One Nepali, One Investment, One Employment: A framework for foreign direct investment One Nepali, One Investment, One Employment: A framework for foreign direct investment The agenda of FDI is not a new topic for Nepal. The government’s past initiatives, broadly speaking, have delivered some degree of success in terms of number of investors and amount of investment. The government and relevant stakeholders’ focus until now seems mainly to be about promoting Nepal as an attractive destination for foreign investors. The agenda of FDI is not a new topic for Nepal. The government’s past initiatives, broadly speaking, have delivered some degree of success in terms of number of investors and amount of investment. The government and relevant stakeholders’ focus until now seems mainly to be about promoting Nepal as an attractive destination for foreign investors. Opinion 2d ago
Dreams shattered by lymphatic filariasis: Nepali workers deported from Malaysia Dreams shattered by lymphatic filariasis: Nepali workers deported from Malaysia Pancha Ram Chaudhary Tharu, a 30-year-old construction worker from Kapilvastu, Nepal, returned home after being deported from Malaysia for testing positive for lymphatic... Pancha Ram Chaudhary Tharu, a 30-year-old construction worker from Kapilvastu, Nepal, returned home after... Opinion 30 Apr, 2024
Engaging the disabled in agriculture: A transformative initiative Engaging the disabled in agriculture: A transformative initiative We all know the value and potential of agriculture in Nepal. We also know how much the sector has been neglected. It is becoming less and less attractive with less and less people keen to work on it. We all know the value and potential of agriculture in Nepal. We also know how much the sector has been neglected. It is becoming less and less attractive with less and less people keen to work on it. Opinion 29 Apr, 2024
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Implementing the legal capacity Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Implementing the legal... The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is the first legally binding and enforceable international treaty specifically for persons with disabilities. The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is the first legally binding and enforceable international treaty specifically for persons with disabilities. Opinion 19 Apr, 2024
Fix the vexation: To ease the fizzy storm Fix the vexation: To ease the fizzy storm Annoyance, vexation or anger are natural, instinctive responses to external, or internal, triggers. Annoyance, vexation or anger are natural, instinctive responses to external, or internal, triggers. Opinion 18 Apr, 2024
Forceful adjournment of the Parliament: Conflicting political and moral consequence Forceful adjournment of the Parliament: Conflicting political and moral consequence The disruption of the Parliament has dominated the headlines of the Nepali news media. The disruption of the Parliament has dominated the headlines of the Nepali news media. Opinion 17 Apr, 2024
Breakthrough of the Nagdhunga main tunnel: For the development of Nepal Breakthrough of the Nagdhunga main tunnel: For the development of Nepal On April 15, 2024, the main tunnel of the Nagdhunga project was finally penetrated. This is a symbol of Japan's advanced technology and indomitable spirit, along with the cooperation of the Nepali side. It is not the words or the promises that matter, but the delivery. On April 15, 2024, the main tunnel of the Nagdhunga project was finally penetrated. This is a symbol of Japan's advanced technology and indomitable spirit, along with the cooperation of the Nepali side. It is not the words or the promises that matter, but the delivery. Opinion 16 Apr, 2024
The story of two doggies: The 'glue of the neighbourhood' The story of two doggies: The 'glue of the neighbourhood' This is a long due piece. Readers might think of it as a “light” write up, not really focused on some of the serious issues that I often cover. It is not about social inclusion. It is not about discrimination or human rights nor is it about politics. It’s the story of two dogs, one male, one female, and how a whole neighbourhood got so attached to them till they disappeared. This is a long due piece. Readers might think of it as a “light” write up, not really focused on some of the serious issues that I often cover. It is not about social inclusion. It is not about discrimination or human rights nor is it about politics. It’s the story of two dogs, one male, one female, and how a whole neighbourhood got so attached to them till they disappeared. Opinion 15 Apr, 2024
Earthquakes in Taiwan and Nepal: Commonality and Contrast Earthquakes in Taiwan and Nepal: Commonality and Contrast Taiwan was struck by an earthquake of magnitude 7.2 on the Ritcher scale last Wednesday morning, March 3, 2023 that led to the demise of 10 people and the injury of more than 700 persons. Many multi-storeyed buildings have tilted to a precarious position warranting for their immediate demolition. The damage has been noticed mostly in the city of Hualiyen. Taiwan was struck by an earthquake of magnitude 7.2 on the Ritcher scale last Wednesday morning, March 3, 2023 that led to the demise of 10 people and the injury of more than 700 persons. Many multi-storeyed buildings have tilted to a precarious position warranting for their immediate demolition. The damage has been noticed mostly in the city of Hualiyen. Opinion 10 Apr, 2024
Combatting TB epidemic: Progress must be accelerated Combatting TB epidemic: Progress must be accelerated Tuberculosis (TB) is increasingly considered as a public health scourge, a health security threat and development challenge. Tuberculosis (TB) is increasingly considered as a public health scourge, a health security threat and development challenge. Opinion 07 Apr, 2024
The war for Gaza: Roots of the crisis and remedies offered The war for Gaza: Roots of the crisis and remedies offered A sense of relief is slowly descending upon every concerned observer now that the two parties entrenched in mortal conflict in the Middle East, Israel and Hamas, have declared a partial cessation of their six-month war. A sense of relief is slowly descending upon every concerned observer now that the two parties entrenched in mortal conflict in the Middle East, Israel and Hamas, have declared a partial cessation of their six-month war. Opinion 05 Apr, 2024
Let the nature in us be: To lead a happy life Let the nature in us be: To lead a happy life It is rightly said that objects imitate life at the material level. In addition, they fulfil a psychological need. This prompts us to reorganise ourselves with good things in our wardrobe, or new shelves, too. It is, therefore, not surprising that one may opt for an expensive mobile phone as a substitute for their own inadequacies when they don’t seem to be doing as well as they would want to in their career. It is rightly said that objects imitate life at the material level. In addition, they fulfil a psychological need. This prompts us to reorganise ourselves with good things in our wardrobe, or new shelves, too. It is, therefore, not surprising that one may opt for an expensive mobile phone as a substitute for their own inadequacies when they don’t seem to be doing as well as they would want to in their career. Opinion 04 Apr, 2024
Mental Health Crisis in Nepal Mental Health Crisis in Nepal Nepal, a nation renowned for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, is grappling with a silent crisis that is affecting its people's well-being on a massive scale. Nepal, a nation renowned for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, is grappling with a silent crisis that is affecting its people's well-being on a massive scale. Opinion 03 Apr, 2024
Navigating Nepal's educational evolution: From annual to semester system Navigating Nepal's educational evolution: From annual to semester system Miss Sunita Thapa, whose true identity remains undisclosed, was a diligent student enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Studies programme at a private college in Kathmandu, affiliated with Tribhuvan University. Miss Sunita Thapa, whose true identity remains undisclosed, was a diligent student enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Studies programme at a private college in Kathmandu, affiliated with Tribhuvan University. Opinion 03 Apr, 2024
Online discrimination against Dalits: Digital literacy necessary to combat it Online discrimination against Dalits: Digital literacy necessary to combat it Finding ways to tackle discriminatory, racist behaviours is a difficult thing. Casteism with its conscious and well-rooted beliefs is undoubtedly an expression of racism and a formidable propeller of inequality and exclusion. Finding ways to tackle discriminatory, racist behaviours is a difficult thing. Casteism with its conscious and well-rooted beliefs is undoubtedly an expression of racism and a formidable propeller of inequality and exclusion. Opinion 01 Apr, 2024
Wildfire creating havoc in Nepal: Old wisdom like building ponds can come to rescue Wildfire creating havoc in Nepal: Old wisdom like building ponds can come to rescue Like two fast bowlers Sompal Kami and Rajan KC hunting in pairs in Nepali cricket or like tigers hunting in pairs in the forest, the domestic fires and wildfires have been creating havoc in Nepal these days. Like two fast bowlers Sompal Kami and Rajan KC hunting in pairs in Nepali cricket or like tigers hunting in pairs in the forest, the domestic fires and wildfires have been creating havoc in Nepal these days. Opinion 26 Mar, 2024
Spiritual excavation of intangible heritages: Just as important as tangible ones Spiritual excavation of intangible heritages: Just as important as tangible ones Kapilavastu of Ancient Shakya Kingdom cherishes beneath it not only the tangible archaeological remains but also a vast intangibly tangible cultural and spiritual treasure. Kapilavastu of Ancient Shakya Kingdom cherishes beneath it not only the tangible archaeological remains but also a vast intangibly tangible cultural and spiritual treasure. Opinion 24 Mar, 2024
The quest for calm: When information is far too surplus The quest for calm: When information is far too surplus It is a paraphernalia of the routine. It is also clockwork. From the time we get up in the morning until the time we go to bed each night, we are like a parched mop. It is a paraphernalia of the routine. It is also clockwork. From the time we get up in the morning until the time we go to bed each night, we are like a parched mop. Opinion 21 Mar, 2024
Bleak impact of ODA on Nepal's education sector: Rigorous evaluation of funding proposals is called for Bleak impact of ODA on Nepal's education sector: Rigorous evaluation of funding... Over the past decade, the Government of Nepal has received significant Official Development Assistance (ODA) amounting upto US$ 1 billion for educational development. However, there is growing concern about the lack of expected outcomes and measurable results of this investment. Over the past decade, the Government of Nepal has received significant Official Development Assistance (ODA) amounting upto US$ 1 billion for educational development. However, there is growing concern about the lack of expected outcomes and measurable results of this investment. Opinion 21 Mar, 2024
Holding Leaders' Feet to the Fire for Women's Empowerment Holding Leaders' Feet to the Fire for Women's Empowerment On International Women's Day, leaders send hollow tweets, posts, and messages praising women's empowerment. Cut through the noise and get to the point: are these leaders keeping their promises or faking them? On International Women's Day, leaders send hollow tweets, posts, and messages praising women's empowerment. Cut through the noise and get to the point: are these leaders keeping their promises or faking them? Opinion 20 Mar, 2024
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