KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Programiz.com is a programming tutorials website aimed at beginners. The company has tutorials on four programming languages: C, C++, Python and R. It is one of the most popular programming blogs in the world, running right from Nepal. More than one million users each month rely on this website to learn programming, using its simple and clear resources.

Techrise is a coding boot camp and an initiative that teaches young people to code and help them learn a set of marketable skills that will enable them to write web applications.  Techrise was set up six months ago to bridge the gap between educational opportunities and an individual’s competency. In conversation with Republica, Takehiro Mouri and Natsuko Robyn Shinozaki, the Japanese founders, share the reason behind establishing the company in Nepal, the challenges and prospects of IT worldwide.

1st NASO Women in Science Award 2017 announced

Published On: February 21, 2017 08:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 21: Nepal Astronomical Society (NASO) has announced 1st NASO Women in Science Award 2017 on Tuesday.

Baglung youth makes four-wheeler

Published On: February 20, 2017 05:49 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 20:  An eighteen-year-old youth has built a four wheeler.

Smartphones are revolutionizing medicine

Published On: February 19, 2017 04:00 PM NPT By: Agencies

Smartphones are revolutionizing the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, thanks to add-ons and apps that make their ubiquitous small screens into medical devices, researchers say.

Now, wirelessly charge devices anywhere in your room

Published On: February 19, 2017 01:30 PM NPT By: PTI

Scientists at Disney Research have developed a way to wirelessly charge several electronic devices in a room, eliminating the need for electrical cords or charging cradles. The method makes it possible to power several cellphones, fans and lights simultaneously.

The Center for Molecular Dynamics- Nepal (CMDN) - a research institute working in public health and biodiversity- focuses on laboratory research and research based on surveys.

How algorithms (secretly) run the world

Published On: February 15, 2017 11:20 PM NPT By: Agence France-Presse

When you browse online for a new pair of shoes, pick a movie to stream on Netflix or apply for a car loan, an algorithm likely has its word to say on the outcome.

Women Technopreneur workshop begins in Kathmandu

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

KATHMANDU, Feb 15: A five-day tech workshop for girls, titled ‘Women Technopreneur’ kicked off on Wednesday at iHub, Teku with a vision of encouraging women in technical field and develop the leadership in them.

India launches more than 100 satellites into orbit

Published On: February 15, 2017 02:40 PM NPT By: Associated Press

NEW DELHI, Feb 15: India's space agency said it successfully launched more than 100 foreign nano satellites into orbit Wednesday aboard a single rocket.