The Week
Leaps into the KNOWN
Leaps into the KNOWN
Human beings are creatures of habit. That being the case, how do we break from our musty routines so that we can lead better, more enriching lives? In his new book, Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World, Adam Grant, a professor of management at Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvani...
Jul 08, 2016
SOCIETY
Flood wreaks havoc in Sindupalchowk
Flood wreaks havoc in Sindupalchowk
MELAMCHI, July 8: The flood that continuously occurred since Tuesday following heavy rain in Sindhupalchowk district and bordering Tibetan zone has wreaked havoc in Liping and Gati of Tatopani of the district.
Jul 08, 2016
SOCIETY
Education sector draws highest complaints in CIAA
Education sector draws highest complaints in CIAA
DHAGANDHI, July 8: Education sector has topped the list of complaints lodged at the office of Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) from different districts of far-western region in the current fiscal year
Jul 08, 2016
The Week
Confessions of a workaholic
Confessions of a workaholic
A few months ago I suffered from chronic headache, backache, and was always exhausted. My family said that I worked too hard and my body was rebelling but my reaction to it was ‘everybody works hard’.
Jul 08, 2016
WORLD
India's Modi in South Africa for trade, remembering Gandhi
India's Modi in South Africa for trade, remembering Gandhi
JOHANNESBURG, July 8: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in South Africa today on the latest stop of a four-nation Africa tour to raise his country's economic profile on the continent.
Jul 08, 2016
WORLD
5 officers’ dead, 6 hurt in Dallas protest shooting
5 officers’ dead, 6 hurt in Dallas protest shooting
DALLAS July 8: Snipers opened fire on police officers in the heart of Dallas, killing five officers and injuring six others during protests over two recent fatal police shootings of black men, police said.
Jul 08, 2016
The Week
Books for the visually impaired
Books for the visually impaired
The debate of Braille vs. audio books has been simmering in the visually impaired community for a while now. There are people who believe it’s time to move on to ITC approved audio books as well as other similar audio based learning guides. They confidently claim that there is no need for Braille an...
Jul 08, 2016
The Week
The benefits of reading
The benefits of reading
In the age of tweets, Facebook updates, and #Instagram, reading an entire novel or a substantial magazine article takes a backseat for many. But bookworms will vouch that reading can not only broaden your understanding of the world but it also helps you get through a sticking point in your life.
Jul 08, 2016
The Week
Pet care: The right way
Pet care: The right way
Veterinary physician, Swayam Prakash Shrestha reveals that the state of a pet can actually tell a lot about its owner. Fortunately in his two decades experience running a vet clinic, he can see a distinct increase in the level of awareness among Nepalis when it comes to issues of pet care.
Jul 08, 2016
The Week
Happy New You: Common fitness queries
Happy New You: Common fitness queries
Is walking or running better for weight loss? What should we eat post workout? What are some foods we should avoid while trying to lose weight? Is it okay to drink? – These are some common questions I have been asked over the last few weeks by people who know me or read my column.
Jul 08, 2016