OPINION
Misreading savings
Misreading savings
When the basics are not gotten right, analysis becomes wonky and the resulting policy misguided. We can then only pray for Lord Pashupatinath to come to the rescue. It is fashionable among the commentariat, the intelligentsia and the political class to sigh in despair over how little of the remittan...
Sep 15, 2019
OPINION
How can govt communicate effectively during crisis?
How can govt communicate effectively during crisis?
If dengue was a person fighting for a cause it could have easily been described as a long march to Kathmandu in a bid to seek national validation. Dengue has done well to showcase that we have been arrogant and oblivious of its ability to infect people in thousands and even claim precious lives.
Sep 15, 2019
OPINION
How to attract young people to farming?
How to attract young people to farming?
Agriculture needs to be modernized and commercialized to ensure the country’s sustainable food security. This is only possible if we can attract young people to farming. They bring energy, vitality, and innovation into the farming system. They prefer to be engaged in high-tech, high-risk and high-...
Sep 15, 2019
OPINION
Is Arab unity dead?
Is Arab unity dead?
BEIRUT – Historically, the task of promoting multilateralism in the Middle East has rested with two institutions: the League of Arab States, a broad alliance for collaboration on political, economic, and cultural issues, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which deals mainly with economic matter...
Sep 15, 2019
Infographic
India’s car sales slump
India’s car sales slump
India’s auto industry has borne the brunt of a year-long liquidity squeeze that has triggered large-scale job losses. The auto sector usually enjoys a spending boost ahead of the country’s annual Navratri and Diwali festivities, but in August production was cut by almost 30 per cent from a year earl...
Sep 15, 2019
My City, Art & Culture
Fire and thread: Bayeux-inspired 'Game of Thrones' tapestry unveiled in France
Fire and thread: Bayeux-inspired 'Game of Thrones' tapestry...
An exhibition featuring a tapestry illustrating the events of hit HBO TV show “Game of Thrones” opened in Bayeux, Normandy, on Friday - just down the road from the museum where its eleventh century inspiration is housed.
Sep 14, 2019
SPORTS
Denly, Stokes stretch England's lead over Australia
Denly, Stokes stretch England's lead over Australia
LONDON, Sept 14: England’s Joe Denly and Ben Stokes calmly led the hosts to 193 for two as they extended their lead over Australia to 262 runs at tea on the third day of the final Ashes test on Saturday.
Sep 14, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Minister Bista urges private schools not to delay enlisting in social security program
Minister Bista urges private schools not to delay enlisting...
KATHMANDU, Sept 14: Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Gokarna Bista has urged all the private schools in the country to enlist in the contribution-based social security scheme by October 17.
Sep 14, 2019
SPORTS
Liverpool recover to beat Newcastle and maintain perfect start
Liverpool recover to beat Newcastle and maintain perfect sta...
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND, Sept 14: Liverpool came from behind to earn a 3-1 home win over Newcastle United thanks to Sadio Mane’s first-half double and a late goal from Mo Salah on Saturday, maintaining their 100% start to the season and winning their 14 consecutive Premier League match.
Sep 14, 2019
My City, Entertainment
Aaryan and Samragyee starrer ‘Kaira’ on YouTube’s trending
Aaryan and Samragyee starrer ‘Kaira’ on YouTube’s trending
‘Kaira’ that hit the theater on August 3 couldn’t perform well in the box-office. However, it amassed over one million views and sealed its spot as 23rd on YouTube trending within two days of its release.
Sep 14, 2019