POLITICS, Latest Updates
‘Govt’s commitments to TJ at international forums just a formality’
‘Govt’s commitments to TJ at international forums just a for...
KATHMANDU, Sept 29: During his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali expressed commitment to concluding the Transitional Justice (TJ) process at the earliest.
Sep 29, 2019
Editorial
It’s your own fault
It’s your own fault
As criticisms are pouring in from various sectors on the government for its failure in smooth service delivery and good governance, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has been seen to take some measures to hold his cabinet colleagues to account in recent months. To that end, he had his ministers sign perf...
Sep 29, 2019
OPINION
Creating a shared future
Creating a shared future
The Silk Road came into being in the second security BCE as a result of silk trade. After thousands of years, trade between countries and regions along this route has been flourishing. Now, it has become a major path of trade, as well as cultural and friendly exchanges between the East and the West....
Sep 29, 2019
OPINION
Far from progressive
Far from progressive
In his recent op-ed in Republica, Jivesh Jha wrote that Nepal’s constitution is one of the most progressive documents in the world (see “Our constitution is one of the most progressive documents,” Sept 18). He went on mentioning the progressive provisions of the constitution but ignored its regressi...
Sep 29, 2019
OPINION
Failing on economy
Failing on economy
Political economy and interdependence refer to bonding relationships where parties mutually rely on each other, adapting to better management of harmony, togetherness and autonomy. This requires letting go co-dependence, ego and extreme independence. However, socio-cultural environmental norms teach...
Sep 29, 2019
OPINION
How climate policies hurt the poor
How climate policies hurt the poor
NEW YORK – Over the past 25 years, nearly 1.2 billion people around the world have been lifted out of poverty, while both malnutrition and the risk of death from air pollution have decreased. Taken together, these achievements are nothing short of a miracle. But two global trends now threaten to slo...
Sep 29, 2019
Infographic
Infographics: Impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump
Infographics: Impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump
The U.S. House of Representatives has launched an official impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, accusing him of violating the Constitution by seeking foreign help to smear Democratic rival Joe Biden. The rarely used procedure is spelled out in Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution, w...
Sep 29, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Music
Nikhil Upreti in folk music video
Nikhil Upreti in folk music video
Actor Nikhil Upreti, who was not seen in silver screen for long time, is now featured in new folk music video ‘Dhanko chamal Dhanaiko Chiura’.
Sep 28, 2019
SPORTS
Sheffield United keeper howler hands Liverpool seventh straight win
Sheffield United keeper howler hands Liverpool seventh strai...
SHEFFIELD, Sept 28: Liverpool extended their perfect start to the season with a seventh successive Premier League victory, beating Sheffield United 1-0 after home keeper Dean Henderson fumbled Georginio Wijnaldum’s 70th-minute shot at Bramall Lane on Saturday.
Sep 28, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Social
Soldiers marching on the crowning day of king Tribhuvan
Soldiers marching on the crowning day of king Tribhuvan
Soldiers marching on the crowning day of king Tribhuvan in Kathmandu.
Sep 28, 2019