- Tuesday, 7 April 2026
Nepal Can Contribute To AI Growth
Using a basic feature phone, a Nepali-speaking farmer can consult a chatbot for advice on soil, seeds, and irrigation in his preferred language. In hospitals, doctors use AI tools to detect diseases faster. Meanwhile, a young engineer from
New Advertising Policy Serves Nation's Interest
Whether we use the Nepali words aama-babu, mata-pita (father and mother), daddy-mummy, or any other similar term, they all carry the same meaning—the head of the family, the guardian. They are the principal couple who dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to the peace, happiness, welfare, prosperity, and progress of their children. Similarly, when we speak of a government, it is understood to be the guardian and protector of the entire nation and it
Tips On Personal Finance
We have often heard that no matter how much a person earns, it simply isn’t enough. It barely survives till the end of the month and won’t have much to save or invest. Then, in the next month, the paycheck arrives, and the cycle continues. The same is true for someone earning Rs. 15,000 per month or someone earning Rs. 1, 00,000 per month. If we analyse the pattern, the problem isn’t our earning capacity, but our personal finance management capacity. This doesn’t mean we should stop focusing on earning more, but it is always better to start by fixing the current situation. In order to manage our personal fin
Out Of President’s Press Pool
Big news for the vaunted White House Correspondents Association: President Donald Trump has consented to attend the group’s annual dinner for the first time. Trump was the only president in more than 100 years who did not attend such a dinner during his first term and last year, too. This year, he gave the nod and the privileged journos are gaga over it. If Trump were to be believed, his positive response to the
Curb Irregularities In Mountain Rescue
The issue of ‘fake rescue’ has caused severe damage to Nepal’s international reputation as a safe tourist destination with ‘friendly, honest and ever-smiling people’. The matter seems to have now spread like wildfir
Power Of Music
Music is not just entertainment; it's a lifeline to many of us. It gives comfort, inspiration and emotional release. To those who are going through the stress of academics, societal demands and life in general, music
Nepal’s Democracy Takes Optimistic Turn
We are living at an incredible moment of history. Nepal’s political landscape has undergone a seismic shift. This is peaceful, taking place on the strength of the ballot. It has further nourished the country’s demo
Evident Benefits Of Generic Prescribing
The cost-effective healthcare system depends on rational prescribing, and in recent times, generic prescribing has been promoted as a cornerstone in this endeavour. Generic prescribing is simply prescri
Listening To Youth
Nepal celebrates its youth but doesn’t understand them. For weeks, we watched young people flood the streets, being angry, loud, and unafraid. Placards in hand, voices cracking but persistent, they deman
Will PM Shah Act As Conscience Of Nation ?
The strategic wisdom of the new Nepali leadership flows from setting policy priorities of action, not usual hyperbolic promises blown up to hypnotise innocent masses. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has often
Xizang Panorama: Dialogue Across Himalayas
At the 9th Nepal International Film Festival, which opened in Kathmandu on April 2, 2026, our research centre specially organised the Xizang Panorama section. This marks the second time this cross-cultural visual
Rethinking SEE
A few houses away from mine, a girl is studying in Grade 10. These days, her life looks very different from what it used to be. Since just after Dashain, she has been waking up very early, often before 6 in the morning
Use Power With Prudence
With the emergence of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) as a formidable national political force in a short span of time, in sharp contrast to other large parties that took decades to achieve visibility and a credible profile, a new milesto
