Charles Darwin: A life in science It is a common question — what's the most extraordinary scientific legacy of Charles Robert Darwin's vision of life? The answer is simple.
Bats and bonds: The new story of fatherhood in South Asia Families poured into jam-packed stadiums awash with blue and orange as the Indian women’s cricket team lifted the World Cup, a moment that felt less like a single victory and more like a turning point in how South Asia raises its daughters.
Cold wave gripping Nepal: The way forward Nepal is at times portrayed as a supermarket of disasters on account of almost all the disasters hitting it with the solitary exception of the tsunami due to being a landlocked country.
The fading promise of biogas in Nepal: Prioritise sustainability over installation Nepal’s household biogas programme has long been regarded as a flagship initiative in the country’s clean cooking transition.
A ministry for the future: Why Nepal needs a Youth Efficiency Council Nepal stands at a turning point. After decades of political instability, administrative paralysis, and unfulfilled promises of reform, it has become clear that our biggest challenge is not a lack of ideas, but a lack of efficiency in executing them.
More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes.
The day I learned about pride in Karnali: Making dusty machines and broken systems work again Like any other human being, I feel the full range of emotions. Most days, it’s anger, happiness, gratitude, sadness, and regret as I still don’t think before I speak.
Redefining separation of powers: An expert-centric upper house a must for real change Governments in Nepal are formed and fall quickly. One clear problem is evident in these cycles of instability: weak separation of powers between the executive and the legislature.
World AIDS Day: Why condoms still matter more than ever! This year’s World AIDS Day theme, ‘Overcoming Disruptions, Transforming AIDS Response’, underscores the importance of continuing to strengthen HIV responses in Nepal and around the world.
Nepal at a crossroads: A political reset is now unavoidable Nepal is in an unusually fragile political moment. The dissolution of the House of Representatives, the formation of an interim government with a narrow mandate, and a powerful youth-led uprising have collectively exposed deep cracks in our democratic system.
Ending technology facilitated violence against Nepal's girls must be a national priority Adolescents and teenage girls across Nepal are part of an online world that was almost unimaginable even a generation ago. Over 16.5 million Nepalese are active online today, driven by rapid smartphone expansion and widespread access to social networks.
Amid political limbo in Nepal, where does Nepal's Human Rights Commission stand? The aftermath of the Gen Z protest in Nepal is only testing the resilience of democracy. Political uncertainty has become more evident following the protest.
Post-Gen Z movement political polarisation: Consequence on poll outcome The nation has witnessed a dramatic polarisation in the left parties in particular after the Gen Z movement caused the unbelievable collapse of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) coalition, which enjoyed near to two-thirds majority, in less than two days.
From revolt to renewal: Why timely elections are Nepal's last democratic guardrail Nepal’s Generation Z remains caught in a fraught liminal moment, in a country still reverberating from September’s protests that shook its political foundations and ignited hopes of renewal.
Health Senior citizens-friendly service delivery is present need: Minister Shrestha Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Shraddha Shrestha, has said that senior citizen-friendly service standards and dignified service delivery are the present-day need.
Nepal Balananda Sharma sworn in; joins Karki Cabinet as Foreign Minister Newly appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs Balananda Sharma was sworn into office on Thursday, taking the oath of office and secrecy before President Ramchandra Paudel at Sheetal Niwas.
Nepal Drunk driving linked to 225 road accidents nationwide in a month, six killed Driving under the influence of alcohol (Ma.Pa.Se) caused 225 vehicle accidents across Nepal in the month of Mangsir (FY 2082/83), resulting in six deaths and 295 injuries, according to data released by Nepal Police.
World Mohammad Bakri, renowned and controversial Palestinian actor and filmmaker, dies at 72 Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor who sought to share the complexities of Palestinian identity and culture through a variety of works in both Arabic and Hebrew, has died, his family announced. He was 72.
Nepal Orange festival in Muglin from today The second Ichchhakamana Orange Festival and Food Festival begins today.
Business Hotel Yak & Yeti concludes Christmas celebrations with grand festive events Hotel Yak & Yeti concluded the festive season with a Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Day Brunch, hosted within its historic palace setting in central Kathmandu.
Business Deepal launches festive test drive and exchange campaign MAW Vriddhi, the official distributor of luxury EV brand Deepal, has launched a special ‘Festive Drive’ Test Drive and Exchange Campaign to mark Christmas and New Year 2026.
Business Paramount Motors launches 'Electrifying New Year 2026' EV exchange offer Paramount Motors, the authorized distributor of MG and IM Motors in Nepal, has announced the launch of its “Electrifying New Year 2026” exchange scheme for electric vehicles.
Business inDrive launches nationwide safety awareness campaign inDrive has launched a safety awareness campaign titled “Safe Journey Begins With Your Choice”, aimed at promoting informed and responsible use of ride-hailing services.
Nepal Global IME Bank, DAI–Uday Project partner to boost SME Financing in Koshi Global IME Bank Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the DAI–Uday Project to expand access to credit for small and micro enterprises across Koshi Province.
Kathmandu Nepali Congress ready for March 5 election: Deuba Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said the party is fully prepared to participate in the House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5, 2026.
Kathmandu Two-Day Christmas Initiative Continues: Organizations Bring Joy to Children Across Kathmandu The Himalayan Times' Christmas giving initiative continued on its second day, with organizations bringing festive meals and gifts to children in need across the valley.
