Sorrow of coalition government: Constitutional breach aplenty Sorrow of coalition government: Constitutional breach aplenty The pre-electoral coalition is generally considered inconsistent with ethical democratic practices, a sentiment explicitly reinforced by the Constitution of Nepal, which overtly prohibits such alliances. Article 56 (6) of the constitution underscores the nation's commitment to a multi-party, competitive, democratic republic. The pre-electoral coalition is generally considered inconsistent with ethical democratic practices, a sentiment explicitly reinforced by the Constitution of Nepal, which overtly prohibits such alliances. Article 56 (6) of the constitution underscores the nation's commitment to a multi-party, competitive, democratic republic. Opinion 01 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. 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. Opinion 31 Jan, 2024
The multinutrient question: To supplement, or not to The multinutrient question: To supplement, or not to It’s obvious that vitamins and minerals ought to be a part of our wellness cover — like life insurance — in health and illness. Here’s why — vitamins are a cluster of organic nutrients found in plants and animals. It’s obvious that vitamins and minerals ought to be a part of our wellness cover — like life insurance — in health and illness. Here’s why — vitamins are a cluster of organic nutrients found in plants and animals. Opinion 25 Jan, 2024
The National Assembly: A perilous descent off track The National Assembly: A perilous descent off track In the lead-up to the National Assembly (NA) elections, the political landscape is ablaze with a fiery debate surrounding the selection process of aspirant candidates. In the lead-up to the National Assembly (NA) elections, the political landscape is ablaze with a fiery debate surrounding the selection process of aspirant candidates. Opinion 18 Jan, 2024
Let's be a bit more optimistic: Maybe things are not as bad as they seem Let's be a bit more optimistic: Maybe things are not as bad as they seem Recently, there was an uproar when Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal complained about the fact that there was too much pessimism, especially among the youths, about the current status of the nation. Recently, there was an uproar when Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal complained about the fact that there was too much pessimism, especially among the youths, about the current status of the nation. Opinion 16 Jan, 2024
Consilience: The web of life Consilience: The web of life The idea of consciousness and its relationship between mind and brain have puzzled, bamboozled and flummoxed philosophers and scientists alike since the dawn of civilisation. The idea of consciousness and its relationship between mind and brain have puzzled, bamboozled and flummoxed philosophers and scientists alike since the dawn of civilisation. Opinion 12 Jan, 2024
Beyond Hero Worship: Building a Functional Federal Democratic Republic in Nepal Beyond Hero Worship: Building a Functional Federal Democratic Republic in Nepal German Marxist thinker and playwright Bertolt Brecht wrote in his play ‘Galileo’, ‘Unhappy is the land that needs a hero’. By this, he meant that the desire for a hero is inherent in a flawed society. German Marxist thinker and playwright Bertolt Brecht wrote in his play ‘Galileo’, ‘Unhappy is the land that needs a hero’. By this, he meant that the desire for a hero is inherent in a flawed society. Opinion 12 Jan, 2024
Misinformation, disinformation and malinformation: Credible information at stake Misinformation, disinformation and malinformation: Credible information at stake Our information ecosystem is drowning in misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation. These terms, though distinct, all paint a picture of inaccurate and harmful content circulating online, particularly through social media platforms. Our information ecosystem is drowning in misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation. These terms, though distinct, all paint a picture of inaccurate and harmful content circulating online, particularly through social media platforms. Opinion 11 Jan, 2024
Positive leadership: It is about developing expertise and know-how Positive leadership: It is about developing expertise and know-how What is the best way to involve young people in the field or better in the art of policy making? What is the best way to involve young people in the field or better in the art of policy making? Opinion 11 Jan, 2024
Open government partnership: New framework for governance reforms Open government partnership: New framework for governance reforms It is widely recognized that poor governance in state affairs is a major challenge for the country's development and public service delivery. It is widely recognized that poor governance in state affairs is a major challenge for the country's development and public service delivery. Opinion 22 Dec, 2023
Empowering Nepal's digital aspirations: Crucial role of data centres and cloud service providers Empowering Nepal's digital aspirations: Crucial role of data centres and cloud... Nepal is embarking on an ambitious digital transformation journey, and amidst various foundational elements, data centres and cloud services are important and critical but often overlooked. Nepal is embarking on an ambitious digital transformation journey, and amidst various foundational elements, data centres and cloud services are important and critical but often overlooked. Opinion 21 Dec, 2023
The TV paradox: You are what you watch The TV paradox: You are what you watch The legendary Greek philosopher Plato often asserted that too much of a good thing was not only bad, but dangerous. The legendary Greek philosopher Plato often asserted that too much of a good thing was not only bad, but dangerous. Opinion 21 Dec, 2023
Navigating Nepal's digital frontier: Understanding cybersecurity in the digital age, ensuring data safety, and the role of AI Navigating Nepal's digital frontier: Understanding cybersecurity in the digital... In recent years, Nepal has made momentous advances in digital space. Less than 10 percent of the population had accessed the internet in 2011; now, over 90 percent of the Nepali population has access to some form of internet as of July 2022. In recent years, Nepal has made momentous advances in digital space. Less than 10 percent of the population had accessed the internet in 2011; now, over 90 percent of the Nepali population has access to some form of internet as of July 2022. Opinion 19 Dec, 2023
AI and Robotics: The future that awaits us AI and Robotics: The future that awaits us Stephen Hawking, a prominent figure in the discussion of artificial intelligence's potential benefits, expressed concerns about future thinking robots and even suggested that AI advancements could potentially end the human race. Stephen Hawking, a prominent figure in the discussion of artificial intelligence's potential benefits, expressed concerns about future thinking robots and even suggested that AI advancements could potentially end the human race. Opinion 10 Dec, 2023
Earthquakes and Nepal: From the Beginning Earthquakes and Nepal: From the Beginning According to the Earthquake catalog from the bulletin of National Seismological Center, more than 70 earthquakes of Magnitude 4.0 or higher struck Nepal in 2023. According to the Earthquake catalog from the bulletin of National Seismological Center, more than 70 earthquakes of Magnitude 4.0 or higher struck Nepal in 2023. Opinion 10 Dec, 2023
'South Asia Needs More Women in the Workforce' 'South Asia Needs More Women in the Workforce' This year’s Nobel Prize for economics was awarded to Claudia Goldin for drawing attention to gender gaps in economic activity. In few developing country regions are these gaps more pronounced than in South Asia. This year’s Nobel Prize for economics was awarded to Claudia Goldin for drawing attention to gender gaps in economic activity. In few developing country regions are these gaps more pronounced than in South Asia. Opinion 08 Dec, 2023
Nanomedicine: Making treatment safe and precise Nanomedicine: Making treatment safe and precise Nanomedicine, a fascinating branch of medicine, makes use of nanotechnology for disease prevention, monitoring and intervention by way of new modalities — for imaging, diagnosis, treatment, repair and regeneration of biological systems. The goal of nanomedicine research is to amplify the patient’s health and their quality of life. Nanomedicine, a fascinating branch of medicine, makes use of nanotechnology for disease prevention, monitoring and intervention by way of new modalities — for imaging, diagnosis, treatment, repair and regeneration of biological systems. The goal of nanomedicine research is to amplify the patient’s health and their quality of life. Opinion 07 Dec, 2023
Hip hop: A platform to express one's thoughts Hip hop: A platform to express one's thoughts Few might imagine Secretary of State Anthony Blinken playing blues music with his guitar, but this is what happened, at the end of September, when the State Department launched the Global Music Diplomacy Initiative. Few might imagine Secretary of State Anthony Blinken playing blues music with his guitar, but this is what happened, at the end of September, when the State Department launched the Global Music Diplomacy Initiative. Opinion 06 Dec, 2023
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
Business 151 projects to be presented for FDI in Third Investment Summit One hundred and fifty-one projects are to be showcased in the Third Investment Summit 2024 taking place in the federal capital on April 28 and 29.
Business Gold price surge by Rs 1,400 per tola Gold price in the domestic market witnessed a significant upward trend on Friday, with an increase of Rs 1,400 per tola.
Nepal DDC pays Rs 480 million dues to farmers The Diary Development Corporation (DDC) has made a due payment of Rs 480 million to farmers.
Nepal Nimsdai Foundation, Khumbu RM to build porter house ​​​​​​​The Nimsdai Foundation and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality are teaming up to construct a porter house in Lobuche, as part of the Lobuche Porter's Accommodation project.
Nepal Grade 12 exams taking place across the country The grade 12 examinations have begun across the country at once from 8.00 am today.
Kathmandu Government to review laws to address cooperative problems The government is set to review the legal framework to tackle the issues observed in financial cooperatives.
Nepal Former lawmaker Alam and three others sentenced to life imprisonment for Rautahat murder District Judge Matrika Prasad Acharya handed down the verdict to Alam, his brother Mahatav, Badri Sahani, and Sheikh Sheraj.
Sports Liverpool's Premier League title hopes hit by 2-0 loss to Everton. Man United survives another scare Statistics showed Everton won 75% of all duels in the opening half hour.
Kathmandu Grade 12 exams begin tomorrow with 390,847 students participating A total of 390,847 students, including 196,914 females and 193,933 males, will participate.