Education Needs Holistic Approach

With the rapid increase in virtual conferences, life has become easier to communicate with the world just by staying at home. In fact, it has also become hectic by virtually participating and travelling all over the nation and the world, while staying at home. Since the first lockdown was imposed people globally have been doing their business via the net. Knowingly or unknowingly, I have become a part of this work-from-home force. I have taught a semester course on social entrepreneurship and am...

Patent Waiver On COVID Vaccines Essential

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Lessen Natural Disasters

Monsoon season has arrived in Nepal, with it abundant rainfalls. Its starts from the onset of Ashar till the last days of Bhadra and is characterised by heavy rainfall throughout the nation. While farmers rejoice during this season, people likely to be affected by natural disasters are alarmed over its possible outcomes.

Suffering Solo: Should COVID ICUs completely restrict visitors?

Having a beloved family member hospitalised in COVID ICU can be extremely stressful. Families are suddenly immersed in emotional strain -- constantly oscillating between fear and hope. The situation is even worse during a pandemic when hospitals adopt restrictive policies to limit visitors from seeing their loved ones.

Pakistan provides Rs. 43mln to Nepal as assistance in fight against COVID-19

Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal Syed Haider Shah handed over the cheque of the amount to Dr. Khagaraj Baral, secretary of the Office of the Prime Minister of Nepal, according to a press release issued by the embassy today.

COVID-19 update: 1,728 new cases, 4,348 recoveries, 20 deaths in 24 hours

In 6,648 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 1,728 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population.

Xi calls on Party to advance toward second centenary goal

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Tuesday called on CPC members and officials to boldly advance toward the second centenary goal of fully building a modern socialist country, as well as the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation.

Ahan Shetty to play the lead in Aashiqui 3?

Ahan has now been finalised to play the lead in Mahesh Bhatt’s Aashiqui 3, the third film in the Bhatts’ super-successful Aashiqui franchise which will go on the floors next year.

Where are the drops of COVID-19 vaccines?

The vaccinated population in Nepal today is far below the requirement of herd immunity (75% vaccination rate). Without drops (Covid-19 vaccine), the pot (herd immunity) shall never be filled. (Drop by drop is the water pot filled. -- Nepali proverb)

Public vehicles begin to ply Kathmandu Valley roads (Photo Feature)

With the relaxation of the prohibitory order, public vehicles have begun to ply Kathmandu Valley roads from Tuesday.