Debunking the Myth: Stocks Protect Against Inflation Debunking the Myth: Stocks Protect Against Inflation Inflation takes center stage in investment discussions in 2025, as many countries see strong tariffs accompanied by inevitable high price increases. In Nepal, the annual inflation rate declined slightly to 5.4% in January 2025. Inflation takes center stage in investment discussions in 2025, as many countries see strong tariffs accompanied by inevitable high price increases. In Nepal, the annual inflation rate declined slightly to 5.4% in January 2025. Opinion 17 Apr, 2025
Self and true self: A mindful synthesis Self and true self: A mindful synthesis Mindful awareness is the most persuasive therapeutic entity that exists within each of us. It supplements and propels every function and process of our body. Mindful awareness is the most persuasive therapeutic entity that exists within each of us. It supplements and propels every function and process of our body. Opinion 17 Apr, 2025
Community participation in health infrastructure development vital: CPN (MC) Chair Dahal Community participation in health infrastructure development vital: CPN (MC) Chair... Chairperson of CPN (Maoist Centre), Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has insisted on the mandatory participation of locals in the health infrastructure development at the local levels. Chairperson of CPN (Maoist Centre), Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has insisted on the mandatory participation of locals in the health infrastructure development at the local levels. Opinion 15 Apr, 2025
Revolution and child rights: Gravely ignored issue Revolution and child rights: Gravely ignored issue On March 28, a large number of students were preparing for the seventh day of their Secondary Education Examination (SEE), also known as the ‘iron gate’. On March 28, a large number of students were preparing for the seventh day of their Secondary Education Examination (SEE), also known as the ‘iron gate’. Opinion 15 Apr, 2025
Middle class suffers from the disease of middlity: It should take risks to overcome it Middle class suffers from the disease of middlity: It should take risks to overcome... A strange, inherited illness plagues the Indian middle class. Not poverty. Not privilege. A strange, inherited illness plagues the Indian middle class. Not poverty. Not privilege. Opinion 14 Apr, 2025
The Bankariya community: And the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility The Bankariya community: And the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility In 2021, the World Bank announced a groundbreaking new financial commitment to help Nepal promote afforestation practices and the overall protection of forests across the country. In 2021, the World Bank announced a groundbreaking new financial commitment to help Nepal promote afforestation practices and the overall protection of forests across the country. Opinion 11 Apr, 2025
Nepal's pro-monarchy protests: A challenge to democratic stability Nepal's pro-monarchy protests: A challenge to democratic stability Nepal experienced a defining moment in its political history in 2008 when it transitioned from a centuries-old monarchy to a federal democratic republic. Nepal experienced a defining moment in its political history in 2008 when it transitioned from a centuries-old monarchy to a federal democratic republic. Opinion 10 Apr, 2025
Formation of an independent Judicial Enquiry: Theory and practice Formation of an independent Judicial Enquiry: Theory and practice The capital city has been slowly recovering from a virtual seismic shock that it received from the Tin Kune violent demonstration leading to the demise of two persons and injury to several persons. The capital city has been slowly recovering from a virtual seismic shock that it received from the Tin Kune violent demonstration leading to the demise of two persons and injury to several persons. Opinion 09 Apr, 2025
How many restarts do we need?: Real change comes from sustained civic engagement How many restarts do we need?: Real change comes from sustained civic engagement Ooh, it's been a rough ride! Nepal's governance journey feels like a turbulent voyage—every time we think we've reached calmer waters, another political storm hurls us off course. Ooh, it's been a rough ride! Nepal's governance journey feels like a turbulent voyage—every time we think we've reached calmer waters, another political storm hurls us off course. Opinion 08 Apr, 2025
Ongoing frustrations of the Nepalese: Parties playing puppetry with the country Ongoing frustrations of the Nepalese: Parties playing puppetry with the country Throughout the years we have seen but little development in our country. Nepal contemporarily possesses issues such as economic hardship, political instability, human rights violations, gender inequality, a perpetuating migration crisis and the consistent fear of natural disasters. Throughout the years we have seen but little development in our country. Nepal contemporarily possesses issues such as economic hardship, political instability, human rights violations, gender inequality, a perpetuating migration crisis and the consistent fear of natural disasters. Opinion 07 Apr, 2025
How India and Nepal can thrive amidst US tariffs: Bilateral trade, shared industrial efforts and regional partnerships How India and Nepal can thrive amidst US tariffs: Bilateral trade, shared industrial... The recent tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian imports have undoubtedly sparked concerns about economic disruptions. The recent tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian imports have undoubtedly sparked concerns about economic disruptions. Opinion 03 Apr, 2025
Twin demonstrations in the capital: One peaceful, another violent Twin demonstrations in the capital: One peaceful, another violent As a candle simultaneously breathes fire and water in a diagonal dance, the capital city of Kathmandu witnessed both peaceful and violent demonstrations last week. As a candle simultaneously breathes fire and water in a diagonal dance, the capital city of Kathmandu witnessed both peaceful and violent demonstrations last week. Opinion 02 Apr, 2025
The royal uprising: Repeating the same mistake The royal uprising: Repeating the same mistake On July 11, 2008, the then King Gyanendra held a press conference at Narayanhiti Palace to announce his abdication and formally returned the royal crown – symbolising it as the people's heritage – to the people. On July 11, 2008, the then King Gyanendra held a press conference at Narayanhiti Palace to announce his abdication and formally returned the royal crown – symbolising it as the people's heritage – to the people. Opinion 01 Apr, 2025
Field visits in engineering education: Help students develop problem-solving skills Field visits in engineering education: Help students develop problem-solving skills In this article we will be focusing on civil and construction engineering education among the several engineering disciplines. In this article we will be focusing on civil and construction engineering education among the several engineering disciplines. Opinion 31 Mar, 2025
Disaster management in Nepal: Need of a self-sustaining, locally-driven model Disaster management in Nepal: Need of a self-sustaining, locally-driven model Disaster preparedness in Nepal has become a key focus for INGOs, local NGOs and UN agencies, which provide training, resources and expertise. Disaster preparedness in Nepal has become a key focus for INGOs, local NGOs and UN agencies, which provide training, resources and expertise. Opinion 28 Mar, 2025
Cosmic sonata: Nature's astounding act Cosmic sonata: Nature's astounding act It’s a given that anyone who has been 'initiated' into the etymologies of science would know that the universe, at the beginning of time, was a blaze of radiation, too hot for any atoms to survive. It’s a given that anyone who has been 'initiated' into the etymologies of science would know that the universe, at the beginning of time, was a blaze of radiation, too hot for any atoms to survive. Opinion 27 Mar, 2025
Wild and domestic fires: Fighting wars on two fronts Wild and domestic fires: Fighting wars on two fronts The country is virtually up in smoke due to domestic as well as wildfires engulfing it. The country is virtually up in smoke due to domestic as well as wildfires engulfing it. Opinion 26 Mar, 2025
The lost playground: Use CSR funds for equitable play access The lost playground: Use CSR funds for equitable play access Children's play in Nepal has historically been characterised by free, spontaneous activities such as "gatta" (pebbles), hide-and-seek, kabbadi, dandi-biyo, inspiring cultural connections and physical skills without cost. Children's play in Nepal has historically been characterised by free, spontaneous activities such as "gatta" (pebbles), hide-and-seek, kabbadi, dandi-biyo, inspiring cultural connections and physical skills without cost. Opinion 25 Mar, 2025
Nepal's air safety: Still up in the air! Nepal's air safety: Still up in the air! Every time a plane takes off in Nepal, it carries the weight of a grim history than the passengers. Every time a plane takes off in Nepal, it carries the weight of a grim history than the passengers. Opinion 24 Mar, 2025
India's AIBI and Nepal's MBAN sign MoU for investment banking collaboration India's AIBI and Nepal's MBAN sign MoU for investment banking collaboration The Association of Investment Bankers of India (AIBI) and the Merchant Bankers Association of Nepal (MBAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the investment banking sector. The Association of Investment Bankers of India (AIBI) and the Merchant Bankers Association of Nepal (MBAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the investment banking sector. Opinion 23 Mar, 2025
Lifestyle Growing together: How mentorship shapes leaders across Toastmasters worldwide What if the difference between struggling alone and growing with confidence is simply having the right mentor beside you?
Opinion Moral dilemmas: In the age of hope and fear We are today, perhaps, much more than any time before, struggling with moral questions.
World Cup 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off today with Mexico–South Africa opener The FIFA World Cup 2026, the largest edition in the tournament's history, gets underway today with hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match at Mexico City Stadium.
Sports Kathmandu requires permit for public screening of FIFA World Cup matches The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, has made it mandatory for organisations and companies to obtain prior approval before publicly screening matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 within the district.
Kathmandu Home Minister Sudan Gurung inspects holding centre for squatters in Balaju Home Minister Sudan Gurung on Thursday inspected a holding centre in Balaju where displaced squatter families are currently residing.
Nepal Govt to ensure adequate fertiliser supply for farmers: Minister Chaudhary Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment Gita Chaudhary has said the government is working to ensure adequate chemical fertiliser supply ahead of the paddy planting season.
Business Govt committed to good governance, jobs and growth: Finance Minister Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle on Thursday defended the government's budget and governance agenda, stating that the administration remains committed to transparency, employment generation and economic reform.
Kathmandu Two Bangladeshis arrested with Rs 3.1 million at TIA Police have arrested two Bangladeshi nationals at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) after recovering more than Rs 3.1 million concealed in false compartments of their suitcases.
Business House unanimously endorses consideration of NRB Amendment Bill The House of Representatives on Thursday unanimously approved a proposal to consider the Nepal Rastra Bank (Third Amendment) Bill, 2083.
