Libraries: They are more than just reading rooms Recently the new municipal administration of Kathmandu presented its policies and programmes for the fiscal year 2022/23, a list of important initiatives that the new elected mayor and deputy mayor want to take. Opinion 30 Jun, 2022
Scientists hunt down genes behind humankind's big brain WASHINGTON: Scientists have pinpointed three genes that may have played a pivotal role in an important milestone in human evolution: the striking increase in brain size that facilitated cognitive advances that helped define what it means to be... Mobile & Apps 01 Jun, 2018
Mental illness: Awareness helps Kathmandu One needs to be physically, socially and mentally healthy to live a healthy life. However, mental health is not taken as seriously as physical health in our country. There is still stigmatisation regarding mental health. News and photos of... Environment 01 Aug, 2017
Internet addiction: A looming illness Kathmandu Internet has become a very big part of our lifestyle. It is definitely handy at work and to get the needed information. And with varieties of apps, games and social media platforms on offer, it is a great way to kill time for many,... Environment 21 Feb, 2017
Understanding mental health Women more vulnerable to mental illness because of family separation and migration Kathmandu Physical, social and mental health are important aspects of one’s life. If any one of these aspects is affected, then a person cannot be called a... Art & Culture 14 Aug, 2016
Evidence mounts linking Zika virus to birth defects GENEVA/WASHINGTON: Evidence mounted on Friday linking Zika to the birth defect microcephaly, and the United Nations health agency set a review of travel advice related to the outbreak of the virus while US officials planned strategy to control... Women 05 Mar, 2016
Understanding mental illness Kathmandu People with mental illness are often ignored and mistreated. In some cases they are often chained and locked up in a room. Not only that but taking a mentally sick person to dhami and shamans are also some of the things practised in the... Environment 01 Mar, 2016
Vitiligo can be treated KATHMANDU: White patches, uneven skin colour or simply skin discolouration can be developed in people of any age and sex. “There is a loss of skin colour (melanin) from the normal texture of the skin when someone suffers from vitiligo,”... Environment 22 Sep, 2015
EDITORIAL Making it large As reforms and modifications, additions and omissions are a regular part of the governmental functions, the sixth expansion of the Council of Ministers has been effected to meet the growing need to make it more inclusive. Though... 04 Sep, 2009
Right bite for your brain Kathmandu:Remember those horror stories about students going blank while writing exams. It is primarily stress that can lead to forgetfulness. The intense physical and mental activity that we go through while preparing for and writing exams call for a... Travel Abroad 27 Feb, 2007
MIDWAY: Great gift Reasoning something out means ferreting a plausible answer out of a jumble of confusing and conflicting ideas. It is employing our mental capabilities to arrive at a logical conclusion. And nothing boosts our reasoning capability than the hunger for... 26 Feb, 2007
