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As industries grow, there is a bigger role for technology to play

Published On: March 7, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

Michelle Simmons, Microsoft Corporation's general manager of South East Asia-New Markets, was recently in Nepal to participate in Nepal Investment Summit 2017. She was a panelist in the plenary session on 'International Experience Sharing'. The global technology giant is present in Nepal for nearly 10 years through a partnership with Microsoft Innovation Center Nepal.   In the immediate aftermath of 2016 earthquakes, Microsoft Corporation came to Nepal to provide technological helps to the government in earthquake recovery efforts. Sagar Ghimire of Republica met Simmons on the sideline of the summit to discuss about her observation and experience as well as the future plan of Microsoft Corporation in Nepal. Excerpts:

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Chinese technicians to verify hydrological data of Seti River

Published On: March 6, 2017 11:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 6: A team of technicians, comprising of hydrologists of China Three Gorges Corporation (CTGC), arrived in Kathmandu on Monday to verify hydrological data collected from the site of West Seti Hydropower Project.

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Your take on the changing role of women in Nepal’s workplaces

Published On: March 6, 2017 11:30 PM NPT By: Republica

Be it building of a nation or making a company successful, it is said that both men and women play a significant role. To what extent do you think this idea has been implemented in reality? Are women given equal roles in key positions? Are they provided with equal career opportunities in Nepal?

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Five questions to ask yourself to know if you’re successful

Published On: March 6, 2017 11:20 PM NPT By: Republica

The thing is, success is totally subjective. If you’re feeling a little down about where you are or asking what it means to be successful ask yourself these questions.

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‘Success of a company measured by smiling faces’

Published On: March 6, 2017 11:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 6: On the occasion of 50th anniversary of FNCCI, ‘Mangament Mantras : Creating excellence at workplace,’ a talk program by Sri Sri Ravi Shankhar was held at Hotel Annapurna on Sunday.

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Nepali women have come a long way

Published On: March 6, 2017 11:00 PM NPT By: Republica

“In order to invite change, one should have the audacity to fight the status quo,” asserts Meera Dhungana, Advocate and Chairperson of FWLD (Forum for Women Law and Development). At a young age of 28, she filed the petition on equal distribution of parental property between son and daughter, which was a landmark case in the judicial system of Nepal. Moreover, she has filed about 70 petitions and have been advocating for the last 25 years. In conversation with to Republica’s Sonam Lama, she talks about her inspiration, challenges and the stature of women in Nepal.

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Republica journo bags Yadu Memorial Award

Published On: March 6, 2017 09:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 6: Yadu Memorial Academy, Rukum honored Republica's Special Correspondent Bhadra Sharma with the Yadu Memorial Award-2017 in the weekend for his 'excellent' reporting in favor of peace, democracy and good governance.

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Buddha starts operation of new aircraft

Published On: March 6, 2017 09:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 6: Buddha Air has pressed its new ATR 72-500 aircraft into commercial service.

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Far West, APF to vie in final

Published On: March 6, 2017 09:35 PM NPT By: Republica

ITAHARI, March 6: Far-western Region and Armed Police Force have fixed the title clash of the Prime Minister Cup Women's National T20 Cricket Tournament winning their respective semifinal matches played on Monday in Itahari.

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Writ petition filed against govt decision to increase local units

Published On: March 6, 2017 09:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 6: A writ petition has been filed at the Supreme Court (SC) against the government's decision to increase the number of local units.

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National level badminton in Beni from March 22

Published On: March 6, 2017 09:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 6: Gangata Youth Club is organizing the Fourth National Level Badminton Championship from March 22 to 25 in Beni, the headquarters of Myagdi district. The event carrying highest cash prize in domestic volleyball will be played at the indoor facility in Kalipur, Beni having two courts.

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PM urges all to take part in elections

Published On: March 6, 2017 07:04 PM NPT By: Republica

Kathmandu, March 6: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has expressed the commitment to hold elections as per schedule on May 14 by bringing all parties on board.

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Lack of promptness in policy execution creating hurdles in dev: PM

Published On: March 6, 2017 04:33 PM NPT By: Republica

LALITPUR, March 6: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has expressed his hope that the Nepal Army's National Cadet Corps training has helped promote the feelings of patriotism and unity among youths and encourage them to tread on the path of nation building.

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ECN mulling to upgrade voter ID card

Published On: March 6, 2017 03:37 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 6: The Election Commission (EC) has decided to issue a new voter identity card in view of the local polls scheduled to be held on May 14, in line with the new Election Act.

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Suspicious object found in Saptari was not explosive: Police

Published On: March 6, 2017 01:41 PM NPT By: Republica

RAJBIRAJ, March 6: Police found that a suspicious object found on Rajbiraj Rupani Road section in Saptari was not explosive.

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What’s your thoughts on Nepali celebs joining politics?

Published On: March 6, 2017 10:21 AM NPT By: Republica

It may not be a new issue when you hear about an actor or famous celebrity joining politics or getting affiliated to a political party these days. Famous Austrian-American actor Arnold Schwarzenegger was the Governor of California in the year 2003 and 2009. Even reputed Bollywood actor Shatrughan Sinha is a leader of BJP. Recently, actor Rekha Thapa and singer Komal Oli got elected as central committee member of RPP.

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National Children Theater Festival concludes

Published On: March 6, 2017 10:19 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU,March 6: The eighth edition of National Children Theater Festival concluded on Sunday. The five-day festival was held at Russian Center of Science and Culture in Kathmandu.

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Gandarvas reviving the art

Published On: March 6, 2017 10:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHAMANDU, March 6: ‘Swachha Sanskriti, Hamro Sapana; an ethnic concert,’ a Sarangi concert by artists Shyam Nepali and Sarangi Gharana, was held on Saturday at Dwarika Hotel in Battisputali, Kathmandu.

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Yeti Flooring receives ISO certifications

Published On: March 6, 2017 10:08 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 6: Yeti Flooring has received ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.

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Suman Neupane named Green Hill City CEO

Published On: March 6, 2017 10:07 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 6: Green Hill City Pvt Ltd, a housing developer, has appointed former banker Suman Neupane as its CEO.

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