WORLD
Trump vows emergency declaration over wall, agrees to shutdown-averting bill
Trump vows emergency declaration over wall, agrees to shutdo...
WASHINGTON, Feb 15: President Donald Trump vowed on Thursday to declare a national emergency in an attempt to fund his U.S.-Mexico border wall without congressional approval, a step likely to plunge him into a battle with Congress over constitutional powers.
Feb 15, 2019
WORLD
UN says those behind Kashmir attack should be brought to justice
UN says those behind Kashmir attack should be brought to jus...
The United Nations has condemned an IED blast that attacked a police convoy on the Jammu-Srinagar highway of India. The explosion killed at least 40 police personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force yesterday. The death toll is expected to rise.
Feb 15, 2019
ECONOMY, WORLD
Amazon dumps NYC headquarters and its promised 25,000 jobs
Amazon dumps NYC headquarters and its promised 25,000 jobs
NEW YORK, Feb 15: Amazon abruptly dropped plans Thursday for a big new headquarters in New York that would have brought 25,000 jobs to the city, reversing course after politicians and activists objected to the nearly $3 billion in incentives promised to what is already one of the world’s richest, mo...
Feb 15, 2019
The Week
Up for adventure
Up for adventure
Despite Nepal being famous for adventure sports, it won’t be wrong to say that not many people in Nepal are actually interested in outdoor activities. We might try to pin the blame on our hectic work schedules but we also know that we must change that habit. Himalayan Outdoor Festival, hosted by Pan...
Feb 15, 2019
The Week
The thrill of mountain biking
The thrill of mountain biking
Bike racing is a sport that is believed to have a lot of scope in Nepal. It’s considered an epitome of adventurous sports with its history dating back to the 1890s. However, it’s only in the recent years that mountain biking has come into the spotlight for Nepali youths. Moreover, there are only a h...
Feb 15, 2019
The Week
Of chances and dances
Of chances and dances
I once had the rather unique experience of being an invigilator for the EPS-TOPIK exams conducted in Kathmandu. For those of you in the dark, the EPS TOPIK is the official language exams that you need to clear to be eligible for employment in South Korea. Over the two days that the exams were held,...
Feb 15, 2019
The Week
Can’t think? Try this
Can’t think? Try this
Familiar with those moments of utter blankness when you have to think of an idea and all that comes to you is...nothing? You are not alone. All of us go through that, even professionals who have to think of ideas for a living. To do worthwhile things in life, we need to think original and unique. An...
Feb 15, 2019
The Week
The Art of writing
The Art of writing
If you’re looking to learn more about Nepal’s culture and the different kinds of languages spoken here, you might be interested in joining a session of Ranjana Lipi Calligraphy Workshop by the Callijatra team. Although the workshop will not delve deep into the various kinds of scripts (Lipis), it wi...
Feb 15, 2019
The Week
What’s in a name ?
What’s in a name ?
First impressions are important and for businesses that first impression is often made by their names. It is this first impression that will set the stage for future interactions or, in this case, make someone decide whether or not they want to step into a store or a restaurant. Keeping this in mind...
Feb 15, 2019
SOCIETY
Ex-Maoist combatants accuse leaders of forgetting the dreams which they once fought for
Ex-Maoist combatants accuse leaders of forgetting the dreams...
RUKUM, Feb 15: With the objective of creating a just and equal society, hundreds of youths from Rukum had participated in the decade-long armed conflict launched by the then Maoist rebels. Despite shedding their sweat and blood for their rights and opportunities, they lament that their efforts have...
Feb 15, 2019