Psychological Guidance for Schoolchildren in Nepal Psychological Guidance for Schoolchildren in Nepal In Nepal, as in many parts of the world, there's a growing recognition of the importance of mental health among schoolchildren. While strides have been made in education, there's an urgent need to address the mental well-being of students, given the unique challenges they face in this Himalayan nation. In Nepal, as in many parts of the world, there's a growing recognition of the importance of mental health among schoolchildren. While strides have been made in education, there's an urgent need to address the mental well-being of students, given the unique challenges they face in this Himalayan nation. Opinion 18 Mar, 2024
Diversity: A catalyst for collective advancement Diversity: A catalyst for collective advancement Diversity stands as a complex yet indispensable force necessary to stimulate growth both in the professional and non-professional world. Diversity stands as a complex yet indispensable force necessary to stimulate growth both in the professional and non-professional world. Opinion 18 Mar, 2024
Accessibility matters: It is a universal issue Accessibility matters: It is a universal issue The 1st of March was celebrated as International Wheelchair Day. It does not really matter that this special day has not been recognised by the United Nations yet. What it matters is that this is a truly, genuinely bottom-up initiative that deserves society’s full attention, in Nepal and also elsewhere. The 1st of March was celebrated as International Wheelchair Day. It does not really matter that this special day has not been recognised by the United Nations yet. What it matters is that this is a truly, genuinely bottom-up initiative that deserves society’s full attention, in Nepal and also elsewhere. Opinion 16 Mar, 2024
Nepal's leap forward in kidney care: But gender discrimination persists Nepal's leap forward in kidney care: But gender discrimination persists World Kidney Day is being celebrated today across the world with various events. The theme of this year's World Kidney Day is "Kidney Health for All – Advancing equitable access to care and optimal medication practice". World Kidney Day is being celebrated today across the world with various events. The theme of this year's World Kidney Day is "Kidney Health for All – Advancing equitable access to care and optimal medication practice". Opinion 14 Mar, 2024
English language barrier: How it prevents use of technology English language barrier: How it prevents use of technology A few months ago, I could be seen trekking across the hilly, rugged terrain of my village in Bajhang – in an arduous one-hour journey to the ward office. A few months ago, I could be seen trekking across the hilly, rugged terrain of my village in Bajhang – in an arduous one-hour journey to the ward office. Opinion 13 Mar, 2024
Repeated fall of political coalitions: Increasing disenchantment of the people Repeated fall of political coalitions: Increasing disenchantment of the people Political coalitions have formed the living reality of Nepali politics because of the existing provisions in the constitution that has made it virtually impossible to have a majority by any political party. Political coalitions have formed the living reality of Nepali politics because of the existing provisions in the constitution that has made it virtually impossible to have a majority by any political party. Opinion 12 Mar, 2024
Unsolicited advice to the Nepali Congress: Reform or face obsolescence Unsolicited advice to the Nepali Congress: Reform or face obsolescence Against the backdrop of Nepal's struggle for democracy and sovereignty from autocratic Rana regime, the Nepali National Congress (NNC) was formed in 1946. Amidst subsequent transformations, the party found its enduring identity as the Nepali Congress (NC) in 1950 that was firmly committed to championing democratic principles. Against the backdrop of Nepal's struggle for democracy and sovereignty from autocratic Rana regime, the Nepali National Congress (NNC) was formed in 1946. Amidst subsequent transformations, the party found its enduring identity as the Nepali Congress (NC) in 1950 that was firmly committed to championing democratic principles. Opinion 11 Mar, 2024
The soul's code: The key to living a full life The soul's code: The key to living a full life We should not — in a few things — outgrow the ‘child’ residing in us when we grow up. Kids, for instance, have an unfettered gift to expressing their emotions. We should not — in a few things — outgrow the ‘child’ residing in us when we grow up. Kids, for instance, have an unfettered gift to expressing their emotions. Opinion 08 Mar, 2024
Recalling Dr Toni Hagen: A truly 'Citizen of the whole Earth' Recalling Dr Toni Hagen: A truly 'Citizen of the whole Earth' Among the few names from abroad who come to mind for putting Nepal on the world’s map in the course of its leap from the medieval days towards modernity in the last century, Dr Toni Hagen’s comes foremost. Among the few names from abroad who come to mind for putting Nepal on the world’s map in the course of its leap from the medieval days towards modernity in the last century, Dr Toni Hagen’s comes foremost. Opinion 06 Mar, 2024
Farming without Farmers: An interesting disclosure Farming without Farmers: An interesting disclosure We have often heard about cars without drivers or self driving cars. We are also familiar with the Engineers without borders. But farming without farmers sounds very incredible indeed. We have often heard about cars without drivers or self driving cars. We are also familiar with the Engineers without borders. But farming without farmers sounds very incredible indeed. Opinion 05 Mar, 2024
India's political tea game India's political tea game In recent years, the Nepali tea industry has faced relentless assaults orchestrated by the political echelons of India's tea sector. In recent years, the Nepali tea industry has faced relentless assaults orchestrated by the political echelons of India's tea sector. Opinion 04 Mar, 2024
Nepali exodus: People voting with feet Nepali exodus: People voting with feet Nepal is grappling with a growing sense of people’s dissatisfaction regarding the performance, efficacy and integrity of the government and the political leadership. Nepal is grappling with a growing sense of people’s dissatisfaction regarding the performance, efficacy and integrity of the government and the political leadership. Opinion 01 Mar, 2024
Climate crisis: Why can't Nepal lead in global action? Climate crisis: Why can't Nepal lead in global action? In a recent remark, Prime Minister Dahal stressed that “Nepal has a zilch role in climate crisis”. In a recent remark, Prime Minister Dahal stressed that “Nepal has a zilch role in climate crisis”. Opinion 28 Feb, 2024
Persons with disabilities: Govt be serious about their rights Persons with disabilities: Govt be serious about their rights Each year, the 3rd of December is universally celebrated as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, more known as International Disability Day. These are citizens still living on the margins of society. Each year, the 3rd of December is universally celebrated as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, more known as International Disability Day. These are citizens still living on the margins of society. Opinion 26 Feb, 2024
Reading newspapers: Let's revive the culture Reading newspapers: Let's revive the culture There is something I hardly can live without: reading news. While I do spend a lot of time reading news online, I am a bit of a traditionalist, old school guy, and I still love reading printed newspapers. The other day, my usual newspaper shop was closed, and it was around 5pm in the evening and a sort of “fear of missing out” hit me. There is something I hardly can live without: reading news. While I do spend a lot of time reading news online, I am a bit of a traditionalist, old school guy, and I still love reading printed newspapers. The other day, my usual newspaper shop was closed, and it was around 5pm in the evening and a sort of “fear of missing out” hit me. Opinion 26 Feb, 2024
Grid interconnection of micro hydro power plants in Nepal for sustainable energy landscape Grid interconnection of micro hydro power plants in Nepal for sustainable energy... Micro hydro power plants are considered as a decentralized energy solution, typically for electrifying remote areas with minimum environmental impact. Micro hydro power plants are considered as a decentralized energy solution, typically for electrifying remote areas with minimum environmental impact. Opinion 26 Feb, 2024
Herpes simplex encephalitis: Understanding the sneaky trick of a neurotrophic virus Herpes simplex encephalitis: Understanding the sneaky trick of a neurotrophic virus Sarita had developed fever and sore throat for two days. She had taken some throat lozenges which failed to respond. It then got worse with each passing day. Sarita had developed fever and sore throat for two days. She had taken some throat lozenges which failed to respond. It then got worse with each passing day. Opinion 25 Feb, 2024
Life is a process: It is also balance Life is a process: It is also balance Our life is like the seasons. It is simple; it is complex; it is also, at times, tetchy. Yet, in the midst of happiness and chaos, it is as exciting as a nail-biting Twenty20 cricket match. Our life is like the seasons. It is simple; it is complex; it is also, at times, tetchy. Yet, in the midst of happiness and chaos, it is as exciting as a nail-biting Twenty20 cricket match. Opinion 21 Feb, 2024
Current status of Nepal: The hijacked state Current status of Nepal: The hijacked state The political landscape in Nepal has been continuously taking disheartening turns. The political landscape in Nepal has been continuously taking disheartening turns. Opinion 16 Feb, 2024
Jobs for persons with disability: The corporate sector must step in Jobs for persons with disability: The corporate sector must step in Last Saturday, I met Sarita Thulung, the para-athlete and disability and social inclusion activist. Last Saturday, I met Sarita Thulung, the para-athlete and disability and social inclusion activist. Opinion 14 Feb, 2024
Entertainment Nepathya Kicks Off Nepal Tour with Spectacular Hetauda Concert Following the successful Hetauda concert, Nepathya is set to perform at the Butwal International Conference Centre in Ramnagar, Butwal, on Saturday.
Sports Italy's World Cup debut: Cricket team on the rise as storied soccer team falters Italy is finally heading to the World Cup — just not in the sport most people might expect.
World Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears “No one feels safe anymore,” said Ranjan Karmaker, a Dhaka-based Hindu human rights activist. “Everyone is terrified.”
Lifestyle Indian teacher who created hundreds of learning centers wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize Rouble Nagi accepted the award at the World Governments Summit in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, an annual event that draws leaders from across the globe.
Nepal Nepal Telecom's role in economic prosperity laudable: Home Minister Aryal Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal has lauded Nepal Telecom’s role in promoting economic prosperity by expanding access to communication services across the country.
Kathmandu HoR election: FPTP ballot paper printing completed in 60 constituencies EC has announced that the printing of ballot papers for the first-past-the-post (FPTP) category has been completed for 60 constituencies.
Business NEPSE climbs over 27 points, turnover crosses Rs 11.5 billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), the country’s sole secondary market, rose by 27.19 points, or 1.01 per cent, on Thursday to close at 2,708.70 points.
Photo Gallery Snowfall transforms Muktinath and Upper Manang into winter wonderland The Muktinath area in Waragung Muktikshetra Rural Municipality–1 of Mustang has been blanketed in snow following recent snowfall, turning the sacred landscape into a striking white panorama.
