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Who Will Care for ‘Kinless’ Seniors?
Published On: September 5, 2024 08:40 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha
The Hindi movie ‘Baghban’ inspired me to write about senior citizens, who are abandoned by their children. The idea of the movie on abandoned seniors by their children came to director and producer B. R. Chopra in Copenhagen during a tour across Europe in the 1960s, when he stayed at a hotel next to a retirement home. From the hotel balcony, he saw elderly people sitting at the bungalows.
Bringing Int’l Airlines to Nepal’s New Airports
Published On: August 20, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha
After the announcement of concessions and waiver of different fees and taxes by the Government of Nepal, a number of international airlines are set to fly to and from the newly-built Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) and Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) of Nepal. The airlines which are set to launch operations to the GBIA are Himalaya Airlines, Jazeera Airways, Wizz Air, Air Arabia and Thai AirAsia. Similarly Air Astra and Druk Air are set to fly to the PRIA.
Why is a caretaker government significant in Bangladesh during elections?
Published On: August 13, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha
The President of Bangladesh appointed Prof. Muhammad Yunus as a chief advisor of the interim Government of Bangladesh. During the swearing-in ceremony, he said, "I will uphold, support and protect the constitution," adding that he would perform his duties "sincerely". A 16-member advisor has been appointed in his cabinet including two student leaders and some economists.
Relevance of Two-Party System in Nepal
Published On: July 30, 2024 08:35 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha
As an uncertain exercise of trial and error, Nepal’s two biggest political parties, Nepali Congress Party and United Marxist Leninist Party have some sort of realization that a duopoly or two party system could be beneficial for their decisive role in politics and political stability in Nepal.
Is Proportional Representation the Cause of Frequent Government Changes in Nepal?
Published On: July 14, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha
As a result of never-ending transitions and political instability in Nepal, even after thirty years of the multiparty system and nine years of the present constitution, politics is constantly sliding from democratic norms towards autocratic dynamics, and the economy is on the edge of collapse.
The Colorful Politics of South Asia
Published On: June 16, 2024 09:00 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha
Until religions and autocracies remain attached with politics, it would be unimaginable to hope for full democracy in the countries of the South Asia region.
New budget amid economic challenges
Published On: June 2, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha
In developing countries, a high proportion of economic activity is controlled, directly or indirectly, by the government, where the political process determines the allocation of resources. However, in advanced countries, the budget is a mechanism by which taxpayers and their representatives control the financial activities of the government, distributing public power between different sectors and creating a system of checks and balances.
Why do US Firms Invest Less in Nepal?
Published On: May 9, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha
The interest of the United States of America in Nepal has increased significantly in recent years due to its strategic importance. A new turning in bilateral assistance experienced after the MCC Compact Agreement worth USD 500 Million was signed between Nepal and the USA on 14th September 2017, and later ratified by the parliament of Nepal.
Why Federalism has Become Risky for Nepalese Democracy
Published On: April 17, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha
The question arises, do federal or unitary systems promote better social, political and economic outcomes? Within three broad policy areas—political development, economic development, and human development—operationalized across other governance indicators, the general public expects better outcomes from the state, whether it operates under a unitary or federal system.
Hunger is a Serious Problem in South Asia
Published On: April 6, 2024 08:15 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha
At the ending point of 500 years of Western dominations, the "Asia Century" is believed to begin any time soon. In this matter, India is one of the decisive forces in Asia, in shifting the power and prosperity from west to east. However, unfortunately millions of Indians are still starving and hunger is a serious problem there
Tourism Can Be A Catalyst For Change in Karnali Province
Published On: March 25, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha
In 1999, a Nepali film “Himalayan; Caravan” directed by Éric Valli, was the first Nepalese film nominated in the Best Foreign Film Category at the 72nd Academy Awards.
Nepal’s Southern Border Has Become An Open Regional Crossroads
Published On: March 15, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha
In a post on ‘X’, Home Minister of India Amit Shah said, ‘It (Government) has decided to construct a fence along the entire 1,643-kilometer Indo-Myanmar border. To facilitate better surveillance, a patrol track along the border will also be paved”.
Opening a new gateway for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Nepalgunj-GunshaNagari flight
Published On: February 27, 2024 09:00 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha
In January 2024, Shree Airlines conducted a first chartered mountain flight to the holy Kailash Mansarovar, which took off from Nepalgunj airport with 38 Indian tourists on board. This chartered flight took around one and a half hours to complete the trip. The maiden flight had tourists from various Indian cities, including New Delhi, Mumbai, and many from the states of Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.
A New Era of Conflict and Violence
Published On: February 15, 2024 08:45 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha
The rising geopolitical rivalry among the big powers has been the root cause of conflicts
Major Risks Confronting the Nepalese Economy
Published On: January 29, 2024 08:00 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha
In the face of a global economic downturn, most countries of the world will inevitably experience the repercussions of this phenomenon. As the economy transitions from the normalization observed at the end of last year to a state of turbulent ‘new-normality’ this year, the global economy is poised to decelerate amid the lingering impacts of tight monetary policy, restrictive financial conditions and sluggish global trade and investment.
How Does Technology Affect Politics?
Published On: January 4, 2024 08:15 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha
During the 80s, the manual typewriter was the most developed instrument for typing and mails dispatched through post offices were reliable means of written communication. At that time, the availability of landline telephones was limited and it was supposed to be an advanced device for long distance verbal communication.
Unlocking Growth of Small and Medium-size Enterprises
Published On: December 17, 2023 09:00 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha
SMEs are the backbone of the economy to accelerate production and provide a wide range of jobs
Nepal's Inconstant Neighborhood Policy
Published On: November 25, 2023 08:30 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha
High level delegations from Nepal are regularly visiting India and China and similar types of delegations from India and China are also regularly visiting Nepal. But the outcome of such visits and discussion at a high level have been hardly in favor of Nepal.
Growing a Green Economy
Published On: November 17, 2023 09:30 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha
As part of the green economy, Nepal has adopted the Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development (GRID) approach to address slow domestic job creation, high vulnerability to climate change and environmental degradation, low rates of inclusion, and large infrastructure gaps for long-term green growth, climate action, and sustainable development for all.
Connecting the Education System with the Labor Market Needs
Published On: November 6, 2023 08:30 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha
It is necessary to connect our education system with the labor market needs, which could support the employability of the educated and trained people, reduce skills imbalances and improve the resilience of the workforce to future changes in labor market demand. This is also known as responsiveness of the education system.
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