Kathmandu’s decay: From glorious past to ominous future
Kathmandu: The legend and the legacy Legend about Kathmandus evolution holds that the valley was once a huge lake some thousands years ago. A visiting …
Kathmandu - A crumbling valley!
Valleys and cities should be young, vibrant, inspiring and full of hopes with a system in place that works for all classes of people. What …
“No, remittance is not part of GDP”
A couple of weeks ago, at an event which discussed the Nepali US diasporas contributions to the Nepal economy, Akhilesh Upadhyaya, a notable geopolitical analyst …
Nepal’s high inflation, high borrowing cost and pay gap trap
For decades, Nepals economy has lagged as one of the least developed in the world, leading to persistently low living standards for much of its …
Neglected flames: Nepal’s wildfire crisis
Shortly before noon on April 30, residents Ramesh Pahari and Shankar Pahari with a dozen people entered the Kumariban Community Forest to protect the Tapeshwardham …
Shambhala: an overextended and slow 'spiritual' journey
Its rather a late review of a film that premiered 10 days ago in Nepali theatres generating quite a buzz, especially with its premiere attended …
"Nepal needs direct access to finance from global pool for disasters"
Since the onset of the monsoon in June, people have been suffering due to multiple disasters landslides, floods, heavy rainfall, and lightning all at once. …
Examining the ‘Presidential’ pardon of Yograj Dhakal
On Constitution Day 20th September, the President granted amnesty to 670 convicts using the presidential authority and following the government recommendation. While the case of …
"Nepal has the potential to build international products"
Sluggish formulation and implementation of policies in the country have discouraged the tech startup industry from taking a leap forward. The lack of relevant institutions …
Emerging businesses midst legal lacuna
Earlier in April, news broke out that users of Yatri, a Nepal-based EV bike producer, were denied vehicle registration by the Department of Transport citing …
Why has the presidential role become so important and contentious?
What is supposed to be a ceremonial role without executive authority and a guardian of the constitution the presidential position has now become a bone …
A cup of conversation—Nabin Devkota and his unexpected Lumle coffee shop
Some 45 minutes drive away from the hustle-bustle of Pokhara, adjacent right to a single lane roadside along the Pokhara-Baglung Highway, a distinct and neatly …
