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
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
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.
