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
Climate change affects farming Climate change affects farming Most Nepali people still depend on agriculture for maintaining their livelihood. Since climate change has affected this sector a lot, agricultural production is likely to dwindle in the years to come, impeding the people, especially the poor, even to subsist. Most Nepali people still depend on agriculture for maintaining their livelihood. Since climate change has affected this sector a lot, agricultural production is likely to dwindle in the years to come, impeding the people, especially the poor, even to subsist. Blogs 19 May, 2022
Meal mantra and mindfulness Meal mantra and mindfulness When was the last time you genuinely appreciated a meal? A desirable meal is one that is full of colour, flavour and aroma. However, we hardly notice, feel, smell and taste the food mindfully due to the conundrums of everyday life. When was the last time you genuinely appreciated a meal? A desirable meal is one that is full of colour, flavour and aroma. However, we hardly notice, feel, smell and taste the food mindfully due to the conundrums of everyday life. Blogs 17 May, 2022
Social inclusion Social inclusion The nexus between poverty and disability has been strongly documented in Cambodia. The nexus between poverty and disability has been strongly documented in Cambodia. Blogs 17 May, 2022
A toxic saga A toxic saga We find an extremely poisonous plant in Nepal’s forests, and it’s called angeri. It’s toxic in that if goats or cows eat angeri shoots – although animals seem to know whether or not a plant is safe – they usually die of swollen bellies. That’s why stockmen keep an eye on the presence of the plant – which is fairly common – so that their livestock does not feed on it and returns home unscathed. We find an extremely poisonous plant in Nepal’s forests, and it’s called angeri. It’s toxic in that if goats or cows eat angeri shoots – although animals seem to know whether or not a plant is safe – they usually die of swollen bellies. That’s why stockmen keep an eye on the presence of the plant – which is fairly common – so that their livestock does not feed on it and returns home unscathed. Blogs 10 May, 2022
Precious groundwater Precious groundwater The world is experiencing a depletion of groundwater because of rapid population growth, more frequent droughts, and agricultural expansion. This has had adverse socio-economic and environmental impacts, including higher pumping costs, reduced agricultural outputs, and damaged ecosystems dependent on groundwater. The world is experiencing a depletion of groundwater because of rapid population growth, more frequent droughts, and agricultural expansion. This has had adverse socio-economic and environmental impacts, including higher pumping costs, reduced agricultural outputs, and damaged ecosystems dependent on groundwater. Blogs 10 May, 2022
Why untold, unrealised and underrated? Why untold, unrealised and underrated? The Skanda Purana says, ‘There is no shadow, no shelter, no protector like a mother; there is no life giver in this world like a mother’. Just like many, my inclination towards mindful aspects of life, family, relationships and peace was natural during the period of lockdown. The Skanda Purana says, ‘There is no shadow, no shelter, no protector like a mother; there is no life giver in this world like a mother’. Just like many, my inclination towards mindful aspects of life, family, relationships and peace was natural during the period of lockdown. Blogs 09 May, 2022
Economic inclusion Economic inclusion There has been a fair amount of discussion in this blog of multifaceted, poverty graduation programs. There has been a fair amount of discussion in this blog of multifaceted, poverty graduation programs. Blogs 06 May, 2022
A potpourri of thoughts A potpourri of thoughts Thoughts, primarily the so-called ‘negative’ ones, appear to irk us pretty indiscriminately. Thoughts, primarily the so-called ‘negative’ ones, appear to irk us pretty indiscriminately. Blogs 06 May, 2022
Conflict and hunger Conflict and hunger Hunger almost always follows conflict. Conflict negatively impacts economic activity and disrupts access to markets — often affecting smallholder farmers more acutely. Hunger almost always follows conflict. Conflict negatively impacts economic activity and disrupts access to markets — often affecting smallholder farmers more acutely. Blogs 04 May, 2022
Tourism lodestar: OYO Tourism lodestar: OYO As we were chatting over a few glasses of Nepali red wine at a reception, he brought up the subject of unlimited potential in tourism. He had heard that tourism has rebounded in leaps and bounds. I told him that’s what I hear too, but not sure if it has. As we were chatting over a few glasses of Nepali red wine at a reception, he brought up the subject of unlimited potential in tourism. He had heard that tourism has rebounded in leaps and bounds. I told him that’s what I hear too, but not sure if it has. Blogs 04 May, 2022
Opinion Elevating Chitwan's Tourism: Pioneering Luxury and Nature-Based Experiences Tourism in Chitwan traces its roots back to 1876 AD when the Nepali rulers hosted a British royal hunting expedition.
Nepal Economic growth rate contracts to 3.4 per cent in Q1: National Statistics Office The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate has contracted to 3.4 per cent in the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2024/25, the National Statistics Office (NSO) said.
World Gold Price increases by Rs 500 per tola, silver remains stable The price of gold rose by Rs 500 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday.
World A second wind-whipped wildfire is burning out of control in the Los Angeles area A fast-moving wildfire broke out Tuesday in the inland foothills northeast of Los Angeles hours after another blaze tore through the city’s Pacific Palisades neighborhood along the coast, destroying many homes and prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands.
Nepal Snowfall in Sankhuwasabha's Makalu area, normal life affected Normal life here has been affected due to snowfall in the upper territories of the district.
Nepal Earthquake with epicentre in Tibet jolts Nepal A powerful earthquake jolted various parts of Nepal early this morning. Officials say the earthquake's epicentre was in Tibet.
Kathmandu 'Collaboration with India can mitigate Nepal's food security concerns' Dr Doj Raj Khanal has been at the forefront of agricultural transformation from Kathmandu's bustling labs to the farmlands spread across Nepal.
Kathmandu Nims Purja's Elite Exped loses court case, told to pay Rs 11.3m to Ghising Kathmandu District Court has held celebrated climber Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja and his company Elite Exped guilty, ordering Purja to pay a compensation of Rs 11.3 million to Tanka Ghising whose house was destroyed after the gas canisters stored in Purja’s office that he had rented from Ghising exploded.
Kathmandu PM Oli conveys condolences over losses in China Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli expressed deep sorrow over the devastating earthquake in China.
