MIDWAY Uday LamaI am proud of the fact and can justifiably say that I am a collector of information. And I am not much concerned that this makes me out an addict of sorts. There is much more to it than just being a processor of newsy snippets and tidbit and... 08 Jan, 2004
Need to reform Swasthani essence, feel valley women Rachana BhattaraiKathmandu, January 7A month-long Swasthani Brata (fast) began today. Family members of most of the Hindu households gathered and read the story of Swasthani, which narrates the life of Lord Shiva, his family and benevolence. The ritual... Horoscopes 08 Jan, 2004
Lebed copter crash pilots convicted Associated PressMoscow, January 6A Siberian court today convicted two pilots charged in the 2002 helicopter crash that killed Russian military hero and regional governor Alexander Lebed, sentencing one to four years of internal exile and handing the... Women 07 Jan, 2004
MIDWAY Ajit BaralOne of the best brains was Pierre Bourdieu’s, who has wonderful thoughts on issues ranging from arts and aesthetics to contemporary society. His thoughts are, I am sure, shaped through reading. Yet he distrusts the learned (the learned... 05 Jan, 2004
1, 2 buckle my shoe... SchoolgirlKathmanduYet another brand new year. The last year I had been planning a whole lot of things to accomplish, I did accomplish some, some are yet to be fulfilled. Every new year offers new ideas. As December 31 came and the hands of the clock... Travel Abroad 03 Jan, 2004
The limitation of language Words: 546The limitation of languageAjit Baral The earliest human beings communicated through the sign language and grunts. And it was sufficient to express themselves as long as humans had just a few social contacts, desires and activities and other... 29 May, 2002
Obsolescence, Maoist threats make telegraph service lose cutting edge Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, May 28The telegraph service has come under threat of obsolescence after three decades of existence and active service in the country as it can no longer compete with the modern devises of telecommunication. The latest... Horoscopes 28 May, 2002
Locals build chautaris At a time when the country is facing political turmoil and destruction of its basic development infrastructure, locals of Phakumba village of Taplejung district are constructing resting places and chautaras for travellers.Bhakta Banem and Bir Bahadur... Travel 21 May, 2002
Shukla Phanta Reserve remains neglected The Royal Shukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve spreading over an area of 305 square kilometres has remained neglected despite of its immense possibility of becoming a popular tourist destination.Apart from its magnificent and astonishing landscapes, the... Travel 20 May, 2002
Disabled demand free education The voices of disabled children and young people are not usually listened to by society and policy makers. A majority of them continue to remain in the shadow of society without having access to education, as well as being denied their basic... Horoscopes 20 May, 2002
Informal education should be income generating Informal education should not be confined to only learning the preliminary letters and numbers but the programme planners should also focus their strategies to income generation through whatever is being taught.This was what the participants of an... Horoscopes 12 May, 2002
Kulung Language Cassette Released Bairagi Kainla a renowned litterateur released a Kulung Rai language cassette “Aayabung” meaning beautiful flower amidst a programme organised here on Saturday. The young contributors of the cassette Sarala Rai - a popular singer, Sushma Rai, Kul... Horoscopes 12 May, 2002