War in Ukraine The war in Ukraine is causing worldwide disruptions to trade and investment, affecting auto makers in Europe, hoteliers in Georgia and the Maldives, as well as impacting consumers of food and fuel globally. Although the world’s poor — who spend a large part of their incomes on life’s necessities — are the most vulnerable, no country, region, or industry is left untouched by these disruptions. The war in Ukraine is causing worldwide disruptions to trade and investment, affecting auto makers in Europe, hoteliers in Georgia and the Maldives, as well as impacting consumers of food and fuel globally. Although the world’s poor — who spend a large part of their incomes on life’s necessities — are the most vulnerable, no country, region, or industry is left untouched by these disruptions. Blogs 06 Jul, 2022
Inflation and central bank's dilemma Inflation and central bank's dilemma Due to the Russia-Ukraine war and increase in the price of oil, there has been a steep increase in the price of goods and services. Inflation occurs due to various reasons — monetary policy of the central bank and unusual circumstances. Due to the Russia-Ukraine war and increase in the price of oil, there has been a steep increase in the price of goods and services. Inflation occurs due to various reasons — monetary policy of the central bank and unusual circumstances. Blogs 06 Jul, 2022
Cleaning up Mexico's water bodies Cleaning up Mexico's water bodies The Gulf of Mexico off the Atlantic Ocean and other water ecosystems play a vital role in the livelihood of many Mexicans. The Gulf of Mexico off the Atlantic Ocean and other water ecosystems play a vital role in the livelihood of many Mexicans. Blogs 01 Jul, 2022
Going hungry Going hungry The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the world’s economy, triggering a recession that has severely affected food security and nutrition for millions of people. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the world’s economy, triggering a recession that has severely affected food security and nutrition for millions of people. Blogs 01 Jul, 2022
Energy prices Energy prices Global energy prices increased by more than 26% in the early months of 2022. Global energy prices increased by more than 26% in the early months of 2022. Blogs 29 Jun, 2022
Isn't life an illusion? Isn't life an illusion? The illusion means a false idea or belief. So how can life be an illusion? Most of the Hindu Scripture says, human life is a dream state. So, if life is a dream, then what is the reality? To know the answer, let’s look at life from a biological point of view. The illusion means a false idea or belief. So how can life be an illusion? Most of the Hindu Scripture says, human life is a dream state. So, if life is a dream, then what is the reality? To know the answer, let’s look at life from a biological point of view. Blogs 29 Jun, 2022
Aid for trade Aid for trade Aid for trade is based on the idea that trade can be a powerful engine for economic development. Aid for trade is based on the idea that trade can be a powerful engine for economic development. Blogs 27 Jun, 2022
Disconnected! Disconnected! Disconnected! Ever since the boom of IT in the 1990s, the word ‘disconnected’ became a household word around the world. Post seed stage, internet service providers (IPS) were naturally wet behind the ears, failing to meet the customers’ expectations vis-à -vis service quality and response time. Disconnected! Ever since the boom of IT in the 1990s, the word ‘disconnected’ became a household word around the world. Post seed stage, internet service providers (IPS) were naturally wet behind the ears, failing to meet the customers’ expectations vis-à -vis service quality and response time. Blogs 27 Jun, 2022
Kathmandu UK minister stresses stronger Nepal-UK education partnership UK Minister for Indo-Pacific and Equalities Seema Malhotra held discussions with Nepali entrepreneurs and education stakeholders in Kathmandu on Saturday, highlighting the United Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Nepal in education and skills development.
World A powerful bomb has exploded near railway track in southwest Pakistan, wounding more than two dozen A powerful bomb exploded near a railway track as a train carrying passengers passed through the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Sunday, wounding more than two dozen people, officials said.
Nepal Pokhara moves to clear encroachment for modern bus park project The Pokhara Valley Municipal Development Committee has issued a public notice directing the removal of illegal structures, including shops, from the Pokhara Bus Park area within 15 days.
Nepal Disaster-related incidents kill 70 in 40 days A total of 70 people have lost their lives in 1,342 disaster-related incidents reported across the country over the past 40 days, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.
Entertainment Elephants in the Fog writes history by winning Cannes Un Certain Regard jury prize It was a moment of immense pride for the director and the cast and crew of the film Elephants in the Fog on the night of May 22 when their film won the Cannes’ International Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard Jury Prize.
Nepal British deaf climber, Michael Woods, summits Everest, survives harrowing descent in death zone British deaf mountaineer Michael Joseph Woods summited Mount Everest on Thursday morning, then spent two to three hours alone near the Hillary Step in what he later described as one of the hardest battles of his life, before being assisted down by his guide Sherpa in a descent that tested every limit of his endurance.
Nepal Nepal wins three UIAA positions as NMA officials elected to mountain protection, mountaineering commissions Three senior officials of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) have been elected to key commissions of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA), further consolidating Nepal's representation in the global mountaineering governance structure.
Nepal Heat wave, hot day conditions likely to continue in Lumbini, Sudurpashchim The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast continued heat wave and hot day conditions in parts of western Nepal, while moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely in several hilly and Himalayan regions of the country.
World Japanese woman who scaled the world's 14 top peaks says she wants to share joy The first woman to conquer the world's second-highest peak, K2, three times has also summited all 14 of the world's tallest mountains.
