‘Dukhhas’ of Nepali migration

Published On: April 10, 2019 01:00 AM NPT By: Pranab Kharel & Gaurab KC

‘Dukhhas’ of Nepali migration

For Janak Raj Sapkota, notion of dukhha is engrained in entire mobility process and migrants are in a Catch-22 situation as they can neither return to their village nor live in their new set-up

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Toward autonomy

Published On: April 10, 2019 12:30 AM NPT By: Volker Perthes

Toward autonomy

The EU members should pursue European strategic autonomy, rather than the strategic autonomy of the EU

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Whose Investment Summit?

Published On: April 9, 2019 01:25 AM NPT By: Bishal Thapa

Whose Investment Summit?

Nepal Investment Summit 2019, held in Kathmandu on 29-30 March, was so well attended that the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Supplies couldn’t even find a vacant seat in the opening session of the conference.

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Enhancing teachers’ competence

Published On: April 9, 2019 01:05 AM NPT By: Khagaraj Baral

Enhancing teachers’ competence

The national assessment of students’ achievement has shown that achievement level of the students from public schools in Nepal is low. For the same reason, people blame that there’s no quality education in public schools. Although the scores of the students are not and should not be the only determiner of quality education, it’s one of them.

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No country for Palestinians

Published On: April 9, 2019 12:25 AM NPT By: Daoud Kuttab

No country for Palestinians

AMMAN – A bizarre election campaign is heating up in Israel. The incumbent Prime Minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, has become the first candidate in the country’s history to seek reelection while facing criminal indictments. Meanwhile, the most important topic—the occupation of the Palestinian territories—has not been mentioned, with candidates instead competing over who can be tougher on the Palestinians.

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The Chinese are coming

Published On: April 8, 2019 01:05 AM NPT By: P Kharel

The Chinese are coming

There need be no doubt any longer. The Chinese are coming conspicuously and visibly—big and fast. Forthcoming months will witness Beijing unveiling a multi-pronged strategy, according to Chinese academics who talk to Nepali visitors. As a counter to the Chinese thrust in expanding their reach and influence, the United States sets renewed sight on Nepal as a crucial site for its strategic activity.

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China’s feet of clay

Published On: April 7, 2019 02:05 AM NPT By: Joseph S Nye

China’s feet of clay

CAMBRIDGE – Chinese President Xi Jinping seems to be on a roll. He has sent a rocket to the dark side of the moon, built artificial islands on contested reefs in the South China Sea, and recently enticed Italy to break ranks with its European partners and sign on to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump’s unilateralist posture has reduced America’s soft power and influence.

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Promoting family forestry

Published On: April 7, 2019 01:25 AM NPT By: Jog Raj Giri/Pragya Dahal

Promoting family forestry

Family forests have played a lead role in economic transformation of Nepali farmers for decades. But slowly, this is getting replaced by various other forms of income generation and livelihood options. Majority of Nepali youths are in foreign land and others have migrated to city areas in search of opportunities and services.

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Detecting bird flu

Published On: April 7, 2019 01:05 AM NPT By: Dr Sher Bahadur Pun

Detecting bird flu

Tens of thousands of chickens have been culled due to bird flu that spread in dozens of poultry farms across the country in recent days. It is now confirmed that the “H5N1” virus is responsible for ongoing outbreaks. A couple of months ago, hundreds of chickens died of bird flu known as “H9N2” virus in a short period of time in a capital based poultry farm.

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Humanity and power

Published On: April 7, 2019 12:25 AM NPT By: Mukesh Khanal

Humanity and power

Humanity and power have an inverse relationship.  If that sounds like too strong an opinion, let us see two related examples. First, the Armed Police Force’s vehicle escorting Lokendra Bahadur Chand brushed a scooter riding female in the street. The police vehicle did not stop to check if the scooter rider was alright.

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