Transforming lives in Bajura: Women lead the charge

Transforming lives in Bajura: Women lead the charge

In the rural village of Dimmerpani, in Bajura district, far north-western Nepal, ‘climate change’ is not a buzzword or a far-off issue

In the rural village of Dimmerpani, in Bajura district, far north-western Nepal, ‘climate change’ is not a buzzword or a far-off issue

Opinion 23 Dec, 2024

Fintech ecosystem and digital literacy in Nepal: A path to economic transformation

Fintech ecosystem and digital literacy in Nepal: A path to economic transformation

Nepal, like many countries around the world, is witnessing a slow but steady transformation in its financial and technological landscape, with the fintech ecosystem and digital literacy at the forefront of this change.

Nepal, like many countries around the world, is witnessing a slow but steady transformation in its financial and technological landscape, with the fintech ecosystem and digital literacy at the forefront of this change.

Opinion 20 Dec, 2024

Battle of the bulge: More than just waist line

Battle of the bulge: More than just waist line

When you look around and ‘picture’ successful people with big waistlines, you’d sure think that bulging ‘middles’ represent good fortune and prosperity, all right.

When you look around and ‘picture’ successful people with big waistlines, you’d sure think that bulging ‘middles’ represent good fortune and prosperity, all right.

Opinion 19 Dec, 2024

Ensuring Unity in the NRNA: A Legal and Organizational Perspective

Ensuring Unity in the NRNA: A Legal and Organizational Perspective

The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has long served as a vital unifying platform for the Nepali diaspora, championing their rights and fostering global solidarity.

The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has long served as a vital unifying platform for the Nepali diaspora, championing their rights and fostering global solidarity.

Opinion 18 Dec, 2024

Development at a snail's speed in Nepal: Due to dominance of politics over meritocracy

Development at a snail's speed in Nepal: Due to dominance of politics over...

Development has been such an important buzz word that countries round the globe have been named as either least developed, developing or developed.

Development has been such an important buzz word that countries round the globe have been named as either least developed, developing or developed.

Opinion 18 Dec, 2024

Act Relating to Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Legislation needs amendment

Act Relating to Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Legislation needs amendment

Over the last few weeks, once again the country came to remember that persons living with disabilities do exist and, at least on paper, do have rights.

Over the last few weeks, once again the country came to remember that persons living with disabilities do exist and, at least on paper, do have rights.

Opinion 17 Dec, 2024

Nepal's public sector reform: Begin with human resources

Nepal's public sector reform: Begin with human resources

A famous Japanese proverb is very relevant to Nepal's development: vision without action is a daydream and action without vision is a nightmare.

A famous Japanese proverb is very relevant to Nepal's development: vision without action is a daydream and action without vision is a nightmare.

Opinion 16 Dec, 2024

Nationalism in today's world: It should be about diversity, dignity and equity, not division

Nationalism in today's world: It should be about diversity, dignity and equity, not...

Nationalism has always been contentious. Throughout history, we have witnessed how politics has shaped it, how certain elite groups have hijacked its agency, and how it has been a tool for entering the voters' minds and, as such, an election tool.

Nationalism has always been contentious. Throughout history, we have witnessed how politics has shaped it, how certain elite groups have hijacked its agency, and how it has been a tool for entering the voters' minds and, as such, an election tool.

Opinion 13 Dec, 2024

Soil – the life beneath us: Measures to keep it healthy

Soil – the life beneath us: Measures to keep it healthy

Soil is more than just dirt beneath our feet—it is a living, breathing system that nurtures life itself.

Soil is more than just dirt beneath our feet—it is a living, breathing system that nurtures life itself.

Opinion 12 Dec, 2024

Prime Minister's visit to China: Yet another trip of missed opportunities

Prime Minister's visit to China: Yet another trip of missed opportunities

Prime Minister Oli has returned after paying a visit to China upon the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

Prime Minister Oli has returned after paying a visit to China upon the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

Opinion 11 Dec, 2024

Beyond debt and grants: Key to Nepal's growth lies in efficient utilisation

Beyond debt and grants: Key to Nepal's growth lies in efficient utilisation

Nepal, a lower middle-income country, relies on foreign aid to meet its resource gap. Foreign aid, in the form of loans and grants, catalyses development.

Nepal, a lower middle-income country, relies on foreign aid to meet its resource gap. Foreign aid, in the form of loans and grants, catalyses development.

Opinion 10 Dec, 2024

Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities: A Path towards Inclusive and Sustainable Education

Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities: A Path towards Inclusive and...

In the case of inclusive education, there are widely differing attitudes, views, and levels of understanding.

In the case of inclusive education, there are widely differing attitudes, views, and levels of understanding.

Opinion 09 Dec, 2024

Women in politics: A struggle for representation

Women in politics: A struggle for representation

At the beginning of January, 2024, only 27 countries were led by women, marking a modest increase from 18 countries a decade ago. Despite some progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in positions of power.

At the beginning of January, 2024, only 27 countries were led by women, marking a modest increase from 18 countries a decade ago. Despite some progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in positions of power.

Opinion 09 Dec, 2024

Mountain homes: Gabions or rammed earth?

Mountain homes: Gabions or rammed earth?

In the years since the devastating Gorkha Earthquake of 2015, the hilly regions of Nepal have grappled with a profound architectural identity crisis.

In the years since the devastating Gorkha Earthquake of 2015, the hilly regions of Nepal have grappled with a profound architectural identity crisis.

Opinion 06 Dec, 2024

The intelligence edge: More than what meets the mind

The intelligence edge: More than what meets the mind

The fact is — there is more to intelligence than what meets the mind, eye, or the ear.

The fact is — there is more to intelligence than what meets the mind, eye, or the ear.

Opinion 05 Dec, 2024

Transportation Challenges in Nepal: Consequences and Solutions

Transportation Challenges in Nepal: Consequences and Solutions

Efficient transportation systems are the backbone of a nation’s infrastructure, directly impacting economic growth, public safety, and quality of life.

Efficient transportation systems are the backbone of a nation’s infrastructure, directly impacting economic growth, public safety, and quality of life.

Opinion 05 Dec, 2024

Prime Minister's visit to China:  Opportunity to emulate his illustrious predecessors

Prime Minister's visit to China:  Opportunity to emulate his illustrious...

Prime Minister KP Oli launched a four-day official visit to China on Monday upon the invitation of Prime Minister Li Qiang, leading a jumbo team of 78 persons.

Prime Minister KP Oli launched a four-day official visit to China on Monday upon the invitation of Prime Minister Li Qiang, leading a jumbo team of 78 persons.

Opinion 04 Dec, 2024

Volunteerism: It is powerful, rewarding and transformative

Volunteerism: It is powerful, rewarding and transformative

Considering the daunting challenges the world is facing, promoting and boosting volunteerism should be a no brainier.

Considering the daunting challenges the world is facing, promoting and boosting volunteerism should be a no brainier.

Opinion 03 Dec, 2024

Nepal's constitution: Is it just a tool to rule?

Nepal's constitution: Is it just a tool to rule?

The sudden midnight agreement on July 1, 2024, between the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML to form a coalition government, had shaken the nation by surprise.

The sudden midnight agreement on July 1, 2024, between the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML to form a coalition government, had shaken the nation by surprise.

Opinion 02 Dec, 2024

Badly-needed economic reforms: Some suggestions

Badly-needed economic reforms: Some suggestions

The CPN UML-led government, with support from the largest party, the Nepali Congress, was formed in August with three main objectives: amendment of the constitution for political stability, strengthening governance and reforming the economy. Regarding constitution amendment, no effort has been made so far.

The CPN UML-led government, with support from the largest party, the Nepali Congress, was formed in August with three main objectives: amendment of the constitution for political stability, strengthening governance and reforming the economy. Regarding constitution amendment, no effort has been made so far.

Opinion 30 Nov, 2024