EmBlood saves life through its app

Published On: March 15, 2017 11:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 15: “I didn’t know it felt so good to save life. I was off to meet my friends when I suddenly got a call requesting me to come to the Teaching Hospital as soon as possible. The patient needed O +ve blood for a surgery and had heard about EmBlood and got my contact details from there. I had installed the app just a week ago,” shares Jay Vaidya, IT entrepreneur.

OLE Nepal helping schools connect through e-library

Published On: March 15, 2017 11:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 15: A beautiful blend of curiosity and happiness radiates the faces of thousands of children when they turn on their mini laptops in the class. They carry their excitement all the way to school in order to learn new things through the laptops provided by Open Learning Exchange (OLE) Nepal.

How people keep up with tech trends

Published On: March 15, 2017 11:00 PM NPT By: Republica

How do you keep up with technology trends? Do you rely on trusted tech websites and social media or do you choose to get insights through tech experts? Do you feel like it’s necessary to get hands-on experience before buying a gadget or is looking at the product specifications online is enough for you?

‘We help you get global recognition’

Published On: March 8, 2017 11:50 PM NPT By: Republica

Computer Online Centre (COC) is an IT company established in 2008. It deals with making local business go online and creating attractive designs for websites. This company is also involved in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and social media marketing. In conversation with Reublica’s Prasansha Rimal, Sanjay Maharjan, the director of the company, talks about the company and SEO.

Michigan teen gets 3D-printed shoes for large feet

Published On: March 8, 2017 11:40 PM NPT By: Associated Press

A Michigan Center 19-year-old, who was previously in the Guinness Book of World Records for world’s tallest teenager, has finally found an affordable pair of shoes that fit his size-28 feet.

Pressure mounts on Uber and CEO after missteps

Published On: March 8, 2017 11:30 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

After a series of embarrassing revelations, ridesharing giant Uber faces challenges in keeping growth on track, with top executive Travis Kalanick likely to face pressure to give up some control.

Fitbit, whose devices encourage people to walk 10,000 steps each day, now wants to put them to sleep as well.

Foodmandu: Quenching the foodie in you!

Published On: March 8, 2017 11:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 8: Anna Khadka of Bhaispati loves the cheese cake from Dhokaima Café in Patandhoka. But she hates travelling all the way there in the heavy traffic. She does not have time to get stuck in traffic for hours and get showered by dust. She rather not eat her favorite cake. She wished someone could deliver the cheese cake to her doorsteps, and she would have it daily.

Nepal’s young innovators: Ram & Laxman

Published On: March 8, 2017 11:00 PM NPT By: Republica

“Winners don’t do different things, they do things differently,” believe Ram Rimal and Laxman Rimal. The twin brothers are the director and researcher of technology sales in Lazimpat, established in 2006. Earning five patents and about fifty inventions, they have been setting a benchmark in the field of technology at an early age of 36. In conversation with Republica’s Sonam Lama, they talk about their experiences, challenges and future plans.

A new scientific advance could boost the number of donated organs available for transplant, and possibly reduce a critical shortage that leads to thousands of deaths each year, researchers said on Wednesday.