- Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Foreign Policy Conduct Under PM Oli
The conduct of foreign policy has been an important task of any government. It plays a crucial role in maintaining smooth relations with neighbours and other friendly countries. And it is imp
Coping With Deportation From The US
The USA is called a melting pot as it has people from around the world. Under the diversity visa (DV) programme, the USA admits around 55,000 people to its territory on an annual basis
Upshots Of Overtourism
There are countries so desperate for foreign currency that they stand ready to do everything in their power to welcome foreign tourists. But there are also others grappling with the problems
Sellout Stories In Paid Press
Even as the reverberations made by disclosures on American foreign aid abuse continue to shock people, the manner in which money has been poured into manipulating the mass media not only
Awareness Key To Suicide Prevention
Suicide is emerging as a serious public health issue today. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 726,000 persons kill themselves globally every year. Considere
Doctor’s Empathy Heals Half The Illness
Last week, this scribe had a bitter experience during a visit to Bir Hospital's gynaecology department. I went to the hospital for a Pap smear test. After coming to know that four women
USAID, Deep State And Trump Tremors
The United States of America is undergoing a seismic shift under its new President Donald Trump. His series of executive orders has/have rattled both allies and adversaries alike. These swe
Ensure Adequate Investment In Health
Investing in health enhances quality of life and long-term well-being and is one of the best ways to promote sustainable economic growth. Health is not merely an individual concern, it is a
Keep Conflicts At Bay
Human resources is an essential element of any organisation or system. It is significant because the mobilisation of other resources hinges on it. Proper use of human resources therefore
Multipolar World Order Needs Coordination
The global balance of power is shifting from uni-polarity to a multi-polar order. In this order, all sovereign states seek their security and political and economic interests. At the moment, three great powers — the United States, China and Russia are in a race to rejuvenate their super-powerdom and seek to bridge their technology, power and wealth gaps to compete in land, sea and outer space for influence. This order i
Boost Investment In Productive Sectors For Growth
The GDP growth in the first quarter (Q1) of the current fiscal year (FY) failed to catch up with that in the previous Q1. The Q1 growth is estimated to be 3.4 per cent - lower than the previous 3.6 per cent. Nepal
In Praise Of Guilt
Everyone has had the experience of guilt. That nagging sensation that weighs you down. It lies next to you at night creating a sense of unease. An uninvited companion that stubbornly remains nearby. At first glanc
Trump Revisits Ukraine Strategy
The American foreign policy had a stunning turnaround when US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Riyadh on 18 February to discuss the possibility of ending the three-year-long Ukraine war and improving US-Russia relations. However, the strong reactions and concerns raised by the European countries regarding the unilateral decision of President Trump t
