Sensory overload and technostress: Mindfulness holds the key to bringing balance Sensory overload and technostress: Mindfulness holds the key to bringing balance It is a matter of routine; also, clockwork. From the time we get up each morning until the time we go to bed each night, we are like a parched mop. It is a matter of routine; also, clockwork. From the time we get up each morning until the time we go to bed each night, we are like a parched mop. Opinion 29 Aug, 2024
Monsoon-induced disaster in Nepal: Need of strengthening local government Monsoon-induced disaster in Nepal: Need of strengthening local government The country does not seem to be getting any respite from the monsoon disasters in view of several of them occurring in quick succession. The country does not seem to be getting any respite from the monsoon disasters in view of several of them occurring in quick succession. Opinion 28 Aug, 2024
Activating the TRC beyond its mandate of Commission: Transcending regular consciousness Activating the TRC beyond its mandate of Commission: Transcending regular... Feels like yesterday, but we are soon going to complete the three decades since the civil war started in 1996 in Nepal. We have undeniably achieved many milestones. Feels like yesterday, but we are soon going to complete the three decades since the civil war started in 1996 in Nepal. We have undeniably achieved many milestones. Opinion 26 Aug, 2024
Dabbling in diplomacy in Asia: The focal point of the world Dabbling in diplomacy in Asia: The focal point of the world S.D. Muni’s book ‘Dabbling in Diplomacy’, otherwise a very specialised book but written lucidly with his life intertwined with teaching, research and diplomacy combined with brushings with politicians and revolution, is interesting to read. S.D. Muni’s book ‘Dabbling in Diplomacy’, otherwise a very specialised book but written lucidly with his life intertwined with teaching, research and diplomacy combined with brushings with politicians and revolution, is interesting to read. Opinion 27 Aug, 2024
Bangladesh: Secular culture under attack Bangladesh: Secular culture under attack After the shocking fall of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh enters a new era with a non-partisan government headed by US-backed businessman and Nobel laureate, banker Muhammad Yunus. The Hasina regime fell in a massive student-led uprising. Following the end of her rule, the country experienced widespread destruction of sculptures, academies, museums and libraries. After the shocking fall of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh enters a new era with a non-partisan government headed by US-backed businessman and Nobel laureate, banker Muhammad Yunus. The Hasina regime fell in a massive student-led uprising. Following the end of her rule, the country experienced widespread destruction of sculptures, academies, museums and libraries. Opinion 23 Aug, 2024
Building resilience against monsoon hazards: Call for preparedness Building resilience against monsoon hazards: Call for preparedness The monsoon season is a time of both opportunity and challenge for Nepal. It fuels our agriculture, a sector that contributes nearly 25 per cent of the country’s GDP and supports over 60 per cent of our population. The monsoon season is a time of both opportunity and challenge for Nepal. It fuels our agriculture, a sector that contributes nearly 25 per cent of the country’s GDP and supports over 60 per cent of our population. Opinion 22 Aug, 2024
Climate change-induced flood in Thame village: Responsibility of design and construction professionals Climate change-induced flood in Thame village: Responsibility of design and... The monsoon is continuing to play havoc in different parts of Nepal. Last Friday, the Thame River swelled beyond imagination when a glacial lake burst upstream. The flood was so devastating that it swept a school, hotel and clinic along with 20 houses in Thame village. The monsoon is continuing to play havoc in different parts of Nepal. Last Friday, the Thame River swelled beyond imagination when a glacial lake burst upstream. The flood was so devastating that it swept a school, hotel and clinic along with 20 houses in Thame village. Opinion 21 Aug, 2024
New Agenda for Peace: Why can't Nepal take the lead in the effort? New Agenda for Peace: Why can't Nepal take the lead in the effort? Violence. The more I read the news these days the more I cannot escape to think about this word. Apparently, we are on the tip of a major regional conflict in the Middle East, an extension of the brutal war between Hamas and Israel. Bangladesh is in turmoil, the biggest crisis since its independence. Violence. The more I read the news these days the more I cannot escape to think about this word. Apparently, we are on the tip of a major regional conflict in the Middle East, an extension of the brutal war between Hamas and Israel. Bangladesh is in turmoil, the biggest crisis since its independence. Opinion 20 Aug, 2024
Political stability: It needs check on hankering after prime ministership Political stability: It needs check on hankering after prime ministership Perhaps, Nepal is the only country where only former prime ministers are entitled to become prime minister time and again. Perhaps, Nepal is the only country where only former prime ministers are entitled to become prime minister time and again. Opinion 19 Aug, 2024
Malnutrition in Nepal's Himalayas: Women can help resolve it Malnutrition in Nepal's Himalayas: Women can help resolve it Malnutrition in the Himalayan region of Nepal is a significant public health concern, particularly affecting children and vulnerable populations who often lack access to nutrient-dense foods. Malnutrition in the Himalayan region of Nepal is a significant public health concern, particularly affecting children and vulnerable populations who often lack access to nutrient-dense foods. Opinion 16 Aug, 2024
Nutrition-friendly local governance: Empowering communities Nutrition-friendly local governance: Empowering communities Modern living conditions have largely transformed our lifestyle, food choices and dietary patterns. Modern living conditions have largely transformed our lifestyle, food choices and dietary patterns. Opinion 15 Aug, 2024
Ace historian Naya Raj Panta: A scholar extraordinary Ace historian Naya Raj Panta: A scholar extraordinary A nation without history is said to be a person without memory. A nation without history is said to be a person without memory. Opinion 14 Aug, 2024
European Union stands with Nepali youth: Ready to support Nepal reap its massive demographic dividend European Union stands with Nepali youth: Ready to support Nepal reap its massive... At a time when many countries in the Global North, including in the European Union, are rapidly ageing, Nepal remains a steadfastly young country. More than 40 per cent of the country’s population is between 16 and 40 years, the age bracket that Nepal considers as ‘youth’. At a time when many countries in the Global North, including in the European Union, are rapidly ageing, Nepal remains a steadfastly young country. More than 40 per cent of the country’s population is between 16 and 40 years, the age bracket that Nepal considers as ‘youth’. Opinion 12 Aug, 2024
Depressing results of 10+2: Waste of government investment Depressing results of 10+2: Waste of government investment The publication of the 10+2 results last week, marked by a high failure rate, has been something of a deja vu for the country in view of the pass rate being not much different from the past years. The publication of the 10+2 results last week, marked by a high failure rate, has been something of a deja vu for the country in view of the pass rate being not much different from the past years. Opinion 07 Aug, 2024
Treason, corruption and foreign interference: We need capable young leaders to lead country Treason, corruption and foreign interference: We need capable young leaders to lead... Within 18 months of the general election held on November 2022, Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda ditched Sher Bahadur Deuba and KP Oli and threw them under the bus turn by turn and changed the alliance for the fourth time. Within 18 months of the general election held on November 2022, Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda ditched Sher Bahadur Deuba and KP Oli and threw them under the bus turn by turn and changed the alliance for the fourth time. Opinion 06 Aug, 2024
Constitutional amendment: Citizens should be part of the dialogue Constitutional amendment: Citizens should be part of the dialogue Political instability apparently is a systemic feature of Nepal’s political system. Citizens have gotten accustomed to frequent changes in government with politicians’ shenanigans becoming a constant feature that people have to bear with. Political instability apparently is a systemic feature of Nepal’s political system. Citizens have gotten accustomed to frequent changes in government with politicians’ shenanigans becoming a constant feature that people have to bear with. Opinion 06 Aug, 2024
Innovative strategies for coexisting with the King: Tiger conservation in modern Nepal Innovative strategies for coexisting with the King: Tiger conservation in modern... Tigers, often revered as the “King of the jungle”, face significant threats due to habitat loss, poaching and human wildlife conflict. While traditional conservation methods have laid the foundation for protecting these majestic creatures, innovative strategies are now essential to address the complex challenges of the modern world. Tigers, often revered as the “King of the jungle”, face significant threats due to habitat loss, poaching and human wildlife conflict. While traditional conservation methods have laid the foundation for protecting these majestic creatures, innovative strategies are now essential to address the complex challenges of the modern world. Opinion 02 Aug, 2024
NEB publishes class 12 results NEB publishes class 12 results The National Examination Board has published the results for Class 12. The National Examination Board has published the results for Class 12. Opinion 02 Aug, 2024
That composite grid: Wires that hook up our mental life That composite grid: Wires that hook up our mental life Emotions are the brush strokes of our mind. When they surge with happiness, they express delight around us and also everywhere — from the inside out. Emotions are the brush strokes of our mind. When they surge with happiness, they express delight around us and also everywhere — from the inside out. Opinion 01 Aug, 2024
Declining popularity of political Leaders: An unfortunate phenomenon Declining popularity of political Leaders: An unfortunate phenomenon It is very unfortunate that the popularity of the political leaders has been taking a nosedive like an ill-fated plane heading for a crash when compared to the yesteryears in Nepal. It is very unfortunate that the popularity of the political leaders has been taking a nosedive like an ill-fated plane heading for a crash when compared to the yesteryears in Nepal. Opinion 31 Jul, 2024
Lifestyle Growing together: How mentorship shapes leaders across Toastmasters worldwide What if the difference between struggling alone and growing with confidence is simply having the right mentor beside you?
Opinion Moral dilemmas: In the age of hope and fear We are today, perhaps, much more than any time before, struggling with moral questions.
World Cup 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off today with Mexico–South Africa opener The FIFA World Cup 2026, the largest edition in the tournament's history, gets underway today with hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match at Mexico City Stadium.
Sports Kathmandu requires permit for public screening of FIFA World Cup matches The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, has made it mandatory for organisations and companies to obtain prior approval before publicly screening matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 within the district.
Kathmandu Home Minister Sudan Gurung inspects holding centre for squatters in Balaju Home Minister Sudan Gurung on Thursday inspected a holding centre in Balaju where displaced squatter families are currently residing.
Nepal Govt to ensure adequate fertiliser supply for farmers: Minister Chaudhary Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment Gita Chaudhary has said the government is working to ensure adequate chemical fertiliser supply ahead of the paddy planting season.
Business Govt committed to good governance, jobs and growth: Finance Minister Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle on Thursday defended the government's budget and governance agenda, stating that the administration remains committed to transparency, employment generation and economic reform.
Kathmandu Two Bangladeshis arrested with Rs 3.1 million at TIA Police have arrested two Bangladeshi nationals at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) after recovering more than Rs 3.1 million concealed in false compartments of their suitcases.
Business House unanimously endorses consideration of NRB Amendment Bill The House of Representatives on Thursday unanimously approved a proposal to consider the Nepal Rastra Bank (Third Amendment) Bill, 2083.
