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Nepal's Prime Minister Delivers a Stark Climate Warning to the World Global Affairs · Climate Nepal's Prime Minister Delivers a Stark Climate Warning to the World When a Himalayan nation speaks at the UN, the world should listen. At the United Nations General Assembly this year, Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra "Balen" Shah did something few world leaders manage to do at that podium: he made the abstract concrete. Instead of reciting diplomatic talking points about sustainable development goals and multilateral cooperation, he opened with an admission that stopped the room — he wished he could talk about progress, democracy, and peace, but instead he had come to talk about death and destruction on an epic scale. It was not rhetorical flourish. Four weeks before he stepped up to that podium, flash floods tore through Nepal's mountain communities in an event many Nepalis have started calling the "Himalayan tsunami." Families a...

The Bhagavad Gita: Ancient Words That Can Heal a Modern, Anxious Mind The Bhagavad Gita: Ancient Words That Can Heal a Modern, Anxious Mind Why a 5,000-year-old conversation on a battlefield still helps people cope with today's chaos Picture this: you're standing at the edge of the biggest decision of your life. Your hands are shaking. Everything you know is on the line. And instead of running, instead of freezing, you sit down and have an honest conversation about fear, duty, purpose, and peace. That's the setting of the Bhagavad Gita — one of the most quietly powerful texts ever written. It's not a distant religious lecture. It's a real-time emotional breakdown followed by real-time healing. A warrior named Arjuna, moments before a massive battle, suddenly can't move. His body goes numb. His mind spirals. He tells his charioteer, Krishna, that he simply cannot go through with it. Sound familiar? Swap "battlefield" for "job inter...

The Quran's Simple Message: Why You're Here and What Really Matters The Quran's Simple Message: Why You're Here and What Really Matters A plain-language look at the motivational core of one of the world's most-read books Ever feel lost, like life is just one long to-do list with no real point? You wake up, work, scroll, sleep, repeat. Somewhere in between, a question quietly nags at you: what is all this for? That question is old — older than smartphones, older than nations. And one of the most read books in human history was written, in part, to answer exactly that. Whether or not you follow Islam, the Quran's core motivational ideas carry something almost every human being can relate to. Let's break it down in plain language. 1. You Are Not an Accident One of the loudest messages running through the Quran is this: your existence has meaning. You weren't dropped into the world by chance, only to disappear without a trace. According to ...

Top Banks & FIs Offering the Highest Savings Account Interest Rates in Nepal (2026) Top Banks & Financial Institutions Offering the Highest Savings Account Interest Rates in Nepal (Updated September 2026) If you're keeping money in a regular savings account, the interest rate you're getting matters more than most people realize. Here's a real, ranked look at who pays the most right now — and why the "highest rate" isn't always the smartest choice. The Overall Top 10 (All Institution Types) Based on rates published across banks, development banks, and finance companies as of late September 2026: Rank Institution Product Rate Min. Balance 1 Janaki Finance Co. Janaki Savings 4.75% Rs. 0 2 Corporate Development Bank Corporate Golden Savings 4.00% Rs. 0 3 Best Finance Co. Green Savings 4.00% Rs. 0 4 Multipu...

How to Trade in Nepal's Secondary Market: Step-by-Step Guide How to Trade in Nepal's Secondary Market: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide (Expert Level) If you already understand what NEPSE is and want to actually start buying and selling shares, this guide walks you through the real process — the same one used by active traders, explained in plain, simple English. What Is the "Secondary Market"? The secondary market is where you buy and sell shares of companies that are already listed on NEPSE — as opposed to the primary market, where you apply for brand-new IPOs. Once a company lists, its shares move between investors every trading day, and prices go up or down based on demand. You can only trade companies listed on NEPSE, and the exchange is open Sunday to Thursday, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, closed Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays. The 3 Accounts You Need Before You Trade Think of these as three linked tools, each with one job: Account ...

NEPSE • Dividend Season 2026 Nepal's Latest Dividend & Bonus Share Bonanza: Who's Paying What? A simple, no-jargon guide to the newest dividend and bonus share announcements on the Nepal Stock Exchange — updated for FY 2082/83. If you own shares on the Nepal Stock Exchange, this month has been an exciting one. Several banks, finance companies, and insurers have just announced fresh dividends and bonus shares for FY 2082/83. Here's everything explained in plain, simple language — no jargon, just what it means for your money. 🔰 First, the Basics (For Everyone New to This) A cash dividend is money a company sends directly to your bank account for every share you own — a percentage of the share's face value (usually Rs. 100). A bonus share is different. Instead of cash, the company gives you extra shares for free. If you own 100 shares and the company announces a 10% bonus, you get 10 more shares added to your demat account. Companies often combine both ...

iPhone Duo vs Samsung Galaxy S27 vs iPhone 18: Ultimate 2026 Flagship Comparison Smartphones · Buying Guide iPhone Duo vs Samsung Galaxy S27 vs iPhone 18: The Ultimate 2026 Flagship Comparison Updated September 20, 2026 · 8 min read The smartphone world is in an unusually interesting spot right now. Apple has just shaken up its release calendar with two very different devices carrying the "iPhone 18" name, while Samsung is quietly gearing up for its next flagship generation. If you're trying to decide whether to buy today, wait for the next big Samsung launch, or hold out for Apple's most experimental iPhone yet, this comparison breaks down everything you need to know about the iPhone Duo, the Samsung Galaxy S27, and the iPhone 18 lineup. Understanding the Confusing 2026-2027 iPhone Lineup Before comparing anything, it helps to clear up what "iPhone 18" actually means this cycle, because Apple broke from its usual p...

How Global Oil Tensions Are Quietly Hitting Your Wallet (And Nepal's Stock Market) If you've been following the news lately, you've probably heard about the tension between Iran and the US. It might seem like something happening far away that doesn't touch Nepal at all. But here's the truth: when oil-producing regions get unstable, the effects travel all the way to your local petrol pump — and even to the NEPSE trading floor. Let's break this down in simple terms. Why Does Iran Affect Nepal's Fuel Prices? Nepal doesn't produce its own oil. Every drop of petrol, diesel, and kerosene used in the country is imported — mainly through the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), which supplies the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC). Because Nepal buys fuel from India, and India buys crude oil from the global market, any shock in global oil prices eventually shows up in NOC's pricing sheet. Iran is one of the world's biggest oil producers and sits right next to ...

What Google Search Trends Can Tell You About Investor Mood Have you ever noticed that when the stock market is going up, everyone suddenly wants to talk about investing — and when it crashes, nobody mentions it anymore? This isn't just human behavior. It actually shows up as data, and it's called "search sentiment." Let's break down how this works and why it matters even for NEPSE investors. The Alphabet (Google) Example Recently, financial analysts have pointed out something surprising: even with the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, Google Search usage hasn't dropped — it has actually grown. Analysts covering Alphabet's stock (Google's parent company) have set very high price targets, saying that fears of "AI killing search" turned out to be wrong. In fact, some reports note that both Google and Meta have become big winners from the current wave of AI investment, not victims of it. Why does this matter to a Nepali investor? ...

  How Global Oil Tensions Are Quietly Hitting Your Wallet (And Nepal's Stock Market) If you've been following the news lately, you've probably heard about the tension between Iran and the US. It might seem like something happening far away that doesn't touch Nepal at all. But here's the truth: when oil-producing regions get unstable, the effects travel all the way to your local petrol pump — and even to the NEPSE trading floor. Let's break this down in simple terms. Why Does Iran Affect Nepal's Fuel Prices? Nepal doesn't produce its own oil. Every drop of petrol, diesel, and kerosene used in the country is imported — mainly through the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), which supplies the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC). Because Nepal buys fuel from India, and India buys crude oil from the global market, any shock in global oil prices eventually shows up in NOC's pricing sheet. Iran is one of the world's biggest oil producers and sits right next t...