Japanese students at Harvard worried by U.S. move
The University of Tokyo decided on Friday to temporarily accept Japanese and other international students who become unable to study at Harvard due to the U.S. administration’s…
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Seoul’s pet patrol hits 1,449 with new canine cadets
The new teams finished an eight-day program covering crime prevention through environmental design, patrol guidelines and hands-on patrol exercises.
Study shows mental disorders significantly impact youth aged 10-14 in Singapore
The rise of social media and high academic pressure have been linked to increased mental health issues among young people, an expert said.
Nepal’s health ministry directs agencies to prepare for outbreaks as monsoon approaches
As many as 71 districts have reported dengue infection this year. Risk of a coronavirus resurgence is also rising as neighbouring India reports cases.
How Nepal’s social norms and cultural beliefs shape perceptions of mental health.
Psychologist Rama Karki says Nepali society is divided into two main groups when it comes to mental health: One group that doesn’t recognise it at all, and the other is a…
Nepal’s queer couples caught in red tape
Nearly two years after the Supreme Court allowed same-sex marriage registration, queer couples in the country still face discrimination and inconsistent enforcement.
More than a vacation: Jeju’s new educational retreats to revitalise regional communities
At the heart of Jeju’s Learncation program is a simple but powerful idea: education doesn’t have to be confined to traditional classrooms.
Survey: Filipinos mostly relied on TV in picking candidates in latest polls
Apart from TV and the internet, the poll said respondents also considered other sources that helped them the most in deciding, such as family, friends, billboards, ads, sample…
Pair of Yubari melons sells for US$7k at auction in Japan’s Sapporo
The sale marked a ¥2 million drop from last year.
Jailed but not failed: Inmates turn prison into industrial unit in Nepal’s Gulmi
Prisoners craft exports bound for the UAE and Japan. Woodcarving inmates earn up to Rs45,000 a month.