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
The importance of mental health in Nepalese Context The importance of mental health in Nepalese Context October 10, 2024, as the world commemorates International Mental Health Day, Nepal continues to grapple with the challenges of mental health awareness. Despite recent strides in mental health advocacy, mental health remains a largely overlooked issue in the country, with significant gaps in awareness, access to care, and emotional regulation. October 10, 2024, as the world commemorates International Mental Health Day, Nepal continues to grapple with the challenges of mental health awareness. Despite recent strides in mental health advocacy, mental health remains a largely overlooked issue in the country, with significant gaps in awareness, access to care, and emotional regulation. Opinion 06 Oct, 2024
Disaster-prone highways: Permanent solutions to landslides needed Disaster-prone highways: Permanent solutions to landslides needed This week, heavy rain has been falling continuously in various parts of Nepal. The capital city, Kathmandu, has experienced flooding, leading to casualties and damage to property. This week, heavy rain has been falling continuously in various parts of Nepal. The capital city, Kathmandu, has experienced flooding, leading to casualties and damage to property. Opinion 01 Oct, 2024
Biodiversity preservation: Give real power to young people Biodiversity preservation: Give real power to young people As the international community is getting ready for crucial talks at the Climate COP 29 to be held in Baku in November, the stakes could not be higher for highly climate- vulnerable nations like Nepal. Yet the attention of the country should also be on another key global summit, the Biodiversity COP 16 that the city of Cali in Colombia will host just a few days before the events in Azerbaijan. As the international community is getting ready for crucial talks at the Climate COP 29 to be held in Baku in November, the stakes could not be higher for highly climate- vulnerable nations like Nepal. Yet the attention of the country should also be on another key global summit, the Biodiversity COP 16 that the city of Cali in Colombia will host just a few days before the events in Azerbaijan. Opinion 30 Sep, 2024
Nepal Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening.
Health A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
Health Madhesh Province sees growing HIV cases, including vulnerable groups The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing in Madhesh Province, with infections also reported among children and pregnant women, according to health authorities.
Wild animal attacks result loss of 239 livestock in Mustang Over the last four years, wild animal attacks have caused the loss of 239 livestock across three municipalities in the Mustang district.
Nepal Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion.
Kathmandu British Council calls for language-responsive education systems The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education.
Kathmandu Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming.
Environment Windstorms, lightning expected in parts of country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in several parts of the country today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and windstorms.
