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Posted on: 2008-02-26

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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 traffi ...

Posted on: 2008-02-19

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When boys sporting long hair were rounded up and had their hair shorn, many said, “Theek paryo” (They deserve it). Do you think such a policing is the solution in our democratic country? Does this mean that we are being made to give up our ‘freedom of expression’ or do you think such acts of disciplining by authorities concerned will aid in ...

Posted on: 2008-02-12

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As an individual you may have your own principle in life. And there are family values that are mostly guided by the culture, tradition and norms of society. But sometimes there are situations when some of your individual values contradict with the family values. Have you ever experienced such conflict of values? And how did you tackle the situation ...

Posted on: 2008-02-05

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It is said that honesty is the best policy, but then some also believe that a white lie never hurt anyone. Would you always choose to be honest in any situation though it might hurt someone or destroy relationships, or would you twist the truth as a situation demands? Why?

Posted on: 2008-02-01

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Entrance examination is a must for pre admission criteria. But lately, a new trend is seen where small children are subjected to such preparation classes just to get admission in primary level. Do you think such classes really help these small children? Or they are just forcing the children to study things that are beyond their level and under ...

Posted on: 2008-01-23

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With construction and demolition work almost everywhere in urban areas, the sidewalks are either obstructed with iron rods, stones, sand et cetera or there is lack of standard footpath. Due to which pedestrians are bound to walk on the road compromising their safety. Do you think it is safe and comfortable to walk on the streets as a pedestrian? Wh ...

Posted on: 2008-01-16

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Professionalism is one of the most important things required in a workplace. Do you think people working in different offices in different levels in the context of Nepal are equally professional? Have you ever faced any such situation where unprofessional people have created problems at workplace? Describe.

Posted on: 2008-01-10

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Living in a Nepali society, having a close knit with the neighbours is obvious. This can really be helpful at times of need. But they can really be nosy. You have to maintain the relation, but at the same time have to tell them to mind their own business politely. How will you deal with such situation? Explain.

Posted on: 2008-01-03

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There are some people who always strive for perfection in their life. But some say doing so is detrimental. What is your vox populi on these two sayings? Which one do you prefer and why?

Posted on: 2011-12-25

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It seems that there is no end of the load shedding hours in our country. The load shedding hours keep on increasing and it occurs mainly in peak hours. Due to power cut you are unable to watch TV, study or do other things that require electricity supply. In this context, what do you think is the best idea to pass that time creatively? Explain.

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Dashain is a time for family get-together and while some return back to their villages even those who had gone to work in foreign shores come back home. Besides being with famiy, what is it that you most enjoyed about being back in your hometown or realised that was really special about your village or hometown?