Sorrow of coalition government: Constitutional breach aplenty Sorrow of coalition government: Constitutional breach aplenty The pre-electoral coalition is generally considered inconsistent with ethical democratic practices, a sentiment explicitly reinforced by the Constitution of Nepal, which overtly prohibits such alliances. Article 56 (6) of the constitution underscores the nation's commitment to a multi-party, competitive, democratic republic. The pre-electoral coalition is generally considered inconsistent with ethical democratic practices, a sentiment explicitly reinforced by the Constitution of Nepal, which overtly prohibits such alliances. Article 56 (6) of the constitution underscores the nation's commitment to a multi-party, competitive, democratic republic. Opinion 01 Feb, 2024
Reading newspapers: Let's revive the culture Reading newspapers: Let's revive the culture There is something I hardly can live without: reading news. While I do spend a lot of time reading news online, I am a bit of a traditionalist, old school guy, and I still love reading printed newspapers. There is something I hardly can live without: reading news. While I do spend a lot of time reading news online, I am a bit of a traditionalist, old school guy, and I still love reading printed newspapers. Opinion 31 Jan, 2024
The multinutrient question: To supplement, or not to The multinutrient question: To supplement, or not to It’s obvious that vitamins and minerals ought to be a part of our wellness cover — like life insurance — in health and illness. Here’s why — vitamins are a cluster of organic nutrients found in plants and animals. It’s obvious that vitamins and minerals ought to be a part of our wellness cover — like life insurance — in health and illness. Here’s why — vitamins are a cluster of organic nutrients found in plants and animals. Opinion 25 Jan, 2024
The National Assembly: A perilous descent off track The National Assembly: A perilous descent off track In the lead-up to the National Assembly (NA) elections, the political landscape is ablaze with a fiery debate surrounding the selection process of aspirant candidates. In the lead-up to the National Assembly (NA) elections, the political landscape is ablaze with a fiery debate surrounding the selection process of aspirant candidates. Opinion 18 Jan, 2024
Let's be a bit more optimistic: Maybe things are not as bad as they seem Let's be a bit more optimistic: Maybe things are not as bad as they seem Recently, there was an uproar when Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal complained about the fact that there was too much pessimism, especially among the youths, about the current status of the nation. Recently, there was an uproar when Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal complained about the fact that there was too much pessimism, especially among the youths, about the current status of the nation. Opinion 16 Jan, 2024
Consilience: The web of life Consilience: The web of life The idea of consciousness and its relationship between mind and brain have puzzled, bamboozled and flummoxed philosophers and scientists alike since the dawn of civilisation. The idea of consciousness and its relationship between mind and brain have puzzled, bamboozled and flummoxed philosophers and scientists alike since the dawn of civilisation. Opinion 12 Jan, 2024
Beyond Hero Worship: Building a Functional Federal Democratic Republic in Nepal Beyond Hero Worship: Building a Functional Federal Democratic Republic in Nepal German Marxist thinker and playwright Bertolt Brecht wrote in his play ‘Galileo’, ‘Unhappy is the land that needs a hero’. By this, he meant that the desire for a hero is inherent in a flawed society. German Marxist thinker and playwright Bertolt Brecht wrote in his play ‘Galileo’, ‘Unhappy is the land that needs a hero’. By this, he meant that the desire for a hero is inherent in a flawed society. Opinion 12 Jan, 2024
Misinformation, disinformation and malinformation: Credible information at stake Misinformation, disinformation and malinformation: Credible information at stake Our information ecosystem is drowning in misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation. These terms, though distinct, all paint a picture of inaccurate and harmful content circulating online, particularly through social media platforms. Our information ecosystem is drowning in misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation. These terms, though distinct, all paint a picture of inaccurate and harmful content circulating online, particularly through social media platforms. Opinion 11 Jan, 2024
Positive leadership: It is about developing expertise and know-how Positive leadership: It is about developing expertise and know-how What is the best way to involve young people in the field or better in the art of policy making? What is the best way to involve young people in the field or better in the art of policy making? Opinion 11 Jan, 2024
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
Kathmandu Role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship discusses Sancharika Samuha Nepal organized an interaction  with experts in here to discuss the role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship. The program included extensive discussions on how much priority mainstream media has given to issues related to women entrepreneurs.
Nepal Health Ministry opens migrant worker health screening to govt hospitals The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has announced that government-owned and government-approved health institutions can now register to conduct mandatory pre-departure medical examinations for Nepali migrant workers, opening up the health screening process beyond the existing network of certified private facilities.
Business NEPSE rebounds 19 points after two-day decline The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 19.70 points, or 0.69 percent, on Tuesday to close at 2,851.09, ending a two-day losing streak.
Kathmandu All-party meeting called ahead of Federal Parliament session The Federal Parliament Secretariat has called an all-party meeting on Wednesday ahead of the joint session of Parliament scheduled for April 2.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Halesi–Aiselukharka area in Khotang Aiselukharka, an important village and market area in Khotang District under Aiselukharka Rural Municipality, lies in the southeastern part of the district and serves as a local hub for trade and daily life.
Kathmandu RSP President Lamichhane, LSP Chair Thakur meet President of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane and Chair of Loktantrik Samajbadi Party (LSP) Nepal Mahantha Thakur held a meeting today.
Nepal Health Insurance Board orders lawful service delivery, warns of action The Health Insurance Board has directed all affiliated healthcare service providers to strictly comply with regulations while delivering services under the national health insurance programme.
Photo Gallery Serpentine Bhojpur Road A serpentine road stretching from Bhojpur bazaar via Kotdanda to Behere Dobhan along the Pikhuwa River has increasingly drawn domestic tourists for its striking landscape views.
Nepal Family member of Gen-Z movement victim appointed at NEA A family member of a victim of the 2025 Gen-Z protests has been provided employment at a government institution.
