Not many people know Shushma Sharma (Wosti), let alone her innovative enterprise to change the lives of scores of women, but this dynamic woman who resigned her lucrative job at NMB Bank to quietly steer a socio-economic campai
Crop damage from wild animals like monkeys, wild boar, porcupines and birds has drastically increased in recent years in the mid-hills of Nepal. The damage to the maize crop from monkeys ranges from 20 to 90 per cent. The total statist
The elongated tortoise (Indotestudo elongata) is a medium-sized tortoise that belongs to the family Testudinidae. This species is distributed across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Vietnam. This species was introduced to China but is native to other countries.
Amid doom and gloom surrounding climate change and its ravages, one glimmer of hope has emerged on the horizon: the dawn of the renewable energy era. The world is increasingly ditching fossil fuels in favour of renewable sources of ener
Nepal is a country of cultural specificity. The rich and diverse culture is a matter of pride. It is the most important common asset that has promoted unity and created identity. Whether it is in people's behaviour or reflection in the images and herit
Playing in the Asia Cup is a significant moment for minnows like Nepal, one that they cannot afford to miss. Earning the spot in the continental tournament provides the opportunity to play against mighty teams and gain exposure in big even
A man’s dilemma to rule over the world sparked a change all around the world, almost all of it being ungrateful. A talented Austrian painter, denied by the ‘Academy of Fine Arts (Vienna)’ was to become one of the most notorious leader
A recent and stimulating debate on Facebook has revolved around classifying the Malla kings as Newar or Thakuri. This intriguing discussion has influenced my interest and prompted me to reflect on the issue critically. To clarify my perspecti
You can find quite a few people who have fulfilled their childhood dreams, achieved excellence in multiple fields, and tried their fate in business, remaining successful in their ventures. Hotelier Shangharsa Bista is one of those few.
The USSR may be gone, but the bridges it constructed in Nepal continue to significantly ease the lives of millions of Nepalis. Built along the east-west highway in 1972, these Soviet-built bridges will remain in use in 2024, offering enduring ben
Deliberately or not, climate change has amassed significant global concerns, becoming a common topic of discussion. The world has encountered record-breaking heat waves. This year, May 2024, has been recorded as the hottest May in the prece
Giving up is seen as something negative in society. We are taught never to give up, to stand up again and again after falling down, and to keep on heading towards our goals. But honestly, I personally think that it’s okay to give up sometimes.