David Vs. Goliath: The epistemological challenge and the myth of strategy David Vs. Goliath: The epistemological challenge and the myth of strategy The pursuit of human knowledge is inherently retrospective. On a macro scale, our understanding of the universe begins with the Big Bang, the most credible theory of its origin. The pursuit of human knowledge is inherently retrospective. On a macro scale, our understanding of the universe begins with the Big Bang, the most credible theory of its origin. Opinion 05 Sep, 2024
Maoists' People's War: Armed struggle or violent action?An unwarranted argument Maoists' People's War: Armed struggle or violent action?An unwarranted argument The lawmakers of both the government and opposition, otherwise caught napping on several occasions in the Parliament, were up on their toes when the Secretary of the Unified Marxist-Leninist, Yogesh Bhattarai, labelled the Peoples War waged by the Maoist Centre as unfortunate violence. The lawmakers of both the government and opposition, otherwise caught napping on several occasions in the Parliament, were up on their toes when the Secretary of the Unified Marxist-Leninist, Yogesh Bhattarai, labelled the Peoples War waged by the Maoist Centre as unfortunate violence. Opinion 04 Sep, 2024
Transforming urban mobility: It is about re-imagining cities Transforming urban mobility: It is about re-imagining cities Back in June, one of my pieces in this newspaper focussed on the power of rethinking urban transportation, starting from cycling. Back in June, one of my pieces in this newspaper focussed on the power of rethinking urban transportation, starting from cycling. Opinion 03 Sep, 2024
Sensory overload and technostress: Mindfulness holds the key to bringing balance Sensory overload and technostress: Mindfulness holds the key to bringing balance It is a matter of routine; also, clockwork. From the time we get up each morning until the time we go to bed each night, we are like a parched mop. It is a matter of routine; also, clockwork. From the time we get up each morning until the time we go to bed each night, we are like a parched mop. Opinion 29 Aug, 2024
Monsoon-induced disaster in Nepal: Need of strengthening local government Monsoon-induced disaster in Nepal: Need of strengthening local government The country does not seem to be getting any respite from the monsoon disasters in view of several of them occurring in quick succession. The country does not seem to be getting any respite from the monsoon disasters in view of several of them occurring in quick succession. Opinion 28 Aug, 2024
Activating the TRC beyond its mandate of Commission: Transcending regular consciousness Activating the TRC beyond its mandate of Commission: Transcending regular... Feels like yesterday, but we are soon going to complete the three decades since the civil war started in 1996 in Nepal. We have undeniably achieved many milestones. Feels like yesterday, but we are soon going to complete the three decades since the civil war started in 1996 in Nepal. We have undeniably achieved many milestones. Opinion 26 Aug, 2024
Dabbling in diplomacy in Asia: The focal point of the world Dabbling in diplomacy in Asia: The focal point of the world S.D. Muni’s book ‘Dabbling in Diplomacy’, otherwise a very specialised book but written lucidly with his life intertwined with teaching, research and diplomacy combined with brushings with politicians and revolution, is interesting to read. S.D. Muni’s book ‘Dabbling in Diplomacy’, otherwise a very specialised book but written lucidly with his life intertwined with teaching, research and diplomacy combined with brushings with politicians and revolution, is interesting to read. Opinion 27 Aug, 2024
Bangladesh: Secular culture under attack Bangladesh: Secular culture under attack After the shocking fall of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh enters a new era with a non-partisan government headed by US-backed businessman and Nobel laureate, banker Muhammad Yunus. The Hasina regime fell in a massive student-led uprising. Following the end of her rule, the country experienced widespread destruction of sculptures, academies, museums and libraries. After the shocking fall of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh enters a new era with a non-partisan government headed by US-backed businessman and Nobel laureate, banker Muhammad Yunus. The Hasina regime fell in a massive student-led uprising. Following the end of her rule, the country experienced widespread destruction of sculptures, academies, museums and libraries. Opinion 23 Aug, 2024
Building resilience against monsoon hazards: Call for preparedness Building resilience against monsoon hazards: Call for preparedness The monsoon season is a time of both opportunity and challenge for Nepal. It fuels our agriculture, a sector that contributes nearly 25 per cent of the country’s GDP and supports over 60 per cent of our population. The monsoon season is a time of both opportunity and challenge for Nepal. It fuels our agriculture, a sector that contributes nearly 25 per cent of the country’s GDP and supports over 60 per cent of our population. Opinion 22 Aug, 2024
Climate change-induced flood in Thame village: Responsibility of design and construction professionals Climate change-induced flood in Thame village: Responsibility of design and... The monsoon is continuing to play havoc in different parts of Nepal. Last Friday, the Thame River swelled beyond imagination when a glacial lake burst upstream. The flood was so devastating that it swept a school, hotel and clinic along with 20 houses in Thame village. The monsoon is continuing to play havoc in different parts of Nepal. Last Friday, the Thame River swelled beyond imagination when a glacial lake burst upstream. The flood was so devastating that it swept a school, hotel and clinic along with 20 houses in Thame village. Opinion 21 Aug, 2024
New Agenda for Peace: Why can't Nepal take the lead in the effort? New Agenda for Peace: Why can't Nepal take the lead in the effort? Violence. The more I read the news these days the more I cannot escape to think about this word. Apparently, we are on the tip of a major regional conflict in the Middle East, an extension of the brutal war between Hamas and Israel. Bangladesh is in turmoil, the biggest crisis since its independence. Violence. The more I read the news these days the more I cannot escape to think about this word. Apparently, we are on the tip of a major regional conflict in the Middle East, an extension of the brutal war between Hamas and Israel. Bangladesh is in turmoil, the biggest crisis since its independence. Opinion 20 Aug, 2024
Political stability: It needs check on hankering after prime ministership Political stability: It needs check on hankering after prime ministership Perhaps, Nepal is the only country where only former prime ministers are entitled to become prime minister time and again. Perhaps, Nepal is the only country where only former prime ministers are entitled to become prime minister time and again. Opinion 19 Aug, 2024
Malnutrition in Nepal's Himalayas: Women can help resolve it Malnutrition in Nepal's Himalayas: Women can help resolve it Malnutrition in the Himalayan region of Nepal is a significant public health concern, particularly affecting children and vulnerable populations who often lack access to nutrient-dense foods. Malnutrition in the Himalayan region of Nepal is a significant public health concern, particularly affecting children and vulnerable populations who often lack access to nutrient-dense foods. Opinion 16 Aug, 2024
Nutrition-friendly local governance: Empowering communities Nutrition-friendly local governance: Empowering communities Modern living conditions have largely transformed our lifestyle, food choices and dietary patterns. Modern living conditions have largely transformed our lifestyle, food choices and dietary patterns. Opinion 15 Aug, 2024
Ace historian Naya Raj Panta: A scholar extraordinary Ace historian Naya Raj Panta: A scholar extraordinary A nation without history is said to be a person without memory. A nation without history is said to be a person without memory. Opinion 14 Aug, 2024
European Union stands with Nepali youth: Ready to support Nepal reap its massive demographic dividend European Union stands with Nepali youth: Ready to support Nepal reap its massive... At a time when many countries in the Global North, including in the European Union, are rapidly ageing, Nepal remains a steadfastly young country. More than 40 per cent of the country’s population is between 16 and 40 years, the age bracket that Nepal considers as ‘youth’. At a time when many countries in the Global North, including in the European Union, are rapidly ageing, Nepal remains a steadfastly young country. More than 40 per cent of the country’s population is between 16 and 40 years, the age bracket that Nepal considers as ‘youth’. Opinion 12 Aug, 2024
Depressing results of 10+2: Waste of government investment Depressing results of 10+2: Waste of government investment The publication of the 10+2 results last week, marked by a high failure rate, has been something of a deja vu for the country in view of the pass rate being not much different from the past years. The publication of the 10+2 results last week, marked by a high failure rate, has been something of a deja vu for the country in view of the pass rate being not much different from the past years. Opinion 07 Aug, 2024
Treason, corruption and foreign interference: We need capable young leaders to lead country Treason, corruption and foreign interference: We need capable young leaders to lead... Within 18 months of the general election held on November 2022, Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda ditched Sher Bahadur Deuba and KP Oli and threw them under the bus turn by turn and changed the alliance for the fourth time. Within 18 months of the general election held on November 2022, Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda ditched Sher Bahadur Deuba and KP Oli and threw them under the bus turn by turn and changed the alliance for the fourth time. Opinion 06 Aug, 2024
Constitutional amendment: Citizens should be part of the dialogue Constitutional amendment: Citizens should be part of the dialogue Political instability apparently is a systemic feature of Nepal’s political system. Citizens have gotten accustomed to frequent changes in government with politicians’ shenanigans becoming a constant feature that people have to bear with. Political instability apparently is a systemic feature of Nepal’s political system. Citizens have gotten accustomed to frequent changes in government with politicians’ shenanigans becoming a constant feature that people have to bear with. Opinion 06 Aug, 2024
Innovative strategies for coexisting with the King: Tiger conservation in modern Nepal Innovative strategies for coexisting with the King: Tiger conservation in modern... Tigers, often revered as the “King of the jungle”, face significant threats due to habitat loss, poaching and human wildlife conflict. While traditional conservation methods have laid the foundation for protecting these majestic creatures, innovative strategies are now essential to address the complex challenges of the modern world. Tigers, often revered as the “King of the jungle”, face significant threats due to habitat loss, poaching and human wildlife conflict. While traditional conservation methods have laid the foundation for protecting these majestic creatures, innovative strategies are now essential to address the complex challenges of the modern world. Opinion 02 Aug, 2024
Nepal Government invests over Rs 930 billion in different public entities The government has invested Rs 930.88 billion in the form of shares and loan in 159 different public corporations and bodies till fiscal year 2024/25.
Nepal International Volunteer Day and World Soil Day being observed today International Volunteer Day (IVD) and World Soil Day, are being observed globally every year on December 5 at the call of the United Nations.
Nepal EC calls for applications under proportional representation category The Election Commission (EC) has called on political parties wishing to contest the proportional representation (PR) category for the March 5 House of Representatives election to submit their applications between December 7 and 9, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Nepal PM Karki calls all-party meeting for 4pm today Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called an all-side meeting for 4 pm today to discuss preparations for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, according to the PM’s Secretariat.
Nepal Talent showcase for persons with disabilities held in Biratnagar on International Disability Day A province-level talent showcase highlighting the artistic and creative abilities of persons with disabilities was held in Biratnagar on Wednesday to mark the 34th International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 900 per tola The price of gold continued its downward trend in the domestic market, falling by Rs 900 per tola today.
Nepal UN minority rights expert Nicolas Levrat visiting Nepal from Dec 4–13 UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Nicolas Levrat has begun an official visit to Nepal, scheduled from 4 to 13 December 2025, to assess the situation of national, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities in the country.
Business MetLife Nepal partners with Beema Gojima App to launch exclusive digital insurance packages MetLife Nepal has partnered with Neoassure Insurance Agent Pvt. Ltd., the company behind the digital insurance platform Beema Gojima, to introduce a range of exclusive insurance packages that customers can now purchase directly through the mobile app.
Opinion 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.
