The rise of women’s cricket in Nepal: A story of triumph and tenacity

The performance of the Nepali Women’s Cricket team in the recently concluded Yamaha Racing WT20I Triangular Series has been a

Why the bill to ‘regulate’ social media should be either totally revised or withdrawn

There is no denying that social media misuse has increased in recent years. The rise of misinformation, cybercrimes, and online

Why wetlands should be saved

Wetlands, one of Earth’s most productive ecosystems, provide vital ecological, economic, and cultural benefits. Acting as natural water filter, carbon

Re-thinking Energy: Biomass modernization and electrification in Nepal

Nepal has undertaken huge projects for the nation’s electrification, identifying hydroelectricity as a major energy source given its river-rich mountainous

Rethinking Kathmandu through fluid boundaries of imagination

Kathmandu faces growing challenges from rapid urbanization, environmental degradation, traffic congestion, life-threatening pollution, and resource shortages. As the city grapples

Nepal a more corrupt country than last year, Transparency International report

Kathmandu: According to the Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2024 unveiled on Tuesday, Nepal has become a more corrupt country than it was a year ago. According to CPI 2024, Nepal scored 34 points—one point less than it was last year, out of 100 points. Nepal’s score was 35 last year.  The TIA has recommended effective anti-corruption drive to minimize corruption in the country.

In South Asia, Nepal stands as the fourth least corrupt country after Bhutan (72 points) and India and the Maldives (38 points each).

According to CPI 2024, Denmark is the least corrupt country in the world with 90 points and South Sudan the most corrupt country with eight points.