- Monday, 4 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Pradip Rodan to recite ghazal in Damauli
Renowned ghazal poet Pradip Rodan, who has won the hearts of many by presenting his ghazals at various programmes both in Nepal and abroad, as well as on social media, is all set to perform in Damauli.
Subset Of Conflicts Linked To Global Powers
The Russia-Ukraine, India-Pakistan and Israel-Iran conflicts are subsets of larger geopolitical struggles shaping the dynamics of world politics. Geopolitical thinkers believe that China has emerged as a security, economic and technologica
Climate Change: Secret Driver Of Inflation
When it comes to the topic of climate change, extreme weather events, which have increased in frequency, intensity, and duration in recent years, come to mind. These events often dominate the discussions, overshadowing other subtl
Science Of Intuition
When was the last time you just knew something—without being able to explain why? Have you ever had a gut feeling that something wasn’t right, only to discover later that your instincts were spot-on? We’re often taught to distrust these feeli
Last-gasp Xhemaili fires Swiss into Euro 2025 quarters
Switzerland reached the quarter-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Thursday after Riola Xhemaili struck with a stoppage time equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Finland. Xhemaili swept home
Fashion shopping goes online thriftily
Female fashion in Nepal has changed tremendously in recent years as women's choices have become versatile. With the growing number of designers and influencers, varieties have been visible in female fashion.
CIAA files another case against Sunil Paudel
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) filed a corruption charge sheet against six individuals, including former Executive Director of the National Information Technology Centre (NITC), Sunil Paudel, and the World Distribution Nepal Pvt. Ltd. at the Special Court on Friday.
The Unknown Faces Of Chandra Shumsher
During his lifetime, Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher received prestigious British and scholarly distinctions, including GCB, GCSI, GCMG, GCVO, and FRGS. He was born in 1863 and died in 1929 and was the seventh prime minister of the Rana hier
Scaling Up The TB-Free Initiative
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases. TB is caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is spread when people who are sick with TB expel bacteria into the air. About a quarter of the global populat
Culture Lives In Thamel
In the heart of Kathmandu, Thamel has become a symbol of Nepal’s tourism, buzzing with hotels, cafés, souvenir shops, and music. But beneath this commercial face lies a vibrant world of intangible cultural heritage, which continues to sha
Global Shift Toward Remote Work
The transition to remote and flexible work, fast-tracked by the COVID-19 pandemic and advances in technology, has transformed the way the workforce works. Although hybrid work patterns are now the norm, they are visited by challenges o
Stories Reflecting Life
Sushant Thapa’s collection of twenty-two short fictions is dedicated to the “different characters and stories around us.” This dedication is an apt introduction to the series of flash fictions following it. Each story is more than a tale; it is also a
Appreciating Antithesis
This book introduced in this column is authored by Prakash Bikalpa, who has been known for his earlier works titled "Desh Kina Banena" and "Sambriddhi Ko Bato," among others that discuss principally the several socio-economic and political issue
Bali Bliss Beyond Expectations
My extensive work with Indonesia's Honorary Consul gave me deep knowledge of the country. I helped with official events and communications, and nominated people for official groups. However, I had never been to Indonesia. Friends who
Giants Of This World
I was eight years old, carrying my first DSLR Canon 800D camera. For a kid, the equipment was heavy and fragile. I was afraid it would fall any second from my hands: I could almost picture the sparkling lens smashing into a thousand pieces. My Dad ha
