Ensure humane treatment of dogs: Stop poor breeding practices In Nepal we have the second day of Tihar as the ‘Day of the dogs’, to worship canines all over the country. The festival is practised to appease the Hindu god of death, Yama, as dogs are considered his messengers. Opinion 25 Feb, 2025
At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national tour. Lifestyle 01 Nov, 2024
Caring dogs for a noble cause Jajarkot is a beautiful yet isolated area in Nepal, renowned for its natural beauty and close-knit inhabitants. Opinion 14 Jun, 2024
Climate crisis: Colonial mindset to blame Back in 2018, I happened to pick a book by Amitav Ghosh. The review of- Gun Island attracted me in such a way that the temptation landed me at Mandala Book Point, Jamal, Kathmandu. I got instantly dragged into all the chapters of the book that is set in the Sundarbans, a dense Mangrove forest of the world. History, geography, climate change and impacts of migration, all have been well juxtaposed beautifully, leaving the message that the world has been going through numerous problems particularly due to climate change. Opinion 21 Jan, 2022
Nepalis almighty Ever since their successful overthrow of the 250-yearold monarchy, the Nepalis have transformed into God almighty. World 26 Jul, 2021
US CDC to suspend import of dogs from more than 100 countries over rabies concerns US CDC to suspend import of dogs from more than 100 countries over rabies concerns World 15 Jun, 2021
Left in emotional tatters I am not maudlin. But my emotions can and do get the better of me whenever a community dog or puppy dies or goes missing. One death recently left me particularly devastated. Blogs 14 Jun, 2021
17 puppies rescued from Swoyambhu area Kathmandu, November 21 Animal rights activists rescued 17 stray puppies that were about to be dumped into a river, a few days ago. The puppies were saved from being thrown into the Bishnumati River in Swoyambhu area. Activists representing Animal... Horoscopes 22 Nov, 2019
Manumitra for dog management Kathmandu is home to 23,000 street dogs - a potential threat to humans. Across Nepal, every year around 200 people die of rabies while 35,000 are treated for dog bites. In the past 50 years, Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) killed thousands of... 20 Nov, 2019
Dog love One day a strange thought occurred in my mind. What about these tiny dogs? Do they get a berth in paradise when their worldly life ends? That weird thought began to ramble in my mind when my cherubic daughter and I were rambling in our street with our... 14 Oct, 2019
Fatal rabies virus: Unknowingly emerging disease An increasing number of dogs are being adopted as pets in Nepal. Many pet owners are not well aware of zoonotic diseases that can be transmitted from dogs to humans. But they don’t know about the post-vaccination immunity of their dogs Over the... 06 Mar, 2019
Life in Kabul's squatter camps highlights challenge for any Afghan peace KABUL: While negotiations between Taliban insurgents and US envoys fuel dreams of peace in Afghanistan, the squatter village of Pul-e Shina highlights the tough realities ahead if the country is to rebuild after years of war. In the shadows of... Women 16 Feb, 2019
