It’s been proven that exercise can boost your memory and brain power. Research conducted by Dr. Chuck Hillman of the University of Illinois provides evidence that about 20 minutes exercise before an exam can improve performance.

What is an American college experience like? Can I eat pizza and sprite every day for four years? Can I skateboard to my classes? Can I unwrap a sandwich in the front row while the professor is teaching? What do you mean ‘all assignments are turned in online’? What do you guys even do with a two-day weekend? And what’s up with posting “my first snowfall” pictures on Facebook?

Attending a university for the first time can be daunting. As a new student, there might be several things that you are worried about. Now imagine attending a university that is almost 13,000 kilometres away from home. This is the case for many Nepali students who decide to continue their further education in the United States of America.

KABUL, June 11: The moment Breshna Musazai climbed onto the stage in a black cap and gown, leaning on a walker and her brother's arm, the audience burst into applause.

BAJHANG, March 29: In lack of classrooms and furniture, students of several community run schools in Bajhang are forced to study under the open sky. Whether regular classes or examinations, they sit on school ground. According to Gachhe Pani Lower Secondary School’s principal, Krishna Rokaya, there is no other way for them other than to run classes in the open air.

KATHMANDU, March 20: The government has dispatched a team to study sugar production cost in different parts of the country.

Anirudra Thapa is a professor at the Central Department of English, Tribhuvan University. He has been teaching for over 20 years. Prof. Thapa teaches a range of courses, including literary theory, courses in American, British, and post-colonial literatures, rhetoric and writing, and communications to MA and M. Phil. students.  He also supervises Ph.D. students. Dr. Thapa received his Ph.D. in American literature and culture in 2007 from Texas Christian University, US and also taught there as a senior lecturer between 2007 and 2009.   In conversation with Republica, he talks about his motivation to teach everyday and the importance of English studies and its contribution to society.

Anirudra Thapa is a professor at the Central Department of English, Tribhuvan University. He has been teaching for over 20 years. Prof. Thapa teaches a range of courses, including literary theory, courses in American, British, and post-colonial literatures, rhetoric and writing, and communications to MA and M. Phil. students.  He also supervises Ph.D. students. Dr. Thapa received his Ph.D. in American literature and culture in 2007 from Texas Christian University, US and also taught there as a senior lecturer between 2007 and 2009.   In conversation with Republica, he talks about his motivation to teach everyday and the importance of English studies and its contribution to society.

KATHMANDU, Feb 10: The Ministry of Energy has directed the office-bearers of the Nalsinghgad Hydropower Project to go visit the Upper Tamakoshi Project rather than to Australia for a study about the hydroelectricity projects.

KATHMANDU, Sept 20 : The Nepal Army (NA) is taking a fresh look at the case of Colonel Kumar Lama following his acquittal, so that he can return to normal duty and the question of possible recompensation for him for the loss he suffered can be taken up.

KATHMANDU, July 6: The Parliamentary Hearings Special Committee (PHSC) has started studying complaints registered at the committee against the chief justice and chief election commissioner nominees from Tuesday.