Sustainable community development: People's participation is a must

Sustainable community development: People's participation is a must

Community development practices have crossed various phases, from a “needs-based approach” to a “rights-based approach”.

Community development practices have crossed various phases, from a “needs-based approach” to a “rights-based approach”.

Opinion 13 h ago

Know your onions

Know your onions

The importance of onions and their history make for interesting reading. The onion’s etymology mirrors its interesting history of how this bulb got its name. The word ‘onion’ comes from the Latin word meaning “one”. This bulb was named so by Roman farmers due to its singly growing nature.

The importance of onions and their history make for interesting reading. The onion’s etymology mirrors its interesting history of how this bulb got its name. The word ‘onion’ comes from the Latin word meaning “one”. This bulb was named so by Roman farmers due to its singly growing nature.

Opinion 13 h ago

EDITORIAL: Encephalitis threat

EDITORIAL: Encephalitis threat

With the nation preoccupied with the prevention of the spread of the coronavirus since the past one year, there is every likelihood of other major diseases afflicting the people being brushed aside.

With the nation preoccupied with the prevention of the spread of the coronavirus since the past one year, there is every likelihood of other major diseases afflicting the people being brushed aside.

Opinion 13 h ago

Girls' scholarship

Girls' scholarship

Bangladesh not only kept girls in school but improved their lives on multiple levels with a simple, low-cost stipend program.

Bangladesh not only kept girls in school but improved their lives on multiple levels with a simple, low-cost stipend program.

Opinion 1d ago

Banking blues

Banking blues

When we were in our early 20s and working, I decided to open an account in a bank. Unlike today, we had one bank only. Today, of course, there are banks and momo shops for everyone.

When we were in our early 20s and working, I decided to open an account in a bank. Unlike today, we had one bank only. Today, of course, there are banks and momo shops for everyone.

Opinion 1d ago

Addressing HR violations: Nepal Police needs to reform

Addressing HR violations: Nepal Police needs to reform

I would hope that the NHRC would investigate the events and answer these obvious questions, which actually go to the heart of Nepali democracy

I would hope that the NHRC would investigate the events and answer these obvious questions, which actually go to the heart of Nepali democracy

Opinion 1d ago

EDITORIAL: Execute penal code

EDITORIAL: Execute penal code

The government should take corrective measures to make improvements in the criminal justice system

The government should take corrective measures to make improvements in the criminal justice system

Opinion 1d ago

Women first

Women first

From education to entrepreneurship, global recovery efforts need to pay particular attention to the needs of women and girls.

From education to entrepreneurship, global recovery efforts need to pay particular attention to the needs of women and girls.

Opinion 2d ago

Climate action: Not just about climate change

Climate action: Not just about climate change

If there is one overarching element where all segments of the population in the country can align to, that’s science. Because of it, we have a clear understanding of the implications climate change is having on our lives.

If there is one overarching element where all segments of the population in the country can align to, that’s science. Because of it, we have a clear understanding of the implications climate change is having on our lives.

Opinion 2d ago

EDITORIAL: Stronger laws needed

EDITORIAL: Stronger laws needed

As a party to the Palermo Protocol that the Nepal government ratified last year, Nepal is obligated to make its laws compatible with the provisions of the UN protocol.

As a party to the Palermo Protocol that the Nepal government ratified last year, Nepal is obligated to make its laws compatible with the provisions of the UN protocol.

Opinion 2d ago

Banking in Nepal: Greater use of AI

Banking in Nepal: Greater use of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is creating the ability of a machine, mostly computers, to learn, see, communicate and make decisions like humans with natural intelligence.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is creating the ability of a machine, mostly computers, to learn, see, communicate and make decisions like humans with natural intelligence.

Opinion 19 Feb, 2021

EDITORIAL: Timely decision

EDITORIAL: Timely decision

​​​​​​​The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has taken a decision to inoculate people above 60 years of age against COVID-19 from March 7.

​​​​​​​The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has taken a decision to inoculate people above 60 years of age against COVID-19 from March 7.

Opinion 19 Feb, 2021

Food availability in Nepal: Challenges faced with urbanisation

Food availability in Nepal: Challenges faced with urbanisation

At the economic, political and operational levels, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought agriculture into a dynamic debate.

At the economic, political and operational levels, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought agriculture into a dynamic debate.

Opinion 18 Feb, 2021

EDITORIAL: Encouraging flow

EDITORIAL: Encouraging flow

It’s good to hear that international passengers’ movement at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) has been steadily increasing, bringing good business to both Nepali and foreign airline companies.

It’s good to hear that international passengers’ movement at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) has been steadily increasing, bringing good business to both Nepali and foreign airline companies.

Opinion 18 Feb, 2021

Branding our tourism: With Nepali mountaineers

Branding our tourism: With Nepali mountaineers

The successful ascent of one of the most dangerous mountains, K2, known as the Killer Mountain, on Jan 16, 2021 by Nepali mountaineers signalled a good start for our tourism sector this year.

The successful ascent of one of the most dangerous mountains, K2, known as the Killer Mountain, on Jan 16, 2021 by Nepali mountaineers signalled a good start for our tourism sector this year.

Opinion 17 Feb, 2021

EDITORIAL: Enact the law

EDITORIAL: Enact the law

This is a rare case in the country’s judicial history that four former chief justices have furnished written replies to the Supreme Court on charges of contempt of court filed against them by a practicing lawyer.

This is a rare case in the country’s judicial history that four former chief justices have furnished written replies to the Supreme Court on charges of contempt of court filed against them by a practicing lawyer.

Opinion 17 Feb, 2021

Respect all professions equally: They all contribute to society

Respect all professions equally: They all contribute to society

Since ages, human beings everywhere have been hungry for respect and courtesy. The desire to feel important is one of the greatest cravings of human beings.

Since ages, human beings everywhere have been hungry for respect and courtesy. The desire to feel important is one of the greatest cravings of human beings.

Opinion 16 Feb, 2021

EDITORIAL: NRB's concession

EDITORIAL: NRB's concession

It would be stating the obvious that businesses across the spectrum have been badly mauled by the coronavirus pandemic that started a year ago.

It would be stating the obvious that businesses across the spectrum have been badly mauled by the coronavirus pandemic that started a year ago.

Opinion 16 Feb, 2021

Mudslinging in Nepali politics: Going from bad to worse

Mudslinging in Nepali politics: Going from bad to worse

Mudslinging in Nepali politics has almost touched the sky, especially in the aftermath of the dissolution of the parliament.

Mudslinging in Nepali politics has almost touched the sky, especially in the aftermath of the dissolution of the parliament.

Opinion 15 Feb, 2021

EDITORIAL: Ensure right to speech

EDITORIAL: Ensure right to speech

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Parbat Gurung last week announced that the ministry would introduce new directives to prevent online media and social networking sites from spreading hateful messages.

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Parbat Gurung last week announced that the ministry would introduce new directives to prevent online media and social networking sites from spreading hateful messages.

Opinion 15 Feb, 2021