Kathmandu’s decay: From glorious past to ominous future

From potential to become an exemplary megalopolis, imbibing knowledge from its past, to becoming a hideous and hazardous valley, here’s Kathmandu’s story. What was Kathmandu …

Environment Sabin Jung Pande

Kathmandu - A crumbling valley!

Kathmandu Valley has lost its fertile land to sprawls while hills and forests are felled without rethinking. The air has become toxic, rivers are polluted …

Environment Sabin Jung Pande

There was him and there’s many more

Not all stateless individuals separated from their families experience such a turnaround as it happened with Prakash. Even in his case, we can never really …

Op-ed Vivek Baranwal

"Nepal needs direct access to finance from global pool for disasters"

An interview with Anil Pokhrel, the chief executive of the central resource agency — National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA)

Interview Sabin Jung Pande

Ignorance isn’t always bliss.

Don’t stay foolish.

Keep informed.

Read our critical analysis.

‘HACKDAY! GenAI Hackathon Contest 2024’ concluded at IIDS Kathmandu

Eight teams presented their Generative AI based solutions to Nepal’s various socio-economic challenges including education, healthcare and disaster management

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What’s with the share market?

We take a stock of the market and events that unfolded in the last 30 days.

Finance Sariman Shakya

Two upscaling programs for Nepali digital businesses launched

The DIGI Nepal Fintech Challenge program is for fintech companies and the TechX for businesses working in health and education sectors.

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331 killed in various disasters since January

In over 10,000 incidents of disasters, 46 people have been reported missing and 914 injured. As many as 8,571 families have been affected so far. …

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Let's Talk Numbers

15 July - 15 August

NEPSE Chart last 30 days

Nominal Wage in Nepal (2005-2020) (In NRs)

 

79.1%

Almost 4 out of 5 in Nepal's working population don’t have secondary education

Nepal Labor Force Survey - III (NLFS - III, 2018)

Infrastructural spree and mishaps in the Himalayas: Insights for Nepal’s Sustainable Development

The Himalayas are facing a greater strain in the region due to the infrastructural spree, which is turning into mishaps for the people and its …

Environment Udyan Devkota

Recalling one year of becoming a bonafide citizen

A year ago, I finally received my citizenship, giving me a sense of joy and freedom. The collective struggle along with my younger brother against …

Op-ed Vivek Baranwal

Captivating performances from lead actors and deft direction make ‘Mansarra’ a great watch

The film explores stigma around infertility and how women bear its brunt and cultural complexity with a touch of cultural beauty, backed with captivating performances …

Art & Culture Rebika Kunwar

‘NLC Research Colloquium: Exploring Legal Frontiers’ being held at Nepal Law Campus

The one-day research colloquium is being organised on May 8 Wednesday at the Nepal Law Campus to commemorate National Law Day and promote research and …

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