In a troubling move that risks undermining decades of progress in gender equality and youth empowerment, the Nepal government is considering lowering the legal age of marriage from 20 to 18. Citing reasons
Foreign employment remains the backbone of the Nepali economy. This is illustrated by the heavy reliance on foreign remittances earned by Nepali migrants abroad. However, a lack of safe and dignified foreign employment makes this incentive not so attractive.
What do advanced countries such as the USA, China, Japan, Germany, the UK and many others have in common? Of several answers, one stands out: a skilled labour force. A cornerstone of a prosperous economy,
Nepal embraces the federal democratic polity according to the provisions of the Constitution of Nepal 2015. The state has been restructured into three tiers with federal, provincial and local -functioning to execut
As a major law enforcement organisation, the Nepal Police bears critical responsibilities on its shoulders with the objectives of maintaining law and order, delivering services, investigating crimes and controlling
Memes have become an essential part of culture and communication these days. As soon as a major event occurs in the world, memes about that event begin to flood social media. Youths, particularly Gen Z and G
The primary goal and priority of the foreign policy of any country is to protect the national interest. In the realist school of international relations, foreign policy is the strategy, wherea
According to a report by Public Health Concern (PHC) Nepal, mental health and substance use disorders affect 13 per cent of the world’s population — about 970 million people. The repor
If you go to a Starbucks to buy a beverage, you will be faced with numerous, mind-boggling choices. Oat or almond milk? Latte or cappuccino? Or is it frappuccino? Added sugar or sugar-
Early childhood is an important phase of human life. Nurturing this phase with appropriate education is a stepping stone to preparing children for further phases in life, such as adult
In the last ten years, artificial intelligence (AI) has morphed from a science fiction topic into a significant part of our day-to-day reality. What was once the realm of academic research labs a
Each year, as thousands of young Nepalis pack their bags and board planes to foreign lands, we clap them on the back and say, “Best of luck!” But beneath the smiles and well-wishes, there’