Reconstruction of Rani Pokhari completes (Photo Feature)

The reconstruction of Rani Pokhari, the historic pond which lies at the center of Kathmandu, has completed. Although delayed due to the confusion of the modality of reconstruction of the pond, the Rani Pokhari has finally regained its originality.

Trump pledges woman for court, pushes Senate to move on pick

President Donald Trump on Saturday promised to put forth a female nominee in the coming week to fill the Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, pushing the Republican-controlled Senate to consider the pick without delay.

Facebook live sessions with Jerusha Rai

Jerusha Rai is a singer, songwriter and guitar player from the Nepali music scene based in the US. She started creating a buzz in the music industry around 2010-11 with some cover tunes followed by her debut melancholic indie anthem Oblivion. This song opened a new dimension for her followers and extended her fan base further. However, it was her debut album, 'A Dark Place To Think', that shook the entire Nepali music scene, as for the first time ever a Nepali female artist just in her mid-20s...

'Melrose Place' actress headed back to prison for 2010 crash

A former “Melrose Place” actress who has already served a prison sentence for a fatal 2010 drunken driving crash in New Jersey is headed back behind bars after a judge agreed with prosecutors Thursday that her initial sentence was too lenient. Saying Amy Locane still refuses to fully acknowledge her culpability in the crash that killed 60-year-old Helene Seeman and severely injured Seeman's husband, state Superior Court Judge Angela Borkowski sentenced her to eight years in state prison. Factoring...

Abide By Constitution In Letter And Spirit

The other day the country observed the 6th anniversary of the constitution. Apparently, it was a low-profile commemoration owing to the coronavirus pandemic that has thrown normal life out of gear. Even if the prohibitory orders, imposed to contain the virus spread, were lifted, its threat to human life continues, with the rising number of infections. This has forced the government and concerned authorities to limit the celebratory functions. Some formal programmes and decisions constitute the parts...

Practising Intermittent Fasting

A balanced diet, moderate physical activity, and good enough sleep are key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. There should be a delicate balance between them for a good lifestyle. A healthy diet that consists of whole foods such as vitamin-rich vegetables and fruits, whole grains, lean protein, healthy fats, nuts, and legumes, is vital for a healthy lifestyle. We cannot live an unhealthy life in other areas and expect adopting one good practice to solve all of our problems. But we can slowly adapt...

Post-pandemic Recovery’s Missing Link

Trust will be key to the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and recession. Yet over the past 10 years, people’s trust in governments, public and private institutions, and one another has declined across many of the advanced economies. As is typical in periods of deep uncertainty, the price of gold has skyrocketed in recent months. Today’s rock-bottom confidence should come as no surprise. The current crisis is not only globe-spanning and unprecedented in many ways, but also highly ambiguous....

In Praise Of Autumn

As I shared my view with my spouse that the autumn is the best season of the year, she simply disagreed with me. She said, “Basanta Ritu (March-April) is the best of seasons.” She attempted to justify her logic, citing oodles of literary works devoted to the praise of the spring season. She wanted me to follow what others believe. When I solicited the views of other members of the family and neighbours, they divided on the matter. Some opined that they liked winter while others loved spring...

NPC, federal govt to guide local bodies in planning

The local bodies across the country are being guided in formulating plans and programmes for their respective governments. The National Planning Commission (NPC) is partnering with the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA) and planning commissions of the states to run programmes to build and enhance the capacity of the local governments in formulating plans and development programmes.

Delay in innovation will make us more backward: Mahabir Pun

As the government imposed the nationwide lockdown on March 24, the National Innovation Centre got involved in assisting health personnel upon their request to help produce equipment required for the fight against COVID-19. The poor health sector and the lack of basic equipment were raising concerns regarding the country’s capacity to fight against COVID-19 as cases started emerging in different parts of the country and even developed countries were facing difficulties in controlling the pandemic. “The...