When reel raises questions on real issues Where mainstream political parties are failing to voice the hopes and woes of the people of Nepal, contemporary Nepali films namely Mansarra, Bokshi ko Ghar and Pujar Sarki have been able to show some silver linings in the cloud. Lifestyle 22 Jun, 2024
OPINION: Covid-19 � A triggering factor for domestic violence KATHMANDU: “Stay Home Stay Safe” is a slogan widely followed by at least 216 countries and territories in the world currently being hit hard by the COVID- 19 pandemic. WHO’s strong guideline says, staying home saves life, whereas maintaining... 17 Jun, 2020
Does Homework Really Help Scholars Get Good Grades? KATHMANDU, April 27 To the Editor: I am a child psychologist and after reading through your article, “Yes, teachers should give homework, the benefits are many” I disagree with your claim that “students who do homework do better in school... 27 Apr, 2020
National curriculum: Good in theory, not practice Limited educational and employment opportunities in Nepal are among the factors driving Nepali students out of the country, although the national curriculum seeks to enhance independent and problem-solving approaches Curriculum is... 07 Feb, 2019
Rise in incidents of murder, abduction has NHRC worried Kathmandu, November 30 The National Human Rights Commission today drew its serious attention to the abduction and murder of eight-year-old boy Prayas Kunwar. Prayas, the only child of Pravin Kunwar, was kidnapped from his house in Gongabu on... Travel 01 Dec, 2018
EDITORIAL: Sparing the rod Criminalising corporal punishment is a bold step; however, parents and society also must act to protect child rights Children are the pillars of a nation. They need to be nurtured well —physically and mentally — from the very beginning of their... 07 Nov, 2018
Keep child psychology at centre while scribing news and literature KATHMANDU: Various stakeholders have recommended giving due attention to child psychology while scribing news and literary piece about children. Media and children-beat journalists have been urged to comply with the Child Friendly Communications... Horoscopes 02 Jan, 2018
Govt schools improving education quality in Bajura Bajura, December 8 Government schools in the far-flung areas of Bajura have started giving more focus on quality education in recent years. Several governmental and non-governmental organisations contributed to attract more students in... Travel 09 Dec, 2017
Designing an orphanage Kathmandu Orphan children make up 2.33 per cent of the world’s population. In Nepal, about 5.5 per cent of the total child population (11,084,311 children) between aged 0-17 (as per 2011 census) are orphans. This figure has gone up after the... Art & Culture 05 Aug, 2017
LETTERS: A complete mess I was really overwhelmed by an inspiring news story of a 17-year-old teenage girl, Prakriti Nakarmi, “Kids must be encouraged to follow their passion” (THT, March 12, Page 4). Needless to say, teaching profession is one of the most challenging jobs... 17 Mar, 2017
Most challenging student Having been a teacher for more than one and a half decade, I have taught students of all levels and age groups. Ranging from primary to university level, I have enjoyed lecturing, discussing, and interacting with students equally in all my classes.... 19 Apr, 2016
Child's unanswered questions on stage KATHMANDU: A seven-year-old girl (Sani) , whose mother died after giving birth to her, frequently asks her brother (Kale), "Where has our mother gone?" "Is God the creator of this world?" and "Where did God take our mother?" were other questions...
