Happy New Year 2079 Happy New Year 2079 Time is set to move forward bringing forth changes. Time is set to move forward bringing forth changes. Blogs 13 Apr, 2022
World food problem and Sri Lanka debacle World food problem and Sri Lanka debacle At first, I could not grasp how the war in Europe should affect global food supply and prices (THT page 7, Apr 9). We have seen many conflicts, including the long insurgency in our backyard, none of which affected our food supply. At first, I could not grasp how the war in Europe should affect global food supply and prices (THT page 7, Apr 9). We have seen many conflicts, including the long insurgency in our backyard, none of which affected our food supply. Blogs 12 Apr, 2022
People with disabilities People with disabilities One in six people live with a disability in our world today. These individuals suffer a range of auditory, cognitive, physical, speech, and visual disorders that can hinder access to financial services. One in six people live with a disability in our world today. These individuals suffer a range of auditory, cognitive, physical, speech, and visual disorders that can hinder access to financial services. Blogs 12 Apr, 2022
Global poverty Global poverty The April 2022 update to the newly launched Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) presents new global poverty estimates for 2018 and revises previously published estimates, as a result of newly available survey data and several changes to the underlying data (see this document for more details). The April 2022 update to the newly launched Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) presents new global poverty estimates for 2018 and revises previously published estimates, as a result of newly available survey data and several changes to the underlying data (see this document for more details). Blogs 11 Apr, 2022
Challenges of remittance Challenges of remittance Nepal is a nation afflicted by low income, poverty, rising unemployment and unsound dependence on agriculture. According to the Economic Survey of 2077/78, about 66 percent of the population rely on agriculture, but that population is invisibly quasi-unemployed or seasonal unemployed. Nepal is a nation afflicted by low income, poverty, rising unemployment and unsound dependence on agriculture. According to the Economic Survey of 2077/78, about 66 percent of the population rely on agriculture, but that population is invisibly quasi-unemployed or seasonal unemployed. Blogs 11 Apr, 2022
Tax reforms Tax reforms It’s been said taxes are the price we pay for a civilized society. It’s been said taxes are the price we pay for a civilized society. Blogs 08 Apr, 2022
Buying red, sweet watermelons Buying red, sweet watermelons In hot weather, the body loses a lot of water. Watermelons are delicious, especially during the hot summer months, and can hydrate the body because it contains around 90-92 per cent water. Watermelons also have other health benefits. In hot weather, the body loses a lot of water. Watermelons are delicious, especially during the hot summer months, and can hydrate the body because it contains around 90-92 per cent water. Watermelons also have other health benefits. Blogs 08 Apr, 2022
Value of land Value of land India is urbanizing rapidly and many of its cities are relying on government-financed metro rail as the backbone of their mass transit networks. India is urbanizing rapidly and many of its cities are relying on government-financed metro rail as the backbone of their mass transit networks. Blogs 07 Apr, 2022
Beyond tourism Beyond tourism The COVID-19 pandemic brought global tourism and travel to a standstill. Although the health impact of the pandemic has been fairly contained in the Maldives, its economic consequences for the tourism-dependent economy have been devastating. The COVID-19 pandemic brought global tourism and travel to a standstill. Although the health impact of the pandemic has been fairly contained in the Maldives, its economic consequences for the tourism-dependent economy have been devastating. Blogs 07 Apr, 2022
Road safety Road safety It is a sight very familiar on the roads of South Asia—an entire family perched precariously on a motorbike—the father balancing one child in the front and the mother clasping another close to her, as they weave their way through traffic. It is a sight very familiar on the roads of South Asia—an entire family perched precariously on a motorbike—the father balancing one child in the front and the mother clasping another close to her, as they weave their way through traffic. Blogs 06 Apr, 2022
Marriage by choice Marriage by choice In my teenage days, a marriage simply meant a nice wedding – beautiful clothes, a party and plenty of fun. Years later, on reaching the marriageable age, marriage has got a profound meaning altogether for me. In my teenage days, a marriage simply meant a nice wedding – beautiful clothes, a party and plenty of fun. Years later, on reaching the marriageable age, marriage has got a profound meaning altogether for me. Blogs 06 Apr, 2022
Escaping the curse of childlessness Escaping the curse of childlessness Scholars have identified two kinds of traditional healers in Nigeria: herbalists and diviners. Scholars have identified two kinds of traditional healers in Nigeria: herbalists and diviners. Blogs 05 Apr, 2022
Dignity and glory of travel business Dignity and glory of travel business Now that COVID-19 is behind us, we see a smattering of tourists. I recently sighted a couple of Western tourists in Bhaktapur, three in Ason and about four or five in Patan Durbar Square. Watching tourists on the streets is my interest, not a research project. They all gave me hope for the tourist deluge on the horizon that would follow despite the ongoing acrimonious conflict between two neighbours in Eastern Europe. Now that COVID-19 is behind us, we see a smattering of tourists. I recently sighted a couple of Western tourists in Bhaktapur, three in Ason and about four or five in Patan Durbar Square. Watching tourists on the streets is my interest, not a research project. They all gave me hope for the tourist deluge on the horizon that would follow despite the ongoing acrimonious conflict between two neighbours in Eastern Europe. Blogs 04 Apr, 2022
Digital trade Digital trade Addressing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge the fiscal management of just about all governments within the Asia and Pacific region. Addressing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge the fiscal management of just about all governments within the Asia and Pacific region. Blogs 01 Apr, 2022
Are Evs eco-friendly? Are Evs eco-friendly? Modes of transportation have been a part of human life since the beginning of its evolution. In the 16th century, wheels helped develop new forms of transportation. Since then, vehicles have gone through various phases of development. Modes of transportation have been a part of human life since the beginning of its evolution. In the 16th century, wheels helped develop new forms of transportation. Since then, vehicles have gone through various phases of development. Blogs 01 Apr, 2022
Water pressure Water pressure Water investments are exciting because water is so central to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Clean water and sanitation, no poverty, good health and well-being, and gender equality, are all closely linked to the prudent management of water. Water investments are exciting because water is so central to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Clean water and sanitation, no poverty, good health and well-being, and gender equality, are all closely linked to the prudent management of water. Blogs 30 Mar, 2022
My vegetable experience My vegetable experience I asked one of the cart vendors from Sitamadhi why none of them had lemon stock in their sales inventory. There were seven or eight of them on the alley of a road that had recently graduated from a goreto, a walking trail. I asked one of the cart vendors from Sitamadhi why none of them had lemon stock in their sales inventory. There were seven or eight of them on the alley of a road that had recently graduated from a goreto, a walking trail. Blogs 30 Mar, 2022
Food crisis Food crisis As the devastating war in Ukraine rages on causing untold suffering, its impact is being felt far beyond its borders, battering a world emerging from a pandemic that has hit developing countries hardest. Among the most critical is the food price crisis, calling into question the affordability and availability of wheat and other essential staples. As the devastating war in Ukraine rages on causing untold suffering, its impact is being felt far beyond its borders, battering a world emerging from a pandemic that has hit developing countries hardest. Among the most critical is the food price crisis, calling into question the affordability and availability of wheat and other essential staples. Blogs 29 Mar, 2022
Are you really talented? Are you really talented? Who do you consider to be talented? Who is the true talent? What is the best way to justify talent? These are some of the questions that have been running through my head this year. Who do you consider to be talented? Who is the true talent? What is the best way to justify talent? These are some of the questions that have been running through my head this year. Blogs 29 Mar, 2022
Promoting tourism Promoting tourism In recent times, tourism has been gaining popularity in most countries of the world, mainly because of the fast development in transport and communication. In recent times, tourism has been gaining popularity in most countries of the world, mainly because of the fast development in transport and communication. Blogs 25 Mar, 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.
