My City, Gen-Next
How hungry you are?
How hungry you are?
The dreams that you see has to go through many trails
Life doesn't give you anything easily before it tests your time and while
You have to prove that you need it
Until and unless you don't do it
Jun 01, 2019
POLITICS
Wide-body probe turning defunct before even getting started
Wide-body probe turning defunct before even getting started
KATHMANDU, June 1: The probe panel formed to investigate alleged irregularities in the purchase of two wide-body aircraft for Nepal Airlines Corporation has turned defunct without even getting started. It was mandated to complete its work within 45 days, but that was five months ago.
Jun 01, 2019
WORLD
12 people killed in Virginia Beach shooting; suspect dead
12 people killed in Virginia Beach shooting; suspect dead
VIRGINIA BEACH, June 1: A longtime city employee opened fire at a municipal building in Virginia Beach on Friday, killing 12 people and sending terrified co-workers scrambling for cover before police shot and killed him, authorities said.
Jun 01, 2019
POLITICS
Prof conceals letter seeking action against USAID fund misuse
Prof conceals letter seeking action against USAID fund misus...
KATHMANDU, June 1: It has come to light that Prof Dr Dambar Dhoj Chemjong, head of the Central Department of Anthropology at Tribhuvan University, concealed a letter sent by the university's Executive Council regarding action against misuse of funds provided by USAID.
Jun 01, 2019
POLITICS
Bamdev sides with Dahal in leadership tango
Bamdev sides with Dahal in leadership tango
PYUTHAN/KATHMANDU, June 1: In an apparent alignment with Pushpa Kamal Dahal, one of the two party chairpersons of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP), Secretariat Member Bamdev Gautam has urged Prime Minister K P Oli to be ready to either hand over the government leadership after completion of tw...
Jun 01, 2019
OPINION
Better late than never
Better late than never
Nothing could be worse for an airline or an aircraft maker if circumstances lead to groundings of their fleet. Aircrafts are made to fly, not to sit idle. In fact, it costs money even to keep them on ground. Airlines work endlessly to make maximum use of the fleet they have. But it is no surprise th...
Jun 01, 2019
OPINION
When system corrupts
When system corrupts
I remember the conversation I had with a barber while I was in Nepal recently. “It just takes a second for a person to become rich but you have to be corrupt,” he said, but he decided not to become corrupt rich and therefore chose to become a barber so that he would serve all lower, middle and upper...
Jun 01, 2019
OPINION
Lead where you can
Lead where you can
I recently had the opportunity to attend a Tostmasters gathering where members learn to master the art of public speaking. I was mesmerized by the attentions to the details, the way the sessions were structured and delivered and the overall level of professionalism. Toastmasters is much more than ju...
Jun 01, 2019
Infographic
Infographics: The Effects of Quitting Smoking
Infographics: The Effects of Quitting Smoking
The negative effects of tobacco smoke are well known and as revealed by recent research, it is the leading cause of avoidable cancer cases in the UK. But what about the potential positive effects of kicking the habit? Is there any way back for a smoker's body? As part of a report released by the Wor...
Jun 01, 2019
POLITICS
Prime Minister Oli returns home from India
Prime Minister Oli returns home from India
KATHMANDU, May 31: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli returned home this late afternoon. He came back from New Delhi after attending the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi, re-elected the Prime Minister of India.
May 31, 2019