Open government partnership: New framework for governance reforms Open government partnership: New framework for governance reforms It is widely recognized that poor governance in state affairs is a major challenge for the country's development and public service delivery. It is widely recognized that poor governance in state affairs is a major challenge for the country's development and public service delivery. Opinion 22 Dec, 2023
Empowering Nepal's digital aspirations: Crucial role of data centres and cloud service providers Empowering Nepal's digital aspirations: Crucial role of data centres and cloud... Nepal is embarking on an ambitious digital transformation journey, and amidst various foundational elements, data centres and cloud services are important and critical but often overlooked. Nepal is embarking on an ambitious digital transformation journey, and amidst various foundational elements, data centres and cloud services are important and critical but often overlooked. Opinion 21 Dec, 2023
The TV paradox: You are what you watch The TV paradox: You are what you watch The legendary Greek philosopher Plato often asserted that too much of a good thing was not only bad, but dangerous. The legendary Greek philosopher Plato often asserted that too much of a good thing was not only bad, but dangerous. Opinion 21 Dec, 2023
Navigating Nepal's digital frontier: Understanding cybersecurity in the digital age, ensuring data safety, and the role of AI Navigating Nepal's digital frontier: Understanding cybersecurity in the digital age,... In recent years, Nepal has made momentous advances in digital space. Less than 10 percent of the population had accessed the internet in 2011; now, over 90 percent of the Nepali population has access to some form of internet as of July 2022. In recent years, Nepal has made momentous advances in digital space. Less than 10 percent of the population had accessed the internet in 2011; now, over 90 percent of the Nepali population has access to some form of internet as of July 2022. Opinion 19 Dec, 2023
AI and Robotics: The future that awaits us AI and Robotics: The future that awaits us Stephen Hawking, a prominent figure in the discussion of artificial intelligence's potential benefits, expressed concerns about future thinking robots and even suggested that AI advancements could potentially end the human race. Stephen Hawking, a prominent figure in the discussion of artificial intelligence's potential benefits, expressed concerns about future thinking robots and even suggested that AI advancements could potentially end the human race. Opinion 10 Dec, 2023
Earthquakes and Nepal: From the Beginning Earthquakes and Nepal: From the Beginning According to the Earthquake catalog from the bulletin of National Seismological Center, more than 70 earthquakes of Magnitude 4.0 or higher struck Nepal in 2023. According to the Earthquake catalog from the bulletin of National Seismological Center, more than 70 earthquakes of Magnitude 4.0 or higher struck Nepal in 2023. Opinion 10 Dec, 2023
'South Asia Needs More Women in the Workforce' 'South Asia Needs More Women in the Workforce' This year’s Nobel Prize for economics was awarded to Claudia Goldin for drawing attention to gender gaps in economic activity. In few developing country regions are these gaps more pronounced than in South Asia. This year’s Nobel Prize for economics was awarded to Claudia Goldin for drawing attention to gender gaps in economic activity. In few developing country regions are these gaps more pronounced than in South Asia. Opinion 08 Dec, 2023
Nanomedicine: Making treatment safe and precise Nanomedicine: Making treatment safe and precise Nanomedicine, a fascinating branch of medicine, makes use of nanotechnology for disease prevention, monitoring and intervention by way of new modalities — for imaging, diagnosis, treatment, repair and regeneration of biological systems. The goal of nanomedicine research is to amplify the patient’s health and their quality of life. Nanomedicine, a fascinating branch of medicine, makes use of nanotechnology for disease prevention, monitoring and intervention by way of new modalities — for imaging, diagnosis, treatment, repair and regeneration of biological systems. The goal of nanomedicine research is to amplify the patient’s health and their quality of life. Opinion 07 Dec, 2023
Hip hop: A platform to express one's thoughts Hip hop: A platform to express one's thoughts Few might imagine Secretary of State Anthony Blinken playing blues music with his guitar, but this is what happened, at the end of September, when the State Department launched the Global Music Diplomacy Initiative. Few might imagine Secretary of State Anthony Blinken playing blues music with his guitar, but this is what happened, at the end of September, when the State Department launched the Global Music Diplomacy Initiative. Opinion 06 Dec, 2023
Volunteerism: It is really about personal, professional development Volunteerism: It is really about personal, professional development Once again it is International Volunteer Day (IVD), and once again I am writing about my hopes for promoting volunteerism as a platform and tool for personal and social change. Once again it is International Volunteer Day (IVD), and once again I am writing about my hopes for promoting volunteerism as a platform and tool for personal and social change. Opinion 06 Dec, 2023
Clear the Air: We need urgent action on global air pollution at COP 28 Clear the Air: We need urgent action on global air pollution at COP 28 I dare not laugh, for fear of opening my lips and receiving the bad air. I dare not laugh, for fear of opening my lips and receiving the bad air. Opinion 01 Dec, 2023
Winter's tale: Of moody blues and letting go Winter's tale: Of moody blues and letting go As the cool waft of winter caresses our face, it ushers in an early nightfall. To use a metaphor, winter strikes a chord. As the cool waft of winter caresses our face, it ushers in an early nightfall. To use a metaphor, winter strikes a chord. Opinion 29 Nov, 2023
Corruption, Governance, Democracy, and Economic Growth Corruption, Governance, Democracy, and Economic Growth The relationship between corruption, governance, democracy, and economic growth is complex. The relationship between corruption, governance, democracy, and economic growth is complex. Opinion 23 Nov, 2023
AD ASIA 2023 SEOUL: What Nepal's marketers need to know  AD ASIA 2023 SEOUL: What Nepal's marketers need to know  Ad Asia, a prominent advertising event with a rich history dating to 1958 in Tokyo, recently took place in Seoul from October 24th to 27th, 2023. Ad Asia, a prominent advertising event with a rich history dating to 1958 in Tokyo, recently took place in Seoul from October 24th to 27th, 2023. Opinion 03 Nov, 2023
Building Resilience: Sustainability, Supply Chains and Geopolitics! Building Resilience: Sustainability, Supply Chains and Geopolitics! It is a pleasure to see that the Observers Research Foundation and the Government of India are making a big effort in the Renewable or Green Energy Sector. In Energy, the world has shifted from Biogas to Coal to oil and renewable and now to Green. But we should not try to put Hydro Power Energy anywhere else than Green. It is a pleasure to see that the Observers Research Foundation and the Government of India are making a big effort in the Renewable or Green Energy Sector. In Energy, the world has shifted from Biogas to Coal to oil and renewable and now to Green. But we should not try to put Hydro Power Energy anywhere else than Green. Opinion 03 Nov, 2023
Personalised medicine: The individual, not just the illness Personalised medicine: The individual, not just the illness Personalised, or ‘bespoke’ medicine is, in essence, the quintessential amplification of several conventional approaches to understanding and treating disease. Personalised, or ‘bespoke’ medicine is, in essence, the quintessential amplification of several conventional approaches to understanding and treating disease. Opinion 02 Nov, 2023
The Dashain festival of Nepal: Its past, present and future The Dashain festival of Nepal: Its past, present and future The national festival of Nepal, Dashain, has now folded into the pages of history. The national festival of Nepal, Dashain, has now folded into the pages of history. Opinion 31 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Agroforestry EDITORIAL: Agroforestry Forests occupy around 44 per cent of Nepal’s landmass, which is a significant achievement in maintaining the natural environment and natural habits of the wildlife. Forests occupy around 44 per cent of Nepal’s landmass, which is a significant achievement in maintaining the natural environment and natural habits of the wildlife. Opinion 31 Oct, 2023
Good teacher, bad teacher: Depends on skill to impart knowledge effectively Good teacher, bad teacher: Depends on skill to impart knowledge effectively What could be better than learning physics from Albert Einstein? Well, it turns out that teaching wasn’t his strong suit. Three years after his groundbreaking paper on relativity, Einstein started teaching at the University of Bern. What could be better than learning physics from Albert Einstein? Well, it turns out that teaching wasn’t his strong suit. Three years after his groundbreaking paper on relativity, Einstein started teaching at the University of Bern. Opinion 30 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: UNSG's visit EDITORIAL: UNSG's visit United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres arrived in Kathmandu Sunday on a four-day official visit to Nepal at the invitation of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’. United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres arrived in Kathmandu Sunday on a four-day official visit to Nepal at the invitation of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’. Opinion 30 Oct, 2023
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
Sports Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot.
Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
Nepal Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang up by 10.6% in 2025 Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased by 10.61 percent in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Area Office in Jomsom.
Science and Tech Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard.
Health Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures.
