100 days of the NC-UML Coalition: Claim of success amidst failure

100 days of the NC-UML Coalition: Claim of success amidst failure

The honeymoon period of the coalition government of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) has come to an end after it entered 100 days of its formation

The honeymoon period of the coalition government of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) has come to an end after it entered 100 days of its formation

Opinion 31 Oct, 2024

Biodiversity summit in Cali: Nepal's active presence needed

Biodiversity summit in Cali: Nepal's active presence needed

As I write, multiple geopolitical crises and conflicts are unfolding around the world – in the Middle East, Sudan, Ukraine and the South China Sea.

As I write, multiple geopolitical crises and conflicts are unfolding around the world – in the Middle East, Sudan, Ukraine and the South China Sea.

Opinion 28 Oct, 2024

The curious case of Rastriya Swatantra Party: Doomed by careerist politics

The curious case of Rastriya Swatantra Party: Doomed by careerist politics

The 2008 American romantic fantasy drama film – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – featured a unique and captivating storyline.

The 2008 American romantic fantasy drama film – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – featured a unique and captivating storyline.

Opinion 25 Oct, 2024

Dental services in rural areas of Nepal: School dental clinics hold the key

Dental services in rural areas of Nepal: School dental clinics hold the key

Rural areas in Nepal are practically devoid of dental services.

Rural areas in Nepal are practically devoid of dental services.

Opinion 24 Oct, 2024

Foreign Minister Dr. Rana's first 100 days: From diplomatic activism to expansion of diplomatic ties

Foreign Minister Dr. Rana's first 100 days: From diplomatic activism to expansion of...

The effectiveness of a foreign minister is often assessed by the success in bilateral and multilateral engagements and the impact of foreign visits in advancing national agendas.

The effectiveness of a foreign minister is often assessed by the success in bilateral and multilateral engagements and the impact of foreign visits in advancing national agendas.

Opinion 24 Oct, 2024

Humanity stands at the peak of its progress?: It's a lie

Humanity stands at the peak of its progress?: It's a lie

The allure of the new captivates us, urging us to move forward and leave the past behind as we align with fresh goals.

The allure of the new captivates us, urging us to move forward and leave the past behind as we align with fresh goals.

Opinion 23 Oct, 2024

How inflation is measured: The rebasing of the Consumer Price Index

How inflation is measured: The rebasing of the Consumer Price Index

The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) recently updated the National Consumer Price Index (CPI) used to calculate headline inflation in Nepal.

The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) recently updated the National Consumer Price Index (CPI) used to calculate headline inflation in Nepal.

Opinion 23 Oct, 2024

A tale of two disasters: Hurricanes in US and floods, landslides in Nepal

A tale of two disasters: Hurricanes in US and floods, landslides in Nepal

Death is said to be a great leveller.

Death is said to be a great leveller.

Opinion 23 Oct, 2024

Nepal's floods: Time to get on the front foot with climate change in cities

Nepal's floods: Time to get on the front foot with climate change in cities

Across Nepal, thousands will be skipping this year’s Dashain festivities in honour of loved ones lost after floods and landslides devastated the country and took over more than 200 lives.  

Across Nepal, thousands will be skipping this year’s Dashain festivities in honour of loved ones lost after floods and landslides devastated the country and took over more than 200 lives.  

Opinion 18 Oct, 2024

Meditation: A Powerful Tool for Reducing Mental Health Issues at Work

Meditation: A Powerful Tool for Reducing Mental Health Issues at Work

WHO Data on Mental Health and the Workplace

WHO Data on Mental Health and the Workplace

Opinion 14 Oct, 2024

Thought dynamics: Timing holds the key

Thought dynamics: Timing holds the key

Just think of the amazing dynamics of your thinking processes — of how they function collectively.

Just think of the amazing dynamics of your thinking processes — of how they function collectively.

Opinion 10 Oct, 2024

Artificial intelligence: Can it replace human-conducted diplomacy?

Artificial intelligence: Can it replace human-conducted diplomacy?

Currently artificial intelligence (AI) is capped as one of the unavoidable elements of scientific advancement. Some experts say the future lies with artificial intelligence as our most recent civilisation is guided by the technological push.

Currently artificial intelligence (AI) is capped as one of the unavoidable elements of scientific advancement. Some experts say the future lies with artificial intelligence as our most recent civilisation is guided by the technological push.

Opinion 08 Oct, 2024

Understanding intersex challenges: Expanding policy and legal avenues

Understanding intersex challenges: Expanding policy and legal avenues

In the pride spectrum, ‘intersex’ individuals are often overlooked.

In the pride spectrum, ‘intersex’ individuals are often overlooked.

Opinion 07 Oct, 2024

The importance of mental health in Nepalese Context

The importance of mental health in Nepalese Context

October 10, 2024, as the world commemorates International Mental Health Day, Nepal continues to grapple with the challenges of mental health awareness. Despite recent strides in mental health advocacy, mental health remains a largely overlooked issue in the country, with significant gaps in awareness, access to care, and emotional regulation.

October 10, 2024, as the world commemorates International Mental Health Day, Nepal continues to grapple with the challenges of mental health awareness. Despite recent strides in mental health advocacy, mental health remains a largely overlooked issue in the country, with significant gaps in awareness, access to care, and emotional regulation.

Opinion 06 Oct, 2024

Disaster-prone highways: Permanent solutions to landslides needed

Disaster-prone highways: Permanent solutions to landslides needed

This week, heavy rain has been falling continuously in various parts of Nepal. The capital city, Kathmandu, has experienced flooding, leading to casualties and damage to property.

This week, heavy rain has been falling continuously in various parts of Nepal. The capital city, Kathmandu, has experienced flooding, leading to casualties and damage to property.

Opinion 01 Oct, 2024

Biodiversity preservation: Give real power to young people

Biodiversity preservation: Give real power to young people

As the international community is getting ready for crucial talks at the Climate COP 29 to be held in Baku in November, the stakes could not be higher for highly climate- vulnerable nations like Nepal. Yet the attention of the country should also be on another key global summit, the Biodiversity COP 16 that the city of Cali in Colombia will host just a few days before the events in Azerbaijan.

As the international community is getting ready for crucial talks at the Climate COP 29 to be held in Baku in November, the stakes could not be higher for highly climate- vulnerable nations like Nepal. Yet the attention of the country should also be on another key global summit, the Biodiversity COP 16 that the city of Cali in Colombia will host just a few days before the events in Azerbaijan.

Opinion 30 Sep, 2024

FDI practices in Nepal: Some perspectives

FDI practices in Nepal: Some perspectives

Attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) is particularly challenging for Nepal due to its geopolitical location, economic nationalism, entrenched political partisanship, widespread corruption and longstanding regulatory environment.

Attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) is particularly challenging for Nepal due to its geopolitical location, economic nationalism, entrenched political partisanship, widespread corruption and longstanding regulatory environment.

Opinion 27 Sep, 2024

Thinking unplugged: Surviving the turbulence of change

Thinking unplugged: Surviving the turbulence of change

Abraham Maslow, the noted psychologist and celebrated visionary, once wrote, “Life is moving far more rapidly now than ever before… in the rate of growth of facts, knowledge, techniques, and inventions.” He also added,

Abraham Maslow, the noted psychologist and celebrated visionary, once wrote, “Life is moving far more rapidly now than ever before… in the rate of growth of facts, knowledge, techniques, and inventions.” He also added,

Opinion 26 Sep, 2024

Prime Minister Oli's visit to the US: Heading for a mixed accomplishment?

Prime Minister Oli's visit to the US: Heading for a mixed accomplishment?

Prime Minister K P Oli has embarked on a 10-day visit to the United States beginning from September 20 to participate in the 79th session of the General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters.

Prime Minister K P Oli has embarked on a 10-day visit to the United States beginning from September 20 to participate in the 79th session of the General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters.

Opinion 25 Sep, 2024

Air pollution and public health: From evidence to action

Air pollution and public health: From evidence to action

Air pollution is everywhere. This has severe impacts on human health and entire ecosystems. Contributing directly to climate crisis, evidence suggests that air pollution disproportionally affects children, the elderly and socially marginalised populations. Despite notable progress, the existing efforts at tackling air pollution are not enough to ensure clean air for all.

Air pollution is everywhere. This has severe impacts on human health and entire ecosystems. Contributing directly to climate crisis, evidence suggests that air pollution disproportionally affects children, the elderly and socially marginalised populations. Despite notable progress, the existing efforts at tackling air pollution are not enough to ensure clean air for all.

Opinion 23 Sep, 2024