Indoor pollution ‘major health hazard’ Kathmandu, May 8:Indoor air pollution is one of the main causes of health hazards among the rural people, experts said today.Poorly ventilated houses and use of traditional sources of fuel are the main causes of indoor air pollution and some 20 per... Horoscopes 09 May, 2007
BIZ BRIEFS Mixed signs for oilSINGAPORE: Oil prices were mixed in Asian trade as market focus shifted from the recent attacks on the oil industry in Nigeria to the weekly US energy inventory data, dealers said. At 10:40 am (0240 GMT) New York’s main oil futures... 09 May, 2007
Climate change: ‘A problem of lifestyles’ An eleventh hour intervention by the Indian delegation at a major UN climate change conference in Bangkok pushed to centre stage the need for a dramatic shift in lifestyles rather than dependence on green-friendly technology for solutions to global... 07 May, 2007
CREDOS: Creativity — II Acknowledging feelings can enable us to move past them and really get started. This, of course, also means dedicating ample time and space for the creative work. A friend of mine had trouble realising his gifts until he freed enough time to tinker in... 07 May, 2007
The calm within KATHMANDU: Most people would be glad to have some peace of mind in their lives. They would be happy to forget their troubles, problems and worries, and enjoy a few moments of inner calmness and freedom from obsessing thoughts.What is peace of mind?It... Travel Abroad 06 May, 2007
Iran, China to ink dam project pact Tehran, May 6:A $2 billion agreement on establishment of a maximum of 10 dams will be signed by Iran and China in two weeks, deputy energy minister Rasoul Zargar said. Zargar said, foreign Investors warmly welcome dam and power station projects... 06 May, 2007
ANIMAL STORIES: Ants Ants are common social insects. There are thousands of species of ants found all over the world. Ants range in colour from yellow to brown to red to black. Ants exhibit complex behaviour; some ants build intricate nests, some are fierce warriors, some... Travel Abroad 04 May, 2007
Saudi Arabia assures Asian consumers on oil supplies Riyadh, May 2:The world’s top oil exporter Saudi Arabia today assured East Asian consumers they can depend on the Middle East for continued and secure supplies of crude.“I would like to assure you that the importing Asian nations can depend on West... 02 May, 2007
India clinches biggest ever wind turbine contract New Delhi, May 2:India’s Suzlon Energy has clinched its single biggest contract to supply wind turbine capacity to a US wind power developer, the company said today.Suzlon Wind Energy Corp, a unit of Denmark-based Suzlon Energy A/S (SEAS), has signed... 02 May, 2007
BIZ BRIEFS Indian mangoes in USWASHINGTON: The first shipment of mangoes from India in 18 years arrived in the US under a deal to end a long ban on the fruit. India has been pushing for years to export its mangoes to the US since they were banned in 1989 over... 02 May, 2007
Parents seek holistic education for children Kathmandu:Parents are seeking alternatives to mainstream education. Few could criticize the commitment to academic excellence that most schools and teachers have and work hard to actualize. But more and more parents realize that just learning academics... Travel Abroad 01 May, 2007
TOPICS: Climate change: UN’s solutions for the willing Solutions to stop global warming outlined in a new United Nations-backed report may ignite heated debates, if not actually compel governments to make choices that would impact their respective economies. The report, ‘Mitigation of Climate Change’,... 01 May, 2007
