My City, Lifestyle, Social
Schools reckon with social stress: ‘I’m on my phone so much’
Schools reckon with social stress: ‘I’m on my phone so much’
High school biology teacher Kelly Chavis knew smartphones were a distraction in her class. But not even her students realized the psychological toll of their devices until an in-class experiment that, of course, was then spreading on social media.
Jun 11, 2019
WORLD
Hong Kong leader defiant as city gears up for fresh protests, strikes
Hong Kong leader defiant as city gears up for fresh protests...
HONG KONG, June 11: Hong Kong geared for more protests, including strikes, transport go-slows and even picnics, against a proposed extradition law that would allow people to be sent to China for trial, even as the city’s leader vowed on Tuesday to push ahead with the bill.
Jun 11, 2019
My City, Entertainment
Court agrees to listen to Led Zeppelin in ‘Stairway’ appeal
Court agrees to listen to Led Zeppelin in ‘Stairway’ appeal
A panel of 11 judges from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed Monday to hear Led Zeppelin’s appeal in a copyright lawsuit alleging the group stole its 1971 rock epic from an obscure 1960s instrumental.
Jun 11, 2019
SOCIETY
Two Indian pilgrims killed, 21 injured as truck hits parked bus in Rautahat
Two Indian pilgrims killed, 21 injured as truck hits parked...
RAUTAHAT, June 11: Two Indian pilgrims were killed while 21 others sustained injuries in a road accident in Rautahat district last night.
Jun 11, 2019
WORLD
Mexico denies Trump’s claim of secret concessions in deal
Mexico denies Trump’s claim of secret concessions in deal
WASHINGTON, June 11: Three days after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a deal with Mexico to stem the flow of migrants at the southern border, the two countries appear unable to agree on exactly what’s in it.
Jun 11, 2019
WORLD
Thousands stranded, five killed, as heavy rain lashes south China
Thousands stranded, five killed, as heavy rain lashes south...
SHANGHAI, June 11: Thousands of people have been stranded and at least five killed amid torrential rain throughout central and southern China, with authorities bracing themselves for at least another four days of downpours, state media reported on Tuesday.
Jun 11, 2019
SOCIETY
Indian Army ex-servicemen's district board set up in Myagdi
Indian Army ex-servicemen's district board set up in Myagdi
MYAGDI, June June 11: The District Army Board office has been set up in Beni, the headquarters of Myagdi district, for the convenience of the retired Indian Army servicemen from the district.
Jun 11, 2019
POLITICS
PM Oli addresses Oxford University Union
PM Oli addresses Oxford University Union
KATHMANDU, June 11: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said peace, democracy and development complemented each other and Nepal has emphasized on democracy in its entirety.
Jun 11, 2019
POLITICS
PM Oli embarks on official visit to UK
PM Oli embarks on official visit to UK
KATHMANDU, June 11: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has reached London, the capital of the United Kingdom, today in course of an official visit to the UK.
Jun 11, 2019
SOCIETY
TU International Conference endorses 17-point declaration
TU International Conference endorses 17-point declaration
KATHMANDU, June 11: The International Conference on Internationalization of University Education organized by Tribhuvan University has adopted a 17-point declaration regarding reforms in higher education.
Jun 11, 2019