The cult of Trump: Selling the myth of American glory The cult of Trump: Selling the myth of American glory As Donald Trump strides back into office, it’s clear that the Make America Great Again (MAGA) has transformed from a slogan into a creed, a kind of civil religion for those who long for sepia-toned visions of an America that might never have existed. As Donald Trump strides back into office, it’s clear that the Make America Great Again (MAGA) has transformed from a slogan into a creed, a kind of civil religion for those who long for sepia-toned visions of an America that might never have existed. Opinion 1d ago
The power of hope: It holds the mirror to our future The power of hope: It holds the mirror to our future Hope insulates us against stress. It inspires us to overcome difficulties. It reduces the song of one’s burden — the excess baggage of surplus, negative emotions that we carry during tough times. Hope insulates us against stress. It inspires us to overcome difficulties. It reduces the song of one’s burden — the excess baggage of surplus, negative emotions that we carry during tough times. Opinion 2d ago
COP 29 in Baku: More controversies, less consensus COP 29 in Baku: More controversies, less consensus The proceedings of the 29th World Climate Change Conference in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, more popularly known as the Conference of Parties (COP 29), has dominated the news headlines since its beginning last week. The proceedings of the 29th World Climate Change Conference in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, more popularly known as the Conference of Parties (COP 29), has dominated the news headlines since its beginning last week. Opinion 20 Nov, 2024
Dearth of environmental justice: Horror for people living around Sisdol landfill site Dearth of environmental justice: Horror for people living around Sisdol landfill site The environmental problems facing our planet worsen with each passing day, leading to profound and often irreversible damage to ecosystems and communities. The environmental problems facing our planet worsen with each passing day, leading to profound and often irreversible damage to ecosystems and communities. Opinion 19 Nov, 2024
Digital transformation in construction: Choice or necessity? Digital transformation in construction: Choice or necessity? Nepal invests around 12 per cent of its GDP in infrastructure projects, and tangible economic multipliers are very clear from these investments. Nepal invests around 12 per cent of its GDP in infrastructure projects, and tangible economic multipliers are very clear from these investments. Opinion 18 Nov, 2024
Mob tactics of Rastriya Swatantra Party: Genuinely slipping off-track Mob tactics of Rastriya Swatantra Party: Genuinely slipping off-track The rapid rise of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) as a significant political force within months of its establishment seemed to have raised alarms among mainstream political parties. The rapid rise of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) as a significant political force within months of its establishment seemed to have raised alarms among mainstream political parties. Opinion 15 Nov, 2024
Biodiversity and climate policymaking: Giving youths a voice and platform Biodiversity and climate policymaking: Giving youths a voice and platform Over the last few months, I had the chance of better observing the diverse, multifaceted landscape of both the climate and biodiversity activism in Nepal. Over the last few months, I had the chance of better observing the diverse, multifaceted landscape of both the climate and biodiversity activism in Nepal. Opinion 14 Nov, 2024
Science Day in Nepal: Celebrating without adequate funding Science Day in Nepal: Celebrating without adequate funding World Science Day is celebrated on November 10 every year with much fanfare and enthusiasm globally upon the initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. World Science Day is celebrated on November 10 every year with much fanfare and enthusiasm globally upon the initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. Opinion 13 Nov, 2024
Infrastructure sharing in telecommunication: The Nepalese scenario Infrastructure sharing in telecommunication: The Nepalese scenario Infrastructure sharing among telecom companies generally involves two or more service providers who come together to share various parts of their network infrastructure for the purpose of service delivery. Infrastructure sharing among telecom companies generally involves two or more service providers who come together to share various parts of their network infrastructure for the purpose of service delivery. Opinion 11 Nov, 2024
Neurotheology: The neurobiology of spirituality Neurotheology: The neurobiology of spirituality Neuroscientists are probing our brain’s workings like never before, thanks to advanced scientific techniques. Neuroscientists are probing our brain’s workings like never before, thanks to advanced scientific techniques. Opinion 07 Nov, 2024
Monte Cassino and brave Nepali Gurkhas Monte Cassino and brave Nepali Gurkhas 80 years is a whole life. Sometimes people are blessed with such an age and healthy memory that they will still recall what happened 80 years ago. 80 years is a whole life. Sometimes people are blessed with such an age and healthy memory that they will still recall what happened 80 years ago. Opinion 06 Nov, 2024
Celebration of Tihar festival: For the promotion of social and cultural bonhomie Celebration of Tihar festival: For the promotion of social and cultural bonhomie The festive season of Nepal has almost reached its fag end with the solitary Chhath festival still to grip the nation, mostly the tarai region. The festive season of Nepal has almost reached its fag end with the solitary Chhath festival still to grip the nation, mostly the tarai region. Opinion 06 Nov, 2024
Nepal's recent natural disaster: And British support in climate challenge Nepal's recent natural disaster: And British support in climate challenge In mid-September this year, the British Embassy in Nepal had organised a consultation programme in Kathmandu on ‘climate challenge’ witnessed by this country and identify potential support measures for mitigation. In mid-September this year, the British Embassy in Nepal had organised a consultation programme in Kathmandu on ‘climate challenge’ witnessed by this country and identify potential support measures for mitigation. Opinion 31 Oct, 2024
100 days of the NC-UML Coalition: Claim of success amidst failure 100 days of the NC-UML Coalition: Claim of success amidst failure The honeymoon period of the coalition government of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) has come to an end after it entered 100 days of its formation The honeymoon period of the coalition government of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) has come to an end after it entered 100 days of its formation Opinion 31 Oct, 2024
Biodiversity summit in Cali: Nepal's active presence needed Biodiversity summit in Cali: Nepal's active presence needed As I write, multiple geopolitical crises and conflicts are unfolding around the world – in the Middle East, Sudan, Ukraine and the South China Sea. As I write, multiple geopolitical crises and conflicts are unfolding around the world – in the Middle East, Sudan, Ukraine and the South China Sea. Opinion 28 Oct, 2024
The curious case of Rastriya Swatantra Party: Doomed by careerist politics The curious case of Rastriya Swatantra Party: Doomed by careerist politics The 2008 American romantic fantasy drama film – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – featured a unique and captivating storyline. The 2008 American romantic fantasy drama film – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – featured a unique and captivating storyline. Opinion 25 Oct, 2024
Dental services in rural areas of Nepal: School dental clinics hold the key Dental services in rural areas of Nepal: School dental clinics hold the key Rural areas in Nepal are practically devoid of dental services. Rural areas in Nepal are practically devoid of dental services. Opinion 24 Oct, 2024
Foreign Minister Dr. Rana's first 100 days: From diplomatic activism to expansion of diplomatic ties Foreign Minister Dr. Rana's first 100 days: From diplomatic activism to... The effectiveness of a foreign minister is often assessed by the success in bilateral and multilateral engagements and the impact of foreign visits in advancing national agendas. The effectiveness of a foreign minister is often assessed by the success in bilateral and multilateral engagements and the impact of foreign visits in advancing national agendas. Opinion 24 Oct, 2024
Humanity stands at the peak of its progress?: It's a lie Humanity stands at the peak of its progress?: It's a lie The allure of the new captivates us, urging us to move forward and leave the past behind as we align with fresh goals. The allure of the new captivates us, urging us to move forward and leave the past behind as we align with fresh goals. Opinion 23 Oct, 2024
How inflation is measured: The rebasing of the Consumer Price Index How inflation is measured: The rebasing of the Consumer Price Index The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) recently updated the National Consumer Price Index (CPI) used to calculate headline inflation in Nepal. The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) recently updated the National Consumer Price Index (CPI) used to calculate headline inflation in Nepal. Opinion 23 Oct, 2024
Sports Shyam Tamang triumphs at Pilot Golfers Amateur Golf Tournament Shyam Tamang was crowned champion in the Men's category at the Pilot Golfers Amateur Championship held on November 22-23 at the Royal Nepal Golf Club in Kathmandu.
World Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at least 33 people Fighting between armed Sunni and Shiite groups in northwestern Pakistan killed at least 33 people and injured 25 others, a senior police officer from the region said Saturday.
Business Power from Sanjen Hydropower Project connected to national grid The power produced by the Sanjen Hydropower Project has been connected to the national grid. The first unit of power from the project was connected to the national grid on Friday evening.
Nepal Construction of 135 MW Manang Marsyangdi HP starts Financial closure for the 135 MW Manang Marsyangdi Hydropower Project (MMHP) has been secured with the signing of the Loan Agreement with EXIM Bank, China.
Nepal Karnali CM Kandel bats for collaboration to speed up development Chief Minister of Karnali Province, Yamlal Kandel, has said collaboration and cooperation from all sides was imperative to intensify development works.
Nepal PM Oli converses virtually with Elon Musk Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has held a virtual conversation with world's top tech tycoon, Elon Musk, on Friday evening. Musk is the chief executive of Tesla.
Kathmandu Speaker Ghimire refuses Janamat Party's call to remove MP Goma Labh Sapkota Janamat Party legislator Goma Labh Sapkota has saved her parliamentary seat after Speaker Devraj Ghimire on Friday refused to remove Sapkota's lawmaker position, as requested by the party.
Kathmandu Foreign Minister's Commendation handed over Kikuta Yutaka, Ambassador of Japan to Nepal, handed the Foreign Minister’s Commendation for 2024 to Kamiumra Yoshiharu, Head of the Japanese Language Department at the Campus of International Languages (Bishwo Bhasa Campus), Tribhuvan University, amid a ceremony organised at his official residence today.
World Gunmen fire on vehicles carrying Shiites in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 42 Gunmen opened fire on vehicles carrying Shiite Muslims in Pakistan's restive northwest on Thursday, killing at least 42 people, including six women, and wounding 20 others in one of the region's deadliest such attacks in recent years, police said.
