Abd al-Rahman III (891–961 AD) was Caliph of Córdoba, in present day Spain, during much of the 10th century and one of the most powerful men of his time. His reign was very successful from a military and a political…
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Othello and Desdemona
William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest playwright off the English-speaking world. He is one of the literary masters of his age. His body of work has stood the test of time and distance with his play still being produced all…
Stars Fall Into the Eyes
Liu Dihong In September 2024, Nepal hosted its first International Children’s Literature Conference, inviting children’s literature authors from ten countries. I was fortunate to represent China, along with six other authors, at this conference. China and Nepal are close neighbors…
Broken Pieces
Volunteering is a widely recognised and valued form of holidaying. One popular volunteering destination is archaeological digs. The volunteer programs are designed for participants with no prior experience and contribute to vital archaeological conservation work. Archaeologists study people through time,…
Waterfalls
The world’s largest waterfall is called Angel Falls and is located in Venezuela. It is the world’s tallest uninterrupted waterfall, with a height of 979 metres, and a plunge of 807 mt. The waterfall drops over the edge of the…
US Ambassador Officially Inaugurates AWON Bazar 2025
Kathmandu The special AWON Bazaar, one of Kathmandu’s longest-running charity events, was successfully held Satauday at Soaltee Kathmandu, Autograph Collection. Organized by Active Women of Nepal (AWON), the annual event continued its legacy of more than four decades and drew…
Is drinking black coffee or eating an Apple more effective in lowering blood sugar?
Andrew Gumperz I see many questions concerning foods which are said to “lower blood sugar.” I will answer these question eventually, but I want to correct a misapprehension that underlies this questions. No foods lower blood sugar directly. Individual foods…
China-Nepal Academic Conference
China-Nepal Academic Conference Commemorates 70 Years of Diplomatic Friendship and Medical Exchange Xi,an Shaanxi Date: August 2025 As Nepal and China mark 70 years of enduring friendship, a significant academic event—the China-Nepal Academic Conference—was organized to celebrate this historic relationship…
Who was Chair Frank Aukofer ?
Frank Aukofer, who was instrumental in founding and leading the National Press Foundation, passed away on July 14, 2025. He was 90. “Our entire staff is so grateful to Frank for his lifelong contributions not only to the National Press…
“A battery recycling center shall be established for the reuse of EV batteries”
Gopikrishna Nyaupane, the former General Secretary of the Nepal Automobiles Association (NADA), brings a wealth of experience from the automobile sector. He has also held significant roles, including Director at Machhapuchhre Bank, General Manager at Udaypur Cement, and senior positions…