MLK Day commemoration: In the quest for social justice Yesterday was Martin Luther King Day, mostly known as MLK Day, a day that commemorates the birthday of the iconic civil rights leader that played a fundamental role in making the United States a better place to live for millions of Afro-Americans citizens that had been disenfranchised of their most basic rights for too long. Opinion 18 Jan, 2022
Ethical leadership in business: Vital to unleash nation's vitality In April this year, the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) had unveiled an ambitious 10-year vision plan for national economic transformation. Opinion 20 Dec, 2021
Volunteerism: Example of active citizenship Sunday, December 5, was International Volunteer Day, a day that celebrates the gestures of millions of committed and responsible citizens around the world. Opinion 06 Dec, 2021
Mentorship and coaching of youth: When they can make the difference International aid is often rightly criticised. Too top down, too much red tape, too many overhead costs and so forth. Yet sometimes interesting ideas can emerge, and one of these is the Women’s Leadership Mentoring Programme organised by the British Embassy in Kathmandu, a very smart way to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child 2021. Opinion 11 Nov, 2021
Climate action and youth leadership: Enable them to take charge With the Glasgow summit on climate change soon approaching, it is high time the youth of Nepal stood up and fully realised how important this issue is for their future. Opinion 28 Oct, 2021
EDITORIAL - Heavy loss of crops The most worrying part is the complete damage to the standing paddy crop, the main cereal which contributes around 20 per cent to the national GDP. The crop planted in seven Tarai districts in the west has been completely damaged due to the inundation of the paddy fields. Opinion 21 Oct, 2021
Support athletes with disabilities: State has a bigger role to play It is extremely important for Nepal to celebrate athletes like Palesha Goverdhan, who recently returned from the Tokyo Paralympics Games after getting close to winning a bronze medal. She had lost to Chinese Yujie Li in the repechage final of the below-58kg weight category in the Tokyo Games. Opinion 27 Sep, 2021
Cricket tournament in Kathmandu: Could it help boost SAARC? Everybody knows that Pakistan loves cricket and the fact that the Prime Minister of the country is considered one of the best cricket players ever further reinforces the bond between this sport and the people of this nation. Opinion 08 Sep, 2021
EDITORIAL - Accessible tourism It could take some years before tourist arrivals in Nepal reach pre-pandemic numbers, although people have been travelling in droves in Europe and America by throwing caution to the wind. Opinion 27 Aug, 2021
Identifying the vulnerable: Key to reducing poverty There is no doubt that in the last 10 years the living conditions of many vulnerable and historically deprived segments of the population improved. Up until the first COVID-19 outbreak, millions of citizens were lifted out of poverty as the country has been able to considerably reduce their level of economic vulnerability. Opinion 25 Aug, 2021
Mission 396: To achieve SDG 3 on good health With a full cabinet still to be formed at the time of writing, this piece is proposing an idea that could be picked up by the new government under the leadership of Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. Opinion 09 Aug, 2021
Being a responsible citizen: Why civic engagement is important It is a sheer fact that, for the country to truly step up and meet the ambitions of this decade and those ahead, we need to ensure a civic renewal at all levels, starting by allowing the youth to thrive at the personal and professional levels while also becoming net contributors of civic purpose. Opinion 26 Jul, 2021
