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New scientific advance could boost available organs for transplant
Published On: March 2, 2017 03:45 PM NPT By: Agencies
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.
IT Training Nepal providing a firm career path for IT enthusiasts
Published On: March 1, 2017 11:40 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Mar 1: IT Training Nepal is a professional computer institute providing job oriented courses to IT students in Nepal. It was established as an IT training institute in 2012 providing hands-on training to under graduate and graduate IT students, software developers and computer professionals.
Dumb phones survive rise of the smart phone
Published On: March 1, 2017 11:30 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse
Dumb phones -- handsets that just make calls and send texts were set to disappear as technology moved on, but they have survived in emerging markets and among nostalgics of simpler devices in the West.
Wearable gadgets seek permanent place in users’ lives
Published On: March 1, 2017 11:20 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse
Consumers are snapping up fitness trackers, smart watches and other connected wearable gadgets but huge numbers wind up in drawers unused after just a few months once the novelty wears off.
‘We want to encourage women to study technology’
Published On: March 1, 2017 11:10 PM NPT By: Republica
At Women Leaders in Technology (WLiT), their mission is to encourage passionate women studying technology to attain key leadership positions and equip them with technical and leadership skills. Despite being a progressive, fast growing, and lucrative field, technology witnesses barely 10 to 20 percent women’s participation. Thus, to change this situation, WLiT was established in 2015. In conversation with Republica, Rashmi Bajracharya, operational manager and Chandani Neupane, the program coordinator of WLiT talked about the organization and their inspiration.
‘Government should invest in innovation as private sector may not find it attractive’
Published On: March 1, 2017 11:00 PM NPT By: Republica
Dr Mahabir Pun is known for his extensive work in applying wireless technologies to develop remote areas in various parts of the country. He is now the founder and chairman of National Innovation Center. He was awarded Ramon Magsaysay in 2007 in recognition of his innovative application of wireless computer technology in remote parts of Nepal. Pun, in conversation with Republica’s Prasansha Rimal, explains the need of involvement of government in the field of technology and innovation.
7 Earth-size worlds found orbiting star; could hold life
Published On: February 23, 2017 01:10 PM NPT By: Associated Press
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Feb 23: For the first time, astronomers have discovered seven Earth-size planets orbiting a single nearby star — and these new worlds could hold life.
Windows 10 settings still raise concerns EU privacy watchdogs
Published On: February 22, 2017 11:40 PM NPT By: Reuters
European Union data protection watchdogs said on Monday they were still concerned about the privacy settings of Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system despite the US company announcing changes to the installation process.
Biotechnology company is introducing Nepal to the world market
Published On: February 22, 2017 11:30 PM NPT By: Republica
“Innovation not necessarily comprises a scientific breakthrough but seeks the immediacy of needs to be acknowledged,” asserts Rabindra Mohan Sapkota, 43, who is the chairman of Shikhar Biotech established in 2000. In conversation with Republica’s Sonam Lama, he shares some of his insights on initiating the first biotechnological company in Nepal, followed by its different setbacks.
India’s Reliance Jio racks up 100 million subscribers but ends freebies
Published On: February 22, 2017 11:20 PM NPT By: Reuters
Reliance Industries’ Jio telecoms unit will charge for its services from April, ending an almost seven month spree of free calls and data that shook up India’s telecoms sector and helped the new arrival rack up more than 100 million users.
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