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
Koshi chaos: Demurring the effectiveness of federalism Koshi chaos: Demurring the effectiveness of federalism In the initial year of Koshi Province’s five-year assembly term, Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Kedar Karki has become the third Chief Minister (CM) in a series of government reshuffles. In the initial year of Koshi Province’s five-year assembly term, Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Kedar Karki has become the third Chief Minister (CM) in a series of government reshuffles. Opinion 27 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Future of NHRC EDITORIAL: Future of NHRC It’s tragic to learn that at least 18 people were injured in four separate road accidents in Dhading on Wednesday, with some sustaining serious injuries. It’s tragic to learn that at least 18 people were injured in four separate road accidents in Dhading on Wednesday, with some sustaining serious injuries. Opinion 27 Oct, 2023
Promoting adaptive sports: Begins with elevating rights of those with disabilities Promoting adaptive sports: Begins with elevating rights of those with disabilities The 4th Para Asian Games are set to start on the 22nd of October in Hangzhou, China. Though much shorter than its twin event, the 19th Asian Games, thousands of athletes living with disabilities will prove their value and talent. Nepal is also sending a delegation of athletes. The 4th Para Asian Games are set to start on the 22nd of October in Hangzhou, China. Though much shorter than its twin event, the 19th Asian Games, thousands of athletes living with disabilities will prove their value and talent. Nepal is also sending a delegation of athletes. Opinion 20 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Poll candidates EDITORIAL: Poll candidates The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) in its annual report has recommended that public post holders facing corruption charges be barred from contesting elections. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) in its annual report has recommended that public post holders facing corruption charges be barred from contesting elections. Opinion 20 Oct, 2023
From structural retrofitting to climate retrofitting: Ensuring resilience in public health facilities From structural retrofitting to climate retrofitting: Ensuring resilience in public... In Nepal, the structural design of public health infrastructures is based on the norms of the Nepal National Building Code whereas the functional parts are based on the Nepal Health Building and Construction Guidelines. In Nepal, the structural design of public health infrastructures is based on the norms of the Nepal National Building Code whereas the functional parts are based on the Nepal Health Building and Construction Guidelines. Opinion 19 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Eeconomic scenario EDITORIAL: Eeconomic scenario Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank, unveiled is macroeconomic update on Tuesday, revealing gradual economic recovery with improvement in remittance inflows, stable balance of payments (BoP), rising foreign exchange reserves, and narrowing down of the trade gap. Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank, unveiled is macroeconomic update on Tuesday, revealing gradual economic recovery with improvement in remittance inflows, stable balance of payments (BoP), rising foreign exchange reserves, and narrowing down of the trade gap. Opinion 19 Oct, 2023
Reimagining Nepal's school education: For global relevance Reimagining Nepal's school education: For global relevance In an era marked by rapid global changes, education plays a pivotal role in shaping a nation’s future. In an era marked by rapid global changes, education plays a pivotal role in shaping a nation’s future. Opinion 18 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: SC's order EDITORIAL: SC's order Even eight years after the new constitution of the country was promulgated, many of its key provisions remain contentious, with voices from many quarters getting louder to dump some of them. Even eight years after the new constitution of the country was promulgated, many of its key provisions remain contentious, with voices from many quarters getting louder to dump some of them. Opinion 18 Oct, 2023
What you can do to help Israel - dispelling myths What you can do to help Israel - dispelling myths As Israel has gradually resumed control and cleared the border areas flooded with terrorists, the extent of the Hamas massacre has been revealed. As Israel has gradually resumed control and cleared the border areas flooded with terrorists, the extent of the Hamas massacre has been revealed. Opinion 17 Oct, 2023
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.
