Ghandruk, what are you hiding? Have we, finally, reached a point in history where “hiding something” has become way trickier than it used to be? You think you hid ‘something, somewhere’ on the sly.
Discipline and dedication Discipline and dedication can get us anywhere in the world. As a result, one can achieve anything in the world with them.
Green bonds Investors around the world are seeking ways to both safeguard their financial interests and contribute to a sustainable future. At the same time, much greater investment is needed to address global challenges including climate change, biodiversity loss, and poverty.
Human capital The last few years have ushered in a harsh new reality where crises are the norm rather than the exception. Pandemics, economic slumps and extreme weather events were once tail-end risks, but all three have hit South Asia in rapid succession since 2020.
Communal meals unite rich and poor Whereas Zimbabwe is a very classist country, when it comes to social norms, certain traditions and custom cut across class lines. One such custom is “mahwauro”, a practice of serving meals on fresh banana leaves.
"Natural disaster" The phrase ‘natural disaster’ is used in the news, in social media, and in everyday conversations to describe extreme events like hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, or volcanoes.
Light in the darkness A nightmare from a not very distant past keeps resurfacing down our memory lane: those 18 hours of power outage engulfing us in the darkness, and making us grope around for a candle, a flashlight, a kuppi — a kerosene-fueled light, or even a diyalo, tiny pieces of pinewood laden with its resin and easily combustible — à la old times.
The Übermensch ‘Ubermensch’, coined by Friedrich Nietzsche in his book ‘Thus Spoke Zarathustra’, (1883) is a loose translation of ‘Superman’. A defiant, competent overman who has natural instincts to fight back even to life’s most harrowing bewilderment.
Epiphany moments Everyone has epiphany moments in life. Call it a Buddha moment if you like. Since the enlightened one was born in the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, albeit over two millennia ago, it is natural for us to get some of his wisdom and renunciation ability.
Pros and cons of plastic water tanks So called “Jojo” tanks have become very popular in Zimbabwe. They are large-capacity vertical water storage tanks that can hold anything from 1,000 to 20,000-litres. They’re handy in a country where piped water is unreliable.
Going hungry The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the world’s economy, triggering a recession that has severely affected food security and nutrition for millions of people.
"He's my inspiration!" Quite often, I upload numerous photos of Lionel Messi on Facebook with the selfsame caption on each post that reads, “He’s my inspiration!” In one instance, one of my friends commented, “How?” I took his oneword question literally without giving it a single thought, assuming that he was asking me to justify the statement (caption).
Green bonds Investors around the world are seeking ways to both safeguard their financial interests and contribute to a sustainable future.
Conflict and employment The emergence of new conflicts, together with the increasing duration of existing displacement crises, implies that forced displacement is set to increase.
Business NEPSE declines by 8.62 points on Sunday The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell by 8.62 points, or 0.32 percent, on Sunday, settling at 2,662.08 points by the end of the trading day.
Nepal Five local levels of Banke without a fire engine Five of the eight local levels do not have a fire engine to help douse an incident of fire that takes place within their respective local level.
Nepal PM Oli distributes educational materials, lays foundation of Gauradaha City Hospital Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, during his visit to Jhapa today, distributed educational materials including computers to 15 community schools and laid the foundation stone of the Gauradaha City Hospital.
Nepal Parsa DAO extends curfew in Birgunj The District Administration Office (DAO), Parsa, has extended the curfew imposed in Birgunj Metropolitan City and its surrounding areas until midnight today to maintain law and order in the district.
Business Gold price hits Rs 186,000 per tola ahead of Nepali New Year Gold became dearer for Nepali consumers on Sunday, the last day of the Nepali year 2082, as the price jumped by Rs 1,000 per tola in the domestic market.
Business Govt working to boost private sector morale: Finance Minister Poudel Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel has said the government is actively working to boost the morale of the private sector by addressing long-standing policy and legal hurdles.
Nepal Curfew imposed in parts of Birgunj following clash during religious procession The Parsa District Administration Office has imposed a curfew in select areas of Birgunj Metropolitan City from Saturday evening, citing security concerns following a clash during a religious procession.
Kathmandu 'Get me out of HAMS Hospital,' Manfred asks German govt It has been nearly five months since Manfred Michael Elian, a 53-year-old from Stuttgart, Germany, was admitted to Kathmandu’s HAMS Hospital for treatment.
Business NOC earns Rs 9.55 billion profit Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has made profit of Rs 9.55 billion in the fiscal year 2024/25.
Nepal Search suspended for two Sherpa climbers missing in Annapurna avalanche; presumed dead The search operation for two Sherpa guides who went missing in an avalanche on Mt Annapurna has been officially suspended after four days of intensive efforts. The climbers—Ngima Tashi and Rima Rinje—are now presumed dead.
World China hits back at US and will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125% China announced Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125% — the latest salvo in an escalating trade war between the world's two largest economies that has rattled markets and raised fears of a global slowdown.
Kathmandu Durga Prasai sent to judicial custody for 12 days The Kathmandu District Court today remanded Durga Prasai and his associate Deepak Bohara to judicial custody for 12 days for further investigation.
