Herpes simplex encephalitis: Understanding the sneaky trick of a neurotrophic virus Sarita had developed fever and sore throat for two days. She had taken some throat lozenges which failed to respond. It then got worse with each passing day.
Life is a process: It is also balance Our life is like the seasons. It is simple; it is complex; it is also, at times, tetchy. Yet, in the midst of happiness and chaos, it is as exciting as a nail-biting Twenty20 cricket match.
Current status of Nepal: The hijacked state The political landscape in Nepal has been continuously taking disheartening turns.
Jobs for persons with disability: The corporate sector must step in Last Saturday, I met Sarita Thulung, the para-athlete and disability and social inclusion activist.
Countering climate misinformation The world hoped the COVID-19 pandemic's misinformation crisis would end with vaccine rollouts.
Body intelligence: Science beyond substance Most of us regard the self, or our deepest hub, as subtle. Just think of it. We all communicate with our mind, body, tongue and ear.
Sorrow of coalition government: Constitutional breach aplenty The pre-electoral coalition is generally considered inconsistent with ethical democratic practices, a sentiment explicitly reinforced by the Constitution of Nepal, which overtly prohibits such alliances. Article 56 (6) of the constitution underscores the nation's commitment to a multi-party, competitive, democratic republic.
The multinutrient question: To supplement, or not to It’s obvious that vitamins and minerals ought to be a part of our wellness cover — like life insurance — in health and illness. Here’s why — vitamins are a cluster of organic nutrients found in plants and animals.
The National Assembly: A perilous descent off track In the lead-up to the National Assembly (NA) elections, the political landscape is ablaze with a fiery debate surrounding the selection process of aspirant candidates.
Let's be a bit more optimistic: Maybe things are not as bad as they seem Recently, there was an uproar when Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal complained about the fact that there was too much pessimism, especially among the youths, about the current status of the nation.
Consilience: The web of life The idea of consciousness and its relationship between mind and brain have puzzled, bamboozled and flummoxed philosophers and scientists alike since the dawn of civilisation.
Beyond Hero Worship: Building a Functional Federal Democratic Republic in Nepal German Marxist thinker and playwright Bertolt Brecht wrote in his play ‘Galileo’, ‘Unhappy is the land that needs a hero’. By this, he meant that the desire for a hero is inherent in a flawed society.
Misinformation, disinformation and malinformation: Credible information at stake Our information ecosystem is drowning in misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation. These terms, though distinct, all paint a picture of inaccurate and harmful content circulating online, particularly through social media platforms.
Positive leadership: It is about developing expertise and know-how What is the best way to involve young people in the field or better in the art of policy making?
Kathmandu 73pc children in Kathmandu Valley face tooth decay problems A study has found that 73 percent children in the Kathmandu Valley face tooth decay issues.
Kathmandu NC calls for forming parliamentary probe committee to look into charges on DPM Lamichhane The main opposition party Nepali Congress has demanded formation of an investigation committee from within the parliament itself for impartially looking into the charges of cooperative defraud leveled against Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane.
Kathmandu Finance Minister Pun, Chinese ambassador meet, discuss various issues Chinese ambassador Chen Song called on Finance Minister Barshaman Pun today. According to the Minister's Secretariat, the discussion revolved around bilateral cooperation and mutual interests.
Nepal No compromise over good governance: PM Dahal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said he will not compromise with anyone regarding the government's commitment to establishing and promoting good governance.
Nepal Three male rhinos in CNP shifted internally Three male rhinos have been shifted to the eastern part of the Chitwan National Park (CNP) from the western areas.
Kathmandu Maoist Centre office-bearers' meeting discusses party Vice Chair Mahara's arrest The CPN (Maoist Centre) has held discussions on the arrest of the party's Vice Chair Krishna Bahadur Mahara in connection to the gold smuggling case.
Business Gold price increase by Rs 700 per tola, silver follows with Rs 5 gain The domestic gold market witnessed a increase on Sunday, with the price of gold per tola rising by Rs 700 per tola, followed by silver, which saw a modest increase of Rs 5 per tola.
Sports 5th Jumla-Rara Ultra Marathon set for April 13 The fifth Jumla-Rara Ultra Marathon is going to be organised on April 13.
Kathmandu 'Issues of women, children on top priority' Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Bhagbati Chaudhary has said the government of Nepal has been carrying out activities keeping the issues of women and children on top priority.
Nepal Nisikhola bus accident: death toll reaches nine, identity of all deceased ascertained The death toll of Nisikhola bus accident has reached nine and the identity of all the deceased has been ascertained.
Nepal PM emphasizes the need to remain aware of climate change impacts on food security PM Dahal has urged agencies and officials to effectively implement programs for food systems transformation.
Sports Félix scores against former club again and Barcelona routs Atletico 3-0. Almeria ends winless streak Félix struck against his former club again on Sunday, scoring the opening goal in Barcelona's 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the Spanish league.