Look before you leap

Published On: February 6, 2017 12:35 AM NPT By: Hitesh Karki

Our past experience suggests that software and IT enabled services, when not implemented right, often turn into liabilities

Agents of change

Published On: February 6, 2017 12:25 AM NPT By: Simone Galimberti

Is there a way to better support the civil servants who have what it takes to become social entrepreneurs?

OBOR opportunities

Published On: February 6, 2017 12:15 AM NPT By: Sumitra Amatya

Nepal, which faces high trading costs due to its land-locked status, could immensely benefit from improved connectivity

Infographics: The history of glass

Published On: February 6, 2017 12:05 AM NPT By: Republica

The history of glass

Playing with fire

Published On: February 4, 2017 12:25 AM NPT By: Sukhdev Shah

If Madhesh remains unstable, Nepal’s misgivings about India’s interference will make it more and more dependent on China, economically and militarily

What British people think of Donald Trump right now

Published On: February 4, 2017 12:05 AM NPT By: Republica

What British people think of Donald Trump right now

The holy trail

Published On: February 2, 2017 12:26 AM NPT By: Hari Bansh Jha

Relations between Janakpur and Ayodhya date back to Treta Yuga, some 10,000 years ago. At that time, Janakpur, the capital of ancient Mithila state, was ruled by Siradhwaj Janak, father of Sita; while Ayodhya, the capital of Awadh state, was ruled by King Dasarath, the father of Ram.

Clearing the air

Published On: February 2, 2017 12:23 AM NPT By: Hemant Arjyal

A line on the earth’s surface that sustains 1 minute angle (1 minute is one-sixtieth of a degree) at the centre of the earth is taken as 1nm! It was a convenient measure for maritime navigation. It was later adopted by the aviation sector as well. As regards orientation, clockwise deviation from the North meridian is termed as whole circle bearing (WCB).

Trumping the Renminbi

Published On: February 2, 2017 12:17 AM NPT By: Andrew Sheng & Xiao Geng

Trump speaks of the United States as an economy in decline that must be revitalized. But the reality is that the US economy has been performing rather well in the last two years. Its recovery has outpaced that of other advanced economies; job creation has been impressive; and the dollar has been strong.

Musings on China

Published On: February 1, 2017 12:45 AM NPT By: Mahabir Paudyal

Despite their history of war and retribution, Nepal and China have looked to bury the hatchet after establishing diplomatic ties in 1955