Governing agriculture

Published On: August 28, 2019 01:00 AM NPT By: Bhairab Raj Kaini

Governing agriculture

We need to make agriculture governance system effective through the backup of strong organizational set-up and human resources

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Danger of climate doomsayers

Published On: August 28, 2019 12:30 AM NPT By: Bjørn Lomborg

Danger of climate doomsayers

Doom and gloom distort our worldview and can lead to bad policies. The future is bright, and we need smart decisions to keep it so

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Derailing justice

Published On: August 27, 2019 01:25 AM NPT By: Pranab Kharel & Gaurab KC

Derailing justice

Transitional Justice (TJ) is once again hogging the news lines following the run-off-the-mill discussions among the political leaders to agree on the leadership of the bodies constituted to look into war-era cases. But what will the appointment do? Who is the appointment for? Given that TJ remains a delicate thread in the power balance within the corridors of Singha Durbar, it is clear that the appointment will be made to facilitate the existing power structure rather than make it victim-friendly. One needs to examine the nature of engagement of various stakeholders in the process.

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Rebooting Nepali economy

Published On: August 27, 2019 01:05 AM NPT By: Nirajan Mainali/Sumit Pant

Rebooting Nepali economy

Nepal is among the least developed nations with around one-fourth of its population living underneath the poverty line. It is heavily dependent on remittances, contributing to as much as 30 percent of GDP. Agriculture is another pillar of our economy, providing jobs to nearly 66 percent of population.

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Anatomy of coming recession

Published On: August 27, 2019 12:25 AM NPT By: Nouriel Roubini

Anatomy of coming recession

NEW YORK – There are three negative supply shocks that could trigger a global recession by 2020. All of them reflect political factors affecting international relations, two involve China, and the United States is at the center of each. Moreover, none of them is amenable to the traditional tools of countercyclical macroeconomic policy.

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Dealing with syndicates

Published On: August 26, 2019 01:30 AM NPT By: Biswo Poudel

Dealing with syndicates

As long as the market-related inefficiencies that actually gave rise to syndicates remain, the transportation syndicates will rise again, in one form or another

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Toward quality journalism

Published On: August 26, 2019 01:00 AM NPT By: Mohan Nepali

Toward quality journalism

Buddha’s teachings carry much relevance in journalism as well. Journalists should explore these values to promote quality and deepen their journalistic insight

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Trump’s war on evidence

Published On: August 26, 2019 12:30 AM NPT By: Anne O Krueger

Trump’s war on evidence

US President Donald Trump has made no secret of his disdain for experts and evidence-based policymaking

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When the bully is the boss

Published On: August 25, 2019 02:05 AM NPT By: Aleena Udas Sharma

When the bully is the boss

When I went to my friend’s house recently, I noticed a big fish tank with colorful, vibrant and active fish. It was breathtaking to see the bright colored plants along the unique assortment of fish swimming around. I then observed a fish relatively smaller in size sitting for quite some time near some bushy plants in the tank. Only when the food was dropped, the small fish would dart out to quickly get at the food and then quickly hurry its way back to hide behind the plant. I finally noticed what it was so afraid of—whenever the small fish came out for food one of the bigger fish would chase it away.

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As Kashmir burns

Published On: August 25, 2019 01:25 AM NPT By: Umesh K Bhattarai

As Kashmir burns

Kashmir Valley includes territories under control of India, Pakistan and China. It has a history of being ruled by outsiders with different faiths—Hinduism and Islam particularly. In 1819, it came under Sikh kingdom of Punjab while Ranjit was the king then under the Hindu Dogra rulers in 1846. The Sikh kingdom defeated by the East-India Company, which sold it to the Raja of Jammu, Gulab Singh. King Hari Singh, the descendant of Gulab Singh, later signed annexation treaty with the Union of India.

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