Change lifestyle for hypertension Change lifestyle for hypertension Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. It can lead to severe complications and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and even death. Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. It can lead to severe complications and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and even death. Blogs 22 Jun, 2022
Progressive education Progressive education Progressive education focuses on ‘how to think’ for the learners rather than rote learning. John Dewey (1859-1952), an American philosopher and educator, was a proponent of the philosophical movement known as pragmatism, and is the father of the progressive education theory. Progressive education focuses on ‘how to think’ for the learners rather than rote learning. John Dewey (1859-1952), an American philosopher and educator, was a proponent of the philosophical movement known as pragmatism, and is the father of the progressive education theory. Blogs 21 Jun, 2022
Digital Economy Digital Economy When walking around the streets of Kathmandu, you will notice stickers with quick response (QR) codes at stores and restaurants. People can pay businesses by scanning these ubiquitous QR codes with one of the many financial services apps available on their smartphones. When walking around the streets of Kathmandu, you will notice stickers with quick response (QR) codes at stores and restaurants. People can pay businesses by scanning these ubiquitous QR codes with one of the many financial services apps available on their smartphones. Blogs 21 Jun, 2022
An aware individual An aware individual Activists today rally for LGBTQ rights, women empowerment and climate awareness. Then there is the charged political rhetoric. These are a few examples of the social movements that tend to affect people globally. And they are strongly fueled and sustained by the social media. LGBTQ movement really took off thanks to the social media. And climate change action too has gained traction through the virtual platforms. Activists today rally for LGBTQ rights, women empowerment and climate awareness. Then there is the charged political rhetoric. These are a few examples of the social movements that tend to affect people globally. And they are strongly fueled and sustained by the social media. LGBTQ movement really took off thanks to the social media. And climate change action too has gained traction through the virtual platforms. Blogs 20 Jun, 2022
Fashion industry Fashion industry The fashion industry employs millions worldwide, from artists and models to dressmakers, merchandisers, and many more. However, it has also been deeply impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as the majority of the work in the sector is carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The fashion industry employs millions worldwide, from artists and models to dressmakers, merchandisers, and many more. However, it has also been deeply impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as the majority of the work in the sector is carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Blogs 20 Jun, 2022
Public transport: An obligation for many Public transport: An obligation for many The day before, I took a public bus from Kamaladi to Boudha. I realised that it had been quite a while since I had commuted by a public vehicle. I chose to experience the public transportation service for a day. The day before, I took a public bus from Kamaladi to Boudha. I realised that it had been quite a while since I had commuted by a public vehicle. I chose to experience the public transportation service for a day. Blogs 17 Jun, 2022
Watershed services Watershed services Natural resources degradation is a well-known development challenge in Malawi. Natural resources degradation is a well-known development challenge in Malawi. Blogs 17 Jun, 2022
Threat of bird flu Threat of bird flu In the last weeks a new strain of a bird flu virus was observed for the first time in humans in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). In the last weeks a new strain of a bird flu virus was observed for the first time in humans in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Blogs 16 Jun, 2022
Entrance fee Entrance fee For the past few days, I have been biking down on my electric scooter to the city of devotees to escape the garbage strewn all over the other tourist paradises, viz. Kathmandu and Lalitpur. For the past few days, I have been biking down on my electric scooter to the city of devotees to escape the garbage strewn all over the other tourist paradises, viz. Kathmandu and Lalitpur. Blogs 16 Jun, 2022
Global biodiversity Global biodiversity The Asia Pacific region is home to 17 of the 36 global biodiversity hotspots. The Asia Pacific region is home to 17 of the 36 global biodiversity hotspots. Blogs 13 Jun, 2022
View on view towers View on view towers After the first local elections in Nepal in 2074 BS, the common people got to experience their own government at home. After the first local elections in Nepal in 2074 BS, the common people got to experience their own government at home. Blogs 13 Jun, 2022
Hello philanthropy! Hello philanthropy! We all know by now that we are warming the planet at an alarming rate due to our runaway greenhouse gas emissions, and that we’re going to have to decarbonize very rapidly and arrive at net-zero emissions by mid-century in order to have a fighting chance to keep global temperature rise to below 1.5C. We all know by now that we are warming the planet at an alarming rate due to our runaway greenhouse gas emissions, and that we’re going to have to decarbonize very rapidly and arrive at net-zero emissions by mid-century in order to have a fighting chance to keep global temperature rise to below 1.5C. Blogs 10 Jun, 2022
On child marriage On child marriage One of the worst regrets of my life was that my elder sister did not marry young. Unbeknownst to me, I think she had suitors at 15. She married late, very late for the time, after our parents started piling pressure on her. She must have been in her early thirties. One of the worst regrets of my life was that my elder sister did not marry young. Unbeknownst to me, I think she had suitors at 15. She married late, very late for the time, after our parents started piling pressure on her. She must have been in her early thirties. Blogs 10 Jun, 2022
Raid takes traders by 'surprise'! Raid takes traders by 'surprise'! Tension flared up in Narayangadh Bazaar of Chitwan today after local businessmen took to the streets to protest a raid on a local shop, saying the Department of Revenue Investigation ‘did not inform them before carrying out the raid’. Tension flared up in Narayangadh Bazaar of Chitwan today after local businessmen took to the streets to protest a raid on a local shop, saying the Department of Revenue Investigation ‘did not inform them before carrying out the raid’. Blogs 07 Jun, 2022
A book is always the best teacher A book is always the best teacher Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho was once asked by a journalist: “Could you please give some advice for those who wish to become a good writer like you?” To which the witty writer replied: “I have three pieces of advice for aspiring writers: Read! Read!! Read!!!” Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho was once asked by a journalist: “Could you please give some advice for those who wish to become a good writer like you?” To which the witty writer replied: “I have three pieces of advice for aspiring writers: Read! Read!! Read!!!” Blogs 07 Jun, 2022
Impression of books Impression of books Yukio Mishima’s story of harakiri fascinated me. I read his seminal work The Temple of the Golden Pavillion when I was a teenager. Yukio Mishima’s story of harakiri fascinated me. I read his seminal work The Temple of the Golden Pavillion when I was a teenager. Blogs 03 Jun, 2022
Quality infrastructure Quality infrastructure It’s not enough to build infrastructure assets that produce electricity, provide safe drinking water, or facilitate transport. It’s not enough to build infrastructure assets that produce electricity, provide safe drinking water, or facilitate transport. Blogs 03 Jun, 2022
A greener future A greener future Mounting concerns over transport emissions contributing to climate change, coupled with the insatiable demand for expensive petroleum from Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, have compelled countries around the world to embrace electric vehicles (EVs). Mounting concerns over transport emissions contributing to climate change, coupled with the insatiable demand for expensive petroleum from Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, have compelled countries around the world to embrace electric vehicles (EVs). Blogs 01 Jun, 2022
Make rape costly and sex be free Make rape costly and sex be free It’s distressing to see people unable to venture out of their homes to show their talents out of fear. Instead of giving them an opportunity to perform on stage, should people with talent be held at home? I myself don’t suggest my loved ones to join any beauty pageant or talent audition for now. Sometimes they are not safe even at school. It’s distressing to see people unable to venture out of their homes to show their talents out of fear. Instead of giving them an opportunity to perform on stage, should people with talent be held at home? I myself don’t suggest my loved ones to join any beauty pageant or talent audition for now. Sometimes they are not safe even at school. Blogs 01 Jun, 2022
Asia's debt Asia's debt Whether one looks across the entire region in its vast diversity, at groups of countries of similar income or geography, or at individual economies, there is no question that Asia has been borrowing fast. Whether one looks across the entire region in its vast diversity, at groups of countries of similar income or geography, or at individual economies, there is no question that Asia has been borrowing fast. Blogs 31 May, 2022
Kathmandu Bagmati Action Plan to be implemented in nature-friendly manner: DPM Singh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh, has said the Bagmati Action Plan would be implemented in a nature-friendly manner.
Kathmandu Israeli Embassy returns belongings of Hamas attack victims The Embassy of Israel facilitated the return of personal belongings of Nepali victims of the October 7 Hamas terror attack and other students who participated in the 2023 ‘Learn and Earn Program’ in Israel.
World North Korea says it tested hypersonic intermediate range missile aimed at remote Pacific targets North Korea said Tuesday its latest weapons test was a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile designed to strike remote targets in the Pacific as leader Kim Jong Un vowed to further expand his collection of nuclear-capable weapons to counter rival nations.
Nepal Sahid Dasrath Health Science Academy to be upgraded as university: Health Minister Paudel Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has said the government has a plan of upgrading the Sahid Dashrath Health Science Academy as the centre of medical education.
Nepal PM Oli hands prize to medal winning players of int'l sports championship Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has presented prizes to medal winning players, coaches and managers of the SAFF Women Football Championship, Asian Karate Championship and CAVA Beach Volleyball Championship.
Kathmandu CIB raids call centre in Lalitpur, nabs 53 people The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has raided a call centre at Satdobato in Lalitpur and arrested 53 persons including two Indian nationals on the charge of operating online gambling.
World Update: Death toll reaches at least 53 in western China earthquake A strong earthquake killed at least 53 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the region of western China and across the border in Nepal.
Photo Gallery In Picture: Weaving fabric on a loom A senior citizen from Shuklaphanta Municipality-8, Juda, weaves fabric using traditional skills on a loom.
World Strong earthquake kills at least 32 people in western China A strong earthquake killed at least 32 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the region of western China and across the border in Nepal.
