Bamboo conference in Diktel: A feather in the cap of the local government

Bamboo conference in Diktel: A feather in the cap of the local government

With the arrival of the spring season in the midst of the blooming flowers spreading its sweet fragrance, the country is warming up again in stark contrast of the bitter cold that it went through in winter.

With the arrival of the spring season in the midst of the blooming flowers spreading its sweet fragrance, the country is warming up again in stark contrast of the bitter cold that it went through in winter.

Opinion 05 Mar, 2025

U.S. aid cuts and environmental accountability: A developing nation's perspective

U.S. aid cuts and environmental accountability: A developing nation's perspective

For decades, millions in developing nations have sought U.S. aid to support critical sectors such as healthcare, food security, infrastructure and development.

For decades, millions in developing nations have sought U.S. aid to support critical sectors such as healthcare, food security, infrastructure and development.

Opinion 04 Mar, 2025

FATF grey list: Repercussion of the power paradox

FATF grey list: Repercussion of the power paradox

In 2016, Dacher Keltner, a Mexico-born American psychologist propounded the concept of power paradox that appraises how an individual becomes corrupt after gaining power.

In 2016, Dacher Keltner, a Mexico-born American psychologist propounded the concept of power paradox that appraises how an individual becomes corrupt after gaining power.

Opinion 03 Mar, 2025

Scrub typhus encephalitis: Its growing threat in Nepal

Scrub typhus encephalitis: Its growing threat in Nepal

Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) is considered as a constellation of symptoms consisting of a sudden onset of fever, with change in the mental status (including confusion, disorientation, coma or inability to talk) and/or new onset of seizures in a person of any age.

Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) is considered as a constellation of symptoms consisting of a sudden onset of fever, with change in the mental status (including confusion, disorientation, coma or inability to talk) and/or new onset of seizures in a person of any age.

Opinion 28 Feb, 2025

Nepal's elections: The challenge of proxy voting

Nepal's elections: The challenge of proxy voting

Nepal’s democracy has long struggled with challenges that undermine the integrity of its electoral process.

Nepal’s democracy has long struggled with challenges that undermine the integrity of its electoral process.

Opinion 27 Feb, 2025

Balen's response to Trump: Federalism on the receiving end

Balen's response to Trump: Federalism on the receiving end

The outbursts of Donald Trump after his ascent to the coveted position of President of the United States for the second time has raised the eyebrows of millions around the globe.

The outbursts of Donald Trump after his ascent to the coveted position of President of the United States for the second time has raised the eyebrows of millions around the globe.

Opinion 26 Feb, 2025

Ensure humane treatment of dogs: Stop poor breeding practices

Ensure humane treatment of dogs: Stop poor breeding practices

In Nepal we have the second day of Tihar as the ‘Day of the dogs’, to worship canines all over the country. The festival is practised to appease the Hindu god of death, Yama, as dogs are considered his messengers.

In Nepal we have the second day of Tihar as the ‘Day of the dogs’, to worship canines all over the country. The festival is practised to appease the Hindu god of death, Yama, as dogs are considered his messengers.

Opinion 25 Feb, 2025

Adaptive social protection: In addressing climate risks

Adaptive social protection: In addressing climate risks

The climate crisis is now widely recognised as the most urgent global challenge of our time.

The climate crisis is now widely recognised as the most urgent global challenge of our time.

Opinion 24 Feb, 2025

Making AI policy truly effective

Making AI policy truly effective

Nepal can take inspiration from initiatives like the Singapore–Rwanda AI Playbook, forging strategic, cross-country partnerships that pool resources and expertise

Nepal can take inspiration from initiatives like the Singapore–Rwanda AI Playbook, forging strategic, cross-country partnerships that pool resources and expertise

Opinion 21 Feb, 2025

Nepal's electoral threshold: A challenge to fair representation

Nepal's electoral threshold: A challenge to fair representation

Nepal’s electoral system has sparked ongoing debates, particularly since the 2015 Constitution introduced proportional representation (PR) as a means of promoting political inclusivity.

Nepal’s electoral system has sparked ongoing debates, particularly since the 2015 Constitution introduced proportional representation (PR) as a means of promoting political inclusivity.

Opinion 20 Feb, 2025

NC-UML coalition either perform or perish

NC-UML coalition either perform or perish

Seven months down the line, political stability appears to have prevailed, but what is the stability for when the country appears to be a permanent patient in the ICU?

Seven months down the line, political stability appears to have prevailed, but what is the stability for when the country appears to be a permanent patient in the ICU?

Opinion 19 Feb, 2025

German federal election: Migration policies on the forefront

German federal election: Migration policies on the forefront

The federal elections in Germany are scheduled for February 23, having been preponed seven months due to the collapse of the governing coalition in December 2024. A total of 630 members will be elected to the 21st Bundestag (German Parliament).

The federal elections in Germany are scheduled for February 23, having been preponed seven months due to the collapse of the governing coalition in December 2024. A total of 630 members will be elected to the 21st Bundestag (German Parliament).

Opinion 17 Feb, 2025

Free cancer treatment for children: Will Nepal deliver?

Free cancer treatment for children: Will Nepal deliver?

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the world of their family crumbles.

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the world of their family crumbles.

Opinion 13 Feb, 2025

Professor Yagya Prasad Adhikari: Forgotten commentator of democratic socialism

Professor Yagya Prasad Adhikari: Forgotten commentator of democratic socialism

The Federal Constitution of Nepal has pledged to bring development in the country through socialism.

The Federal Constitution of Nepal has pledged to bring development in the country through socialism.

Opinion 12 Feb, 2025

The Social Media Bill: A comparison with the theory of information overflow

The Social Media Bill: A comparison with the theory of information overflow

In recent years, social media platforms have become integral to everyday life. F

In recent years, social media platforms have become integral to everyday life. F

Opinion 10 Feb, 2025

Nepal's climate crisis: Role of youth in advocating for action

Nepal's climate crisis: Role of youth in advocating for action

Nepal is confronting an urgent climate crisis that has drastic effects on its economy, people and culture.

Nepal is confronting an urgent climate crisis that has drastic effects on its economy, people and culture.

Opinion 07 Feb, 2025

Linking climate change to SDGs for a more sustainable future

Linking climate change to SDGs for a more sustainable future

Prior to the 62nd meeting of the IPCC, Dr Prajal Pradhan (University of Groningen) and an international team of scientists argued to make the upcoming IPCC reports more policy-relevant by holistically reflecting on all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Prior to the 62nd meeting of the IPCC, Dr Prajal Pradhan (University of Groningen) and an international team of scientists argued to make the upcoming IPCC reports more policy-relevant by holistically reflecting on all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Opinion 06 Feb, 2025

Restructuring CAAN: Legislature's dilemma or ignorance?

Restructuring CAAN: Legislature's dilemma or ignorance?

Given the upcoming legislation aimed at restructuring the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), which is set to be presented in the Parliament soon, it is crucial to highlight key points on aviation safety.

Given the upcoming legislation aimed at restructuring the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), which is set to be presented in the Parliament soon, it is crucial to highlight key points on aviation safety.

Opinion 06 Feb, 2025

Mahakumbha, a pilgrimage jamboree in India: Need to promote its counterparts like Panauti in Nepal

Mahakumbha, a pilgrimage jamboree in India: Need to promote its counterparts like...

Never before in its history had the world witnessed such a large bathing pilgrimage jamboree as it is underway at the moment in Allahabad, the Indian spiritual city, located on the holy confluence of the legendary rivers Ganga, Jamuna and Saraswati, the latter believed to flow underground.

Never before in its history had the world witnessed such a large bathing pilgrimage jamboree as it is underway at the moment in Allahabad, the Indian spiritual city, located on the holy confluence of the legendary rivers Ganga, Jamuna and Saraswati, the latter believed to flow underground.

Opinion 05 Feb, 2025

School Participatory Budget: Learning democracy by doing

School Participatory Budget: Learning democracy by doing

Amid all the talk about empowering school children, there is an approach that could truly bring a radical change in all the efforts so far pursued. And it is something that can benefit not only the children but also the schools and the whole local communities in which learning institutions are embedded.

Amid all the talk about empowering school children, there is an approach that could truly bring a radical change in all the efforts so far pursued. And it is something that can benefit not only the children but also the schools and the whole local communities in which learning institutions are embedded.

Opinion 04 Feb, 2025