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#Sexploration episode 9- Virginity

#Sexploration episode 9- Virginity

- by Samiksha Shrestha

Virginity is regarded as taboo in most South Asian countries as well as in the Western parts. Cultural and religious traditions place exceptional value and significance on this state, predominantly towards unmarried females, associated with...

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General Concept of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): Marital Rape and Partner Violence

#Sexploration- Episode 8 General Concept of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): Marital Rape and Partner Violence

- by Samiksha Shrestha

The cause of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and its effects are multifold. In many parts of the country, low education, prior exposure to parental partner violence during one's childhood, and husband's alcohol abuse have been shown to be associated with the risk of IPV. Similarly, traditional gender norms reinforce aggression and dominance and increase acceptance of partner violence. Our religious grounds, morality, and social norms around masculinity, femininity, male guardianship, and patriarchy, it has a strong influence on acceptance and normalization in the means of controlling women or correcting the behavior of one's partner. Those thoughts of inferiority and traditional mentality also act as a barrier even to the educated personnel.

Haunting Portrait: NASA’s Webb Reveals Dust, Structure in Pillars of Creation

Haunting Portrait: NASA’s Webb Reveals Dust, Structure in Pillars of Creation

- by Agencies

This is not an ethereal landscape of time-forgotten tombs. Nor are these soot-tinged fingers reaching out. These pillars, flush with gas and dust, enshroud stars that are slowly forming over many millennia. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has snapped this eerie, extremely dusty view of the Pillars of Creation in mid-infrared light – showing us a new view of a familiar landscape, according to the report by NASA.gov.

Netflix sets $7 monthly price for its ad-supported service

Netflix sets $7 monthly price for its ad-supported service

- by Associated Press

Netflix next month will unveil the first version of its video streaming service with ads, giving cost-conscious viewers a chance to watch most of its shows at a steep discount in exchange for putting up with commercial interruptions, as the report of Associated Press.

NASA's Perseverance Rover Investigates Geologically Rich Mars Terrain

NASA's Perseverance Rover Investigates Geologically Rich Mars Terrain

- by Agencies

As per the report by NASA Mars Exploration, NASA’s Perseverance rover is well into its second science campaign, collecting rock-core samples from features within an area long considered by scientists to be a top prospect for finding signs of ancient microbial life on Mars. The rover has collected four samples from an ancient river delta in the Red Planet’s Jezero Crater since July 7, bringing the total count of scientifically compelling rock samples to 12.

Vote for Best Candidate

Vote for Best Candidate

- by Saroj Wagle

In my mind, indeed, the upcoming election will be quite a tough job when it comes to demanding a vote for a particular party or an independent candidate. These days, each political candidate has promised to verbally make into his/her area more prosperous along with developmental activities. After all, winning matters a lot, no matter which party one may belong to. Similarly, an independent candidate does, too.

In rebuff to Disney, Comcast signals Hulu will not come cheap

In rebuff to Disney, Comcast signals Hulu will not come cheap

- by Reuters

Comcast Corp (CMCSA.O) Chief Executive Brian Roberts used the unusually public forum of a Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on Wednesday to signal that the company will seek market value for its minority stake in Hulu, according to the report of Reuters.

South Korea fines Google, Meta over privacy violations

South Korea fines Google, Meta over privacy violations

- by Associated Press

South Korea’s privacy watchdog has fined Google and Meta a combined 100 billion won ($72 million) for tracking consumers’ online behavior without their consent and using their data for targeted advertisements, as reported by Associated Press.

Everest Film Academy presents play titled 'Tantra'

Everest Film Academy presents play titled 'Tantra'

- by Samiksha Shrestha

A play titled 'Tantra' written and directed by Bholaraj Sapkota is being presented by Everest Film Academy's acting students at Kunja Theatre, Thapagaun, Kathmandu. The play is being presented from September 5 and will be carried on until September 24 at 5:30 pm except on Monday. Moreover, the play's extra performance is shown on Saturday at 1 pm and 5pm.