Interview

“No Society Can Bury History” Michael Shilper

When I was transferred to the U.S. the situation was still fragile in Nepal. This time when I paid a visit to Nepal, I found the situation is quite normal as Nepal is holding the local elections. Peace process is very painful and difficult.

By A Correspondent May 21, 2017

“Services Should Get Closer To Local Level”Richard Howard

When Richard Howard, PhD, the Country Director of the International Labour Organization Nepal, arrived in Kathmandu to take up his assignment in August 2016, he had brought 20 years of management and research experience spoke to New Spotlight.

By A Correspondent May 08, 2017

“The Problem Is The Hill Mindset” Professor Lok Raj Baral

Renowned scholar, international relations expert and political scientist PROFESSOR LOK RAJ BARAL has been known for his scholarly contributions in Nepal as well as around the world. Prof Baral spoke to Keshab Poudel.

By Keshab Poudel May 07, 2017

“With Support, People With Disability Can Do Better Deepak” Raj Shakota

Following the earthquakes of 2015, Karuna Foundation has been running projects and programs focusing on the persons with disabilities. As disability in disaster is a new issue in Nepal, Chief Executive Officer of Karuna Foundation DEEPAK RAJ SAPKOTA

By A Correspondent May 07, 2017

“Hotel Service Charge Burdens Consumers,” Binayak Shaha

As Nepal’s tourism industry has been reeling with many challenges over the last few years, including the recent controversy on service charges, BINAYAK SHAHA, Secretary General of Hotel Association Nepal, spoke to New Spotlight on various related iss

By A Correspondent Apr 23, 2017

“Elections Have To Be Inclusive” Claudia Roth

As German Parliament’s Vice President Claudia Roth visited Nepal last week, she spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT on various issues. Excerpts:

By A Correspondent Apr 23, 2017

“Women's Progress Will Take Time To Trickle Down” Bandana Rana

With over thirty years of work to establish gender equality, end domestic violence against women and empower women, Bandana Rana has become an icon of women's movement in Nepal as well as around the world. Her contribution to the movement as a foundi

By A Correspondent Mar 10, 2017

“Locals Need Training As First Responders To Crisis” Fordham Fellows

Professor LARRY HOLLINGWORTH, C.B.E, humanitarian program director, and ANTHONY LAND, PhD, senior fellow of London-based Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs of Fordham University, were recently in Kathmandu to conduct a month-long class i

By Keshab Poudel Mar 10, 2017

"Lack Of Political Will Stalling Elections” Krishna Man Pradhan

Nepalese, at the moment, are uncertain about whether there will be elections as provisioned in the constitution or not. There are doubts about when and whether the elections of three levels will take place. KRISHNA MAN PRADHAN, Executive Director of

By A Correspondent Feb 25, 2017

“Blaming Banks For Liquidity Crisis Is No Solution” Ashoke SJB Rana

Working in the banking sector for a long time, ASHOKE SJB RANA, Chief Executive Officer of the Himalayan Bank, has earned a professional repute of his own. As the banking sector is facing a liquidity crisis, Rana spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT on related iss

By A Correspondent Feb 25, 2017

“Statute Change Must Before Polls” Rajendra Mahato

As there are growing disputes between the government and Samyukta Loktantrik Madheshi Morcha over the constitution amendment or local elections, RAJENDRA MAHATO, President of Sadbhavana Party, spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT on various issues regarding the po

By A Correspondent Feb 02, 2017

“EC Is All Set To Hold Polls If Announced”Gopi Nath Mainali

As Nepal government plans to hold the local elections by April, the Election Commission (EC) is preparing for the eventuality, starting with the homework needed to announce the polls. GOPI MAINALI, Secretary at the Election Commission, spoke to NEW S

By Keshab Poudel Feb 02, 2017

"Excited To Start Historical Climate Data Work"

Kyle C. McDonald, Ph.D., is the Terry Elkes Professor and Chair at the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences of the City College/University of New York, USA. Dr. McDonald, a well-known scientist, has been a Part-Time Faculty and affiliated wit

By Keshab Poudel Jan 22, 2017

“Our Attitude To Foreign Investors Should Change” Gandhi Pandit

Having worked as a lead lawyer in many foreign companies, GANDHI PANDIT, Attorney at Law and founder of Gandhi and Associates, a Columbia University (New York) graduate, is already an established corporate lawyer. Running a well organized and profess

By A Correspondent Jan 21, 2017

“Many Acts Of Legislation Necessary”

As Nepal is in the process of implementing the new constitution, many new acts of legislation are necessary to support the process. With its expertise and manpower, Nepal Law Commission has to be playing an important role in this transition. Acting s

By A Correspondent Jan 07, 2017

Nepal Should Use Experts To Evaluate Quake Resilience

As Nepal is celebrating the national earthquake awareness day ahead, Dr. RANJAN KUMAR DAHAL, PhD and PostDoc in geo-hazards, who has been researching earthquake, landslide and debris flow for the last 18 years, points out the need to prepare well. Da

By Keshab Poudel Jan 06, 2017

“Existing Productive Capacity Has Constrained Trade” Naindra Prasad Upadhyay

Commerce Secretary Naindra Prasad Upadhyay is known for his vast experiences in dealing with trade related issues. As Nepal’s trade deficit is growing in an alarming manner, Commerce Secretary Upadhyay spoke to New Spotlight on various ways to narrow

By A Correspondent Dec 04, 2016

“Marie Stopes International is making the world a better place”

As Marie Stopes International is celebrating forty years in service, Sophie Hodder Country Director Marie Stopes International Nepal spoke to NEW SPOTLIGHT on various issues related to family planning and safe abortion programs. Excerpts:

By A Correspondent Nov 20, 2016

“Russia is a Eurasian power with the bulk of its territory located in Asia” Sergey Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with the Council on Foreign and Defence Policy’s media outlet, Moscow, September 2, 2016.