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Johnson offers visas for millions in Hong Kong

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AFP, LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Tuesday he would offer millions of Hong Kongers visas and a possible route to UK citizenship if China persists with its national security law. "Many people in Hong Kong fear their way of life -- which China

The fury in US cities is rooted in a long history of racist policing, violence and inequality

Clare Corbould The protests that have engulfed American cities in the past week are rooted in decades

Nepal-India Relations: Nepal’s New Political Map and Aftermath

Dr. Krishna P Upadhyaya Even during the lockdown caused by Coronavirus, a small number of Nepalese representing

Ensure justice for caste-based killings in Nepal : HRW

Johnson offers visas for millions in Hong Kong

Nepal-India Relations: Nepal’s New Political Map and Aftermath

Colourism in Asia & its link to colonialism and Indian beauty standards

South Korea clamps down again as virus rebounds

News

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Ensure justice for caste-based killings in Nepal : HRW

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Protesters clash with police in New York; Pentagon deploys 1,600 troops into Washington region

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South Korea clamps down again as virus rebounds

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Pandemic antibiotics surge will cause more deaths: WHO

Op-Ed

Nepal-India Relations: Nepal’s New Political Map and Aftermath
Colourism in Asia & its link to colonialism and Indian beauty standards
‘Cash transfers help the poor and marginalised population from shocks of pandemic’
Coronavirus may be increasing risk of stroke – doctors on the frontline witness new pattern
Coronavirus: record ethnicity on all death certificates to start building a clearer picture

UK

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Nepal Embassy London Urges Nepalis Who Want To Return Home To Update Their Personal Details

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British MPs call the govt to support the catering industry

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Virendra Sharma, MP, hosts seminar supporting international students

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NRNA UK urges for life saving info in Nepali language

Nepal

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Nepal Embassy London Urges Nepalis Who Want To Return Home To Update Their Personal Details

Nepal government tables the bill to update the map including Limpiyadhura, Lipu Lekh and Kalapani on its coat-of-arms
128 Nepalis Killed, 16 Thousand Infected worldwide

Interview

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‘Strict lockdown measures will have a much more adverse impact on public health and economy in South Asia’

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‘We are working on to support Nepali businesses in the UK’- Dr. Rijal

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‘Women will bear the brunt of the corona crisis’

Travel

Everest shut down after Nepal suspends permits over coronavirus
India suspends all tourist visas and e-visas for travellers
China closes Everest amid coronavirus as climbing season approaches, Nepal’s remains open
Malaysia Airlines extends economy class ‘flexible’ fare options to Southeast Asia and South Asia
Largest Travel Fair on Asia in Flanders, Belgium

Economy

Indian gov’t approves 9.33 billion USD relief for small businesses, hikes MSP for farmers
Disruption of childhood vaccination in South Asia poses an urgent threat to children’s health: UNICEF
Coronavirus could double number facing acute hunger: UN
BCG Vaccine Fighting Coronavirus in South Asia
Call to write off debt for poorest countries in the wake of corona crisis

Sports

Kushal Malla from Nepal has become the youngest batsman to score a one-day international half-century
Ticket sales open for Nepal VS England C to be held on 25th May in U.K.
West Indies batting hero Chris Gayle to play in Everest Premier League of Nepal
5 South Asian countries hold top 10 position, Nepal ranks 18th in ICC ODI
North Dakota man sets world record for run in Nepal

Profile

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Asmita Ale selected for England Women’s U-19 team

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A Young executive chef of five star hotel in London from Nepal is selected for National Chef award

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Watford F. C. signs Jay Pradhan for its U-16 team

Entrepreneurship

Nepali Startup Khalti Wins United Nations Fintech Innovation Fund
Ankiti Bose, 27 to be the First Indian woman founder-CEO of unicorn
Twit of a son “My dad opened a shop nobody is buying” became viral with flood of customer
Changing Economic Status Of A Woman Dubo Garland promoting cultural entrepreneurship in Pokhara
A Srilankan British made the most expensive Hindi movie

Kids & Educational

Colourism in Asia & its link to colonialism and Indian beauty standards
Book Review by Swasti : “The Rain Fish” story book by the youngest Nepalese writer
WORLD WAR II By Sunniva Sharma
China wants to develop the South Asian countries through BRI : Expert
Militant attack on Chinese consulate in Pakistan , 4 dead

Lifestyle

Nepal-born actress Dichen Lachman joins Jurassic World 3
Yoga included in school curriculum In Nepal
The Nepalese chef who makes authentic Sichuan food
Intermittent fasting could help you live longer as well as help you lose weight, new research suggests
Eating chillies four times a week ‘reduces risk of death from a heart attack’