Nepal's constitution: Is it just a tool to rule?

Nepal's constitution: Is it just a tool to rule?

The sudden midnight agreement on July 1, 2024, between the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML to form a coalition government, had shaken the nation by surprise.

The sudden midnight agreement on July 1, 2024, between the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML to form a coalition government, had shaken the nation by surprise.

Opinion 02 Dec, 2024

Badly-needed economic reforms: Some suggestions

Badly-needed economic reforms: Some suggestions

The CPN UML-led government, with support from the largest party, the Nepali Congress, was formed in August with three main objectives: amendment of the constitution for political stability, strengthening governance and reforming the economy. Regarding constitution amendment, no effort has been made so far.

The CPN UML-led government, with support from the largest party, the Nepali Congress, was formed in August with three main objectives: amendment of the constitution for political stability, strengthening governance and reforming the economy. Regarding constitution amendment, no effort has been made so far.

Opinion 30 Nov, 2024

Inter-Tarai Railway: A lifeline for Nepal's troubled transportation

Inter-Tarai Railway: A lifeline for Nepal's troubled transportation

The Inter-Tarai Railway Network is a long-awaited initiative that promises to facilitate greater connectivity and enhance the quality of life for millions of Nepalis.

The Inter-Tarai Railway Network is a long-awaited initiative that promises to facilitate greater connectivity and enhance the quality of life for millions of Nepalis.

Opinion 28 Nov, 2024

Political rallies in the capital: For and against the government

Political rallies in the capital: For and against the government

Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, was virtually paralysed by the political rallies for and against the Unified Marxist-Leninist Political (UML).

Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, was virtually paralysed by the political rallies for and against the Unified Marxist-Leninist Political (UML).

Opinion 27 Nov, 2024

Inviting global business leaders: My experiences and aspirations

Inviting global business leaders: My experiences and aspirations

Nepal’s Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli recently had a 17-minute discussion with Elon Musk regarding the expansion of Starlink services and extended an invitation to Musk to visit Nepal.

Nepal’s Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli recently had a 17-minute discussion with Elon Musk regarding the expansion of Starlink services and extended an invitation to Musk to visit Nepal.

Opinion 26 Nov, 2024

6th Asian Population Association Conference: Milestone for Nepal's Population and Development Policy

6th Asian Population Association Conference: Milestone for Nepal's Population and...

The 6th Asian Population Association Conference is going to be held in Kathmandu Nepal from 27-30 November 2024.

The 6th Asian Population Association Conference is going to be held in Kathmandu Nepal from 27-30 November 2024.

Opinion 25 Nov, 2024

Int'l Day for the Elimination of VAW: Prevention and response remain crucial

Int'l Day for the Elimination of VAW: Prevention and response remain crucial

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of a further 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence around the globe and in Nepal.

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of a further 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence around the globe and in Nepal.

Opinion 25 Nov, 2024

Health problems faced by foreigners in Nepal

Health problems faced by foreigners in Nepal

In normal circumstances, what could be the health problems faced by foreigners in Nepal? What are their causes & methods of treatment?

In normal circumstances, what could be the health problems faced by foreigners in Nepal? What are their causes & methods of treatment?

Opinion 25 Nov, 2024

In a Fractured World: My Trip to Nepal Offered Hope

In a Fractured World: My Trip to Nepal Offered Hope

Tom Brokaw, the broadcast journalist, once said, “Always take the trip.” Few truer words were ever spoken.

Tom Brokaw, the broadcast journalist, once said, “Always take the trip.” Few truer words were ever spoken.

Opinion 24 Nov, 2024

The cult of Trump: Selling the myth of American glory

The cult of Trump: Selling the myth of American glory

As Donald Trump strides back into office, it’s clear that the Make America Great Again (MAGA) has transformed from a slogan into a creed, a kind of civil religion for those who long for sepia-toned visions of an America that might never have existed.

As Donald Trump strides back into office, it’s clear that the Make America Great Again (MAGA) has transformed from a slogan into a creed, a kind of civil religion for those who long for sepia-toned visions of an America that might never have existed.

Opinion 22 Nov, 2024

The power of hope: It holds the mirror to our future

The power of hope: It holds the mirror to our future

Hope insulates us against stress. It inspires us to overcome difficulties. It reduces the song of one’s burden — the excess baggage of surplus, negative emotions that we carry during tough times.

Hope insulates us against stress. It inspires us to overcome difficulties. It reduces the song of one’s burden — the excess baggage of surplus, negative emotions that we carry during tough times.

Opinion 21 Nov, 2024

COP 29 in Baku: More controversies, less consensus

COP 29 in Baku: More controversies, less consensus

The proceedings of the 29th World Climate Change Conference in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, more popularly known as the Conference of Parties (COP 29), has dominated the news headlines since its beginning last week.

The proceedings of the 29th World Climate Change Conference in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, more popularly known as the Conference of Parties (COP 29), has dominated the news headlines since its beginning last week.

Opinion 20 Nov, 2024

Dearth of environmental justice: Horror for people living around Sisdol landfill site

Dearth of environmental justice: Horror for people living around Sisdol landfill site

The environmental problems facing our planet worsen with each passing day, leading to profound and often irreversible damage to ecosystems and communities.

The environmental problems facing our planet worsen with each passing day, leading to profound and often irreversible damage to ecosystems and communities.

Opinion 19 Nov, 2024

Digital transformation in construction: Choice or necessity?

Digital transformation in construction: Choice or necessity?

Nepal invests around 12 per cent of its GDP in infrastructure projects, and tangible economic multipliers are very clear from these investments.

Nepal invests around 12 per cent of its GDP in infrastructure projects, and tangible economic multipliers are very clear from these investments.

Opinion 18 Nov, 2024

Mob tactics of Rastriya Swatantra Party: Genuinely slipping off-track

Mob tactics of Rastriya Swatantra Party: Genuinely slipping off-track

The rapid rise of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) as a significant political force within months of its establishment seemed to have raised alarms among mainstream political parties.

The rapid rise of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) as a significant political force within months of its establishment seemed to have raised alarms among mainstream political parties.

Opinion 15 Nov, 2024

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