In countries that have adopted a democratic system, political parties are considered the key actors of democracy. Political parties often engage in debates and advocacy claiming that they themselves are democratic. To further strength
Anyone who regularly walks on Kathmandu’s main or local streets has likely encountered a near-miss—an incident that could have easily led to injury or worse. Such experiences have become an integral part of daily urban life.
This scribbler recently received platinum opportunities—remember, this metal is even more precious than gold, which itself is climbing toward Sagarmatha-like heights in price—to closely observe the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges facing Nepal’s tourism sector. Tourism remains one of the country’s most sensitive industries, now struggling amid global headwinds sweeping from Latin America and Europe to the Middle
Benjamin Franklin has said, “Diligence is the mother of good luck.”
The book A New Testament is authored by the Norwegian scholar and development practitioner Tone Bleie. A versatile professional, originally trained in social anthropology at the University of Bergen, Bleie holds a chair at the University of Tromsø in an interdisciplinary subject: public politics and cultural understanding. Having earlier published on Nepal’s political and cultural ethno-history, rural development and critical issues of peacebuilding, this time
Lubhu is a picturesque settlement located on the outskirts of the Kathmandu Valley, rich in history, culture, and religious significance. While Kathmandu’s core urban areas remain the primary destinations for tourists, visitors often limit their stay to a few days. Tourism activities are largely confined to Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, and Pashupatinath. How
Nepal, from time immemorial, has been known as a multicultural, multiethnic, and multireligious country. During the era of its modernisation, people were largely religious, strict in religious norms, and had strong beliefs that were even superstitious. Those who did not follow these socially accepted norms and rules were often singled out. As decades passed, society gradually transitioned into a more pluralistic one, allowing greater personal liberties.
With the sun in the sky so bright The flowers blooms beautifully yellow and white
We live in a time when fakes seem more real than reality. The meteoric rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has meant that not only can content be artificially generated right away, but also in a way that, for an unsuspecting follower of the cont
The anti-government mass street protests going on in Iran since early this week and the war mobilisation initiated by the US with a threat of military intervention against the Islamic country has brought West Asia ever closer to an all-out war. President Trump's threat to carry out a regime change operation in Iran through Venezuela type military blitz has put the entire Gulf Region on edge, especially in the context of many countries of this region hosting US military bases. In response, the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, has said that any attack on Iran's spiritual leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, would be treated as a declaration of war.
Until last week, people were doubtful regarding the upcoming election of members of the House of Representatives scheduled for March 5. But what was seen on the 20th of January draws a different picture. On this day, political leaders with old and new faces eagerly filed their candidacies across the country. This scenario has obviously prepared the ground for the general election. Among all places, the most talked about place has become Jhapa-5, where Kathmandu Metropolitan City's former mayor and Rashtriya Swatantra Party senior leader Balendra Shah or Balen and former prime minister and CPN - UML chair KP Sharma Oli filed th
Tourism forms about 6.7 per cent of Nepal's GDP and creates a multitude of employment opportunities throughout the country. With such a strong significance, it has become one of the central pillars of Nepal’s identity and economy. However, the winter season poses a number of challenges in regard to tourism in Nepal. In the first place, tourism during the winter season has been significantly lower compared to other seasons, as tourists tend to prefer sunny weather and cle
Nepal women’s national cricket team were expected to show improved batting after their middle‑order collapse cost them the opening match against Thailand at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Kathmandu. However, they failed to deliver on captain Indu
Liverpool eased to a 3-0 win in Marseille in the Champions League on Wednesday as Harry Kane's double earned Bayern Munich a 2-0 victory against Union Saint-Gilloise that secured a place in the last 16 for the German giants.
The Weather Forecasting Division has forecasted changes in weather condition in various parts of the country today stating that the country is currently under partial influence of westerly winds.