Published On: September 6, 2021 09:00 PM NPT By: Dai Yonghong
All eyes are on Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, who is actively pushing MCC for early approval. But his coalition partners have reservations.
Published On: September 6, 2021 07:00 AM NPT By: Shradha Khadka
With the prevalence of on-demand transportation apps like Pathao and Sarathi, people no longer have to wait in the rain to flag down a taxi or spend time bargaining for taxi fares. Instead, rides can be hailed comfortably with just a few clicks on the smartphone screen.
Published On: September 5, 2021 06:30 AM NPT By: Angel Sharma
The problem with attracting foreign affiliates that are ranked poorly themselves has dire consequences for the local academic ecosystem. In a metaphoric programming language, we can refer to this as garbage in, garbage out. If we attract low-quality foreign institutions, our academics learn low-quality stuff, which then gets transferred to our own institutions.
Published On: September 4, 2021 06:30 AM NPT By: Dinesh Bhattarai
The fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban carries enormous consequences for South Asia and beyond. Destabilization could start from there with Afghanistan once again becoming a safe haven for extremists working with their counterparts across the border in Pakistan. Developments in Afghanistan could significantly shift the balance of power and deepen the rivalry between the US and China.
Published On: September 3, 2021 07:15 AM NPT By: Rajendra Koirala
The people’s wishes and aspirations have been badly dampened by the political leaders. They have been, by name, political leaders but they have turned out to be political dealers. Consequently, the people wonder if they have made a mistake by overthrowing the monarchy. Voices have been on the rise against federalism.
Published On: September 2, 2021 07:00 AM NPT By: Dr Prakash Budhathoky
Breastfed children are less likely to be obese or overweight and are less prone to non-communicable diseases later in life. Increasing breastfeeding to near-universal levels globally could save more than 820,000 lives and prevent an additional 20,000 cases of breast cancer in women each year.
Published On: August 31, 2021 03:45 PM NPT By: Narayan Manandhar
Deuba’s fifth stint as the Prime Minister of Nepal may be brief but the unfolding of events, both national and international, reveals to be a defining moment for him.
Published On: August 30, 2021 07:45 AM NPT By: Dr Priyansha Acharya and Dr Yash Bhattarai
It is important to note that “feeling sad” occasionally is not depression. However, feeling sad for a long period (clinically for at least 2 weeks) that is preventing an individual from indulging in their normal routine activities, is depression.
Published On: August 29, 2021 05:25 PM NPT By: Shanker Man Singh
After the increase in consumption, the management cost per liter has to be reduced. What does the NOC do? What is the function of the Price Stabilization Fund? Why not use it? Shouldn't the tax levied by the government be reduced in such a short time? Why charge more than the cost price?
Published On: August 29, 2021 07:55 AM NPT By: Anup Sinha
At the plenary meeting of the 75th UN General Assembly, a draft resolution regarding 'The Rohingya issue and other human rights situation in Myanmar' was adopted. Unsurprisingly global big shots like China and Russia defended Myanmar and India preferred to abstain from voting for obvious geopolitical reasons. But it was Nepal's silence that unsettled Bangladesh the most. Bangladesh, despite considering Nepal as an "all weather friend" has failed to find this friend in times of necessity once again.