Power of data: Leaving no one uncounted or unaccounted

Power of data: Leaving no one uncounted or unaccounted

Thirty years ago, maternal mortality rates were very rough estimates.

Thirty years ago, maternal mortality rates were very rough estimates.

Opinion 11 Jul, 2024

Change of political coalition at midnight: For nation building or self-serving?

Change of political coalition at midnight: For nation building or self-serving?

The nation was in deep slumber when two of the largest political parties in the Parliament, the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML), surprisingly tied the political knot on Monday last week to form a coalition at midnight.

The nation was in deep slumber when two of the largest political parties in the Parliament, the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML), surprisingly tied the political knot on Monday last week to form a coalition at midnight.

Opinion 10 Jul, 2024

Kathmandu City Assembly: No need for ward chairs to be part of it

Kathmandu City Assembly: No need for ward chairs to be part of it

I am not sure how many readers have been following the shenanigans happening at the Kathmandu City Assembly, formally the Kathmandu Metropolitan City Municipal Assembly.

I am not sure how many readers have been following the shenanigans happening at the Kathmandu City Assembly, formally the Kathmandu Metropolitan City Municipal Assembly.

Opinion 09 Jul, 2024

Amendment to the constitution: A surprising proposal

Amendment to the constitution: A surprising proposal

There is a saying that smoke doesn't rise without fire. In other words, even rumours can hold a grain of truth. For the past few years, whispers of a major political shift have been circulating among the public.

There is a saying that smoke doesn't rise without fire. In other words, even rumours can hold a grain of truth. For the past few years, whispers of a major political shift have been circulating among the public.

Opinion 08 Jul, 2024

Life's inner élan: What makes it tick

Life's inner élan: What makes it tick

Everything goes on, or happens, in circles. This is a pristine idiom — ageless and contemporary for all time to come.

Everything goes on, or happens, in circles. This is a pristine idiom — ageless and contemporary for all time to come.

Opinion 04 Jul, 2024

Speedy post-earthquake reconstruction: Through the use of bamboo-reinforced soil

Speedy post-earthquake reconstruction: Through the use of bamboo-reinforced soil

A fleeting glance of the history of Nepal reveals that the country has been a victim to an earthquake of high magnitude nearly every 100 years and a moderate one approximately every 50 years.

A fleeting glance of the history of Nepal reveals that the country has been a victim to an earthquake of high magnitude nearly every 100 years and a moderate one approximately every 50 years.

Opinion 26 Jun, 2024

Navigating economic uncertainties: The crucial role of banks

Navigating economic uncertainties: The crucial role of banks

In the realm of economics, the interplay between credit and growth is a fundamental aspect often scrutinised by policymakers and economists alike.

In the realm of economics, the interplay between credit and growth is a fundamental aspect often scrutinised by policymakers and economists alike.

Opinion 25 Jun, 2024

CDF and its latest iteration: A mockery of the SC's decision

CDF and its latest iteration: A mockery of the SC's decision

Following the approach of the FY 2081/82 federal budget, the new government of Madhesh decided in its first cabinet meeting to transform the Parliamentary Development Fund into schemes to provide funds to the MPs in the province assembly.

Following the approach of the FY 2081/82 federal budget, the new government of Madhesh decided in its first cabinet meeting to transform the Parliamentary Development Fund into schemes to provide funds to the MPs in the province assembly.

Opinion 24 Jun, 2024

Yoga for All: Bridging Health Gaps

Yoga for All: Bridging Health Gaps

Every year on June 21st, the world celebrates International Yoga Day, a global testament to Yoga's universal appeal and ancient wisdom. While this celebration is significant, it must also prompt us to look inward, particularly in South Asian countries, to integrate Yoga meaningfully into daily life, especially school practices and urban planning decisions.

Every year on June 21st, the world celebrates International Yoga Day, a global testament to Yoga's universal appeal and ancient wisdom. While this celebration is significant, it must also prompt us to look inward, particularly in South Asian countries, to integrate Yoga meaningfully into daily life, especially school practices and urban planning decisions.

Opinion 21 Jun, 2024

Voice notes: The symphony within

Voice notes: The symphony within

Most of us feel that our observations are often a precise interpretation of things. We also believe that such annotations are outcomes of verified interpretations.

Most of us feel that our observations are often a precise interpretation of things. We also believe that such annotations are outcomes of verified interpretations.

Opinion 20 Jun, 2024

Derogatory remarks to women in Parliament: A replay of Dolakhali drama, Misami

Derogatory remarks to women in Parliament: A replay of Dolakhali drama, Misami

The country has witnessed a series of undignified remarks made to women by the ace politicians of the political parties.

The country has witnessed a series of undignified remarks made to women by the ace politicians of the political parties.

Opinion 19 Jun, 2024

Climate Crisis: Unveiling the Threats of Glacier Microbes

Climate Crisis: Unveiling the Threats of Glacier Microbes

In commemorating World Environment Day under the slogan "Our Land, Our Future," we must confront the urgent imperative of safeguarding ecosystems globally to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

In commemorating World Environment Day under the slogan "Our Land, Our Future," we must confront the urgent imperative of safeguarding ecosystems globally to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Opinion 14 Jun, 2024

Caring dogs for a noble cause

Caring dogs for a noble cause

Jajarkot is a beautiful yet isolated area in Nepal, renowned for its natural beauty and close-knit inhabitants.

Jajarkot is a beautiful yet isolated area in Nepal, renowned for its natural beauty and close-knit inhabitants.

Opinion 14 Jun, 2024

Gender-friendly infrastructure: Needed for social inclusion

Gender-friendly infrastructure: Needed for social inclusion

In 2022, I had the opportunity to work as a Technical Assistant (TA) for the Urban Resilience and Livability Improvement Project. TA is a mode of support provided by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to facilitate the preparation, financing and execution of development projects and programmes.

In 2022, I had the opportunity to work as a Technical Assistant (TA) for the Urban Resilience and Livability Improvement Project. TA is a mode of support provided by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to facilitate the preparation, financing and execution of development projects and programmes.

Opinion 11 Jun, 2024

Abusive criticism by KMC mayor: An unwarranted outburst

Abusive criticism by KMC mayor: An unwarranted outburst

The abusive criticism made by Balen Shaha, the Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, to former Prime Minister K P Oli shows that Balen does not hesitate to unnecessarily wash dirty political linen in the street.

The abusive criticism made by Balen Shaha, the Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, to former Prime Minister K P Oli shows that Balen does not hesitate to unnecessarily wash dirty political linen in the street.

Opinion 09 Jun, 2024

Rhythmic diversity: The layers that make our emotions

Rhythmic diversity: The layers that make our emotions

We sense, we sight, we smell, we touch, we hear, we taste, and so on — and, yet, we don’t always bestow our mind’s eye, or ‘I,’ for such subtleties.

We sense, we sight, we smell, we touch, we hear, we taste, and so on — and, yet, we don’t always bestow our mind’s eye, or ‘I,’ for such subtleties.

Opinion 06 Jun, 2024

Land degradation, desertification and drought: Land restoration the only solution

Land degradation, desertification and drought: Land restoration the only solution

Today's generation is surprised when told about how fog covered the whole of Kathmandu during winter in the Seventies, which made visibility extremely poor.

Today's generation is surprised when told about how fog covered the whole of Kathmandu during winter in the Seventies, which made visibility extremely poor.

Opinion 06 Jun, 2024

Lok Sabha polls: Seven lessons from seven decades

Lok Sabha polls: Seven lessons from seven decades

Now that the results of the Lower House elections in India are due to be announced, the attention of the people, voters and non-voters, pollsters and psephologists is riveted on what June 4 brings.

Now that the results of the Lower House elections in India are due to be announced, the attention of the people, voters and non-voters, pollsters and psephologists is riveted on what June 4 brings.

Opinion 04 Jun, 2024

India's 2024 Election: Seven Promising Trends

India's 2024 Election: Seven Promising Trends

The Indian general elections of 2024, as always, are a spectacle of democracy on an epic scale. Here are seven remarkable trends that give me much hope as a citizen:

The Indian general elections of 2024, as always, are a spectacle of democracy on an epic scale. Here are seven remarkable trends that give me much hope as a citizen:

Opinion 04 Jun, 2024

French Embassy, DCIS organize a two-day International Seminar on Fighting Poaching and Wildlife Trafficking

French Embassy, DCIS organize a two-day International Seminar on Fighting Poaching...

The French Embassy and the French Directorate of International Security Cooperation (DCIS) organized a two-day International Seminar on the Fight Against Poaching and Wildlife Trafficking in Kathmandu.

The French Embassy and the French Directorate of International Security Cooperation (DCIS) organized a two-day International Seminar on the Fight Against Poaching and Wildlife Trafficking in Kathmandu.

Opinion 31 May, 2024