Dancing in the shadows: That wondrous cosmic act Dancing in the shadows: That wondrous cosmic act The tale of the origins of the universe, as John Barrow, the noted cosmologist, put it, began 13.8 million years ago, in the Big Bang, when the universe was substantially dense and hot. The tale of the origins of the universe, as John Barrow, the noted cosmologist, put it, began 13.8 million years ago, in the Big Bang, when the universe was substantially dense and hot. Opinion 15 May, 2023
Economies in limbo:VDebt restructuring must happen faster Economies in limbo:VDebt restructuring must happen faster While countries with comparatively poor capacities struggle for years with unresolved financial issues, high-income countries act fast and in unorthodox ways to resolve credit-related problems of their own. While countries with comparatively poor capacities struggle for years with unresolved financial issues, high-income countries act fast and in unorthodox ways to resolve credit-related problems of their own. Opinion 14 May, 2023
EDITORIAL: Khand also indicted EDITORIAL: Khand also indicted Police arrested former home minister Balkrishna Khand on Wednesday on charges of his involvement in the fake Bhutanese refugee scandal Police arrested former home minister Balkrishna Khand on Wednesday on charges of his involvement in the fake Bhutanese refugee scandal Opinion 14 May, 2023
Living with disabilities: What success means to them Living with disabilities: What success means to them Can you imagine yourself entering a shop to buy something and being given some change out of piety from the owner? What about going to a doctor for consultation and being ignored with all the questions being asked to a friend accompanying you? Can you imagine yourself entering a shop to buy something and being given some change out of piety from the owner? What about going to a doctor for consultation and being ignored with all the questions being asked to a friend accompanying you? Opinion 11 May, 2023
EDITORIAL: Khand also indicted EDITORIAL: Khand also indicted Police arrested former home minister Balkrishna Khand on Wednesday on charges of his involvement in the fake Bhutanese refugee scandal that has rocked the entire political circle, mainly in the Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML. Police arrested former home minister Balkrishna Khand on Wednesday on charges of his involvement in the fake Bhutanese refugee scandal that has rocked the entire political circle, mainly in the Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML. Opinion 12 May, 2023
Economies in limbo: Debt restructuring must happen faster Economies in limbo: Debt restructuring must happen faster While countries with comparatively poor capacities struggle for years with unresolved financial issues, high-income countries act fast and in unorthodox ways to resolve credit-related problems of their own. While countries with comparatively poor capacities struggle for years with unresolved financial issues, high-income countries act fast and in unorthodox ways to resolve credit-related problems of their own. Opinion 12 May, 2023
The European Union and Nepal: Growing stronger together The European Union and Nepal: Growing stronger together On 9th May, we shall celebrate “Europe Day”. The National Day of the European Union marks the adoption of the Schuman Declaration, which, in 1950, laid the foundations of what would later become the European Union. On 9th May, we shall celebrate “Europe Day”. The National Day of the European Union marks the adoption of the Schuman Declaration, which, in 1950, laid the foundations of what would later become the European Union. Opinion 08 May, 2023
EDITORIAL: Prez's role on the bill EDITORIAL: Prez's role on the bill Coalition partners in the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government have decided to request President Ramchandra Paudel to authenticate the citizenship bill, twice rejected by then President Bidhya Devi Bhandari. Coalition partners in the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government have decided to request President Ramchandra Paudel to authenticate the citizenship bill, twice rejected by then President Bidhya Devi Bhandari. Opinion 08 May, 2023
EDITORIAL: Fake refugee scam EDITORIAL: Fake refugee scam At a time when the people have had enough of corruption and abuse of authority by those in power, the latest scam involving high-profile people who helped Nepalis acquire fake Bhutanese refugee status so that they could go to America has created quite a stir in the country. T At a time when the people have had enough of corruption and abuse of authority by those in power, the latest scam involving high-profile people who helped Nepalis acquire fake Bhutanese refugee status so that they could go to America has created quite a stir in the country. T Opinion 05 May, 2023
What makes Buddha so great?: He taught humans the simple facts of life What makes Buddha so great?: He taught humans the simple facts of life After more than 2,600 years, the founder of Quantum Physics, Max Planck, says the same thing: “This mind is the matrix of all matters”. After more than 2,600 years, the founder of Quantum Physics, Max Planck, says the same thing: “This mind is the matrix of all matters”. Opinion 05 May, 2023
Up your mindful graph: The power of synchronous thinking Up your mindful graph: The power of synchronous thinking Emotional growth is as important as ‘minding’ the body and ‘bending’ the mind. There are as many factors that govern, or support, emotional expansion as there are issues that goad us to steer clear of it. Emotional growth is as important as ‘minding’ the body and ‘bending’ the mind. There are as many factors that govern, or support, emotional expansion as there are issues that goad us to steer clear of it. Opinion 01 May, 2023
Up your mindful graph: The power of synchronous thinking Up your mindful graph: The power of synchronous thinking Emotional growth is as important as ‘minding’ the body and ‘bending’ the mind. Emotional growth is as important as ‘minding’ the body and ‘bending’ the mind. Opinion 01 May, 2023
Citizenship verification in India: A nightmare for millions Citizenship verification in India: A nightmare for millions Krishna Biswas is scared. Unable to prove his Indian citizenship, he is at risk of being sent to a detention centre, far away from his modest hut built of bamboo wood that looks down on fields lush with corn. Biswas says he was born in India’s northeastern Assam state. So was his father, almost 65 years ago. But the government says that to prove he is an Indian, he should furnish documents that date back to 1971. Krishna Biswas is scared. Unable to prove his Indian citizenship, he is at risk of being sent to a detention centre, far away from his modest hut built of bamboo wood that looks down on fields lush with corn. Biswas says he was born in India’s northeastern Assam state. So was his father, almost 65 years ago. But the government says that to prove he is an Indian, he should furnish documents that date back to 1971. Opinion 28 Apr, 2023
EDITORIAL: Rising poll expenses EDITORIAL: Rising poll expenses Election campaigns in Nepal have become more and more expensive with each passing election. The people and the political parties who lack deep pockets cannot think of contesting the local, provincial or federal elections due to high cost of the campaigns. Election campaigns in Nepal have become more and more expensive with each passing election. The people and the political parties who lack deep pockets cannot think of contesting the local, provincial or federal elections due to high cost of the campaigns. Opinion 28 Apr, 2023
Party defection: Question of political morality Party defection: Question of political morality The recently concluded by-elections in the three constituencies of the country were marked by twin major political phenomena. The recently concluded by-elections in the three constituencies of the country were marked by twin major political phenomena. Opinion 26 Apr, 2023
EDITORIAL: Power outage EDITORIAL: Power outage It’s been an unusually dry season with little or no rain, and this has had telling impact on hydropower production in the country. It’s been an unusually dry season with little or no rain, and this has had telling impact on hydropower production in the country. Opinion 26 Apr, 2023
EDITORIAL: By-elections EDITORIAL: By-elections By-elections were held in three constituencies – Bara-2, Chitwan-2 and Tanahun-1 – yesterday in a peaceful manner, except for sporadic incidents of violence or intimidation of the voters at some polling stations. By-elections were held in three constituencies – Bara-2, Chitwan-2 and Tanahun-1 – yesterday in a peaceful manner, except for sporadic incidents of violence or intimidation of the voters at some polling stations. Opinion 24 Apr, 2023
Transitional justice in limbo: Callous injustice to the victims Transitional justice in limbo: Callous injustice to the victims In 2021, Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal had claimed the responsibility of killing 5,000 people during the decade-long Maoist-led armed conflict. In 2021, Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal had claimed the responsibility of killing 5,000 people during the decade-long Maoist-led armed conflict. Opinion 24 Apr, 2023
Blind women in cricket: Empowering them through sports Blind women in cricket: Empowering them through sports Over the last few years, the Cricket Association of Blind (CAB) has been stepping up its work and its ambition to turn blind cricket into a truly national sport. When I am talking about national sport, I mean a sport not just for visually impaired people but for all, persons living with and without disabilities alike. Over the last few years, the Cricket Association of Blind (CAB) has been stepping up its work and its ambition to turn blind cricket into a truly national sport. When I am talking about national sport, I mean a sport not just for visually impaired people but for all, persons living with and without disabilities alike. Opinion 21 Apr, 2023
Editorial: Encourage investors Editorial: Encourage investors Despite the tall talk by the government about how keen it is to industrialise Nepal, its laws, rules and regulations have proved to be a damp squib. Despite the tall talk by the government about how keen it is to industrialise Nepal, its laws, rules and regulations have proved to be a damp squib. Opinion 21 Apr, 2023
Sports Ranak, Rachel claim titles in 'Musa Masala Open Lead Climbing Competition 2024' Ranak Upreti and Rachel Davidson emerged as champions in the ‘Musa Masala Open Lead Climbing Competition – 2024,’ held at the Kathmandu Sports Climbing Center (KSCC) on Saturday.
Opinion In a Fractured World: My Trip to Nepal Offered Hope Tom Brokaw, the broadcast journalist, once said, “Always take the trip.” Few truer words were ever spoken.
Nepal Ramechap sees rise in Junar production Junar or sweet orange production has increased in Ramechhap this year. Thanks to the suitable climate and proper use of treatment and nutrients , production of the citrus fruit has increased in the district.
Nepal 28 injured in Chitwan school bus accident A school bus met an accident at Drabyatar in Kalika Municipality-9, Chitwan, on Saturday afternoon.
Nepal Indian Army Chief Gen Dwivedi performs worship at Muktinath Temple Chief of Army Staff of India, General Upendra Dwivedi, who is on an official visit to Nepal, performed worship at Muktinath Temple, a popular pilgrimage site in Mustang, on Saturday.
Nepal Trump dominates Prime Minister Oli's conversation with Elon Musk Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli yesterday congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump in a virtual meeting with the world's wealthiest person, Elon Musk, while also discussing opportunities for digital infrastructure development in Nepal.
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.
