History for Henry with new award win Agence France PressLondon, May 10:Arsenal’s Thierry Henry has become the first player to win the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year award for the second year running. The French striker won by the largest margin for 34 years,... 10 May, 2004
Not convincing The government’s new proposal to narrow down monument zones in the Kathmandu Valley World Heritage Site — a conglomeration of seven UNESCO-identified monument zones — has been perceived as an idea leading to gradual phasing out of the monuments... 02 May, 2004
Father Eugene L Watrin, SJ:: A towering personality He lived for God and developed leaders for NepalShanker Raj PandeyKathmanduFather Eugene L Watrin was born on July 28, 1920 in Dayton, Ohio of the United States of America. After dedicating a major part of his life to serving in Nepal, a country half... Travel Abroad 23 Apr, 2004
LETTERS Worship true god If we truly believe in god, our parents are the real gods for us wrote Swagat Raj Pandey on April 15. A noble thought but one ultimately destined to disappoint us. When we speak of god, we generally perceive of a supernatural entity... 20 Apr, 2004
Demand for new bus route Himalayan News ServiceThimi, April 11:One has to change at least two buses to reach Bouddha from Bhaktapur and that takes quite a lot of time, but once public vehicles start plying along the Bode, Neel Barahi, Jorpati route, the travel time and cost is... Horoscopes 12 Apr, 2004
CREDOS : Vastu — IV Alexandra Alter The ideal Vastu home is square and aligned with the cardinal directions, reflecting the Vedic concept of the universe. The centre of the house should remain empty to honour the sacred centre, or abode of the god Brahma, while the... 19 Mar, 2004
Minbhavan water supply in two weeks Rastriya Samachar SamitiKathmandu, March 15:Potable water will be supplied from the tank under construction at Minbhavan on a trial basis after two weeks.Water from the Manohara river of Thimi and Bode will be collected at the 3 million litre capacity... Horoscopes 16 Mar, 2004
MIDWAY: Me and superstition Uday Lama I don’t throw salt over my shoulder or touch wood but I get an uneasy feeling when I cross the real into the surreal. This makes me think twice and so act with discretion lest I offend those who are superstitious. Even though I do not... 01 Mar, 2004
Garden of 22 spouts Dubby BhagatKathmanduThe garden, built by a Malla king who apparently craved peace and solitude, is famous for its 22 carved stone fountains that stand in a line below the tanks, emptying themselves into a long, shallow bathing pool. All are carved to... Travel Abroad 22 Feb, 2004
Mango production to decrease in Terhathum(BIZ PAGE) The mango production in Tehrathum district is expected to be much less this year, due to sudden changes in climatic conditions and a disease that affects flowers at budding stage. According to local farmers, the mango production was not satisfactory... 24 Apr, 2002
Mango production to decrease in Terhathum Mango production in Tehrathum district is expected to drop significantly this year, due to sudden changes in climate and a disease that affects flowers at the budding stage. According to local farmers, mango production was not satisfactory last year... 24 Apr, 2002
job after a decade of tongue piercing Krishna Chandra Bag Shrestha, who has been piercing his tongue for the last 10 years during the Bode festival, has been given the job of driving an ambulance as a prize. He had been driving a taxi for a long time to earn a living. "He has been piercing... Horoscopes 16 Apr, 2002
