Will China out-innovate West?

Published On: March 11, 2018 12:47 AM NPT By: Edmund S Phelps

From the early nineteenth century to the early twentieth century, Western countries attributed their economic growth to the discoveries of “scientists and navigators.” A country needed only the “zeal” to develop “obvious” commercial applications, and build the facilities to meet demand for new products.

Academy award winners 2018

Published On: March 11, 2018 12:41 AM NPT By: Republica

“The Shape of Water” won best picture, and Guillermo del Toro won best director for the film at the 90th Academy Awards. Frances McDormand won best actress for “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.”

Choosing grace

Published On: March 10, 2018 12:23 AM NPT By: Anusa Thapa

Let’s honor the women who have suffered, lost against our society and yet are graciously recoloring the world bright.

What have we done?

Published On: March 10, 2018 12:18 AM NPT By: Ishwar Rauniyar

When there’s Chhaupadi death, it makes headlines in media but the issue is forgotten in few days.

Internet and schools

Published On: March 10, 2018 12:11 AM NPT By: Hitesh Karki

Access to internet is getting easier. It seems pretty long now when internet was first made available by Mercantile Office Systems in mid-July of 1995 when it had Nepal connected via NTC to Singapore Telecom.

Rising as a leader

Published On: March 8, 2018 01:12 AM NPT By: Sambridhi Gyawali

Women are judged not just on their competence and skills but also on their characteristics, which are measured in terms of traditional male leadership style

Rage against rape

Published On: March 8, 2018 01:11 AM NPT By: Sweta Gyanu Baniya

How many of the survivors are battling with their life due to “gang rape”? Can we fathom the pain and suffering of these girls and women?

Progress for women, for all

Published On: March 8, 2018 12:56 AM NPT By: António Guterres

At this crucial moment for women’s rights, it is time for men to stand with women, listen to them and learn from them.

Need for paradigm shift

Published On: March 8, 2018 12:51 AM NPT By: Sakun Gajurel

International Women’s Day is being celebrated today throughout the country through various initiatives by the government, international development agencies, universities, schools and civil society organizations.

Alternative to street-widening

Published On: March 7, 2018 01:30 AM NPT By: Supriya Joshi

It is unfortunate that while elsewhere in the world people are advocating for ways to create walkable neighborhoods, we are bulldozing our already existing footpaths