The bet to tank with: The cricket-baseball parable The fact is ‘betting’ in sport has been a dicey reality for a long time. The players seem to know it; as also the bookies. Whatever the implication, sweeping generalisations aren’t apt.
Gen Z movement's political impact: Alignment and realignment of political parties The Gen Z movement has generated a new wave of changes in the political parties in Nepal. Consequently, it has brought the ever-squabbling Tarai-based parties together to form a Federal Democratic Front.
The diagnostic season: Climate as a tool for state accountability Nepal tracks deaths from weather through National Adaptation Plans (NAP) that map every risk and vulnerable area.
Fate vs negligence: Why Nepali families accept migrant deaths For many Nepali families, the death of a migrant worker does not arrive with certainty or explanation. It arrives through a phone call. Sometimes the caller is a co-worker, sometimes a contractor, sometimes an unfamiliar voice.
Exploiting Gen-Z movement: Popularism continues Recently, the Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security (MoLESS) announced that it would facilitate free foreign employment for families of those injured and killed during the Gen-Z movement.
Widespread corruption: Amidst the illusion of transparency In a country where corruption is rampant at all levels of the state structure, from the ward level to the highest level, the Federal Parliament, the Election Commission of Nepal has brought in a reform.
No more boos to bamboo construction: After the publication of its manual by the government Climate change has been threatening the very existence of humankind. If it could lead to the disappearance of mighty dinosaurs, as some theoreticians suggest, tiny human beings would be even more vulnerable.
Nepal and the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy: Adapting to a transactional order The 2025 United States National Security Strategy (NSS) marks a decisive shift in Washington’s global posture.
Modern solutions to traffic crisis: Lessons from Dubai, Singapore, and London Kathmandu Valley is struggling with severe daily traffic congestion, now reaching critical levels.
Three decades, three interim govts: A failed journey to stability Nepal's political situation is very turbulent. Interim governments have acted as a bridge between crisis and stability. Three such governments are notable in the past three decades.
A virtual poetry of spiritualism and peace: Kamal Rijal's Asian Vision 2100 Peace has been one of the most desired entities since time immemorial. Accordingly, one can find in the Rigved, one of the earliest religious texts of Hinduism, peace resonating throughout its verses.
Continuity of bad governance: Is it embedded in our system? During the peak of the Gen-Z movement, former Chief Justice (CJ) Sushila Karki, draped in the national flag, made a brief appearance amid the protesters and stridently denounced the wrongdoing of the political leaders.
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.
Nepal Five people killed as cargo truck overturns in Sunsari This morning, five individuals were killed and three others sustained injuries when a cargo truck overturned on the Postal Highway in Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality, Sunsari.
Business Gold, silver prices dip after record highs Gold price in the domestic market fell by Rs 1,500 per tola on Thursday, retreating from the record high of Rs 278,000 per tola recorded a day earlier.
Nepal Maghe Sankranti being observed across the country Maghe (Makar) Sankranti is being observed across the country today with ritual bathing, prayers and traditional festivities, marking the sun’s transition into Capricorn and the beginning of Uttarayan, when days start growing longer than nights.
World US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, including Nepal, over public assistance concerns The US State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
Lifestyle Elsden's Warriors from the Himalayas chronicles lives of Gurkha veterans A book titled Warriors from the Himalayas, written by Gordon Elsden, was unveiled at an event held at British Gurkhas Nepal in Lalitpur on Tuesday.
Kathmandu Gagan Thapa elected Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has been elected unopposed as the President of the Nepali Congress. Sitaram KC, Coordinator of the Central Election Committee, informed that Thapa was elected unopposed as the party president at the second special convention of the pro-faction currently held in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu NC takes disciplinary action against its two general secretaries, joint general secretary The Nepali Congress (NC) has taken action against General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwo Prakash Sharma, as well as Joint General Secretary Farmulla Mansur, on the charge of violating party discipline.
Environment Aquatic bird numbers rise, species diversity falls in Pokhara Valley The latest census of aquatic birds in the wetlands and lakes of the Pokhara Valley has recorded an increase in overall bird numbers but a decline in species diversity, raising concerns among conservationists.
Business CIT posts over Rs 1.25 billion net profit in last fiscal year The Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) recorded a net profit of over Rs 1.25 billion after tax in the last fiscal year, officials said on Wednesday.
World The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571, activists say The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has surpassed 2,500, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on demonstrators.
Business Infinix launches XPAD 20 Pro tablet in Nepal Smartphone brand Infinix has expanded its product lineup in Nepal with the launch of the XPAD 20 Pro, a premium big-screen tablet aimed at users seeking a blend of productivity, entertainment, and smart learning.
Business AMDU appoints Laxmi Sunrise Capital as issue manager for IPO Annapurna Machha Dana Udyog Limited (AMDU), a leading agri-processing company in Nepal, has appointed Laxmi Sunrise Capital Limited as the issue and sales manager for its forthcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO), as the company advances towards public listing and the next phase of large-scale industrial expansion.
