Major Risks Confronting the Nepalese Economy

Published On: January 29, 2024 08:00 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha

In the face of a global economic downturn, most countries of the world will inevitably experience the repercussions of this phenomenon. As the economy transitions from the normalization observed at the end of last year to a state of turbulent ‘new-normality’ this year, the global economy is poised to decelerate amid the lingering impacts of tight monetary policy, restrictive financial conditions and sluggish global trade and investment.

From Constitution to Kitchen: Nepal’s Journey to Food Rights

Published On: January 28, 2024 09:00 AM NPT By: Raju Prasad Chapagai

The 2015 Constitution provides a comprehensive framework, guaranteeing the rights to food, protection from hunger, and food sovereignty under Article 36. Additionally, the Constitution ensures rights to live with human dignity, housing, employment, equality, social justice, social security, and access to clean water and sanitation, all of which complement the right to adequate food.

Unleashing Nepal's Digital Future

Published On: January 27, 2024 09:00 AM NPT By: Ananda Raj Khanal

In Nepal's journey into digital transformation, data centers and cloud services become fundamental and foundational digital infrastructure. Data centers ensure secure data management for critical sectors like e-governance, healthcare, finance, and education whereas cloud services provide scalable, on-demand computing power, fostering innovation and agility.

Nepal-India Relations: Search for a New Paradigm

Published On: January 26, 2024 08:20 AM NPT By: Dr Shambhu Ram Simkhada

• "Why Don’t They Like Us?" Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s question to his country’s Ambassador to Nepal, Kathmandu Dilemma Resetting India-Nepal Ties, Ranjit Ray, Vintage, Penguin Random House India, p.3, 2021.

Enhancing Development Planning in Nepal

Published On: January 25, 2024 09:30 AM NPT By: Suraj Ghimire

The plan serves as the foundation for all preliminary preparations before any work begins, aiding in goal setting and resource management. It outlines various aspects, including the nature of the work, and is crucial for achieving specific objectives. In the context of a country’s development, a plan is necessary to implement economic decisions by distributing resources appropriately. In essence, the action plan for achieving objectives within a specific period can be termed a development or economic plan.

Silent Sacrifices Beyond Borders

Published On: January 24, 2024 09:00 AM NPT By: Prakriti Adhikari

The Nepali soldiers have left an indelible mark in the global arena with unsung heroism, breaking boundaries far and wide. Renowned for the bravery of the “Gurkhas” soldiers, Nepal has a centuries-old history of contributing to foreign armies. Over the years, formal agreements have paved the way for Nepali nationals to serve in the armies of India and Britain.

The Maldives-India Face-off Sparks Geopolitical Tensions

Published On: January 23, 2024 07:30 AM NPT By: Loknath Sangroula

Muizzu's diplomatic sequence—visiting Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and then China—is a clearly perceptible departure from the tradition of first visiting India, and it has irked the world's largest democracy.

The Escalation in the Red Sea and its Wider Impacts

Published On: January 22, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Keshav Bhattarai and Mahmoud Yousef

The Red Sea crisis, involving Houthi attacks, has garnered global attention and has potential implications for the broader Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region conflict and the global economy.

Ram Mandir Inauguration and its Ram-ifications for Nepal

Published On: January 21, 2024 09:00 AM NPT By: Mahesh Kumar Kushwaha

The temple’s consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, the mythical birthplace of Lord Rama, has succeeded to garner an unprecedented amount of Hindu solidarity and sense of pride globally.

Challenges ahead India-Bangladesh Ties after Sheikh Hasina’s Win

Published On: January 20, 2024 09:15 AM NPT By: Sharmili Mahjabeen

The situation at the India-Bangladesh border has escalated significantly in recent years, with a surge in killings by Indian security forces.