Cast of Suu Kyi aides tipped for Myanmar president role Naypyidaw, March 8 A doctor, a one-time driver and a personal assistant head a motley ensemble of possible picks for Myanmar’s next president, as democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi seeks a close confidante to rule in her place. Suu Kyi, 70,... Women 09 Mar, 2016
Programmes held to mark Int'l Women's Day Kathmandu, March 8 Various programmes were held across the country to mark the 106th International Women's Day today. The slogan for this year’s International Women’s Day was ‘Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step it up for gender... Horoscopes 09 Mar, 2016
Thousands of refugees see border effectively closed IDOMENI: Thousands of refugees stranded on the Greek-Macedonia border faced closed gates Tuesday, with fading hopes that that they could ever resume their trek onward through the Balkans to wealthy European Union countries. About 13,000-14,000... Women 08 Mar, 2016
'Priority should be given to qualification, capacity development' KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said that prosperous Nepal will be built only if just and equitable society is established. He was speaking at a programme organised by the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare in the Capital... Horoscopes 08 Mar, 2016
Three kidnapped aid workers in east Congo released KINSHASA: Three Congolese employees of international charity Save the Children who were kidnapped in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last week have been released, a spokesman for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said on... Women 08 Mar, 2016
Take care of your skin Kathmandu Cold is retreating as the temperature is rising steadily across the nation. Everyone is breathing a sigh of relief. But not so fast! The weather now is windy and it is not good for your skin. Adding to your woe is increasing exposure... Environment 08 Mar, 2016
Air strike hits Syrian market, opposition says truce must be respected BEIRUT/GENEVA: A Syrian or Russian air strike was reported to have killed at least 19 people and possibly many more at a market in northwestern Syria on Monday, straining a cessation of hostilities agreement meant to pave the way for peace... Women 08 Mar, 2016
Farmers sceptical of PM Modi�s budget Khanjarpur, March 7 Farmer Ram Pal Singh voted for Narendra Modi’s promise of ‘better days’ in India’s 2014 general election, but he won’t be backing the prime minister again even after last week’s budget promised more aid to the... 08 Mar, 2016
Womb transplant recipient grateful for chance at pregnancy CLEVELAND: The recipient of the nation's first uterus transplant said Monday that she prayed for years to be able to bear a child, and is grateful to the deceased donor's family and surgeons who've given her that chance. Doctors at the... Environment 08 Mar, 2016
Equal opportunity to women: Benefits all No country can reach its full economic potential and achieve widespread prosperity if half its population cannot participate fully in the economy. As we mark Women’s Day, it is important to remember that equality for women is to the benefit of... 08 Mar, 2016
Change for women Nepalese society is a patriarchal society. Women are discriminated in many ways. It starts from birth itself .If a baby girl is born, both the mother and child become victims of neglect. They are deprived of better education, food and other facilities.... 08 Mar, 2016
Health coverage Conditional cash transfers (CCT) are a stepping stone to universal health coverage, not just help for individual families. ADB recently approved a $400 million loan for the Philippine government to expand the CCT program, which started in 2008 and has... 08 Mar, 2016
