For us, a group of Nepali journalists, who were on a familiarisation visit to India in the first week of July, our itinerary was more than an exposure trip - it offered an opportunity to witness India's achievements in economy, trade, educ
Nepal entered the global environmental discourse more than five decades ago with its participation in the 1972 Stockholm Conference. Since then, it has remained an active party to international climate platforms, including the landmark United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio in 1992 and subsequent Conferences of the Parties (COP).
The Chobhar Gorge, having been shaped by ages of natural flood events, functions effectively in managing water flow in its current form. Experts emphasized that this unique natural heritage site should remain undisturbed, as it represents an irreplaceable geological feature. Structural interventions should be avoided; instead, alternative flood mitigation strategies that have proven effective in other countries should be thoroughly evaluated and adapted to the local context.
As said, “The sky is the limit”, in the 21st century, countries no longer need frontiers to declare war which is proved by the war between Israel and Iran when the former launched airstrikes on 13th June 2025 to ravage the latter.
Yet beneath its commercial rhythm lies a vibrant world of intangible cultural heritage, realized by the festivals and rituals rooted in Newar traditions that shape Thamel’s identity beyond what tourists see on the surface. These festivals are not mere annual performances but living expressions of community history, belief, and identity, celebrated with devotion, joy, and a profound sense of continuity. From Yomari Punhi in December, where sweet dumplings mark the harvest, to Naya Dwapal in November, symbolizing community renewal, these twelve festivals follow the lunar calendar, shifting in date but never in spirit.
Core values are the guiding principles that inform every decision, interaction, and expectation within a school community. Values such as respect, responsibility, empathy, integrity, and collaboration create a shared identity and moral compass for students, educators, and staff alike.
There are an estimated 258 million widows around the world, and nearly one in ten live in extreme poverty (The Loomba Foundation, 2024). According to Nepal’s 2021 Population Census, widows constitute 6.6% of the female population, more than one in every 15 women. The majority of women (71%) marry between the ages of 15-24, with 23% marrying even earlier, often before the age of 15. This early marriage sets the stage for vulnerability; these girls are pulled out of education and denied economic opportunities. When widowed young, they lack the skills and networks to assert their rights.
The talented people I met during my IVLP experience went back to their communities with more than just new information - they went back believing that change is possible and having concrete ideas about how to make it happen. This is the kind of quiet diplomacy that actually builds lasting peace and prosperity.
From a micro perspective, comparative advantage is the core logic that determines the global division of labor, not the exchange rate. The rise and fall of the manufacturing industry fundamentally depends on the relative efficiency of capital, labor, technology and institutional environment. Take Germany as an example.
As a Buddhist, I have fulfilled my dream, and with a big joy I am here, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. In general, Nepal is a great spiritual energy. I am confident, this is symbolic that I am here as the leader of the Republic of Kalmykia which will host the third International Buddhist Forum in September this year, I have been infused with energy by visiting here.
This issue echoes the Triffin Dilemma, a theory from the 1960s articulated by economist Robert Triffin. For a country’s currency to function as the world’s primary reserve, that nation must provide liquidity—typically through persistent trade deficits. But those same deficits, if excessive, can undermine faith in the currency.
The Government has formed the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons.