Tilganga inaugurates community eye hospital in Madhesh Province The Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology (TIO), in partnership with The Fred Hollows Foundation, has officially inaugurated the Nijgadh Tilganga Community Eye Hospital - the first community eye care facility in Madhesh Province, today. Nepal 13 Nov, 2024
India's 2024 Election: Seven Promising Trends The Indian general elections of 2024, as always, are a spectacle of democracy on an epic scale. Here are seven remarkable trends that give me much hope as a citizen: Opinion 04 Jun, 2024
The German chancellor presses China on Russia's invasion of Ukraine Scholz said the talks had addressed China’s exports of so-called dual-use goods, which can have both civilian and military purposes. World 16 Apr, 2024
Rise and shine: Japanese moon probe back to work after sun reaches its solar panels A Japanese moon explorer is up and running Monday after several tense days without the sunlight it needs to generate power. Science and Tech 30 Jan, 2024
Israeli forces cut off north Gaza to isolate Hamas as an advance on the urban center looms The Israeli army severed northern Gaza from the rest of the besieged territory and pounded it with airstrikes Monday, preparing for expected ground battles with Hamas militants in Gaza's largest city and an even bloodier phase of the month-old war. World 07 Nov, 2023
Acapulco residents are left in flooded and windblown chaos with hurricane's toll still unknown A day after Hurricane Otis roared ashore in Acapulco, unleashing massive floods and setting off looting, the resort city of nearly 1 million descended into chaos, leaving residents without electricity or internet service as the toll remained uncertain. World 26 Oct, 2023
From structural retrofitting to climate retrofitting: Ensuring resilience in public health facilities In Nepal, the structural design of public health infrastructures is based on the norms of the Nepal National Building Code whereas the functional parts are based on the Nepal Health Building and Construction Guidelines. Opinion 19 Oct, 2023
European spacecraft rockets toward Jupiter and its icy moons European spacecraft rockets toward Jupiter and its icy moons World 14 Apr, 2023
Solar energy for household consumption: Its financial feasibility Solar energy will be a leading renewable source for electricity generation in the future. Electricity generated through a solar power plant is clean, environment-friendly and reliable. Rooftop solar energy, which offers a one-time investment, is also cheaper than grid electricity or thermal power. Opinion 16 Jan, 2023
China extends power rationing for factories in drought Power rationing that forced factories in China's southwest to shut down has been extended through at least Thursday due to low water at hydroelectric dams, according to a notice reported by news outlets and a company announcement, adding to losses from the hottest, driest summer in decades. World 22 Aug, 2022
Chinese farmers struggle as scorching drought wilts crops Chinese farmers struggle as scorching drought wilts crops World 20 Aug, 2022
Most major nations lag in acting on climate-fighting goals For most of the major carbon-polluting nations, promising to fight climate change is a lot easier than actually doing it. In the United States, President Joe Biden has learned that the hard way. World 20 Jul, 2022