A surprising reality is that Nepalese people forget a lesson as fast as they learn from the past. A country which faced the loadshedding for almost half of the day has not started any reservoir hydropower projects in the country yet except the one with just 140 MW capacity under construction in its central region.
By Prabal Adhikari Apr 03, 2024
Drawing on insights from scholars of yore – Herodotus, Ibn Khaldun, Voltaire, Malthus, John Stuart Mill and Darwin – and referenced with 206 detailed endnotes for a book of only a hundred pages, his first chapter begins by debunking the widely held belief that the impending crisis was unforeseen.
By Dipak Gyawali Apr 03, 2024
Many tourism professionals are excited after the instructions given to the relevant agencies regarding the operation of tourism business 24 hours a day. The businessmen of Thamel and Durbarmarg areas are making creative plans for further business growth.
By Shanker Man Singh Mar 31, 2024
Over the last few years, Nepal has seen a worrying trend of cyber-attacks against government bodies and prominent online services showcasing the nation's underlying cybersecurity posture.
By Rishav Upadhyaya Mar 26, 2024
Despite KP Oli’s claim that China had nothing to do with regime change—forging the Left alliance—the Chinese Communist Party is delighted about the reincarnation of the Nepal Communist Party 2.0
By Ashok K Mehta Mar 22, 2024
This was the first time Nepal hosted WSF in Kathmandu after it was first time held in Porto Alegra in 2001. It was designed as a counter forum to the World Economic Forum held in Davos at the same time.
By Gyan Bahadur Adhikar Mar 14, 2024
The theme of this year's Expo, ‘Bringing Trade and Business Together : Global Opportunities’ is particularly significant as Nepal is at a crucual juncture in actively promoting economic development in the face of global challenges and opportunities.
By Park Tae-Young Mar 11, 2024
One of the most important elements in investing in women in the Global South is ensuring access to education and skill development. Education serves as a foundational pillar for empowering women economically, socially, and politically.
By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Mar 10, 2024
Renewable energy plays a crucial role in diminishing reliance on fossil fuels, lowering energy expenses, fostering local employment, and enhancing climate resilience, but only if well-designed policies are in place to address multiple barriers.
By Dr. Dhruba Gautam Mar 04, 2024
This would play a huge role in the region’s agrifood systems transformation – now underway across the region – a transformation endorsed by 40 FAO Member Nations at the recently convenedFAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
By Jong-Jin Kim Mar 01, 2024