- Friday, 29 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Political Instability Hits Economic Development
Nepal’s domestic politics has been undergoing a turbulent and significant shift. The unstable structure of the government and its inclination to collapse in a short period has been a regular feature of Nepali
Small Venture, Big Impact
Nepali economy is now beset with multiple challenges. Post-pandemic recovery has become slow as manufacturing sector is not performing well. Owing to inability to utilise the full capacity of
Breaking Gender Tags
Gender stereotypes date back to pre-colonial Kenya. With the introduction of formal education in the colonial era, girls got a chance to attend school, but even then, educating girls remained highly frowned upon. As a result, most of the working population in professional careers were men. Women who made it through the education system were usually pushed to become teachers, and even that meant beating many odds and getting paid less than their male counterparts. Like in most African countries, the work of a woman was to nurture and be a homemaker.
Slain students were ‘incredibly loved,’ ‘tremendous’ leaders
One student was a fraternity chapter president. Another was a science student with fond memories of her days as a high-school athlete — and the third was a frequent volunteer who wanted to become a surgeon.
Preparations begin for Madhyama Parikrama
The 15-day Madhyama Parikrama (circumambulation), which starts every year on the first day of the bright fortnight of the Nepali month of Falgun, is set to begin from coming Monday.
Coman scores winner as Bayern edge PSG in first leg
Kingsley Coman scored the only goal of the game as Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday, with substitute Kylian Mbappe denied a late equaliser by a marginal offside call.
With Jeff Monahan, Jury for NIFF completes
Jury for the sixth 'Nepal International Film Festival' (NIFF), which is scheduled to be held from March 16-20, has been finalised. According to a press statement issued by NIFF on Wednesday, Jeff Monahan of the United States has been nominated as the final jury member for the feature films. Monahan is an actor, writer and producer.
Russian forces struggle to make headway in eastern Ukraine
Russian forces are still trying to punch through Ukraine’s defences in eastern areas of the country, the Ukrainian General Staff said Wednesday, as Moscow’s invasion struggles to gain momentum almost a year after it began.
War in Ukraine at 1 year: Pain, resilience in global economy
An Egyptian widow is struggling to afford meat and eggs for her five children. An exasperated German laundry owner watches as his energy bill jumps fivefold. Nigerian bakeries have shut their doors, unable to afford the exorbitant price of flour.
Money laundering prevention bill in House
The property whose source has not been disclosed so far is about to get validation from the government after taxation. A bill to amend certain laws related to prevention of money lau
Humla woman with pregnancy trouble awaits rescue
A woman, who has been in labour pain since Monday night, could not be rescued through helicopter because of a technical problem.
281 metric tonnes food shortfall in Dadeldhura
Dadeldhura is short of 281 tonnes of food. According to the data of Agriculture Development Directorate, there will be a shortfall of 281 tonnes of food in the current fiscal year 2022/23.
Can Nepal Seize Geopolitical Opportunity?
The 33rd US president Harry Truman, in an address to a joint session of Congress (parliament) on March 12, 1947, said “At the present moment in world history, nearly
Love, Life And Livelihood
wepal is a country where foreign culture gets fused in with or without understanding the full meaning of it. In recent days, the celebration of Valentine Day and observation of Baby Shower have become new fads, which are not part of our culture. Have these two adopted cultures increased love in Nepal? A recent convers
Iodine Overdose Risks
Iodine, an important mineral for thyroid health, was found to be insufficient in natural supply from food consumption in Nepal. This resulted in iodine deficiency in the mass scale which led to health problems like goitre and hypothyroidism. These problems arise when the thyroid gland is not functioning properly. Adequate iodine s
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