OPINION
China’s feet of clay
China’s feet of clay
CAMBRIDGE – Chinese President Xi Jinping seems to be on a roll. He has sent a rocket to the dark side of the moon, built artificial islands on contested reefs in the South China Sea, and recently enticed Italy to break ranks with its European partners and sign on to China’s Belt and Road Initiative....
Apr 07, 2019
OPINION
Promoting family forestry
Promoting family forestry
Family forests have played a lead role in economic transformation of Nepali farmers for decades. But slowly, this is getting replaced by various other forms of income generation and livelihood options. Majority of Nepali youths are in foreign land and others have migrated to city areas in search of...
Apr 07, 2019
OPINION
Detecting bird flu
Detecting bird flu
Tens of thousands of chickens have been culled due to bird flu that spread in dozens of poultry farms across the country in recent days. It is now confirmed that the “H5N1” virus is responsible for ongoing outbreaks. A couple of months ago, hundreds of chickens died of bird flu known as “H9N2” virus...
Apr 07, 2019
OPINION
Humanity and power
Humanity and power
Humanity and power have an inverse relationship. If that sounds like too strong an opinion, let us see two related examples. First, the Armed Police Force’s vehicle escorting Lokendra Bahadur Chand brushed a scooter riding female in the street. The police vehicle did not stop to check if the scoote...
Apr 07, 2019
Infographic
Infographics : Population Distribution by Size
Infographics : Population Distribution by Size
Population Distribution by Size.
Apr 07, 2019
WORLD
25 years after Rwanda genocide, survivors forgive killers
25 years after Rwanda genocide, survivors forgive killers
MBYO, April 6: Twenty-five years ago, Tasian Nkundiye murdered his neighbor with a machete.
Apr 06, 2019
WORLD
Pakistan PM Imran Khan accuses India of war "hysteria"
Pakistan PM Imran Khan accuses India of war "hysteria"
ISLAMABAD, April 6: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has accused India of “whipping up war hysteria” over February’s tense stand-off between the two countries.
Apr 06, 2019
WORLD
Boeing cuts 737 MAX output in wake of two deadly crashes
Boeing cuts 737 MAX output in wake of two deadly crashes
CHICAGO/SEATTLE, April 6: Boeing Co said on Friday it plans to cut its monthly 737 aircraft production by nearly 20 percent in the wake of two deadly crashes, signaling it does not expect aviation authorities to allow the plane back in the air anytime soon.
Apr 06, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Music
Kavita Seth enthralls music aficionados in Kathmandu
Kavita Seth enthralls music aficionados in Kathmandu
Bollywood playback singer Kavita Seth was recently invited by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center, in Kathmandu for a musical event titled 'Sufi Music with Kavita Seth'.
Apr 06, 2019
WORLD
UK minister sees Brexit deal with Labour, opposition wants flexibility
UK minister sees Brexit deal with Labour, opposition wants f...
BUCHAREST/ LONDON, April 6: The British government is optimistic about reaching some form of deal with the opposition Labour Party to end a deadlock on Brexit as work on a compromise continues, Britain’s finance minister Philip Hammond said on Saturday.
Apr 06, 2019