जीवन गाडी — CCBC + CCCA + EQ: राम्रो जीवनका ८ गुण
जीवनलाई गाडीसँग तुलना गर्ने ND Lama को सरल ढाँचा: चरित्र, निरन्तरता, सन्तुलन, सञ्चार र चार चक्का—यी आठ गुणलाई जोड्ने Emotional Intelligence (EQ)। नेपाली र English मा।
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सफल जीवनका सात बानीहरू — The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen R. Covey का सात बानीलाई विद्यार्थी, शिक्षक र अभिभावकका लागि सरल नेपाली र English मा—आफूलाई चलाउन, अरूसँग मिलेर जिउन र जीवनमा निरन्तर धार लगाउन सिकौँ।
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बाँधेको हात्ती
परीक्षा र नियमले बाँधिएको नेपालको शिक्षा बाँधेको हात्ती एउटा विचारोत्तेजक पुस्तक हो जसले नेपालको शिक्षा प्रणालीमा रहेको परीक्षा–केन्द्रित सोच, कठोर नियम, र नियन्त्रणको संस्कृतिलाई प्रश्न गर्छ। यो पुस्तकले देखाउँछ कि कसरी ठूलो क्षमता भएका विद्यार्थी, शिक्षक र विद्यालयहरू—सानो “डोरी” जस्तै परीक्षा र नियमले बाँधिएका छन्। जीवनका लागि सुरु भएको शिक्षा कसरी अंक, प्रमाणपत्र र नियन्त्रणको…
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एकद्वार होइन, बहु–मार्ग: रित्तो गाग्रीबाट मुलिबातर्फ नेपालको शिक्षा
by Dr. ND Lama नेपालमा विद्यार्थी फेल हुन्छन्—तर वास्तवमा असफल को हो?विद्यार्थी कि शिक्षा प्रणाली (Education System)? आज हाम्रो शिक्षा प्रणाली एउटा ठूलो तर साधारण समस्यामा अड्किएको छ—एक मात्र बाटो (Single Pathway System)। विद्यार्थीले SEE दिनुपर्छ, त्यसपछि कक्षा १२, अनि मात्रै अगाडि बढ्न पाउँछ।सबैका लागि एउटै ढोका, एउटै परीक्षा, एउटै मापदण्ड (Standard)। तर जीवन यस्तो…
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शिक्षाको स्वाधीनता बिना राष्ट्रिय उन्नति सम्भव छैन
by Dr. ND Lama फेब्रुअरी ०८, २०२६ का दिन मदन भण्डारी विज्ञान तथा प्रविधि विश्वविद्यालय को पहिलो दीक्षान्त समारोह सम्पन्न भयो। यो कार्यक्रम केवल औपचारिक दीक्षान्त थिएन; यो नेपालको शिक्षा प्रणालीले लिन सक्ने वैकल्पिक र साहसी दिशाको सार्वजनिक घोषणा थियो। यस समारोहको सबैभन्दा अर्थपूर्ण पक्ष के थियो भने—यहाँ राजनीतिज्ञहरूलाई केन्द्रमा राखिएन। न त राजनीतिक भाषण…
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त्यान्द्रो तान्ने र आगो झोस्ने
by Dr. ND Lama (कर्मशील नेपाली र ताली बजाउने समाजतर्फ) १) मेरो वर्क–फ्लो: साधन सानो, गति ठूलो अहिले म आफ्ना सबै किताबहरू Google Docs मा लेख्छु। किताबहरूको सूची भने Google Sheets मा व्यवस्थित गर्छु, र वास्तविक लेखाइका फाइलहरू Google Docs मै राख्छु। मैले सबै फाइलहरू Google Docs मै राख्छु।त्यसका hyperlink हरू Google Sheets मा हुन्छन्,त्यसैले…
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अरूको सफलतामा ताली बजाउन नसिक्ने समाज
by Dr. ND Lama नेपालले आफ्नै भविष्यमा कसरी आगो लगाइरहेको छ? “अरूको सफलतामा ताली बजाउन नसिक्नेले आफ्नै भविष्यमा आगो लगाउँछ।”यो केवल भावनात्मक वाक्य होइन, आजको नेपाली समाजको कठोर यथार्थ हो। हामी सडकमा बल्ने आगो देखेर डराउँछौँ। तर त्यसभन्दा खतरनाक आगो—सोच, नीति र संस्कृतिमा बलिरहेको आगो—हामीले देख्न चाहँदैनौँ। ढुंगा, आगजनी र तोडफोडले क्षणिक क्षति गर्छ; तर…
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नेतृत्वको सही तरिका: बोकेर होइन, उभ्याएर
by Dr. ND Lama हामी दुई जना अर्थात म र मेरी श्रीमति कहिले छुद्रो, कहिले ज्याद्रो, तर जिन्दगी सँगै जिउन सिकेका छौँ। मेरी श्रीमती धेरै मेहनत गर्छिन्। कहिलेकाहीँ म जिस्केर सोध्छु— “तिमीलाई कसले टाउकोमा बन्दुक ताकेर यति धेरै काम गर भनेको हो?” उनी दुई कुरा मन पराउनुँदैन— १) पास्टरकी श्रीमती बन्नु उहाँको सोच सरल छ—…
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मेयर हर्क साम्पाङका १० गलत बुझाइहरू: एक विष्लेणात्मक दृष्टिकोण
by Dr. ND Lama, December 05, 2025 नेपालको स्थानीय शासनमा हर्क साम्पाङजस्तो व्यक्तित्वले लोकप्रियता र विवाद दुवै एकसाथ बटुलेका छन्। उहाँका बोली, शैली, र ऊर्जाले धेरै नागरिकको ध्यान तान्छ। तर राजनीतिक नेतृत्वको सफलतामा भावनात्मक ऊर्जा मात्र पर्याप्त हुँदैन—त्यसमा सही बुझाइ, दीर्घकालीन नीति, र सहकार्यको क्षमता अनिवार्य रूपमा जोडिन्छ। यदि हर्क साम्पाङ साँच्चिकै “राष्ट्रिय अभिभावक” बन्ने…
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From Monopoly to Modernity: Rethinking Degree Recognition in Nepal
By Dr. ND Lama 1. A Gate Locked by Paper In Nepal, anyone who studies abroad or through alternative systems such as GED or online universities must first pass through a bureaucratic gate: the equivalency certificate issued by Tribhuvan University (TU).Without it, even qualified graduates cannot apply for government jobs, pursue higher education, or receive…
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When Help Feels Heavy: Nepal, MCC, and the Meaning of Aid
By Dr. ND Lama, August 2nd, 2025 “हामी सडकमा थियौँ ! MCC पास भइरहँदा कुलमान जीको भूमिका के थियो साँचि ? यो कुराले निक्कै महत्व राख्छ है ! स्वर्णीम जी त MCC को मतियार नै हो क्यार !” (“We were on the streets when MCC was being passed. But what was Kulman ji doing? That…
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Nepal’s Broken Bridge to Global Education: Why International Degrees Are Still Unrecognized
By Dr. ND Lama In a time when education is becoming borderless, digital, and competency‑based, Nepal remains chained to an outdated and rigid system of recognition. Over 160 countries—including India, Jordan, the Philippines, Canada, and the U.S.—recognize alternative qualifications like the GED (General Educational Development) NIOS+3Wikipedia+3The New Indian Express+3. Yet Nepal continues to slam the door on…
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फर्कन देऊ : विदेशमा शिक्षित नेपाली युवालाई अँगाल्नुपर्ने समय यही हो
by Dr. ND Lama नेपाल सरकारले GED लाई समकक्षता दिन छाड्यो र विदेशमा प्राप्त शैक्षिक डिग्रीहरूलाई बेवास्ता गर्न थाल्यो, तब विद्यार्थीहरू विदेश जान रोकिनेछ भन्ने सोच गलत सावित भयो — उनीहरू त अझ फर्किन नमान्ने भए। अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय स्तरको शिक्षा लिएका युवाहरूलाई योगदान गर्न सहज बनाउने साटो, हामीले उनीहरूका लागि बाटो बन्द गर्यौं। परिणामस्वरूप, ‘ब्रेन ड्रेन’…
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शहरको सिमेन्ट र गाउँको बाँस: केन्द्रिय नियन्त्रण र स्थानिय बुद्धिको भिडन्त
by Dr. ND Lama संखुवासभाको पहाडी गाउँ हुङ्गुङमा बस्ने कक्षा १० का दोर्चि लामा परीक्षाको दिन कक्षामा चुपचाप थिए। उनको विद्यालयमा इन्टरनेट थिएन, पाठ्यपुस्तकहरू थोरै भएकाले पालो गरेर पढिन्थ्यो, र साँझका समयहरू बारीमा गोरु जोत्ने र काठ बोक्ने काममा बित्थ्यो। उनी तेजिलो, जिज्ञासु, र आफ्नो माटोमा गहिरो जरा गाडेका विद्यार्थी थिए। उनको मन पर्ने विषय?…
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GED, Study.com, र University of the People: वैकल्पिक शैक्षिक यात्रा
📘 GED भनेको के हो? GED (General Educational Development) एक अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय स्तरको परीक्षा हो जसलाई १२ कक्षाको बराबरी मानिन्छ।यसको विशेषता: परीक्षा दिएको दिनमै नतिजा आउने। असफल भएमा तुरुन्तै दोस्रो वा तेस्रो प्रयासमा सहभागी हुन पाउने। १७ वर्ष उमेर पुगेपछि मात्र सहभागी हुन पाउने। खर्च: करिब रु. ४०,०००। नेपालको हकमा, अरू मुलुकमा यो भन्दा पनि सस्तो…
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Empty Villages, Empty Classrooms: Why Nepal Must Reform Its Exam System Now
Not long ago, Nepal’s villages were full of life—children playing in the fields, elders sharing stories, families working together. But over time, as roads, opportunities, and education failed to arrive on time, these villages slowly emptied. The result? A quiet migration—not always to foreign cities, but away from hope. Today, we stand at the edge…
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The Future of Learning Needs Ethical AI
by Dr. ND Lama How to Use ChatGPT Ethically in Educaiton With the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT, there’s growing concern in education. But the real question isn’t “Should students use it or not?” Rather, the question is—how can students use it responsibly? Instead of banning ChatGPT, we should encourage responsible and ethical use….
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AI Course List for Different Levels for Nepalese Colleges and Universities
by ND Lama I visited MBUST (Febraury 14, 2025) and had an insightful discussion with AI faculty there, exploring their approach to artificial intelligence education. I also reviewed AI courses at Kathmandu University (KU) and several other colleges in Nepal to understand the existing curriculum structures and gaps. After analyzing these programs, I realized that…
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The Burden of Rules and a Call for Freedom in Education
January 22, 2025 – Principals of several private schools in Lalitpur gathered at Ullens School, Satdobato, Nepal, for a meeting organized by the Lalitpur Metropolitan Education Department. I attended the session hoping to hear about collaborative projects or innovative teaching methods. However, most of the session revolved around new regulations and directives, including a strict…
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Interrelationship between Integrated Curriculum and Thematic Approach from ECDE to Grade Three in Nepal
by Singi Lhomi AbstractThis article examines the interrelationship between integrated curriculum and the thematic approach in Nepal’s early childhood and primary education (ECDE to Grade Three). Grounded in constructivist theory, the study argues that blending multiple subject areas under a unified theme fosters holistic learning by nurturing cognitive, social, and creative skills. Employing a qualitative…
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Reflections on MBUST: A Visionary Institution with Room to Grow
by ND Lama, February 14th, 2025 Introduction Visiting Madan Bhandari University of Science and Technology (MBUST) was an exciting and eye-opening experience. It was inspiring to witness a young university taking bold steps toward innovation and sustainability. From solar energy harvesting to cutting-edge research in agriculture, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital transformation, MBUST is making…
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Transforming Assessments in Nepal: From Tests to Skills
By ND Lama Introduction: A System in CrisisNepal’s education system has long been dominated by the Secondary Education Examination (SEE), a high-stakes, centralized test that dictates the future of hundreds of thousands of students every year. While this approach may appear efficient, it prioritizes bureaucracy over education, forcing teachers to “teach for the test” and…
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Leadership in Crisis: Lessons from Nehemiah and Moses
By ND Lama, December 8th, 2024 Effective leadership often comes to the forefront during times of crisis. Two biblical leaders, Nehemiah and Moses, faced significant challenges, but their approaches to these crises offer contrasting lessons for leaders today. By examining Nehemiah’s rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall (Nehemiah 2–6) and Moses striking the rock in frustration (Numbers…
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Why Nepal’s Education System Needs Reform and Collaboration
by ND Lama, December 1st, 2024 At the 3rd International Conference organized by PABSON, key leaders in Nepal’s education sector—Education Minister Vidya Bhattarai and Ammar Bahadur Thapa, Chairperson of the Education, Health, and Information Technology Committee—addressed the gathering. While their presence underscored the significance of the event, their statements revealed a troubling rigidity and bias…
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Leading Change in Education: Insights from Ari Pokka
Note by ND Lama, November 29th, 2024 At the 3rd International Education Conference organized by PABSON, Ari Pokka, a distinguished Finnish education expert and CEO of the Finnish Education Institute, delivered a compelling session on leading change in education. His decades of experience in educational leadership brought forth valuable insights on how educators and institutions…
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Building a Christian Study Center: A Practical Alternative to Establishing a University
Building a Christian Study Center: A Practical Alternative to Establishing a University
Establishing a university is a resource-intensive endeavor, often unattainable due to constraints like time, finances, and human capital. However, creating a Christian study center offers a practical and impactful alternative. This model provides accredited teacher education programs through strategic partnerships with organizations such as ECEC Nepal, EQUIP (KISC), TeachBeyond, ITEEN, and DAI.The study center can draw from ITEEN’s pilot undergraduate program and DAI’s Master’s in Organizational Leadership as templates, offering accessible and flexible education that integrates Christian principles. By focusing on teacher education, leadership development, and early childhood education, the study center equips educators to influence their communities with credibility and a strong Christian worldview.
This approach balances practicality with vision, meeting immediate educational needs while investing in the development of future leaders. Through collaboration, tailored curricula, and globally recognized accreditation, the study center becomes a hub for transformative education, uniting faith and learning to make a lasting impact.
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Should Nepal Enforce Unified Textbooks in Schools? A Global Perspective
In recent years, the debate over enforcing a unified textbook policy across all schools in Nepal has intensified. Advocates argue that a standardized curriculum can promote educational equity and strengthen national identity, ensuring that students across the country have equal access to quality education. However, critics warn that such a policy may stifle teacher autonomy and limit the flexibility needed to adapt lessons to local contexts.
Looking at global practices, countries like South Korea and France use centralized textbooks to create uniform educational standards, while countries like Finland and the United States allow more flexibility, enabling educators to choose materials that suit their students’ needs. For Nepal, a hybrid approach—combining core national standards with options for localized content—could provide the best balance between consistency and adaptability, fostering a cohesive yet diverse learning environment.
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Restoring Harmony in Education: Embracing Diverse Talents in Nepal
By ND Lama, Merodesh Academy for Better Nepal Introduction In a vibrant jungle, a harmonious community of animals thrived together. Monkeys, Elephants, Eagles, Fish, and others—each representing the diverse linguistic and cultural groups of Nepal—lived in peace and prosperity. Every species contributed uniquely to their shared home, celebrating their different abilities without undue competition. This…
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शिक्षा: विद्यार्थीको मनमस्तिष्कमा बानी र हातमा सीपको विकासहाम्रो मुलुक बन्न शिक्षा सप्रिनु पर्छ, यसको लागि शिक्षाको दलाली मर्नुपर्छ
विद्यार्थीको मनमस्तिष्कमा स्याउ (बानी) र हातमा सुन्तला (सीप) फलाउनु शिक्षा हो। जुन फलले विद्यार्थीहरूलाई संसार अवलोकन गर्न, यसको वास्तविकता बुझ्न र मूल्याङ्कन गर्न सक्षम बनाउँछ। ताकि विद्यार्थीहरूले वास्विकतालाई महसुस गर्न सकुन्, प्रयोग गर्न सकून् र संसारको हितको लागि व्यक्त गर्न सकून्। हाम्रो लागि स्याउ तथा सुन्तला फलाउन नदिने महा खल नायक (गुण्डा) परीक्षा नियन्त्रण कार्यलय…
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हाम्रो परीक्षा प्रणाली प्रजातान्त्रिक आदर्शको विपरित छन्
मानकीकृत परीक्षणहरू प्रजातन्त्रको विपरीत मानिन्छन् किनभने तिनका सिद्धान्तहरू र प्रभावहरूले लोकतान्त्रिक शिक्षाका मूल्यमान्यताहरू—समता, व्यक्तिगत विकास, र सहभागितात्मक सिकाइ—सँग बाझिन्छन्। यहाँ मानकीकृत परीक्षणहरू प्रजातान्त्रिक आदर्शहरूको विपरीत हुनुका केही कारणहरू छन्: (अहिलेको सन्दर्भमा म एसईई र कक्षा १२ को परिक्षालाई लक्षित गर्दैछु।) १. शैक्षिक समानतालाई कमजोर बनाउनु प्रजातन्त्रले सबै नागरिकहरूलाई समान अवसर प्रदान गर्न खोज्छ। तर, मानकीकृत…
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Summary of “The War on Kids” is a 2009 documentary
“The War on Kids” is a 2009 documentary directed by Cevin Soling that critiques the American public school system, arguing that it suppresses students’ individuality and creativity while enforcing rigid rules and harsh disciplinary measures. The documentary compares schools to prisons, emphasizing how surveillance, control, and punishment are used to manage students rather than educating…
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Summary of “The Test & The Art of Thinking” (2017) Documentary
“The Test & The Art of Thinking” (2017) is a documentary that explores the culture and impact of standardized testing in the U.S., particularly focusing on the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test). Directed by Michael Arlen Davis, the film delves into the history, purpose, and controversies surrounding the SAT, questioning whether it truly measures a student’s…
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Summary of “Standardized: Lies, Money, and Civil Rights: How Testing Is Ruining Public Education” (2013) Documentary
“Standardized: Lies, Money, and Civil Rights: How Testing Is Ruining Public Education” (2013) is a documentary directed by Daniel Hornberger that critiques the high-stakes standardized testing movement in the United States. The film argues that the widespread use of standardized testing is not improving education but is instead harming students, teachers, and schools. Key themes…
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Summary of “Waiting for ‘Superman'” (2010) Ducumentary
“Waiting for ‘Superman’” (2010) is a documentary directed by Davis Guggenheim that examines the failures of the American public education system. The film follows the stories of five students and their families as they navigate the challenges of accessing quality education, particularly through the lens of charter schools and public school lotteries. Key themes and…
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Summary of “Race to Nowhere” (2009) Documentary
“Race to Nowhere” (2009) is a documentary directed by Vicki Abeles that critiques the American education system’s intense pressure on students. The film addresses how the obsession with academic achievement, standardized testing, and over-scheduling is harming students’ physical and mental health. Key themes in the documentary include: Student Stress and Anxiety: The film highlights how…
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अनिकाले मानसिकताबाट सहकाले मानसिकतामा परिवर्तन: मानसिकता परिवर्तन गर्ने उपायहरू
by Dr. ND Lama अनिकाले मानसिकता (Scarcity Mindset, दरिद्र, अभाव, गरीब, कमी, अपुग) स्रोतहरू र अवसरहरू सीमित छन् भन्ने विश्वास। प्रतिस्पर्धामा केन्द्रित हुन्छ र स्रोतहरू जमाउनतिर लाग्छ। प्रायः भविष्यको बारेमा चिन्तित र तनावग्रस्त महसुस गर्छ। सहकाले मानसिकता (Abundance Mindset, भरपूर, धनी, प्रयाप्त, प्रचुर) स्रोतहरू र अवसरहरू सबैका लागि पर्याप्त छन् भन्ने विश्वास। परिस्थितिहरूको उज्यालो पक्षमा…
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जित्नका लागि अरूलाई हराउनु पर्दैन
सबै विद्यालयहरूले प्रत्येक वर्ष शिक्षा कार्यलय विद्यार्थी प्रतिवेदन बुझँउनु पर्छ। यस पाली म अध्ययनको क्रममा बाहिर भएकोले हाम्रो एकजना सहकर्मी सरलाई उक्त कामको जिम्मा दिइएको थियो। एक शिक्षा अफिसरले भन्नुभएछ, “तिमीहरूको प्रिन्सीपल त अमेरिकामा डलर सोर्दै होला नि, होइन?” यसमा मन दुःखाउने कुरा त केही छैन यद्यपि हाम्रो शिक्षा प्रणालीमा केही खोट छ भन्ने कुरा…
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The Wise Vulture and the Foolish Vulture: A Tale of Smart Choices – for 5th graders
Introduction: Once upon a time, there were two vultures who represented government officials. They had a special connection with animals and taught us important lessons about making wise decisions. Let’s dive into their story and discover how their actions affected the animals and the world around them. The Wise Vulture: Imagine a wise vulture who…
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The Wise Vulture and the Foolish Vulture: An Allegory of Government Officials, Taxes, and Business
Introduction: In the vast ecosystem of governance and economy, a peculiar allegory can be drawn between vultures, dead animals, and live animals, representing government officials, taxes, and businesses, respectively. This allegory sheds light on contrasting approaches and outcomes observed within this interplay. The Wise Vulture: The wise vulture exemplifies those government officers who possess foresight…
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The Wise Vulture and the Foolish Vulture: Lessons in Governance and Economy – for 10th Graders.
Introduction:In the intriguing world of allegories, there exists a fascinating tale involving vultures, animals, and their connection to government officials, taxes, and businesses. This story provides valuable lessons on the relationship between wise decision-making, economic growth, and the impact of government actions. Let’s explore this allegory and uncover its relevance in our daily lives. The…
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नेपालको परीक्षा प्रणाली ठीक ज्वरो ननाप्ने थर्मोमीटर
COVID-19 महामारीको चपेटामा नेपाल लकडाउन भएको पनि ४ हप्तामा लागेको छ। लकडाउनसँगै विद्यालय तथा कलेज स्तरका सबै परीक्षाहरू पर सार्नु पर्ने बाध्यता आएको हो। सरकारको अठोट लक्डाउन खुल्ने वितिकै परीक्षा गर्ने नै देखिन्छ। शिक्षा तथा मानव स्रोत विकास केन्द्रका महानिर्देशक डा. तुलसीप्रसाद थपलिया भन्नुहुन्छ, ‘हामीले अहिलेसम्म परिक्षा नगर्ने ढंगले सोचेका छैनौं ।’ शिक्षा, विज्ञान तथा…
