OPINION
Revitalizing sociology and anthropology
Revitalizing sociology and anthropology
Visual images are powerful mediums in understanding people and the society. They help us memorialize the events of the past from the present. Last Friday (January 17), I was in North Bengal University, Siliguri, to attend International Seminar on State-Society Relationship in the Himalayas—organized...
Jan 22, 2020
SPORTS, Latest Updates
Mahato shines with ball in 172-run win
Mahato shines with ball in 172-run win
KATHMANDU, Jan 22: Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) President XI registered a whopping win of 172 runs against Malaysia Secretary XI in the second practice match played at Pokhara Stadium’s cricket ground in Pokhara on Tuesday.
Jan 22, 2020
OPINION
Lessons from Southeast Asia
Lessons from Southeast Asia
For many decades, South East Asian countries went under-noticed. No more so. The politically and socio-economically turbulent region of the past attracted 11.5 percent of global FDI inflows worth around USD155 billion in 2018. The major reason for this economic impetus resides in their commitment fo...
Jan 22, 2020
OPINION
Financial Markets’ Iran Delusion
Financial Markets’ Iran Delusion
LONDON – Following the United States’ assassination of Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Suleimani and Iran’s initial retaliation against two Iraqi bases housing US troops, financial markets moved into risk-off mode: oil prices spiked by 10 percent, US and global equities dropped by a few percenta...
Jan 22, 2020
SPORTS, Latest Updates
US announces squad for League 2 tri-series
US announces squad for League 2 tri-series
KATHMANDU, Jan 22: USA Cricket, the cricket board of the United States, announced a 14-man unchanged squad to represent its national cricket team to participate in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 Series to be hosted by Nepal from February 5 to 12 in TU Cricket Ground in Kathmandu. The United Sta...
Jan 22, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
SC summons govt for giving public holiday on Prithivi Jayanti
SC summons govt for giving public holiday on Prithivi Jayant...
KATHMANDU, Jan 22: The Supreme Court on Tuesday summoned government authorities over giving public holiday on Poush 27 to mark Prithivi Jayanti in memory of late king Prithvi Narayan Shah who unified the princely states of Nepal into one strong nation.
Jan 22, 2020
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Dwayne finally opens up about father's death
Dwayne finally opens up about father's death
After a few days of father Rocky Johnson passing away, Dwayne Johnson finally opened up about the incident.
Jan 22, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Sugar producers deceive farmers yet again
Sugar producers deceive farmers yet again
KATHMANDU, Jan 22: Sugarcane farmers, who were hopeful of receiving their outstanding payments from sugar producers by this week, have been left disappointed yet again.
Jan 22, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Marsyangdi-Syuchatar transmission line tower faces risk of landslide
Marsyangdi-Syuchatar transmission line tower faces risk of l...
KATHMANDU, Jan 22: A tower of 132 kV Marsyangdi-Syuchatar transmission line, is at high risk of getting swept away by a landslide due to the construction of a hotel nearby.
Jan 22, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Lack of conservation area for rare tea plant
Lack of conservation area for rare tea plant
ILAM, Jan 22: Ilam is famous for its tea gardens but the government's apathy towards conservation and promotion of Nepali tea is a serious concern for tea entrepreneurs. According to tea experts, tea gardens which have been privatized contain precious tea plants but it lacks conservation and expansi...
Jan 22, 2020