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Posted on: 2013-03-10

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Yoga or meditation is supposed to be done for a healthy lifestyle. Do you believe in it? Have you ever done any kind of yoga and has it brought any kind of change in your life?

Posted on: 2013-03-03

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As a part of a campaign to bring down the incidents of theft, loot and other criminal activities, the Nepal Police recently arrested young boys and a few girls with long locks and piercings. Do you think criminal activities will be controlled by such activities of the police or is there a need for the police administration to change its attitude of ...

Posted on: 2013-02-24

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Nowadays we see microbuses fitted with TV screens that air songs and traffic rules. Do you think this will help the public be aware of traffic rules, or will this only entertain the passengers during their tedious commute? Give reasons for your answer.

Posted on: 2013-02-17

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Since 2011, we have had international artistes performing here. Bryan Adams, Michael Learns To Rock, not to forget Atif Aslam. Now Deep Purple will be here. So, which international artiste or band do you wish to see performing in Nepal. Why?

Posted on: 2013-02-10

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It is said love is eternal. And Valentine’s Day celebrates love. Do you think Valentine’s Day is overrated? Would you go out of your way to show the loved one(s) in your life about your love for them on this day, or would you treat it as any other day? Give reasons.

Posted on: 2013-02-03

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Freedom of expression — what does this mean to you? Does it mean that you have the right to express your views regardless of anything, or does it mean you would practice self-censorship before airing your views? Give reasons for your answer.

Posted on: 2013-01-27

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Technology has surpassed our imaginations. However, things like a time machine — a favourite gadget in many sci-fi films — we often wish for, has not been created. If such a thing existed or was created tomorrow, how would you use it? Give reasons.

Posted on: 2013-01-20

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Changing seasons add colour to our life. The winter cold is biting, but many look forward to the winter months and the time by the fireside, telling stories ... So, which is your favourite season of the year? What is it that you like to do most during your favourite season? Any favourite memories?

Posted on: 2013-01-13

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In Nepal, neither is prostitution legalised nor is there any red light area. But still there are thousands of sex workers in Nepal who work from bars to cabin restaurants to streets. In this context, do you think prostitution should be legalised so that sex workers can work in a safer environment? Or should it be banned and prohibited? Give reaso ...

Posted on: 2012-01-05

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The case of brutal Delhi gang rape is still fresh in our minds. But in the recent days we have heard about quite a lot of rape cases in Nepal too.The gang rapes to child rape to a woman robbed and raped by police and immigration officials in airport clearly depict the existence of exploitation and violence against women in Nepal. What do you think ...

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Penalising and detaining jaywalkers is the latest step taken by our traffic police. Similar steps were also taken a few months back to punish jaywalkers. However, as these did not continue for long, people forgot about the rules and started jaywalking with ease again. Are such ‘short-term’ efforts really effective in making people follow traffic rules? Or should such efforts be carried out for a longer period of time — say a year or so — so that people get into the habit of following traffic rules? Why?