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 …
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 …
Women candidates win voters’ confidence despite political parties mistrust
49.2% female voters out of a total of 17.9 million voters. A share of 51.04% female in 29.1 million population. Yet Nepals mainstream political parties …
A morning brew. A way of life. A shot of kick. A social lubricant. Over $40 billion in global cross-border exports value, and growing. A …
Nepal 2022 elections explained!
Election is around the corner in Nepal once again after the National Assembly election in January 2022 and the recent local government election fever that …
Why Nepali politicians should watch Shark Tank India
Reality TV show Shark Tank India, was a riveting experience for everyday Indian viewers and entrepreneurs alike. It gave budding Indian entrepreneurs an opportunity to …
Women in banking leadership: A grim reality
WOMEN OCCUPY ALMOST 40% OF THE WORKFORCE in the commercial (A-class) banking sector, but our research reveals the grim realities of women having a hard …
Battle for mayorship: Who should win?
IN SEPTEMBER 2021,A10 YEAR BOY DIED after falling into an open sewer at Kapan, Budhanilkantha. Nobody was held accountable. With the pandemic, businesses had to …
Public transport system financing around the world: Lessons for Nepal
NEPAL IS INCREASINGLY being exposed to the malign forces of bad public transport systems, particularly cities. Take its capital Kathmandu, for instance. Its population has …
