SOCIETY
Ganesh Man Singh remembered
Ganesh Man Singh remembered
KATHMANDU, Nov 10: Nepali Congress leader Prakash Man Singh today stressed the need to follow the principles and teachings of late Ganesh Man Singh, NC leader, and the supreme commander of the 1990 democratic movement to strengthen democracy.
Nov 10, 2017
SOCIETY
Rescued rhino released into CNP
Rescued rhino released into CNP
CHITWAN, Nov 10: A one-horned rhino which was rescued from Balmiki Tiger Reserve in India, and brought to the Chitwan National Park (CNP) on Thursday, has been released into the CNP today. The female rhino of about 15 years of age, which was swept away from the CNP in a flooding four months ago, was...
Nov 10, 2017
The Week
Brushing up on politics
Brushing up on politics
It would not be incorrect to say that current political chaos of Nepal pivots largely around the debates of Nepal’s history. What has Nepal accomplished over the last 50 years? How has Nepal’s foreign policy changed? Who has benefited from the state? And who is losing out? Many of us have numerous u...
Nov 10, 2017
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Caring for strays
Caring for strays
an Salter, a citizen of the United Kingdom, has spent many years in Nepal and is an animal lover. Salter opened this organization after her visit to India where she was impressed by the way in which various organizations managed to rescue and treat street dogs efficiently. She came back to Nepal wit...
Nov 10, 2017
The Week
Good Reads
Good Reads
Good Reads: Daring to Drive by Manal Al-Sharif, Pachinko by Min Jin Lee and The Virtue of Selfishness by Any Rand
Nov 10, 2017
The Week
Thinking locally
Thinking locally
The Local Project Nepal, co-founded by two friends Binam Shakya and Sachin Shrestha, aims at encouraging local entrepreneurs of Nepal. “We had seen many creative Nepali products being sold at online portals such as Instagram and Facebook. These small entrepreneurs obviously did not have the resource...
Nov 10, 2017
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Stay safe with your smartphone
Stay safe with your smartphone
With cases of sexual harassment and violence at an all time high in our society, we must do whatever we can to make sure we are safeguarded against crimes like these at all times. A simple way to do that could be by turning your smartphone into your personal bodyguard. All you need to do is download...
Nov 10, 2017
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Of dreams and destiny
Of dreams and destiny
By now, many might have caught Srijan Bikram Gewali performing at The Irish Pub in Lazimpat with his band, Cobweb. After all, they are there every Friday night. And best believe it’s not only the audience who enjoys their chemistry. Gewali talks about how, every now and then, the band members can ju...
Nov 10, 2017
SOCIETY
Three Persons killed in separate accidents
Three Persons killed in separate accidents
KATHMANDU,Nov 10: Three persons were killed and three were injured in separate road accident in Bhakttapur, Kaski and Rauthat on Thursday evening.
A man died when two motorcycles collided head-on in Sanothimi in Bhaktapur. The deceased has been identified as Sanu Kaji Shrestha, 42, of Kebalpur-10...
Nov 10, 2017
The Week
Eco-friendly Decor
Eco-friendly Decor
Whenever many go about setting the vibe of their interiors, they start by focusing on the furniture and its arrangements. But that is actually regarded as an amateur mistake. That way, you are missing the bigger picture. Whether you want your sitting room to have a rich lush feel or you are looking...
Nov 10, 2017