Biodiversity and climate policymaking: Giving youths a voice and platform Biodiversity and climate policymaking: Giving youths a voice and platform Over the last few months, I had the chance of better observing the diverse, multifaceted landscape of both the climate and biodiversity activism in Nepal. Over the last few months, I had the chance of better observing the diverse, multifaceted landscape of both the climate and biodiversity activism in Nepal. Opinion 14 Nov, 2024
Science Day in Nepal: Celebrating without adequate funding Science Day in Nepal: Celebrating without adequate funding World Science Day is celebrated on November 10 every year with much fanfare and enthusiasm globally upon the initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. World Science Day is celebrated on November 10 every year with much fanfare and enthusiasm globally upon the initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. Opinion 13 Nov, 2024
Infrastructure sharing in telecommunication: The Nepalese scenario Infrastructure sharing in telecommunication: The Nepalese scenario Infrastructure sharing among telecom companies generally involves two or more service providers who come together to share various parts of their network infrastructure for the purpose of service delivery. Infrastructure sharing among telecom companies generally involves two or more service providers who come together to share various parts of their network infrastructure for the purpose of service delivery. Opinion 11 Nov, 2024
Neurotheology: The neurobiology of spirituality Neurotheology: The neurobiology of spirituality Neuroscientists are probing our brain’s workings like never before, thanks to advanced scientific techniques. Neuroscientists are probing our brain’s workings like never before, thanks to advanced scientific techniques. Opinion 07 Nov, 2024
Monte Cassino and brave Nepali Gurkhas Monte Cassino and brave Nepali Gurkhas 80 years is a whole life. Sometimes people are blessed with such an age and healthy memory that they will still recall what happened 80 years ago. 80 years is a whole life. Sometimes people are blessed with such an age and healthy memory that they will still recall what happened 80 years ago. Opinion 06 Nov, 2024
Celebration of Tihar festival: For the promotion of social and cultural bonhomie Celebration of Tihar festival: For the promotion of social and cultural bonhomie The festive season of Nepal has almost reached its fag end with the solitary Chhath festival still to grip the nation, mostly the tarai region. The festive season of Nepal has almost reached its fag end with the solitary Chhath festival still to grip the nation, mostly the tarai region. Opinion 06 Nov, 2024
Nepal's recent natural disaster: And British support in climate challenge Nepal's recent natural disaster: And British support in climate challenge In mid-September this year, the British Embassy in Nepal had organised a consultation programme in Kathmandu on ‘climate challenge’ witnessed by this country and identify potential support measures for mitigation. In mid-September this year, the British Embassy in Nepal had organised a consultation programme in Kathmandu on ‘climate challenge’ witnessed by this country and identify potential support measures for mitigation. Opinion 31 Oct, 2024
100 days of the NC-UML Coalition: Claim of success amidst failure 100 days of the NC-UML Coalition: Claim of success amidst failure The honeymoon period of the coalition government of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) has come to an end after it entered 100 days of its formation The honeymoon period of the coalition government of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) has come to an end after it entered 100 days of its formation Opinion 31 Oct, 2024
Biodiversity summit in Cali: Nepal's active presence needed Biodiversity summit in Cali: Nepal's active presence needed As I write, multiple geopolitical crises and conflicts are unfolding around the world – in the Middle East, Sudan, Ukraine and the South China Sea. As I write, multiple geopolitical crises and conflicts are unfolding around the world – in the Middle East, Sudan, Ukraine and the South China Sea. Opinion 28 Oct, 2024
The curious case of Rastriya Swatantra Party: Doomed by careerist politics The curious case of Rastriya Swatantra Party: Doomed by careerist politics The 2008 American romantic fantasy drama film – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – featured a unique and captivating storyline. The 2008 American romantic fantasy drama film – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – featured a unique and captivating storyline. Opinion 25 Oct, 2024
Dental services in rural areas of Nepal: School dental clinics hold the key Dental services in rural areas of Nepal: School dental clinics hold the key Rural areas in Nepal are practically devoid of dental services. Rural areas in Nepal are practically devoid of dental services. Opinion 24 Oct, 2024
Foreign Minister Dr. Rana's first 100 days: From diplomatic activism to expansion of diplomatic ties Foreign Minister Dr. Rana's first 100 days: From diplomatic activism to expansion of... The effectiveness of a foreign minister is often assessed by the success in bilateral and multilateral engagements and the impact of foreign visits in advancing national agendas. The effectiveness of a foreign minister is often assessed by the success in bilateral and multilateral engagements and the impact of foreign visits in advancing national agendas. Opinion 24 Oct, 2024
Humanity stands at the peak of its progress?: It's a lie Humanity stands at the peak of its progress?: It's a lie The allure of the new captivates us, urging us to move forward and leave the past behind as we align with fresh goals. The allure of the new captivates us, urging us to move forward and leave the past behind as we align with fresh goals. Opinion 23 Oct, 2024
How inflation is measured: The rebasing of the Consumer Price Index How inflation is measured: The rebasing of the Consumer Price Index The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) recently updated the National Consumer Price Index (CPI) used to calculate headline inflation in Nepal. The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) recently updated the National Consumer Price Index (CPI) used to calculate headline inflation in Nepal. Opinion 23 Oct, 2024
A tale of two disasters: Hurricanes in US and floods, landslides in Nepal A tale of two disasters: Hurricanes in US and floods, landslides in Nepal Death is said to be a great leveller. Death is said to be a great leveller. Opinion 23 Oct, 2024
Nepal's floods: Time to get on the front foot with climate change in cities Nepal's floods: Time to get on the front foot with climate change in cities Across Nepal, thousands will be skipping this year’s Dashain festivities in honour of loved ones lost after floods and landslides devastated the country and took over more than 200 lives.  Across Nepal, thousands will be skipping this year’s Dashain festivities in honour of loved ones lost after floods and landslides devastated the country and took over more than 200 lives.  Opinion 18 Oct, 2024
Meditation: A Powerful Tool for Reducing Mental Health Issues at Work Meditation: A Powerful Tool for Reducing Mental Health Issues at Work WHO Data on Mental Health and the Workplace WHO Data on Mental Health and the Workplace Opinion 14 Oct, 2024
Thought dynamics: Timing holds the key Thought dynamics: Timing holds the key Just think of the amazing dynamics of your thinking processes — of how they function collectively. Just think of the amazing dynamics of your thinking processes — of how they function collectively. Opinion 10 Oct, 2024
Artificial intelligence: Can it replace human-conducted diplomacy? Artificial intelligence: Can it replace human-conducted diplomacy? Currently artificial intelligence (AI) is capped as one of the unavoidable elements of scientific advancement. Some experts say the future lies with artificial intelligence as our most recent civilisation is guided by the technological push. Currently artificial intelligence (AI) is capped as one of the unavoidable elements of scientific advancement. Some experts say the future lies with artificial intelligence as our most recent civilisation is guided by the technological push. Opinion 08 Oct, 2024
Understanding intersex challenges: Expanding policy and legal avenues Understanding intersex challenges: Expanding policy and legal avenues In the pride spectrum, ‘intersex’ individuals are often overlooked. In the pride spectrum, ‘intersex’ individuals are often overlooked. Opinion 07 Oct, 2024
Business 80.70 billion cubic metres gas deposit confirmed in Jaljale, Dailekh Mineral gas deposit of 80.70 billion cubic metres has been confirmed at Bhairabi Rural Municipality-1 of Dailekh district.
Kathmandu India hands over third tranche of election assistance to Nepal The Government of India on Thursday handed over the third tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal to support preparations for the upcoming elections.
Nepal Illegal Sal timber, vehicle, motorcycle seized in Rautahat Two pieces of illegally felled sal timber, along with a vehicle and a motorcycle, were seized in an abandoned condition from a forest area in Rautahat district on Wednesday night.
Nepal Women remain underrepresented in scientific organizations: Report Women account for a growing share of the global scientific workforce (31.1% of researchers worldwide in 2022, according to UNESCO), yet they remain underrepresented in the organizations that shape scientific recognition, leadership, and decision-making.
Business NIBL Equity Partners appoints Upendra Poudyal to Advisory Board NIBL Equity Partners has appointed veteran banker Upendra Poudyal as a member of its Advisory Board, aiming to strengthen its strategic leadership and focus on sustainable and values-based banking.
World Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted Hasina Voters cast ballots across Bangladesh on Thursday in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil.
Nepal No roads, no votes: Remote Bajura ward makes connectivity election condition In a remote ward of Triveni Municipality that has never seen a motorable road, voters have drawn a line in the dust: no road, no vote.
Nepal Two dead, six injured in road mishaps in Chitwan, Dang Two people were killed and six others injured in separate road accidents in Chitwan and Dang districts today, police confirmed.
Nepal 10 fugitives brought back to Nepal with help of INTERPOL The Nepal Police brought 10 fugitives back home who were hiding abroad after being accused of different charges in the country.