OPINION
Transhumanism: World’s Most Dangerous Idea
Transhumanism: World’s Most Dangerous Idea
In 2004, Francis Fukuyama famously referred to transhumanism as "the world's most dangerous idea." However, as we approach 2023, the notion that once appeared farfetched has garnered credibility as a potential future reality. What factors could be contributing to this shift in mindset?
Jun 14, 2023
SOCIETY
World Blood Donor Day being observed today
World Blood Donor Day being observed today
KATHMANDU, July 14: The World Blood Donor Day is being observed in Nepal by organizing several public awareness programs today.
Jun 14, 2023
WORLD
India, UAE set target of USD 100 billion for trade in non-petroleum products by 2030
India, UAE set target of USD 100 billion for trade in non-pe...
NEW DELHI, June 14: India and UAE on Monday agreed to set a target of USD 100 billion of trade in non-petroleum products by 2030 from the USD 48 billion at present.
Jun 14, 2023
POLITICS
Prof Subedi urges political leaders to avoid ad hoc statements on Nepal-India border dispu...
Prof Subedi urges political leaders to avoid ad hoc statemen...
KATHMANDU, June 14: London-based Professor Surya Prasad Subedi has urged Nepali political leaders to refrain from making ad hoc statements on sensitive border issues, particularly in light of Nepal's border dispute with India in Kalapani, Lipu Lekh and Limpiyadhura.
Jun 14, 2023
ECONOMY
BFIs consider reducing interest rates on loans from next month
BFIs consider reducing interest rates on loans from next mon...
KATHMANDU, June 14: Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) are likely to reduce the interest rates on loans from Friday, the beginning of the Nepali month of Asadh, with the increase in loanable funds with them.
Jun 14, 2023
Editorial
Balen's Ad Hoc Decision
Balen's Ad Hoc Decision
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) recently announced a decision that mandates all microbuses and jeep services to operate exclusively from the New Bus Park starting June 16 in order to address perennial traffic congestion in Kathmandu. Upon closer examination, it becomes evident that this new measur...
Jun 14, 2023
BLOG
Hills are bleeding
Hills are bleeding
Take a trip out of Kathmandu – anywhere. The hills are scarred, and it seems beyond repair. One should not be surprised to come across massive hills, even precarious and unsteady hillocks by the side of the road, being bulldozed and flattened to make way for plotting, village roads, eateries, and bu...
Jun 13, 2023
SOCIETY
Long-distance transportation service to be operated from New Bus Park from June 16
Long-distance transportation service to be operated from New...
KATHMANDU, June 13: Long, medium and short-distance vehicles heading outside the Kathmandu Valley are all set to operate their services from the New Bus Park, Gongabu, starting from June 16.
Jun 13, 2023
WORLD
Russian strikes kill 11 in Zelensky's hometown
Russian strikes kill 11 in Zelensky's hometown
KYIV, UKRAINE, June 13: Russian missile strikes on the hometown of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky killed 11 people early Tuesday, as Moscow said it had captured Western armoured vehicles from Kyiv's forces.
Jun 13, 2023
SOCIETY
Pashupati Jalhari contains 10 kg gold, OAG report misleading: PADT
Pashupati Jalhari contains 10 kg gold, OAG report misleading...
KATHMANDU, June 13: The Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) has claimed that the golden Jalhari offered to the Pashupatinath temple contains 10 kg of gold.
Jun 13, 2023