The Week
Unveiling South Asia's Paradox on Sex, Desire and Taboo
Unveiling South Asia's Paradox on Sex, Desire and Taboo
The book is structured into six chapters, each building on the discourse surrounding sex, desire, and taboo. The first chapter sets the theoretical foundation, discussing Foucault’s The History of Sexuality and its limitations in understanding the South Asian context.
Jan 25, 2025
SOCIETY
Rubbish roads: Nepal explores paving with plastic
Rubbish roads: Nepal explores paving with plastic
For a group of young Nepali entrepreneurs, the vast accumulation of this low-value plastic waste presented an opportunity.
Jan 25, 2025
WORLD
US halts foreign aid pending review, leaked memo reveals: BBC Report
US halts foreign aid pending review, leaked memo reveals: BB...
The US has issued an immediate halt to most foreign aid programs, pausing new assistance and halting ongoing projects, according to a leaked State Department memo reported by the BBC. The directive follows President Donald Trump's executive order mandating a 90-day suspension of foreign aid for a co...
Jan 25, 2025
SOCIETY
St. Xavier’s College concludes 10th Mini Marathon
St. Xavier’s College concludes 10th Mini Marathon
St. Xavier’s College concluded its 10th SXC Mini Marathon with the theme "Stride for Inclusion, Run for Change” on Sunday, bringing together people from all walks of life, including individuals with disabilities, senior citizens and participants from every age group.
Jan 25, 2025
WORLD
Trump targets abortion access at home and abroad
Trump targets abortion access at home and abroad
Trump revoked two executive orders signed by Joe Biden protecting abortion access, which the former president put in place after the Supreme Court's seismic decision to overturn the constitutional right to the procedure in 2022.
Jan 25, 2025
ECONOMY
65 projects for drinking water, irrigation and river control in Myagdi
65 projects for drinking water, irrigation and river control...
The Gandaki province government has operated 65 projects related to drinking water, irrigation and river control in Myagdi this year.
Jan 25, 2025
WORLD
Hamas frees four Israeli hostages to Red Cross in Gaza
Hamas frees four Israeli hostages to Red Cross in Gaza
Hamas militants on Saturday handed over to the Red Cross four Israeli women hostages under a truce deal in the Gaza war that is also expected to see a second group of Palestinian prisoners freed.
Jan 25, 2025
POLITICS
Encroached public land will be reclaimed: DPM Singh
Encroached public land will be reclaimed: DPM Singh
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development Prakash Man Singh has stated that the government will reclaim encroached public land. Speaking at an event organized by the Buddhanagar Community Improvement Committee on Saturday, Singh emphasized that the government would prevent public land...
Jan 25, 2025
SOCIETY
Two killed, four critically injured in Baitadi road mishap
Two killed, four critically injured in Baitadi road mishap
Two persons injured in a jeep accident at Sigas rural municipality in Baitadi district this morning died in the course of treatment.
Jan 25, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepali journalists trained on esports reporting
Nepali journalists trained on esports reporting
The Nepal Sports Journalist Forum (NSJF) Academy, in collaboration with the Nepal Esports Association (NESA), organized the training program “Know Your Games” on the occasion of International Day of Education.
Jan 25, 2025