OPINION
Young thinkers
Young thinkers
You cannot only blame schools and teachers. Parents are equally guilty for the poor state of our children’s education
Dec 17, 2016
ECONOMY
US Embassy, ADB to rebuild 15 quake-damaged schools
US Embassy, ADB to rebuild 15 quake-damaged schools
KATHMANDU, Dec 17: The US Embassy in Nepal and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed an agreement on to rebuild 15 earthquake-damaged schools in 11 most affected districts, benefiting 4,500 students.
Dec 17, 2016
OPINION
A beautiful life
A beautiful life
His complexion, his demeanor, his strange attire, everything about him pointed to an interesting story
Dec 17, 2016
ECONOMY
Nepal to graduate from LDC in 2024: UN
Nepal to graduate from LDC in 2024: UN
KATHMANDU, Dec 17: Nepal is among the 16 countries that will graduate to the developing country status from the current Least Developed Country (LDC) category, according to a report by the UN agency.
Dec 17, 2016
OPINION
Hope amid ruins
Hope amid ruins
Government needs to ensure that reconstruction carried on individual basis or through I/NGOs meets safety standards
Dec 17, 2016
ECONOMY
US starts implementing trade preference program for Nepal
US starts implementing trade preference program for Nepal
KATHMANDU, Dec 17: The US has begun implementing preference program that provides duty-free treatment for dozens of imports from Nepal that meet specific eligibility criteria.
Dec 17, 2016
OPINION
Infographics: Best company name changes
Infographics: Best company name changes
Google wasn’t always “Google.” It once went by the name “BackRub.” Best Buy went by the name, “Sound of Music.”Check out AustralianHelp.com’s infographic below to find out which major companies underwent name changes.
Dec 17, 2016
SOCIETY
Last king of Mustang dies at 86
Last king of Mustang dies at 86
KATHMANDU, Dec 17: When Jigme Dorje Palbar Bista, who was revered as king in Mustang culture, turned frail a few months ago, he sensed that the end was near. He then suggested to his son, “Never migrate from the village and the district”. Family members said these were the last words he uttered.
Dec 17, 2016
SOCIETY
Nepali student receives British Council IELTS Award
Nepali student receives British Council IELTS Award
KATHMANDU, Dec 16: Swastika Shrestha was declared the winner of British Council IELTS Awards for 2016 on Wednesday. The British Council IELTS Award was launched in February 2015 with the objective of supporting Nepali students trying intending to study in English speaking country.
Dec 16, 2016
Lifestyle
Steps to address street harassment
Steps to address street harassment
Many people think that all you can do to address street harassment is to cope, walk fast, avoid eye contact, pretend to be on the phone, and think that it isn’t being said to you.
Dec 16, 2016