OPINION
Sound of silence
Sound of silence
This piece is about radio in general with obvious aviation leanings. The basic thing one has to understand about propagation is that wavelength multiplied by number of times it moves in a second (frequency) gives its velocity. Radio wave’s velocity is derived as 3x108mtr/sec (or 300,000 Km/sec), and...
Jul 13, 2019
OPINION
An ode to Kathmandu
An ode to Kathmandu
Dear Kathmandu, people’s perceptions toward you have been gradually changing with the changes in the political system of Nepal. The capital of Nepal only is not enough to describe your greatness. People attempt to define your existence according to their experience on your lap. The loud voices of ha...
Jul 13, 2019
OPINION
Room to grow
Room to grow
As an American, I have seen how currently living in the United States is difficult for many minorities, for multiple reasons. But, one group I have seen that is being targeted frequently by the government, certain media, and the public is the LGBTQ+ community—this community is continuously evolving...
Jul 13, 2019
SOCIETY
Water current in Saptakoshi River rises to alert level
Water current in Saptakoshi River rises to alert level
SAPTARI, July 12: The torrential rainfall occurred for two days flooded the Saptakoshi River. Owing to the rising level of the River, red flag is placed on the Koshi Barrage, signaling the alert. Among 56 sluice gates, 23 are opened owing to the warning level.
Jul 12, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Social
Khalti brings Demat and MeroShare renewal fee payment facility
Khalti brings Demat and MeroShare renewal fee payment facili...
With the launch of this facility, Khalti has also introduced a dedicated ‘Share’ section on Khalti app and website from where users can proceed to Demat and MeroShare renewal fee payments.
Jul 12, 2019
SPORTS
Barca sign Griezmann for 120 million euros after lengthy pursuit
Barca sign Griezmann for 120 million euros after lengthy pur...
BARCELONA, July 12: Barcelona have signed French World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid for 120 million euros (£107 million) on a five-year deal after paying his release clause, the La Liga champions said in a statement on Friday.
Jul 12, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Food & Drinks
What happens when you overcook eggs?
What happens when you overcook eggs?
How many times has it happened with you that you left eggs to boil and forget about it? We are sure not once but this has happened a couple of times with all of us. But that does not change anything, right? You go ahead and eat them
Jul 12, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Man trapped in tree encircled by raging flood torrent for 12 hours rescued
Man trapped in tree encircled by raging flood torrent for...
SIRAHA, July 12: A man who was trapped in the tree lying in the middle of the Kamala river situated at Bandipur of Karjanha Municipality-2 in Siraha district has been rescued twelve hours after he found himself in a trap.
Jul 12, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Movies
'Rocketman' director Dexter Fletcher in talks to direct third 'Sherlock Holmes' film
'Rocketman' director Dexter Fletcher in talks to direct thir...
The makers of the third film in the 'Sherlock Holmes' franchise are eyeing 'Rocketman' director Dexter Fletcher to helm the movie. Meanwhile, Robert Downey Jr is returning to reprise his role of the iconic detective along with Jude Law who will be back as Dr John Watson, according to The Hollywood R...
Jul 12, 2019
WORLD
New Orleans’ levees face a hard test as storm bears down
New Orleans’ levees face a hard test as storm bears down
July 12: Even as Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the Mississippi River’s levees held up when those in other parts of the city did not.
Jul 12, 2019