- by DIYA DHAKAL
On the occasion of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, actress Manisha Koirala led a walkathon in coordination with National Cancer Hospital. Koirala, who herself is an ovarian cancer survivor, has been focusing on making people aware of ovarian cancer, its signs, and symptoms.
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Every father is a superhero that needs no cape. Some understand, and acknowledge their hard work, while others take their heroic deeds for granted. But no matter what, the everyday superman has always shielded the entire family from any trouble and willingly provided more than just the basic requirements. Saluting their contributions, My City asked its readers to share their favorite memory with their father. Here are some responses that show how awesome a father can be.
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An event was held at Level 3, Pulchowk, marking Eco Infinity Pvt Ltd's one year of operation in Nepal; the organization introduced e-scooter, NIU, in Nepal last year. Per NIU's mission of revolutionizing urban mobility on a global scale, over 150 units are actively cruising in the streets of Nepal. Eco Infinity -- the authorized distributors of the e-scooter -- has been promoting NIU as an eco-friendly solution to the increasing pollution in Nepal.
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With an aim of promoting cross-border culture between Nepal and China, a cultural exchange program was held in Bhaktapur on Thursday. The event, organized by China Cultural Centre, featured traditional Chinese art -- ‘Flower of silk road’.
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Nepali Fashion Designer and Film Producer, Poonam Chhetri, is preparing to showcase her clothing designs during ‘Catwalk Paris Revolution’. The event, organized by SM Global, is slated for 12th September.
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The annual Chaitya Puja was held at the Hotel Temple Court of Hyatt Regency, Kathmandu, on Wednesday. According to the press statement, the rituals were performed by Newar priests in the presence of in-house patrons, hotel associates, and guests from various organizations. The annual puja is performed to revive energy for the prosperity of the hotel, its staffs, and guests.
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The fourth edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp (GEB) is scheduled for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 17 to 20 December 2018. According to the press release, the Bootcamp has been designed to groom innovations and new ideas especially of high school and university students. Khagendra Acharya, the founder and chairman of Oya Inc added, “We provide the participants a platform to interact with our mentors and successful entrepreneurs who are willing to hear what the budding entrepreneurs are thinking of, and guide them to the right path to making a successful startup.”
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Women’s Forum was launched on Sunday at Hilton Hotel, Rosemont -- USA. During the launch event, a forum discussion on ‘Domestic Violence and Women empowerment’ was held where Radhika Sharma, Manager of Education and Outreach at Apna Ghar – Chicago, was presented as the speaker. The forum delivered various messages to the audiences regarding the topics through power points and speeches by several speakers.
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NIEC education consultancy is organizing the ‘Score Booster Fair’ catering to the students who are planning to attend TOEFL, IELTS and SAT.1 examination. These tests are regarded as the stepping stones for scholarships in colleges and universities in the USA, Australia, New Zealand, UK, and several other countries. This fair mainly targets Nepalese students vying for admissions in foreign colleges.
- by Aditya Pal
Located partly on the Asian mainland, Malaysia is truly Asia, like the tagline of Malaysian tourism says. It is rich in culture and has lots of traditions. The five main races -- Malay, Chinese, Indian, Iban, Kadazan -- make up the majority of its population. It is one of the wealthiest countries in Southeast Asia and equally rich in biodiversity. Being in Malaysia made me more alive.
- by Ishan Data Mishra
From a tender age, you are taught to be brave Be strong and powerful, and maintain a bold image Play with bikes, not with dolls Watch some sports involving a ball
- by Siddhanta Phuyal
At the beginning of my teenage, I developed an interest in electronic devices. Screwdrivers and fluke testers replaced my toys. I preferred unscrewing and screwing the electronic devices, stripping the wires with teeth, replacing the fuses, connecting two wires and taping the connection points rather than watching cartoons. These tasks, to me, were challenging, and as a curious teenager, I had no one to look up to but to explore videos to learn more.
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The Buddhists believe that Pancha Daan is the biggest form of daan or donation. Buddhists of the Newar community, mainly Shakya, Bajracharya, and Tuladhars, celebrate this festival by donating five essential food grains -- rice grains, unhusked rice grains, salt, money, and pulses -- to the Bajracharya and Shakya priests. This is an annual festival celebrated in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Kirtipur, Panga, and other nearby areas.
- by Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili
Mina Baidya feels a divine force entering her body as the priests, and the devotees amass for the evening arati at the Pashupati Ghat. As the hymns amplify through the massive JBL speakers, she performs the strenuous Tandav Stotram – a dance recital dedicated to Lord Shiva. She says, “All my sorrows disappear when I perform the Tandav; I feel happy from the inside.”
- by Sonam Lama
An interaction program on ‘GESI Recommendation on Umbrella Act for National Mass Communication’ was held at Yak Palace, Lalitpur on Tuesday. The event jointly organized by Media Advocacy Group and Samjhauta Nepal aimed at focusing the importance of addressing GESI (Gender Equality and Society Inclusion) policies in the soon-to-be formulated Umbrella Act for National Mass Communication.
- by Aditya Neupane
The fifth edition ‘Amalgam’ is being held at Siddhartha Art Gallery and its vicinity in Babarmahal. The art exhibition was inaugurated by Ritu Vaidya, managing director of United Traders Syndicate Pvt Ltd, on Tuesday. Sangita Thapa, director of Siddhartha Art Gallery hosted the inaugural program and Vaidya was present as the chief guest during the event.
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Amid a special function held at the Hotel Shankar, Lazimpat, Minister for Education, Science and Technology -- Giriraj Mani Pokharel, conferred the teachers of the community schools from across the nation. Tham Maya Pun, a teacher at Paudar Secondary School, Myagdi, was honored with the ‘PP Prasai National Best Teacher’- 2018 award. Similarly, tourism entrepreneur Pravakar Sumsher Rana was handed over the ‘PP Prasai Lifetime Achievement Award’. In the same event, seven were also honored as ‘PP Prasai Regional Best Teacher.’
- by Saurav Nyaupane
The full moon is dark, and so is the day Every bliss to enjoy, I despise it anyway The world seems dull, about to fall As all the colors have turned to gray
- by Ancil Shakya
Everyone is well aware of the threats of climate change. It is a serious issue continuously increasing because of the global increase in the temperature of the earth because of our daily activities, or global warming. The industrial revolution throughout the world is responsible for the global rise in temperature. Various activities heat up the earth which ultimately rises its temperature.