Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy Thanks to a mouse watching clips from “The Matrix,” scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date – a diagram of the wiring connecting 84,000 neurons as they fire off messages. Science and Tech 10 Apr, 2025
World Autism Awareness Day being observed globally The World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) is being observed worldwide today through various awareness initiatives aimed at promoting inclusivity and support for individuals with autism. Nepal 02 Apr, 2025
SXC Sandbox 2.0: National level 48-hour hackathon concludes at St. Xavier's College The second phase of SXC SANDBOX 2.0, a national-level 48-hour in-person hackathon, concluded successfully at St. Xavier’s College on Sunday. Kathmandu 10 Mar, 2025
RFK Jr. as Health Advisor: Maverick or menace to public health? President-elect Donald Trump announced his nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in November 2024. Opinion 06 Jan, 2025
The Himalayan Times' 'Light Up Lives This Christmas' brings joy to children Spreading holiday cheer to children in local orphanages across the Capital, 'Light Up Lives This Christmas', an initiative of The Himalayan Times concluded on December 24. Lifestyle 25 Dec, 2024
Saima Wazed takes charge as Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia Saima Wazed today assumed charge as Regional Director for World Health Organization South-East Asia Region. Nepal 01 Feb, 2024
Saima Wazed appointed WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia Saima Wazed was confirmed today as the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the South-East Asia by the WHO Executive Board in Geneva, Switzerland. Nepal 24 Jan, 2024
Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say The number of measles cases also rose by nearly 20% after immunization levels dropped to their lowest in 15 years during the pandemic, the agencies said. Health 17 Nov, 2023
Call to address rights of persons with disabilities In a bid to shed light and spread awareness on the situation of Persons with Disabilities and the challenges faced by them, particularly children, a National Dialogue on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was organised here on Wednesday. Nepal 15 Jun, 2023
Australian envoy takes part in inclusive arts event for children Australia’s Ambassador to Nepal Felicity Volk awarded prizes and certificates to winners and participants of an Inclusive Art Event for children with neuro-developmental disabilities and neurotypical children here today. Nepal 11 Jun, 2022
ASD not disease, but manageable health condition Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is not a specific disease as the society largely (mis) believes but a manageable mental health condition. As experts say ‘it is neurological development disorder’ that hampers the socialization and communication skills of a child. Health 03 May, 2022
Disabled persons' participation sought Rights activists have called for practical implementation of equal participation of persons with disabilities in all state structures. Nepal 28 Apr, 2022
