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(WORDS BY Anutara Shakya) You see it everywhere, on a pile of trash in the corner of a street, floating down the Bagmati river, flying in the air with a strong gust of wind, even on hiking trails around the city. Plastic pollution is indeed a very big issue in …

Breathing clean air is a critical issue, especially in urban areas. Air pollution is a global concern that poses severe risks to human health and the environment. To combat this issue, innovative solutions are emerging worldwide, aimed at purifying and revitalizing the air we breathe. In this article, we will …

(Words by Anutara Shykya) Last month we had a sort of family reunion when my cousins visited Nepal after many years. One of my cousins had been living in the United States for over a decade, this time, he came with his wife and my four-year old nephew whom we …

(Words by Dr. Neeta Shakya Malla) Ageing is an inherent and inevitable phenomenon affecting all living beings. In Nepal, where the elderly population comprises a significant proportion of the total populace, it is crucial to recognize the unique challenges and healthcare needs that accompany this demographic shift. This article sheds …

Do you find yourself scratching your head quite often? If so, you may be one of the many individuals suffering from dandruff—a common condition that affects a significant number of people. While it can be embarrassing and uncomfortable, the good news is that dandruff is treatable and manageable. It can …

Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently unveiled a groundbreaking development:   Using Google’s AI, cardiovascular events can now be predicted through an eye scan, potentially replacing traditional diagnostic methods like CT scans, MRIs, and X-rays. The journey began four years ago when researchers from Google and Aravind Eye Hospital collaborated to …

One of the most widely consumed products of animal origin is poultry meat, which is the second most consumed meat in the world after pork meat, according to a 2013 survey on worldwide meat consumption. Poultry meat has been found to be healthier than red meat. Demand for foodstuffs originating …

Nepal has had a rocky history of heritage preservation. On one hand, we have people commenting on social media about how proud they are of Nepal and its culture, each time a photo from the country pops up on an international platform. On top of that, Nepal’s vibrant culture, festivals, …

Researchers have observed a variety of emotions in dogs, including not only joy, pleasure, and compassion, but also pain, grief, fear, and loneliness. Moreover, scientific exploration supports the idea that dogs have the capacity of suffering to the same degree as we humans do. But, this still doesn’t change the …

Protection from the rays of the Sun, or photo protection, can prevent skin damage caused by ultraviolet radiation. These methods include seeking shade, avoiding sun exposure during peak daylight hours, wearing sun-protective clothing, wearing wide brimmed hat, carrying an umbrella, applying sunscreen, and using sunglasses. The exposure of the skin …