Quest for quality growth

Published On: February 4, 2019 12:30 AM NPT By: Andrew Sheng and Xiao Geng

Implementation of Xi’s reform plan has been hampered by multiple shocks including escalating trade tensions with the US

Chasing success

Published On: February 3, 2019 02:00 AM NPT By: Nirmal Thapa

Many have climbed up professional ladder in Nepal because they understand value of time, have trustworthy communication and are patient

Italian warning for France

Published On: February 3, 2019 01:30 AM NPT By: Dominique Moisi

It is tempting to compare Italy’s criticism of France to the Yellow Vests’ hostility toward French elites

Making agriculture smart

Published On: February 3, 2019 01:00 AM NPT By: Bhairab Raj Kaini

If we are to make smart agriculture program successful, we first need to make our agriculture institutions smart

Musings on artworks

Published On: February 3, 2019 12:30 AM NPT By: Devendra Gautam

We have no dearth of tragic events, but they have not yet formed the basis for famous works of art

It’s men’s work too

Published On: February 2, 2019 12:15 AM NPT By: Ushma Rebel

I’ve noticed so many youths these days, regardless of what gender they are, being brought up so focused on importance of education and success that even their parents spare them from the housework as if home chores were unnecessary “hardships” that they are allowed to refrain from. I was one such spoilt brat. I was raised by a single mother and she considered education above everything and she always told us that we will eventually learn housework when are married.

The color dilemma

Published On: February 2, 2019 12:10 AM NPT By: Usha Pokharel

Hair coloring is not a big thing now. You will find people with colored hair everywhere. Even middle-aged conservative women sport blond streaks on their head. Yes, I too color my hair. My hair started greying very early, in my twenties.  I was not intent on coloring my hair, nor did I know of things used to color one’s hair.  Upon a friend’s suggestion I decided to give it a try. I was happy when my hair looked normal.

Ruminations on love

Published On: February 2, 2019 12:05 AM NPT By: Manita Raut

Coffee conversations can take interesting turns, especially the ones concerning your career, life and love. To partake in these, I have friends at my workplace who entice me with their take on feminism, trivial yet sometimes significant day to day episodes, escapades of life and deadlines.

SAARC is sinking

Published On: January 31, 2019 01:30 AM NPT By: Som P Pudasaini

Prospects of SAARC have shrunk further with India thinking of its alternative and alleging Pakistan for state-sponsored terrorism

Saving our schools

Published On: January 31, 2019 01:00 AM NPT By: Sangeeta Rijal and Pratistha Pyakurel

As the country moves forward with the slogan of ‘build back better,’ it is important to consider 16 indicators of minimum school safety