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
New pandemic New pandemic As Covid 19 ravaged the world, a new pandemic began to rise. One that had been brewing for ages but was taken out of the pot by Covid 19, education. However, unlike Covid-19 it targeted a specific age group and luckily this pandemic has a cure. As Covid 19 ravaged the world, a new pandemic began to rise. One that had been brewing for ages but was taken out of the pot by Covid 19, education. However, unlike Covid-19 it targeted a specific age group and luckily this pandemic has a cure. Blogs 23 Jun, 2022
Dangerous superstition Dangerous superstition In many African communities, people still live by old traditional religious practices. Often branded as witchcraft, or “voodoo”, these occult practices remain a developmental challenge. Their leaders have large followings and influence how people live their daily lives. In many African communities, people still live by old traditional religious practices. Often branded as witchcraft, or “voodoo”, these occult practices remain a developmental challenge. Their leaders have large followings and influence how people live their daily lives. Blogs 23 Jun, 2022
Renewable energy Renewable energy The year 2020 may have been a defining period for the transition to renewable energy. The year 2020 may have been a defining period for the transition to renewable energy. Blogs 22 Jun, 2022
Change lifestyle for hypertension Change lifestyle for hypertension Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. It can lead to severe complications and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and even death. Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. It can lead to severe complications and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and even death. Blogs 22 Jun, 2022
Progressive education Progressive education Progressive education focuses on ‘how to think’ for the learners rather than rote learning. John Dewey (1859-1952), an American philosopher and educator, was a proponent of the philosophical movement known as pragmatism, and is the father of the progressive education theory. Progressive education focuses on ‘how to think’ for the learners rather than rote learning. John Dewey (1859-1952), an American philosopher and educator, was a proponent of the philosophical movement known as pragmatism, and is the father of the progressive education theory. Blogs 21 Jun, 2022
Digital Economy Digital Economy When walking around the streets of Kathmandu, you will notice stickers with quick response (QR) codes at stores and restaurants. People can pay businesses by scanning these ubiquitous QR codes with one of the many financial services apps available on their smartphones. When walking around the streets of Kathmandu, you will notice stickers with quick response (QR) codes at stores and restaurants. People can pay businesses by scanning these ubiquitous QR codes with one of the many financial services apps available on their smartphones. Blogs 21 Jun, 2022
An aware individual An aware individual Activists today rally for LGBTQ rights, women empowerment and climate awareness. Then there is the charged political rhetoric. These are a few examples of the social movements that tend to affect people globally. And they are strongly fueled and sustained by the social media. LGBTQ movement really took off thanks to the social media. And climate change action too has gained traction through the virtual platforms. Activists today rally for LGBTQ rights, women empowerment and climate awareness. Then there is the charged political rhetoric. These are a few examples of the social movements that tend to affect people globally. And they are strongly fueled and sustained by the social media. LGBTQ movement really took off thanks to the social media. And climate change action too has gained traction through the virtual platforms. Blogs 20 Jun, 2022
Fashion industry Fashion industry The fashion industry employs millions worldwide, from artists and models to dressmakers, merchandisers, and many more. However, it has also been deeply impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as the majority of the work in the sector is carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The fashion industry employs millions worldwide, from artists and models to dressmakers, merchandisers, and many more. However, it has also been deeply impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as the majority of the work in the sector is carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Blogs 20 Jun, 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.
