Taxes and immigration: Last ideological gridlock in American domestic policy Taxes and immigration: Last ideological gridlock in American domestic policy The American political season is in full swing, with the presidential, local and state elections set for November 2024, as mandated by the Constitution. This grand spectacle of the world’s "greatest" democracy presents a unique opportunity to analyse the significant policy differences between the Republican and Democratic parties—ironically, the two dominant political forces representing one of the most pluralistic nations for nearly 200 years. The American political season is in full swing, with the presidential, local and state elections set for November 2024, as mandated by the Constitution. This grand spectacle of the world’s "greatest" democracy presents a unique opportunity to analyse the significant policy differences between the Republican and Democratic parties—ironically, the two dominant political forces representing one of the most pluralistic nations for nearly 200 years. Opinion 17 Sep, 2024
Unjust power dynamics: Behind failure to address nation's challenges Unjust power dynamics: Behind failure to address nation's challenges What was supposed to be a conversation about climate activism and the impact that climate warming is having on local indigenous populations of Nepal turned out instead to be a much deeper discussion about democracy, good governance and, yes, climate change. It was also about inequalities and unjust power dynamics in the country that underpin the way the country is fighting one of its biggest challenges. What was supposed to be a conversation about climate activism and the impact that climate warming is having on local indigenous populations of Nepal turned out instead to be a much deeper discussion about democracy, good governance and, yes, climate change. It was also about inequalities and unjust power dynamics in the country that underpin the way the country is fighting one of its biggest challenges. Opinion 16 Sep, 2024
From chaos to harmony: The onion and kite effect From chaos to harmony: The onion and kite effect We all go through certain phases in life — ups and downs. While most of us may have an innate tendency to suppress painful emotions, or fail to remember them until they emerge anew to bother us, the outcome is that you not only feel the pain, but also its clumsy scar with amplified intensity. We all go through certain phases in life — ups and downs. While most of us may have an innate tendency to suppress painful emotions, or fail to remember them until they emerge anew to bother us, the outcome is that you not only feel the pain, but also its clumsy scar with amplified intensity. Opinion 13 Sep, 2024
The 111th anniversary of B P Koirala: Democratic socialism in spotlight The 111th anniversary of B P Koirala: Democratic socialism in spotlight The 111th anniversary of Bisheswor Prasad Koirala (BP) is being celebrated with incredible fanfare all around the country. The 111th anniversary of Bisheswor Prasad Koirala (BP) is being celebrated with incredible fanfare all around the country. Opinion 12 Sep, 2024
Bioremediation adoption: Safeguarding Nepal's natural resources Bioremediation adoption: Safeguarding Nepal's natural resources The Bagmati River, once a symbol of purity and spirituality, now symbolises severe ecosystem degradation. The Bagmati River, once a symbol of purity and spirituality, now symbolises severe ecosystem degradation. Opinion 11 Sep, 2024
Nepal's persistent digital divide: From high penetration to inclusion Nepal's persistent digital divide: From high penetration to inclusion In 2024, access to digital technology is not a luxury; it has become imperative for improving lives. However, the situation in Nepal portrays a very complicated scenario. In 2024, access to digital technology is not a luxury; it has become imperative for improving lives. However, the situation in Nepal portrays a very complicated scenario. Opinion 10 Sep, 2024
Political appraisal of Bangladesh: Some lessons to be learnt Political appraisal of Bangladesh: Some lessons to be learnt The political upheaval that rocked the 15-year-old establishment of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was an accumulated effect of political conditions prevailing there. The political upheaval that rocked the 15-year-old establishment of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was an accumulated effect of political conditions prevailing there. Opinion 09 Sep, 2024
The disappearing youth of Nepal: A national dilemma The disappearing youth of Nepal: A national dilemma Nepal is grappling with a significant challenge: the widespread exodus of its young population. Nepal is grappling with a significant challenge: the widespread exodus of its young population. Opinion 08 Sep, 2024
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
World Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks Iran has maintained an average of 30 strikes each day for the last three weeks, and at various points it has picked up its tempo of attacks.
Nepal NC assigns representatives across seven provinces for election review Under the coordination of the assigned leaders, party officials at subordinate levels will work to accomplish the task.
Kathmandu Health Ministry ends deputation, returns doctors to original hospitals The Ministry of Health and Population has terminated the deputation of doctors and directed their return to their respective original workplaces.
Nepal Flood threat halts traffic on BP Highway indefinitely Traffic on the BP Highway has been suspended indefinitely from this evening.
Kathmandu Role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship discusses Sancharika Samuha Nepal organized an interaction with experts in here to discuss the role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship. The program included extensive discussions on how much priority mainstream media has given to issues related to women entrepreneurs.
Nepal Health Ministry opens migrant worker health screening to govt hospitals The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has announced that government-owned and government-approved health institutions can now register to conduct mandatory pre-departure medical examinations for Nepali migrant workers, opening up the health screening process beyond the existing network of certified private facilities.
Business NEPSE rebounds 19 points after two-day decline The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 19.70 points, or 0.69 percent, on Tuesday to close at 2,851.09, ending a two-day losing streak.
Kathmandu All-party meeting called ahead of Federal Parliament session The Federal Parliament Secretariat has called an all-party meeting on Wednesday ahead of the joint session of Parliament scheduled for April 2.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Halesi–Aiselukharka area in Khotang Aiselukharka, an important village and market area in Khotang District under Aiselukharka Rural Municipality, lies in the southeastern part of the district and serves as a local hub for trade and daily life.
