Editorial
Cancel constituency development program
Cancel constituency development program
One most important issue which must be discussed in the parliament—to assess its effectiveness and need—is constituency infrastructure development program, under which certain amount of money is allocated for each electoral constituency and this money is spent for development of projects under the s...
May 19, 2019
OPINION
Sex and society
Sex and society
When I first heard the word nymphomaniac, I loved its exotic sound. I didn’t understand what it meant at that time. But it just sounded so posh. Or so a 12-13 year old me thought at that time.
May 19, 2019
OPINION
Making the system work
Making the system work
Since the start of formal education practice in Nepal, the government has tried various systems for ensuring quality education and producing excellent human resources. During the 1970s, the government of the day came up with semester system in the college level education but this system couldn’t las...
May 19, 2019
OPINION
Road to take
Road to take
“Efforts to define national interest presuppose agreement on the nature of the country whose interests are to be defined. National interest derives from national identity. We have to know who we are before we can know what our interests are”, said Samuel P Huntington. Nepal has constitutionally defi...
May 19, 2019
OPINION
Democratic lessons from the EU
Democratic lessons from the EU
WARSAW – Criticizing European Union institutions, and demanding that they be reformed, is a popular pastime. But as the EU’s unified front in the never-ending Brexit negotiations has made clear, European institutions are remarkably effective in managing political diversity. Perverse as it may sound...
May 19, 2019
Infographic
Infographics: World’s first all-electric flying taxi takes off
Infographics: World’s first all-electric flying taxi takes o...
German start-up Lilium has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first all-electric “air taxi”. The firm says the emission-free craft could provide an on-demand service by 2025, revolutionising urban travel. The jet, powered by 36 all-electric engines, will be capable of travelling up to 300km in j...
May 19, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Fashion, Events, Beauty, Art & Culture, Festivals
Otaku Jatra: A Junction for Cosplay lover
Otaku Jatra: A Junction for Cosplay lover
Bhrikutimandap Exhibition hall, on Saturday, turned into a junction for anime, manga, DC, and Marvel fanatics. Attiring in suits of their favorite character including Naruto, Luffy, Deadpool, fan met at the third edition of Otaku Jatra organized by Otaku Club Nepal.
May 18, 2019
ECONOMY
Finance committee endorses report comprising suggestion on budget
Finance committee endorses report comprising suggestion on b...
KATHMANDU, May 18: The Finance Committee under the House of Representatives has endorsed the report containing suggestions collected from various parts of the country on the upcoming budget.
May 18, 2019
SOCIETY, SPECIAL
THE WEEK IN PICTURES
THE WEEK IN PICTURES
The week in pictures for the week March 12-March 18.
May 18, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Friday Film: Birbikram 2 and Jatrai Jatra
Friday Film: Birbikram 2 and Jatrai Jatra
Two films, Birbikram 2 and Jatrai Jatra released on Friday. The movies are sequel to Birbikram and Jatrai Jatra respectively.
May 18, 2019