NEB publishes class 12 results

NEB publishes class 12 results

The National Examination Board has published the results for Class 12.

The National Examination Board has published the results for Class 12.

Opinion 02 Aug, 2024

That composite grid: Wires that hook up our mental life

That composite grid: Wires that hook up our mental life

Emotions are the brush strokes of our mind. When they surge with happiness, they express delight around us and also everywhere — from the inside out.

Emotions are the brush strokes of our mind. When they surge with happiness, they express delight around us and also everywhere — from the inside out.

Opinion 01 Aug, 2024

Declining popularity of political Leaders: An unfortunate phenomenon

Declining popularity of political Leaders: An unfortunate phenomenon

It is very unfortunate that the popularity of the political leaders has been taking a nosedive like an ill-fated plane heading for a crash when compared to the yesteryears in Nepal.

It is very unfortunate that the popularity of the political leaders has been taking a nosedive like an ill-fated plane heading for a crash when compared to the yesteryears in Nepal.

Opinion 31 Jul, 2024

Women's unseen contributions

Women's unseen contributions

“Who Cooked Adam Smith's Dinner?” by Katrine Marçal is a book that touched my heart and opened my eyes to the incredible, often overlooked efforts of women in our economy.

“Who Cooked Adam Smith's Dinner?” by Katrine Marçal is a book that touched my heart and opened my eyes to the incredible, often overlooked efforts of women in our economy.

Opinion 30 Jul, 2024

COVID-19: Its impact on life expectancy in Nepal

COVID-19: Its impact on life expectancy in Nepal

Period life expectancy, or life expectancy, is a summary measure of current population health. If mortality increases in a population, life expectancy declines. Conversely, if mortality declines, life expectancy increases.

Period life expectancy, or life expectancy, is a summary measure of current population health. If mortality increases in a population, life expectancy declines. Conversely, if mortality declines, life expectancy increases.

Opinion 29 Jul, 2024

Navigating Nepal's monetary policy: Political crosscurrents and economic stability

Navigating Nepal's monetary policy: Political crosscurrents and economic stability

As Nepal enters a new fiscal year, the landscape of its economic policy takes centre stage amidst a backdrop of political contention and economic imperatives.

As Nepal enters a new fiscal year, the landscape of its economic policy takes centre stage amidst a backdrop of political contention and economic imperatives.

Opinion 26 Jul, 2024

Brain death organ donation: Why are hospitals hesitant to cooperate?

Brain death organ donation: Why are hospitals hesitant to cooperate?

It has been 16 years since the start of kidney transplant services in Nepal.

It has been 16 years since the start of kidney transplant services in Nepal.

Opinion 25 Jul, 2024

Climate change: Now a course to engage young peers in action

Climate change: Now a course to engage young peers in action

After more than six months of preparation, a tiny group of young professionals have accomplished the design and delivery of a capacity building course for younger peers interested in the field of climate action.

After more than six months of preparation, a tiny group of young professionals have accomplished the design and delivery of a capacity building course for younger peers interested in the field of climate action.

Opinion 23 Jul, 2024

Investing in a greener tomorrow: The benefits of climate and green finance for Nepal

Investing in a greener tomorrow: The benefits of climate and green finance for Nepal

Nepal remains the most susceptible country to the impacts of climate change mainly due to its geographical location and intensive agriculture.

Nepal remains the most susceptible country to the impacts of climate change mainly due to its geographical location and intensive agriculture.

Opinion 22 Jul, 2024

Building and demolition waste management: Strategies for sustainable construction

Building and demolition waste management: Strategies for sustainable construction

The construction of infrastructure projects is rising at an alarming rate in most of the cities of Nepal.

The construction of infrastructure projects is rising at an alarming rate in most of the cities of Nepal.

Opinion 19 Jul, 2024

The fuzzy logic of sleep: Its significance in contemporary society

The fuzzy logic of sleep: Its significance in contemporary society

“Blessings on him, who first invented sleep,” eulogised Miguel de Cervantes, the legendary writer. Yet, the irony is there is a distinct, also alarming, lack of awareness about sleep in the community — general and medical. Many physicians, for instance, continue to simply miss, or ignore, the ever-cascading, veritable surplus of sleep-related disorders.

“Blessings on him, who first invented sleep,” eulogised Miguel de Cervantes, the legendary writer. Yet, the irony is there is a distinct, also alarming, lack of awareness about sleep in the community — general and medical. Many physicians, for instance, continue to simply miss, or ignore, the ever-cascading, veritable surplus of sleep-related disorders.

Opinion 18 Jul, 2024

Flood and landslide response: Acid test of the new government

Flood and landslide response: Acid test of the new government

The Nepali Congress (NC) and the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) have entered into a political wedlock by forming a coalition rather hastily at midnight. Whether this political hurry will result in a bad curry or otherwise is in the womb of the future.

The Nepali Congress (NC) and the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) have entered into a political wedlock by forming a coalition rather hastily at midnight. Whether this political hurry will result in a bad curry or otherwise is in the womb of the future.

Opinion 17 Jul, 2024

Victory of the Nation – 8th Anniversary of the Failed Coup Attempt in Türkiye

Victory of the Nation – 8th Anniversary of the Failed Coup Attempt in Türkiye

As Türkiye marks the eighth anniversary of the 15 July 2016 coup attempt, the nation reflects on one of the most significant events in its recent history. The failed coup was a watershed moment, not only for its immediate impact but also for its lasting implications on Türkiye's political, social, and economic landscape.

As Türkiye marks the eighth anniversary of the 15 July 2016 coup attempt, the nation reflects on one of the most significant events in its recent history. The failed coup was a watershed moment, not only for its immediate impact but also for its lasting implications on Türkiye's political, social, and economic landscape.

Opinion 16 Jul, 2024

World Drug Day: The evidence is clear: invest in prevention

World Drug Day: The evidence is clear: invest in prevention

On June 26, the world observed the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day, centered around the theme "The evidence is clear: invest in prevention."

On June 26, the world observed the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day, centered around the theme "The evidence is clear: invest in prevention."

Opinion 15 Jul, 2024

Power of data: Leaving no one uncounted or unaccounted

Power of data: Leaving no one uncounted or unaccounted

Thirty years ago, maternal mortality rates were very rough estimates.

Thirty years ago, maternal mortality rates were very rough estimates.

Opinion 11 Jul, 2024

Change of political coalition at midnight: For nation building or self-serving?

Change of political coalition at midnight: For nation building or self-serving?

The nation was in deep slumber when two of the largest political parties in the Parliament, the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML), surprisingly tied the political knot on Monday last week to form a coalition at midnight.

The nation was in deep slumber when two of the largest political parties in the Parliament, the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML), surprisingly tied the political knot on Monday last week to form a coalition at midnight.

Opinion 10 Jul, 2024

Kathmandu City Assembly: No need for ward chairs to be part of it

Kathmandu City Assembly: No need for ward chairs to be part of it

I am not sure how many readers have been following the shenanigans happening at the Kathmandu City Assembly, formally the Kathmandu Metropolitan City Municipal Assembly.

I am not sure how many readers have been following the shenanigans happening at the Kathmandu City Assembly, formally the Kathmandu Metropolitan City Municipal Assembly.

Opinion 09 Jul, 2024

Amendment to the constitution: A surprising proposal

Amendment to the constitution: A surprising proposal

There is a saying that smoke doesn't rise without fire. In other words, even rumours can hold a grain of truth. For the past few years, whispers of a major political shift have been circulating among the public.

There is a saying that smoke doesn't rise without fire. In other words, even rumours can hold a grain of truth. For the past few years, whispers of a major political shift have been circulating among the public.

Opinion 08 Jul, 2024

Life's inner élan: What makes it tick

Life's inner élan: What makes it tick

Everything goes on, or happens, in circles. This is a pristine idiom — ageless and contemporary for all time to come.

Everything goes on, or happens, in circles. This is a pristine idiom — ageless and contemporary for all time to come.

Opinion 04 Jul, 2024

Speedy post-earthquake reconstruction: Through the use of bamboo-reinforced soil

Speedy post-earthquake reconstruction: Through the use of bamboo-reinforced soil

A fleeting glance of the history of Nepal reveals that the country has been a victim to an earthquake of high magnitude nearly every 100 years and a moderate one approximately every 50 years.

A fleeting glance of the history of Nepal reveals that the country has been a victim to an earthquake of high magnitude nearly every 100 years and a moderate one approximately every 50 years.

Opinion 26 Jun, 2024