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Heritage and history

Published On: February 5, 2018 12:32 AM NPT By: Keshab Sharma/Apil KC

Heritage structures are not only our assets. We have a duty to preserve them for future generations just as our predecessors preserved them for us.

Cynicism in Syria

Published On: February 5, 2018 12:14 AM NPT By: Dominique Moisi

The situation in Syria today is a fundamentally cynical one. Erdoğan is taking whatever steps necessary to reinforce his own authority

Politics of populism

Published On: February 4, 2018 11:09 AM NPT By: Sushav Niraula

Though monarchy is gone, monarchist nationalism works all too well. This is why we are celebrating Prithvi Narayan Shah’s birthday as ‘National Unity Day’

Resolving water crisis

Published On: February 4, 2018 01:17 AM NPT By: Ananta Prakash Subedi

Planting Peepal trees in hills for Chautara to provide shade for travelers, building tiny ponds close to temples were some of our ancient conservation and management methods.

Debunking myths

Published On: February 4, 2018 01:05 AM NPT By: Arzoo Karki and Sagar Baral

Western feminism started in the late 19th century. Hindu societies had ensured women’s rights during the Vedic age.

China’s irresistible rise

Published On: February 4, 2018 12:59 AM NPT By: Jim O’Neill

British trade negotiators should take note: after Brexit, the Chinese market will be more important to the UK economy than ever.

The flying salesman

Published On: February 3, 2018 12:59 AM NPT By: Hemant Arjyal

His record will remain unbeaten as no one will possibly ever last that long in the job.

Understanding grief

Published On: February 3, 2018 12:59 AM NPT By: Usha Pokharel

One can never get over grief, one can only get on with it. You never move on, you move forward with it.

School of love

Published On: February 3, 2018 12:58 AM NPT By: Giri Bahadur Sunar

Have you ever imagined about a school where students are offered courses on love? Creative thinkers think it is possible. Aswini Koirala’s book Premalaya (“School of love”) offers some perspectives.

Losing trade war

Published On: February 1, 2018 01:30 AM NPT By: Stephen S. Roach

Going after China, or any other country, without addressing the root cause of low saving is like squeezing one end of a water balloon: the water simply sloshes to the other end