Blame your Habit, Not Science

February 15, 2024 11:45 am

The world is building on technology every day. Technology including tablets, laptops, as well as phones, circumvents us and will be a consistent use in our quotidian lives. It has availed our society to become straightforward and effortless. Solutions are generated using technology everywhere.

How Does Technology Affect Politics?

January 4, 2024 08:15 am

During the 80s, the manual typewriter was the most developed instrument for typing and mails dispatched through post offices were reliable means of written communication. At that time, the availability of landline telephones was limited and it was supposed to be an advanced device for long distance verbal communication.

KATHMANDU, Dec 6: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the government will motivate the youths and scientists to carry out intensive research in science and technology.

KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma has said that the government plans to implement the 'One Municipality, One Post Office' concept from the current fiscal year itself as part of restructuring the postal service.

KATHMANDU, Sept 14: Nepali Congress (NC) Central Working Committee member Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has said Nepali women have been mostly affected by the impacts of climate change. She argued that the access of Nepali women to the latest technology should be increased to overcome such a situation.

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma has said Nepal is eager to collaborate with the international community for the development of information technology.

KATHMANDU, July 20: Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has pledged to make the health services accessible and of quality with the adoption of various methods and technology.

KATHMANDU, April 21: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Shakti Bahadur Basnet has said that the private sector has an important role in expanding access to alternative energy through renewable energy technology in the villages not connected to the national grid.

KATHMANDU, July 30: Representatives from the government, civil society organizations (CSOs) and the survivors of trafficking in persons (TIP) have highlighted the urgency to find technology based solution to tackle the changing ways that human traffickers have been using to lure vulnerable people particularly girls and women.

Smart toilet in operation at Tripureshwor

February 11, 2022 17:01 pm

The newly constructed toilets are equipped with technology that harvests rainwater for use. It also has a waste management system based on automated technology. The toilet is equipped with a disposable machine for used menstruation pads and vending machine for fresh pads.

Islington College organized Final Year Project Showcase on Tuesday in Kathmandu. The one-day exhibition showcased the graduates’ enterprising projects including 3D Printer with CNC Engraver, a contactless payment system, and Travel Buddy-a virtual travel guide among others.

Tech diplomacy can be an effective tool for a country like Nepal that would not only help in coaxing ‘techno-economic cooperation’ but also in attaining economic and security success in the long run.

Technology has not Defeated Geography

October 3, 2021 06:30 am

Technology has eased human lives but not defeated geography. The case of repeated casualties from lightning and thunderstorm in the Siwalik/Churia range and fewer cases of such casualties in the mountainous region is an example of how despite the emergence of 21st century technology, it has not defeated geography.

Deus in Machina

August 27, 2021 11:30 am

Silicon Valley has digitized everything but religion. Will that change in the future?

KATHMANDU, March 28: Stakeholders of the banking sector have stressed the need for introducing necessary laws to address new types of threats in the banking business caused by the misuse of advanced technology.

Reengineering census methodology

March 12, 2021 07:00 am

Instead of using traditional method of conducting census in ten years, it is time to introduce a way to get daily census data which is possible by using simple technological tools.

Nepal’s Constitution has some great provisions to advance women’s rights, particularly to support the significant increase in women’s representation and participation in all spheres of government.

CALIFORNIA (US), OCT 14: Apple Inc AAPL.O on Tuesday launched its next-generation iPhone 12, with faster 5G connectivity that the California company hopes will spur consumers to trade in their old phones and keep its sales booming through the end of the year.

Zoom is the new junction

October 5, 2020 08:05 am

Covid-19 pandemic has shown how important the internet and smartphones have become in our lives. Zoom has done wonders.

The other global power shift

August 12, 2020 19:00 pm

CAMBRIDGE – Since 2017, America’s National Security Strategy has focused on great power competition, and today much of Washington is busy portraying our relationship with China as a new cold war. Obviously, great power competition remains a crucial aspect of foreign policy, but we must not let it obscure the growing transnational security threats that technology is putting on the agenda.

Spotify Technology SA said on Wednesday it had launched a COVID-19 music relief project to raise funds for musicians as the coronavirus pandemic grounds life to a halt in most countries, while taking a toll on the economy.

Silent hero of coronavirus crisis

March 19, 2020 09:24 am

NEW HAVEN – Not to diminish the superhuman efforts of nurses, doctors, and health-care workers worldwide, but sometimes, no matter how hard one tries, and no matter how selflessly one sacrifices, one stands no chance against a more powerful enemy. The new coronavirus, COVID-19, has proved to be such a foe. Were it not for technology, the battle against it would have been lost by now.

Potential of AI Localism

February 12, 2020 11:57 am

NEW YORK – Every new technology rides a wave from hype to dismay. But even by the usual standards, artificial intelligence has had a turbulent run. Is AI a society-renewing hero or a jobs-destroying villain? As always, the truth is not so categorical.

Why technology is important?

February 9, 2020 10:00 am

There are many security devices and software available to secure your financial data, protect your home when you are away and much more

BIRATNAGAR, Feb 6: Various speakers have highlighted the need to connect innovation of science and technology with daily life.

Train of thoughts

February 1, 2020 10:05 am

The morning started as usual, but by the time I finished my first cup of tea, it turned out to be rather interesting. As I was surfing through the news portals, I came across a report that Apple would soon come up with a single device to charge all its products.  The news was all about wireless charging. Upon sharing this news with my family, the conversation automatically diverted to a discussion on the advancement of science through the years.  This reminded me of my conversation with my eldest son some years ago.  I remember him telling me about one of his friends’ success with the wireless charging technology.

KATHMANDU, Jan 14: The Office of the Company Registrar has started providing SMS service to all the registered companies. According to the officials of the Company Registrar, the SMS service will help the office to accept modern technology to provide services to registered companies.

The art of self-expression

January 10, 2020 13:42 pm

Being an artist today definitely has its perks. For the longest time, art was limited to painting, sketching, sculpting in real life, which once complete could never be retouched again. But thanks to the digital age, artists now have a limitless playground where they can experiment with colors, shapes, and concepts and that too without any restrictions whatsoever.

20 useful apps for 2020

January 1, 2020 13:55 pm

There are thousands of applications for both iOS- and Android-powered smartphones. From apps of banks to e-commerce platforms, they have become a part of daily life with the growing use of smartphone and the Internet.

The right to be seen

November 21, 2019 08:51 am

While much of the developed world is properly worried about myriad privacy outrages, many around the world are posing a very different question: What about the right to be seen?

Digital dependency

October 17, 2019 01:27 am

Technology is so woven into our lives that we cannot imagine life without it. The overall advancement of technology has changed not only the way we live our everyday lives, but also the way the world communicates. When we are so dependent on gadgets and devices to live, entertain, interact and work it is difficult for us to focus on the experiences that truly bring value into our lives.

Preventing digital feudalism

October 13, 2019 00:30 am

Threat posed by artificial intelligence and other technologies lies in how they are being designed and deployed

An innovation agenda for Europe

September 18, 2019 01:00 am

Given the high stakes for Europe of being either a digital leader or laggard, the EU urgently needs a radically ambitious innovation and technology agenda

Joining the technological frontiers

September 17, 2019 00:30 am

AI applications will eventually be so broad and so embedded in every aspect of our daily lives that they will likely contribute three to four times more to global output than the Internet

Facebook is trying to coax “news deserts”  into bloom with the second major expansion of a tool that exposes people to more local news and information. But the social network confesses that it still has a lot to learn.

PARBAT, July 18: Technology-friendly education, which was mostly limited to schools in cities and towns until a few years ago has reached remote villages in recent years. With internet connectivity getting more comprehensive, schools in rural areas these days compete for digital excellence.

Revivingyour spirits

June 21, 2019 09:52 am

The daily drudgery of life can sometimes wreck havoc in your mind and spirit, making you feel like there’s nothing to be grateful for or positive about.

Science of neglect

June 13, 2019 01:05 am

Science and technology is yet to become a topic of mainstream debate in Nepali media. In national media, it occupies only a tiny fraction of space, and we rarely have scientific programs that cultivate in general public the importance of science. There is little conversation going on about this topic among the government agencies. What’s worse, our academic institutions do not promote science in ways they need to. They are failing at the most fundamental level: not teaching students what science actually is and how it can be advanced.

KATHMANDU, June 6: A two-day conference on Science and Technology for Prosperity kicked off in Lalitpur on Wednesday with the theme “Connecting Lives with Land, Water, and Environment”.

KATHMANDU, May 20: Minister for Home Affairs Ram Bahadur Thapa has opined for enhancing the technology in crime investigation process.

BIRATNAGAR, May 19: Bangladeshi Ambassador to Nepal Mashfee Binte Shams has said that Nepal could learn from the economic growth achieved by her country. Inspecting a building of Everest Education Foundation being built here using steel structure technology produced in Bangladesh, she said on Saturday that lately, Bangladesh has made significant progress in economic growth and development.

SURUNGA, May 12: Minister for Science, Technology and Education Girirajmani Pokhrel has said the concept of a model school was introduced for the transformation of community schools. Stating that efforts for a decade of community schools transformation had begun, he made it clear that the government was working to connect education with science and technology.

NepXpress launches mobile app

May 8, 2019 20:09 pm

NepXpress, a household name for Home Delivery Service in Nepal recently launched a Mobile App "NepXpress" for its customers.

KATHMANDU, May 2: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today inaugurated the campaign of ‘model smart school’ based on information technology for teaching by remote-clicking amid a program held in Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu.

Magic of 5G technology

April 24, 2019 00:30 am

Fifth generation technology is expected to connect various elements of smart transportation system such as traffic lights, roadside signs and symbols, CCTV cameras etc

SAN FRANCISCO, March 20: Alphabet Inc’s Google announced on Tuesday that it would launch this year a browser-based video game streaming service dubbed Stadia that attempts to capitalize on the company’s cloud technology and global network of data centers.

KATHMANDU, March 18: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Gokul Prasad Baskota, has said the role of Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) is highly significant in building of ‘digital Nepal’.

Risky tech attraction

March 18, 2019 00:30 am

Technology alone cannot encourage democracy. To some extent, high-quality, responsible journalism can

KATHMANDU, March 13: The UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) have invited applications for Women MSME FinTech Innovation Fund.

A sleek new American-built capsule with just a test dummy aboard docked smoothly with the International Space Station on Sunday, bringing the U.S. a big step closer to getting back in the business of launching astronauts.