WORLD
U.S. to leave 200 American peacekeepers in Syria after pullout
U.S. to leave 200 American peacekeepers in Syria after pullo...
WASHINGTON, Feb 22: The United States will leave “a small peacekeeping group” of 200 American troops in Syria for a period of time after a U.S. pullout, the White House said on Thursday, as President Donald Trump pulled back from a complete withdrawal.
Feb 22, 2019
The Week
Artistic aspirations
Artistic aspirations
As a child, Rochelle Tuladhar, now 23 years old, dreamt of becoming a nurse. However, when she received a big box of color pencils as a birthday gift, her plans took another turn. From making colorful scribbles as a child to coming up with fun and quirky illustrations as a graphic designer and illus...
Feb 22, 2019
The Week
Learn something new
Learn something new
For most of us, someone with good schooling or a cool profession is impressive but nothing holds a candle to a person who can keep a conversation flowing, be it through eccentric anecdotes, general knowledge or some quirky skill. Even though these are small things compared to one’s education or prof...
Feb 22, 2019
The Week
Anime brought to life
Anime brought to life
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of compilation videos of dishes and feasts featured on anime on YouTube. Such compilations rack up millions of views and how could they not? Did you never wish to jump into the screen when Sophie (from Howl’s Moving Castle) was searing bacon, tossing in plump sa...
Feb 22, 2019
WORLD
Flu kills some 2,800 in France
Flu kills some 2,800 in France
PARIS, Feb. 22: The flu epidemic hitting France this winter has killed some 2,800 people in France from Oct.1 to Feb. 3, according to France's health authorities.
Feb 22, 2019
The Week
English is a funny language
English is a funny language
Historical figures are quite amusing, aren’t they? They have their own resume of spectacular achievements to their names – some helped bring democracy and abolished useless cultural practices while some invented automobiles and many things that we use today to make our lives a little more comfortabl...
Feb 22, 2019
WORLD
India threatens to cut water flow to Pakistan, Pakistan gears for war
India threatens to cut water flow to Pakistan, Pakistan gear...
Water resources minister says the country will divert supply to people in Jammu, Kashmir and Punjab after deadly attack
Feb 22, 2019
SOCIETY
Languages dying out under benign neglect
Languages dying out under benign neglect
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Three dozen languages in Nepal are on the verge of extinction but the government is doing little to preserve them.
Feb 22, 2019
The Week
Good Reads
Good Reads
Good Reads
Feb 22, 2019
The Week
Talking democracy
Talking democracy
I don’t know if it’s just me or not but the Democracy Day celebrations this past Tuesday were a little underwhelming to say the least.
Feb 22, 2019