Opinion

Sri Darji Versus Mr Tailor: Nepal's déjà Vudevelopment Debate

The Summit Declaration describes such developments as ku-bikas (mal-development) and not su-bikas (or apt-development).

By Dipak Gyawali Apr 15, 2019

Getting Federalism Right In Nepal

For effectively channelizing the federal system in Nepal, the role of institutions is going to be crucial

By Atul K. Thakur Apr 12, 2019

Gandak River Navigation In Retrospect: Gandak Navigation Canal

From the view point of navigation the Gandak waterway can be divided into the following four sections. Deoghat-Tribeni Section (78 km), Tribeni-Bagaha Section (50 km), Bagha-Mallahi Section, Mallahi-Confluence

By Dr. A.B. Thapa Apr 01, 2019

Climate Change Policy Draft Building on Learning

The draft policy neither reviews the state of implementation of the Climate Change Policy 2011 nor considers the most relevant policies of the then government led by UML.

By Batu Uprety Mar 30, 2019

Globally Difficult Situation

In addition to the law and order situation, our repeated disappointing performance in meeting the capital expenditure target may stand as an impediment to mobilizing huge resources externally.

By Dr. Tilak Rawal Mar 29, 2019

MeToo And All That

Another happening in Nepal is that young girls and even mothers undergoing menstruation are made to spend four days in chaupaddi huts, where some have even died is inhuman

By Hemang Dixit Mar 29, 2019

Nepal Investment Summit 2019: Learning from Past Experience

The summit will also be an opportunity to share information and exchange national and international experiences on investment.

By Dr. Prabin Manandhar Mar 27, 2019

From The ‘Unsatisfactory’ To The ‘Unknown’

Luckily for the nation, there are still a few neutral minds, who, however, are given limited space in the mainstream media, if at all.

By Dr. K. Uprety Mar 17, 2019

Gendered Developments

The Nagarkot Women and Rivers Congress brought together mostly women activists who have earned their spurs battling river-related issues, many from opposing bad dams and mining projects that hurt local communities. As the Nagarkot Statement issued at the end of the Congress puts it, they see themselves as custodians of rivers and freshwater systems which are global commons under threat from extractive profit-driven development.

By Dipak Gyawali Mar 15, 2019

MAKING NEPAL SOUTH ASIAN POWER :Decisive Role Of Bhakti Thapa

According to foreign historians Bhakti Thapa had created a legend of the bravest of the braves during the Anglo-Nepal War. A wave site in the USA has even identified him as one of the world's 600 topmost outstanding figures in the entire history of human civilization.

By Laxmi Thapa Mar 15, 2019

Education At Large

The idea is for a whole reorganisation of the educational sector. Currently it is neither ‘Hanseko chal na Kukhurako chal’ as far as educational institutions in this country are concerned. One pertinent issue that needs to be addressed and sorted out is whether institutions should be on regional, read provincial basis or on faculty basis depending on what they teach / instruct on.

By Hemang Dixit Mar 15, 2019

Foreign Direct Investment Requires Pragmatic Shifts Not Protectionism

Investors are looking for a favorable and robust legal regime and more positive business operating environment

By Kedar Neupane Mar 09, 2019

Nepal Is On A Global Map For Celebrating The Excellence In French Cuisine

I am meeting many of you for the first time. My name is François - Xavier LEGER and I'm the French Ambassador to Nepal since September 2018.

By François – Xavier Leger Mar 07, 2019

Jai Bholenath For Cannabis

Shivaji who is also known as Bholenath is supposed to be easily pleased but at the same time has been depicted as a God who gets angry easily too. He is supposed to be childlike and soon pleased.

By Hemang Dixit Mar 04, 2019

Women Empowerment

The female body has survived brutal times over the course of history from being misunderstood to controlled.

By Aditi Aryal Mar 04, 2019

Bagmati River Civilization And Spiritual Salvation

According to Ramayan, Hanuman had to enter Patal Lok to rescue Rama and Lakshmana as Ahiravan had tricked them to go there to help Ravan win the war against Ram. Ahiravana was hidden in Patal in five lamps placed in 5 directions and could be killed only by extinguishing all the lamps at once which Hanuma accomplished by taking the Panchamukha form.

By Som P. Pudasaini Mar 04, 2019

Adaptation To Climate Change - From NAPA to NAP

NAPA is basically a response and coping approach based adaptation. Its actions are designed based on the understanding of observed impacts of climate variabilities and changes. It enhances the autonomous adaptation which is more of a response based natural process. As for example, if there is a drought because of erratic rainfall or drying up of water sources, NAPA helps to find out alternative mechanisms to cope with the problem by building new water supply systems.

By Gehendra B. Gurung Mar 04, 2019

Two Decades Of EIA Practice In Nepal

It is difficult to find cases that EIA has stopped development projects. The EIA study may recommend costly measures that distract the proponent to implement it. The EA study analyses environmental impacts of 'with' and 'without' project. If 'with project' alternative is selected, it further analyses alternatives 'within project' to select the 'best' alternative.

By Batu Uprety Mar 04, 2019

Kleptocracy

Kleptocracy comes from the Greek words, "kleptes" (meaning ‘thieves’) and "kratos" (meaning ‘strength’). Thus, a kleptocratic government is a group of political body where officials are politically corrupt and financially self-interested.

By Deepak Raj Joshi Mar 04, 2019

Problems Of Foreign Investment In Nepal

A business always involves some risk, small or big. A bureaucrat needs to take at least some risk while making a business decision. But, there is a big threat against the bureaucrats the Commission for Investigation for Abuse of Authority (CIAA) may charge the decision maker if the outcome goes otherwise.

By Dr. Rudra Sharma Feb 09, 2019

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