German lack of options exposed in Euro 2016 defeat to France MARSEILLE: Germany's failure to beat France in the semifinal of the European Championship exposes their lack of strength in depth with young players failing to bridge a generation gap after its World Cup win. Left back Philipp Lahm, central... 08 Jul, 2016
British lawmaker Cox was killed because of her political views: husband LONDON: Lawmaker Jo Cox, who was shot and stabbed a week before Britain's referendum on European Union membership, died because of her political views and had been deeply troubled by the tone of the campaign, her husband said on Tuesday. Prime... Women 22 Jun, 2016
Mothers matter From preparing lunch to ironing her child’s uniforms to motivating him/her for studying, a mother plays an important role in a child’s life. She also makes an impact in her child’s educational achievement in many different ways. So, what role... Multimedia 04 May, 2016
Virtual lessons Everybody has their own way to pass-time. Computer games might just be another way to do so, and also a good source of refreshment for many of us. While availability of mobile phones and internet services is flourishing the craze of mobile games and... 27 Jan, 2016
BLOG SURF: Generation gap We demand to our parents that we need internet access and laptop at our home. “Why?” they ask. We say we need to research online for our study and assignments. They answer, “We too studied and were abided by assigned projects in our times. We... 11 Sep, 2015
Hanuman naach in Baglung after a decade BALEWA: The Hanuman Naach, that carries historical significance, has been presented here after a gap of a decade. The Hanuman Naach Preservation Council orgnanized a programme here on Tuesday to present the three-century-old folk culture. The... Travel 26 Aug, 2015
Teens and dating: Should they, or shouldn�t they? Some of our readers are dead against teens dating, while others think that it just cannot be prohibited because parents want to. Hence, they suggest that teens should be told about the consequences and dangers of risky behaviour while on dates. They... 05 Jul, 2015
Old is gold, but young minds are innovative gems Though I belong to the younger generation, I can understand the older generation’s philosophy or ethos. I can understand the basic differences between the basic paradigms that both have. Youngsters have an idea of not wanting to get stuck in the... 25 Oct, 2009
Precarious game of politics: Choices for the premier Nepal's democracy has entered into such a phase that it is irrelevant proving and un-proving majority support by the government-of-the-day, unlike in other democratic states. Universally democracy is intended 'for the people, by the people, of the... 31 Jul, 2009
Generations split over Moldova vote HIRTOP: Although youths are fed up with the ruling Communist Party in impoverished Moldova, older voters in poor rural areas will push to keep it in power in Wednesday's parliamentary election. The generation gap in this small ex-Soviet republic... Women 27 Jul, 2009
Nepali Cong needs leadership change, structural revamp Don’t you think NC’s popularity and influence are waning? It may seem so but that is not the case. The NC led the peace process and played a key role to reinstate democracy and transform the country into republican state. Without... 30 Jun, 2009
MIDWAY : Trying to get along You need to dress up decently,” comes an instruction before I head for the wedding party of some distant relative -- someone I’ve never seen. I don’t want to go but ‘not going’ is not an option. I need to learn to socialise, they say. When we... 12 Jun, 2008