Beyond the Red Tape

Published On: August 8, 2023 11:00 AM NPT By: Aditya Raut

Mr S. Sharma, Ph.D, 46, is a seasoned expert who has been analyzing international monetary policies in low income nations for the past 8 years. With his experience and knowledge he is thinking of returning back to materialize his expertise to influence financial development and bolster law enforcement back in Nepal.

NC general secretaries face criticism due to their dual character

Published On: July 24, 2023 06:30 PM NPT By: Subodh Gautam

KATHMANDU, July 24: The meeting of the Nepali Congress (NC) Central Committee has been going on since last Tuesday. The country's oldest party, the Nepali Congress, is failing internally to fully follow democratic practices, but it is adept at external embellishment.

Surviving the Scourge: My Terrifying Encounter with COVID-19

Published On: July 20, 2023 03:15 PM NPT By: Dr. Kirti Kala Kharel

Everything was normal. Every morning at 5 a.m., my phone's alarm reminded me that it was another day to get up and work, something I always liked doing. I prevented it from dozing and stayed in my dreams since "morning sleep" is inescapable.

From Memories to Mission: Childhood Reflections and the Shared Water Challenges

Published On: July 12, 2023 10:00 AM NPT By: Pralhad Gairapipli

I fondly recall some special memories of early mornings when I was just a child more than two decades ago. I remember waking up to the gentle rustle of my mother's footsteps as she moved around the house, preparing for the day ahead. The world outside was still draped in darkness, but she was already shifting, driven by a purpose that resonated deep within her soul. It was during those early hours that I witnessed a ritual that left an indelible mark on me.

Greening schools to address climate crisis

Published On: July 1, 2023 01:00 PM NPT By: Riju Dhakal

Green schools in Nepal emphasized the need for sustainable development of education and the integration of environmentally friendly practices within educational institutions. Nepal is very rich in natural resources such as minerals, water, forest, medicinal herbs and varieties of agricultural products.

Road or a death trap?

Published On: June 30, 2023 08:59 PM NPT By: Ashwin Regmi

The infamous Kulekhani-Sisneri-Pharping road has seen multiple accidents and deaths throughout the year. Had the Kathmandu-Terai/Madhesh Fast Track (KTFT) been constructed within the given deadline, the number of deaths we have witnessed wouldn’t have been so high. I took the same road, and to be honest, it was a disaster! My life was in peril!

Hills are bleeding

Published On: June 13, 2023 09:00 PM NPT By: Bimal Rawal

Take a trip out of Kathmandu – anywhere. The hills are scarred, and it seems beyond repair. One should not be surprised to come across massive hills, even precarious and unsteady hillocks by the side of the road, being bulldozed and flattened to make way for plotting, village roads, eateries, and businesses. There is no method in this madness, merely greed. Generations will have to pay for the risks generated by this greed.

Balancing Chronic Illness and College in Nepal

Published On: May 29, 2023 10:30 AM NPT By: Shreya Roka

Living with a chronic illness is like playing a video game in hard mode and you are stuck in it forever.

NPC: Nepal’s National Planning Circus! (Humor)

Published On: May 24, 2023 10:32 AM NPT By: Akhilesh Tripathi

Listen up folks, Nepal is gearing up to unleash the next national budget, and the country’s National Planning Commission (NPC) is back in the spotlight. The NPC is akin to "Fishy" Dhamala — always in the media, but about as useful as a waterproof towel! The NPC has been busy concocting grandiose plans for Nepal's development while the rest of us are left scratching our heads, desperately trying to catch a decent Wi-Fi signal in our humble abodes! I mean, seriously, have you taken a gander at how much progress the country has made over the decades? It's like observing a sloth endeavoring to ascend a tree — agonizingly sluggish and downright painful!

Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future

Published On: May 23, 2023 07:35 AM NPT By: Sara Pahari

In the quiet serenity of my home, amidst the hustle and bustle of my daily life, in a captivating world that exists within a glass enclosure a small but extraordinary creature glides gracefully through the water – a turtle in my aquarium.