- Thursday, 17 July 2025
The Unknown Faces Of Chandra Shumsher
During his lifetime, Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher received prestigious British and scholarly distinctions, including GCB, GCSI, GCMG, GCVO, and FRGS. He was born in 1863 and died in 1929 and was the seventh prime minister of the Rana hier
Scaling Up The TB-Free Initiative
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases. TB is caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is spread when people who are sick with TB expel bacteria into the air. About a quarter of the global populat
Culture Lives In Thamel
In the heart of Kathmandu, Thamel has become a symbol of Nepal’s tourism, buzzing with hotels, cafés, souvenir shops, and music. But beneath this commercial face lies a vibrant world of intangible cultural heritage, which continues to sha
Global Shift Toward Remote Work
The transition to remote and flexible work, fast-tracked by the COVID-19 pandemic and advances in technology, has transformed the way the workforce works. Although hybrid work patterns are now the norm, they are visited by challenges o
Stories Reflecting Life
Sushant Thapa’s collection of twenty-two short fictions is dedicated to the “different characters and stories around us.” This dedication is an apt introduction to the series of flash fictions following it. Each story is more than a tale; it is also a
Appreciating Antithesis
This book introduced in this column is authored by Prakash Bikalpa, who has been known for his earlier works titled "Desh Kina Banena" and "Sambriddhi Ko Bato," among others that discuss principally the several socio-economic and political issue
Bali Bliss Beyond Expectations
My extensive work with Indonesia's Honorary Consul gave me deep knowledge of the country. I helped with official events and communications, and nominated people for official groups. However, I had never been to Indonesia. Friends who
Giants Of This World
I was eight years old, carrying my first DSLR Canon 800D camera. For a kid, the equipment was heavy and fragile. I was afraid it would fall any second from my hands: I could almost picture the sparkling lens smashing into a thousand pieces. My Dad ha
Upraise Children With Character First
Not long ago, at a reputed private school in Kathmandu, a mother of a seventh grader stood trembling outside the principal's office. When she was finally invited in, her composure crumbled. Through tears, she revealed a heartbrea
Break Silence, Let People Heal
Throughout history, society has told men they must be strong and unemotional and hide their feelings. Boys hear phrases from an early age, like "Be a man!" or "Why are you crying? "Are you a girl?" and "Real men do not cry!" These ideas, r
The Complex Impact Of AI
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom started in the 1980s and has continued to rise. Today, AI has become more integrated into people's daily lives than ever before. Be it for efficiency, optimisation, or convenience, people use AI for a range of items—
Stargazing Highlights This July
The night skies of this hot summer month invite skywatchers to feast on the sights of planets, stars, constellations, and other heavenly wonders. The majestic, ruddy planet Mars could be manifested well in the western sky after sundown
Factors Ailing Nepal's Development
After a decade plus, Nepal launched a periodic plan; an internationally acclaimed political scientist and researcher, Mr Aaron Wildavsky, wrote a seminal essay, 'Why planning fails in Nepal'. In the article incorporated in a quarterly journal
