Open government partnership: New framework for governance reforms Open government partnership: New framework for governance reforms It is widely recognized that poor governance in state affairs is a major challenge for the country's development and public service delivery. It is widely recognized that poor governance in state affairs is a major challenge for the country's development and public service delivery. Opinion 22 Dec, 2023
Empowering Nepal's digital aspirations: Crucial role of data centres and cloud service providers Empowering Nepal's digital aspirations: Crucial role of data centres and cloud... Nepal is embarking on an ambitious digital transformation journey, and amidst various foundational elements, data centres and cloud services are important and critical but often overlooked. Nepal is embarking on an ambitious digital transformation journey, and amidst various foundational elements, data centres and cloud services are important and critical but often overlooked. Opinion 21 Dec, 2023
The TV paradox: You are what you watch The TV paradox: You are what you watch The legendary Greek philosopher Plato often asserted that too much of a good thing was not only bad, but dangerous. The legendary Greek philosopher Plato often asserted that too much of a good thing was not only bad, but dangerous. Opinion 21 Dec, 2023
Navigating Nepal's digital frontier: Understanding cybersecurity in the digital age, ensuring data safety, and the role of AI Navigating Nepal's digital frontier: Understanding cybersecurity in the digital age,... In recent years, Nepal has made momentous advances in digital space. Less than 10 percent of the population had accessed the internet in 2011; now, over 90 percent of the Nepali population has access to some form of internet as of July 2022. In recent years, Nepal has made momentous advances in digital space. Less than 10 percent of the population had accessed the internet in 2011; now, over 90 percent of the Nepali population has access to some form of internet as of July 2022. Opinion 19 Dec, 2023
AI and Robotics: The future that awaits us AI and Robotics: The future that awaits us Stephen Hawking, a prominent figure in the discussion of artificial intelligence's potential benefits, expressed concerns about future thinking robots and even suggested that AI advancements could potentially end the human race. Stephen Hawking, a prominent figure in the discussion of artificial intelligence's potential benefits, expressed concerns about future thinking robots and even suggested that AI advancements could potentially end the human race. Opinion 10 Dec, 2023
Earthquakes and Nepal: From the Beginning Earthquakes and Nepal: From the Beginning According to the Earthquake catalog from the bulletin of National Seismological Center, more than 70 earthquakes of Magnitude 4.0 or higher struck Nepal in 2023. According to the Earthquake catalog from the bulletin of National Seismological Center, more than 70 earthquakes of Magnitude 4.0 or higher struck Nepal in 2023. Opinion 10 Dec, 2023
'South Asia Needs More Women in the Workforce' 'South Asia Needs More Women in the Workforce' This year’s Nobel Prize for economics was awarded to Claudia Goldin for drawing attention to gender gaps in economic activity. In few developing country regions are these gaps more pronounced than in South Asia. This year’s Nobel Prize for economics was awarded to Claudia Goldin for drawing attention to gender gaps in economic activity. In few developing country regions are these gaps more pronounced than in South Asia. Opinion 08 Dec, 2023
Nanomedicine: Making treatment safe and precise Nanomedicine: Making treatment safe and precise Nanomedicine, a fascinating branch of medicine, makes use of nanotechnology for disease prevention, monitoring and intervention by way of new modalities — for imaging, diagnosis, treatment, repair and regeneration of biological systems. The goal of nanomedicine research is to amplify the patient’s health and their quality of life. Nanomedicine, a fascinating branch of medicine, makes use of nanotechnology for disease prevention, monitoring and intervention by way of new modalities — for imaging, diagnosis, treatment, repair and regeneration of biological systems. The goal of nanomedicine research is to amplify the patient’s health and their quality of life. Opinion 07 Dec, 2023
Hip hop: A platform to express one's thoughts Hip hop: A platform to express one's thoughts Few might imagine Secretary of State Anthony Blinken playing blues music with his guitar, but this is what happened, at the end of September, when the State Department launched the Global Music Diplomacy Initiative. Few might imagine Secretary of State Anthony Blinken playing blues music with his guitar, but this is what happened, at the end of September, when the State Department launched the Global Music Diplomacy Initiative. Opinion 06 Dec, 2023
Volunteerism: It is really about personal, professional development Volunteerism: It is really about personal, professional development Once again it is International Volunteer Day (IVD), and once again I am writing about my hopes for promoting volunteerism as a platform and tool for personal and social change. Once again it is International Volunteer Day (IVD), and once again I am writing about my hopes for promoting volunteerism as a platform and tool for personal and social change. Opinion 06 Dec, 2023
Clear the Air: We need urgent action on global air pollution at COP 28 Clear the Air: We need urgent action on global air pollution at COP 28 I dare not laugh, for fear of opening my lips and receiving the bad air. I dare not laugh, for fear of opening my lips and receiving the bad air. Opinion 01 Dec, 2023
Winter's tale: Of moody blues and letting go Winter's tale: Of moody blues and letting go As the cool waft of winter caresses our face, it ushers in an early nightfall. To use a metaphor, winter strikes a chord. As the cool waft of winter caresses our face, it ushers in an early nightfall. To use a metaphor, winter strikes a chord. Opinion 29 Nov, 2023
Corruption, Governance, Democracy, and Economic Growth Corruption, Governance, Democracy, and Economic Growth The relationship between corruption, governance, democracy, and economic growth is complex. The relationship between corruption, governance, democracy, and economic growth is complex. Opinion 23 Nov, 2023
AD ASIA 2023 SEOUL: What Nepal's marketers need to know AD ASIA 2023 SEOUL: What Nepal's marketers need to know Ad Asia, a prominent advertising event with a rich history dating to 1958 in Tokyo, recently took place in Seoul from October 24th to 27th, 2023. Ad Asia, a prominent advertising event with a rich history dating to 1958 in Tokyo, recently took place in Seoul from October 24th to 27th, 2023. Opinion 03 Nov, 2023
Building Resilience: Sustainability, Supply Chains and Geopolitics! Building Resilience: Sustainability, Supply Chains and Geopolitics! It is a pleasure to see that the Observers Research Foundation and the Government of India are making a big effort in the Renewable or Green Energy Sector. In Energy, the world has shifted from Biogas to Coal to oil and renewable and now to Green. But we should not try to put Hydro Power Energy anywhere else than Green. It is a pleasure to see that the Observers Research Foundation and the Government of India are making a big effort in the Renewable or Green Energy Sector. In Energy, the world has shifted from Biogas to Coal to oil and renewable and now to Green. But we should not try to put Hydro Power Energy anywhere else than Green. Opinion 03 Nov, 2023
Personalised medicine: The individual, not just the illness Personalised medicine: The individual, not just the illness Personalised, or ‘bespoke’ medicine is, in essence, the quintessential amplification of several conventional approaches to understanding and treating disease. Personalised, or ‘bespoke’ medicine is, in essence, the quintessential amplification of several conventional approaches to understanding and treating disease. Opinion 02 Nov, 2023
The Dashain festival of Nepal: Its past, present and future The Dashain festival of Nepal: Its past, present and future The national festival of Nepal, Dashain, has now folded into the pages of history. The national festival of Nepal, Dashain, has now folded into the pages of history. Opinion 31 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Agroforestry EDITORIAL: Agroforestry Forests occupy around 44 per cent of Nepal’s landmass, which is a significant achievement in maintaining the natural environment and natural habits of the wildlife. Forests occupy around 44 per cent of Nepal’s landmass, which is a significant achievement in maintaining the natural environment and natural habits of the wildlife. Opinion 31 Oct, 2023
Good teacher, bad teacher: Depends on skill to impart knowledge effectively Good teacher, bad teacher: Depends on skill to impart knowledge effectively What could be better than learning physics from Albert Einstein? Well, it turns out that teaching wasn’t his strong suit. Three years after his groundbreaking paper on relativity, Einstein started teaching at the University of Bern. What could be better than learning physics from Albert Einstein? Well, it turns out that teaching wasn’t his strong suit. Three years after his groundbreaking paper on relativity, Einstein started teaching at the University of Bern. Opinion 30 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: UNSG's visit EDITORIAL: UNSG's visit United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres arrived in Kathmandu Sunday on a four-day official visit to Nepal at the invitation of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’. United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres arrived in Kathmandu Sunday on a four-day official visit to Nepal at the invitation of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’. Opinion 30 Oct, 2023
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.
Kathmandu Korean Ambassador Park attends IEEE ICTP 2026, KAIST GDI Workshop in Kathmandu Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, Tae-young Park, attended the opening ceremony of the IEEE International Conference on ICT and Photonics (ICTP 2026) and the KAIST Global Digital Innovation & Impact (GDI) Workshop in Kathmandu on Wednesday.
Nepal National Youth Council launches Media and Information Literacy Operational Procedure The National Youth Council (NYC), in collaboration with UNESCO and Youth Innovation Lab, has officially launched the “Media and Information Literacy Enhancement Operational Procedure, 2082,” aimed at strengthening digital competence and responsible information use among Nepali youth.
Kathmandu Japan Embassy marks National Day in Kathmandu Japan celebrated its National Day on Tuesday with a reception attended by Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav and senior government officials, as Ambassador Maeda Toru reaffirmed Tokyo's commitment to deepening ties with Nepal.
Business Gold drops by Rs 1,100 per tola; Silver edges up Gold price declined sharply in the domestic market on Thursday, falling by Rs 1,100 per tola compared to Wednesday.
Lifestyle Kathmandu Toastmasters Club celebrates 35 years, countless stories Kathmandu Toastmasters Club proudly marked its 35th anniversary, celebrating “35 Years, Countless Stories”, a remarkable journey of empowering individuals to become confident communicators and effective leaders.
