Census data: For evidence-based decision-making

Census data: For evidence-based decision-making

Census is the cornerstone of evidence-based decision-making and policy formulation, offering invaluable insights into the demographic, social and economic snapshot of the nation.

Census is the cornerstone of evidence-based decision-making and policy formulation, offering invaluable insights into the demographic, social and economic snapshot of the nation.

Opinion 03 Jan, 2025

Expectations, inflation and livelihood crisis: Visionary leadership and commitment needed

Expectations, inflation and livelihood crisis: Visionary leadership and commitment...

The gossip in many Nepalese households, including those of my own spouse and her peers, invariably centre around the affordability of essential groceries, food items, education for the children and health services for families.

The gossip in many Nepalese households, including those of my own spouse and her peers, invariably centre around the affordability of essential groceries, food items, education for the children and health services for families.

Opinion 02 Jan, 2025

Pilgrimage route to Kailash Mansarovar: In the news again

Pilgrimage route to Kailash Mansarovar: In the news again

The pilgrimage route to Kailash Mansarovar is once again in the news with the agreement reached between Indian national security advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi towards opening the pilgrimage route to Kailash.

The pilgrimage route to Kailash Mansarovar is once again in the news with the agreement reached between Indian national security advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi towards opening the pilgrimage route to Kailash.

Opinion 01 Jan, 2025

Understanding transitional justice: Challenges, solutions and Lessons for Nepal

Understanding transitional justice: Challenges, solutions and Lessons for Nepal

Transitional justice in Nepal has faced significant challenges, resulting in limited progress.

Transitional justice in Nepal has faced significant challenges, resulting in limited progress.

Opinion 31 Dec, 2024

Rethinking outcomes: Lessons from my seven-year-old niece

Rethinking outcomes: Lessons from my seven-year-old niece

A few months ago, the children of our families received a gift during a family gathering.

A few months ago, the children of our families received a gift during a family gathering.

Opinion 27 Dec, 2024

Parametric insurance: How it can help Nepal build climate resilience

Parametric insurance: How it can help Nepal build climate resilience

In the Himalayas, flash floods, landslides, wildfires and other extreme weather events are increasingly disrupting daily life and devastating communities, particularly those reliant on agriculture and natural resources.

In the Himalayas, flash floods, landslides, wildfires and other extreme weather events are increasingly disrupting daily life and devastating communities, particularly those reliant on agriculture and natural resources.

Opinion 26 Dec, 2024

Splendid performance of NPL: Even in the maiden attempt

Splendid performance of NPL: Even in the maiden attempt

Nepal Premier League (NPL), the brainchild of the Cricket Association of Nepal, (CAN) has brought cheers to the countrymen at a time when they are worried by their country's virtual passing through the precipice of political and more particularly economic disaster.

Nepal Premier League (NPL), the brainchild of the Cricket Association of Nepal, (CAN) has brought cheers to the countrymen at a time when they are worried by their country's virtual passing through the precipice of political and more particularly economic disaster.

Opinion 25 Dec, 2024

Hard hat equity: Dilemma or opportunity

Hard hat equity: Dilemma or opportunity

From an exotic import, concrete has become the unsung hero of Nepali residential construction, affording architects a new sense of freedom from the tyranny of traditional materials.

From an exotic import, concrete has become the unsung hero of Nepali residential construction, affording architects a new sense of freedom from the tyranny of traditional materials.

Opinion 24 Dec, 2024

Grocery Shopping in Kathmandu: A Parent's Battle Against Unhealthy Temptations

Grocery Shopping in Kathmandu: A Parent's Battle Against Unhealthy Temptations

Grocery shopping in Kathmandu has become more than just a routine task for parents—it is a battle against the unhealthy temptations cleverly placed in stores.

Grocery shopping in Kathmandu has become more than just a routine task for parents—it is a battle against the unhealthy temptations cleverly placed in stores.

Opinion 23 Dec, 2024

Transforming lives in Bajura: Women lead the charge

Transforming lives in Bajura: Women lead the charge

In the rural village of Dimmerpani, in Bajura district, far north-western Nepal, ‘climate change’ is not a buzzword or a far-off issue

In the rural village of Dimmerpani, in Bajura district, far north-western Nepal, ‘climate change’ is not a buzzword or a far-off issue

Opinion 23 Dec, 2024

Fintech ecosystem and digital literacy in Nepal: A path to economic transformation

Fintech ecosystem and digital literacy in Nepal: A path to economic transformation

Nepal, like many countries around the world, is witnessing a slow but steady transformation in its financial and technological landscape, with the fintech ecosystem and digital literacy at the forefront of this change.

Nepal, like many countries around the world, is witnessing a slow but steady transformation in its financial and technological landscape, with the fintech ecosystem and digital literacy at the forefront of this change.

Opinion 20 Dec, 2024

Battle of the bulge: More than just waist line

Battle of the bulge: More than just waist line

When you look around and ‘picture’ successful people with big waistlines, you’d sure think that bulging ‘middles’ represent good fortune and prosperity, all right.

When you look around and ‘picture’ successful people with big waistlines, you’d sure think that bulging ‘middles’ represent good fortune and prosperity, all right.

Opinion 19 Dec, 2024

Ensuring Unity in the NRNA: A Legal and Organizational Perspective

Ensuring Unity in the NRNA: A Legal and Organizational Perspective

The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has long served as a vital unifying platform for the Nepali diaspora, championing their rights and fostering global solidarity.

The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has long served as a vital unifying platform for the Nepali diaspora, championing their rights and fostering global solidarity.

Opinion 18 Dec, 2024

Development at a snail's speed in Nepal: Due to dominance of politics over meritocracy

Development at a snail's speed in Nepal: Due to dominance of politics over...

Development has been such an important buzz word that countries round the globe have been named as either least developed, developing or developed.

Development has been such an important buzz word that countries round the globe have been named as either least developed, developing or developed.

Opinion 18 Dec, 2024

Act Relating to Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Legislation needs amendment

Act Relating to Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Legislation needs amendment

Over the last few weeks, once again the country came to remember that persons living with disabilities do exist and, at least on paper, do have rights.

Over the last few weeks, once again the country came to remember that persons living with disabilities do exist and, at least on paper, do have rights.

Opinion 17 Dec, 2024

Nepal's public sector reform: Begin with human resources

Nepal's public sector reform: Begin with human resources

A famous Japanese proverb is very relevant to Nepal's development: vision without action is a daydream and action without vision is a nightmare.

A famous Japanese proverb is very relevant to Nepal's development: vision without action is a daydream and action without vision is a nightmare.

Opinion 16 Dec, 2024

Nationalism in today's world: It should be about diversity, dignity and equity, not division

Nationalism in today's world: It should be about diversity, dignity and equity, not...

Nationalism has always been contentious. Throughout history, we have witnessed how politics has shaped it, how certain elite groups have hijacked its agency, and how it has been a tool for entering the voters' minds and, as such, an election tool.

Nationalism has always been contentious. Throughout history, we have witnessed how politics has shaped it, how certain elite groups have hijacked its agency, and how it has been a tool for entering the voters' minds and, as such, an election tool.

Opinion 13 Dec, 2024

Soil – the life beneath us: Measures to keep it healthy

Soil – the life beneath us: Measures to keep it healthy

Soil is more than just dirt beneath our feet—it is a living, breathing system that nurtures life itself.

Soil is more than just dirt beneath our feet—it is a living, breathing system that nurtures life itself.

Opinion 12 Dec, 2024

Prime Minister's visit to China: Yet another trip of missed opportunities

Prime Minister's visit to China: Yet another trip of missed opportunities

Prime Minister Oli has returned after paying a visit to China upon the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

Prime Minister Oli has returned after paying a visit to China upon the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

Opinion 11 Dec, 2024

Beyond debt and grants: Key to Nepal's growth lies in efficient utilisation

Beyond debt and grants: Key to Nepal's growth lies in efficient utilisation

Nepal, a lower middle-income country, relies on foreign aid to meet its resource gap. Foreign aid, in the form of loans and grants, catalyses development.

Nepal, a lower middle-income country, relies on foreign aid to meet its resource gap. Foreign aid, in the form of loans and grants, catalyses development.

Opinion 10 Dec, 2024