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I usually head for hair cut on Tuesday evenings to get extra few minutes, because that’s when they’re quieter since it’s like an off day for salon in my area. It’s a chance to relax and take a break from the daily chaos, even if it’s just for a while.
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While riding my bike recently, I passed by a garden filled with blooming jasmine flowers. The sweet fragrance that filled the air instantly lifted my mood. It was a brief moment, lasting only a few seconds, but it was enough to make me feel good.
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Palesha Goverdhan is returning home from the Paris Paralympics with a bronze medal—the highest honour ever achieved by a Nepali athlete in international sports. With this remarkable achievement, she becomes the first Nepali to win a medal at an Olympic-level event.
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Lower Apsuwa Hydropower Project (LAHPP) is a 54 MW run-of-river project located in Makalu and Silichong Rural Municipalities of Sankhuwasabha district in Koshi Province. Developed by Mizu Energy Limited, the project utilizes a net head of 619 m and a design discharge of 10.22 m³/s at Q40% exceedance.
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Upper Balephi Hydropower Project (UBHPP) is a 46 MW run-of-river project located in Jugal Rural Municipality of Sindhupalchowk district in Bagmati Province. Developed by Upper Balephi Hydropower Limited, the project utilizes a net head of 415.95 m and a design discharge of 12.70 m³/s at Q40% exceedance.
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We can debate whether the river naturally flowed into human settlements or if we built our homes in the floodplain, a discussion that’s definitely worth having. But right now isn’t the time to focus on that. Instead of pointing fingers, we need to come together, support each other, and help those affected by the disaster. Many people are dealing with huge losses and hardships, so this moment calls for unity and compassion. Let’s focus on…
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JBL recently launched a new compact Bluetooth speaker called the Go 4 in Nepal. An American YouTube tech reviewer described it as a ‘budget’ speaker, while a Nepali reviewer also calls it a ‘budget’ speaker. Considering the per capita income in the USA is over $35,000, and in Nepal, it’s merely about $1,500, it’s easy to see why a $60 gadget is budget-friendly in the USA but it cannot be same in Nepal. This highlights…
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Sometimes, I do yoga using a mobile app that provides a timer for each pose. There are some poses, plank, low boat along with some others, where I start to feel anxious when the app announces “half the time.” These poses become incredibly challenging, and I often feel overwhelmed and give up before completing them. It seems like I have an anxiety of not being able to finish. A few days ago, the Nepali cricket…
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Gamgadhi, a remote and picturesque town in the northwestern part of Nepal, serves as the district headquarters of Mugu. This serene settlement is located along the banks (uphill) of the Mugu Karnali River, offering visitors breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Though it holds immense natural beauty, Gamgadhi’s isolation presents several challenges for both residents and travelers alike. Gamgadhi is yet to capitalise on its proximity to the popular Rara Lake Reaching Gamgadhi requires some…