- Saturday, 4 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
The Napoleons Of Big Tech
London – Companies have long had to manage “key person risk,” even taking out insurance against the possibility of losing top executives through death, illness, or injury. But the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX, Meta’s plummeting share price, and the chaos at Twitter following its takeover by Elon Musk suggest that “key people” can pose a very different kind of danger. Call it “Napoleonic founder” risk. Perhaps investors and lenders should be demanding a premium to cover the risk that a sta
Mustard cultivation to bring self-sufficiency in edible oil
Rawabesi Rural Municipality of Khotang has forwarded the concept of becoming self-sufficient in mustard oil. Because mustard is cultivated in most of the areas within the municipality, it has taken an initiative to cultivate mustard farming to reduce the import of oil from outside, said the municipality.
US coach Berhalter to draw on Dutch lessons
Gregg Berhalter knows plenty about Dutch soccer — he turned pro in the Netherlands 28 years ago. He will look to draw on the lessons he learned there when he coaches the United States against Oranje on Saturday for a place in the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Qatar. The Americans have not reached the quarterfinals since 2002. The U.S. was knocked out in the round of 16 in extra-time losses to Ghana in 2010 and Belgium in 2014, then failed to qualify for the 2018 tournament.
Singer Himal upbeat after 'A Hora Maya' goes viral
Singer Himal Sagar is upbeat after his new duet "A Hora Maya" went viral on social media. Returning from his musical US tour, singer Himal released his new duet with popular Tharu Language singer Annu Chaudhary in a gap of a year. Released one week ago on YouTube, A Hora Maya has already crossed 2.5 million views.
Ichchhakamana to start hospital services soon
Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality of Chitwan is going to start hospital service from the third week of December. The health post in the rural municipality has been upgraded and the final preparations are being made for the operation of a 15-bed hospital.
Automobile businessmen announce strike against vehicle ban
Automobile businessmen have announced a strike against the restriction of the import of vehicles and implementation of guidelines related to working capital loans.
Japan upset Spain and eliminate Germany
Germany suffered a second straight group-stage exit at the World Cup on Thursday as Japan stunned Spain 2-1, a result which sent both teams through to the last 16. The Germans were the reigning champions when they crashed out in the first round four years ago in Russia and they were eliminated in repeat fashion in Qatar despite beating Costa Rica 4-2. The four-time champions finished third in Group E behind Spain on goal difference.
Kharel, Koirala, Tripathi feted
Bharati Kharel Pratisthan has honoured veteran lyricist Kiran Kharel, social activist and the founder of Maiti Nepal Anuradha Koirala and senior litterateur Dr. Basudev Tripathi amid a programme held at the Nepal Academy Hall in the capital on Friday.
Ensure equal access to facilities for disabled: President
President Bidya Devi Bhandari has stressed the need for identifying persons with disabilities, who are deprived of education, health and employment facilities and ensuring them equal access to the facilities and opportunities provided by the state.
After suicide bomb attack, Pakistan demands Taliban prevent assaults
Pakistan on Thursday demanded neighbouring Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers prevent terrorist attacks coming from their soil, a day after a suicide bombing in Pakistan’s southwest sent a wave of shock and anger across the country. The bombing killed four people and appeared
Sculptures, mask of Balkumari temple stolen
The sculptures and mask of Balkumari (Jayala Kumari), a temple in Lele in Godawari Municipality- 5, Lalitpur, were stolen on Wednesday night. Of the 33 different idols, 25 sculptures were stolen from the temple.
EU edges closer to $60-per-barrel Russian oil price cap
The European Union was edging closer to setting a $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil — a highly anticipated and complex political and economic maneuver designed to keep Russia's supplies flowing into global markets while clamping down on President Vladimir Putin's ability to fund his war in Ukraine. EU nations sought to push the cap across the finish line after Poland held out to get as low a figure as possible, diplomats said Th
Preventive measures can save lives
According to the World Health Organisation, around 12,000 people die daily due to injuries and violence across the world. Among the 4.4 million injury-related deaths, unintentional injuries take the lives of 3.16 million people every year and violence-related injuries kill 1.25 million people every year. The injuries are a result of road traffic crashes, falls, drowning, burns, poisoning and acts of violence against oneself or others.
National Parks: Home To Sambar Deer
Sambar deer are found in South Asia, including Nepal as well as Myanmar, Thailand, Indochina, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Malay Peninsula, South China, Taiwan, Indonesia, India, and the Sumatra Islands. In Nepal, it is found in Bardiya National Park, Banke National Park, Chitwan National Park, Parsa National Park, Shuklaphanta National Park, etc.
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Humla landslide-displaced families get new houses
A total of 180 households affected by a landslide in Humla district got new houses with metal roofs. Most of the houses in the Khurpanath Rural Municipality were destroyed by landslides a year ago.
