India's critical wet monsoon season has started

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has officially declared the onset of the monsoon over the state of Kerala. The monsoon, which usually starts on June 1, is a few days late. But while the onset date is important, the overall forecast is much more crucial.

Swastima begins campaign to assist film technicians

Sharing a video on her Instagram, she appealed to the people to extend their helping hands to assist the film technicians who are in trouble due to the pandemic.

Jackfruit of Tanahun comes to kitchens of Kathmandu

Jackfruit produced in the Tanahun district has found its way to the capital, Kathmandu.

‘Tourism infrastructure Khaptad Chhanna’s priority’

Khaptad Chhanna is a rural municipality with an area of 34.48 square kilometres and a population of 15,893. The municipality has seven wards and was formed by merging former Pauwagadi, Lamatola, Majhigaun, Kalukheti, Patadebal and Gadraya Village Development Committees. Barka Bahadur Rokaya, elected from the Nepali Congress

Culture Connectivity In Nepal

Culture gives us the necessary light. It gives us a sense of purpose in human existence. It embodies values that bind society together. Culture is a kind of lens through which we are capable of knowing and remembering the past that is our heritage. It is revealing the broader horizons of the past and illuminating the future, not in details, but in showing the direction in which the society is moving. To live without a cultural memory is not to live at all. In the words of William Harrell Mallock...

Quaint Customs Of Ranas

The 104-year Rana rule gave rise to a lot of quaint customs and strange traditions, which although may sound anachronistic, and at times, laughable in today’s perspective, were quite invaluable in those days. Some of such customs and practices are given here for the readers' perusal:

Dairy Products Enhancing Nutrition, Immunity

The nutritional significance of milk and milk products is always held in high esteem. Since times immemorial, it has been considered a pious offering, a befitting food for God. Today, dairy products are an integral part of the daily diet globally. Milk is the closest natural food substitute to human milk for an infant and hence is considered as a complete food for neonates. As we celebrate the 21st “World Milk Day” on June 1st, 2021, there is a need to increase awareness of the nourishing aspects...

Earthquakes Of Nepal: Research & Analysis

Facts provide knowledge and teach lessons. But, the question here is – who realises them first – the government or an individual researcher? It is a self-motivated individual researcher, who works seriously and makes facts shining for future generation with research. The government does its work, sees laws of land and people and if it feels things are done and duty is fulfilled, it is okay. Also, what is seen is government keeps changing and the cycle repeats. In the process, the facts finding...

Mercury Marches In Sun's Neighbourhood

As darkness would descend on earth, the night skies of this month would come alive and offer sky-gazers the spectacular sights of the prominent planets, scintillating stars and confounding constellations along with other exceptional entities o

People throng tap to fetch ‘pure, tasty’ water

Bhim Khatri, a resident of Ward No. 1 of Pokhara, in Kaski district, routinely comes to Ward No. 6 of Gaurighat, in Lakeside, in the same district, on a scooter carrying an empty water jar. He then fills the jar with water coming from a public tap in that place, and returns. The reason? The water coming from the tap tastes better and is free.