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3235072	有图 <p><p><p>In National Science Weeks of years gone by, you told us your favourite tree (the majestic river red gum) and the animal call Australia loves the most (the warbling magpie, for obvious reasons).</p><p>This year, ABC Science is shining a spotlight on Australia"s underrated animals.</p><p>With the help of social media, experts and conservation organisations, we"ve found 10 incredible animals you may never have heard of, and probably don"t know a whole lot about.</p><p>From the slimy to the bitey and the downright weird — each of these creatures has traditionally been overshadowed by more charismatic species such as koalas and kangaroos.</p><p>But we think it"s time they had their day in the sun.</p><p>Now it"s your turn to vote for Australia"s most underrated animal. </p><p>Will it be the sharpshooting velvet worm, the mysterious marsupial mole or the secretive short-finned eel?</p><p>Are you team rakali, dugong or the great desert skink?</p><p>Or maybe you think the turtle frog, ghost bat, giant cuttlefish or palm cockatoo should win.</p><p>Click on the cards below to find out more about each of these Australian faunal underdogs.</p><p>Hunter: Ghost bat<p><img src="https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/1024f33787f37a8ed059cf8b7e835917?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=900&cropW=1350&xPos=125&yPos=0&width=862&height=575" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> The ghost bat is one of 10 underrated native animals people can vote for this National Science Week. <cite>(ABC)</cite><p>As one of Australia"s only carnivorous bats, it"s probably a good idea to not make fun of this mammal"s giant ears and nose.</p><p>The ghost bat (Macroderma gigas) hails from northern Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.</p><p>Ghost bats live in colonies of up to 1,500 individuals, and roost in caves and old abandoned mine shafts.</p><p><img src="https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/0faed167bd9c80c5863deb032169b21b?src" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> Ghost bats have a creche for looking after their young when the mothers go out hunting.<cite>(Supplied: Bat Chat for Conservation)</cite><p>According to Nicola Hanrahan, a bat ecologist from Charles Darwin University, ghost bats are both cute and ferocious.</p><p>"They"re a very silent flyer," Dr Hanrahan said.</p><p>"People just wouldn"t know they"re out flying around, taking birds out of trees and landing on the ground to catch frogs."</p><p>Their most distinctive feature is their snoot — an extremely large "nose leaf," which they use to push out and direct high-pitched noises for echolocation.</p><p>Check out the What the Duck?! mini episode to find out why ghost bats use their nipple as a baby carrier, and so much more.</p><p>They"re Australia"s largest microbat, but are they your underrated fave? If so, vote below!</p>Alien: Giant cuttlefish<p><img src="https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/3e42e9d780c4508c6e03b2cc2af6d5a5?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=2000&cropW=3000&xPos=0&yPos=538&width=862&height=575" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> The cuttlefish is one of 10 underrated native animals people can vote for this National Science Week. <cite>(ABC)</cite><p>While they can grow up to a metre long, the world"s largest cuttlefish species can also disappear in a puff of ink and mucous.</p><p>The giant cuttlefish (Ascarosepion apama) is an oddball, and you can catch a glimpse of it around the whole bottom half of Australia — all the way from Brisbane to Shark Bay.</p><p>But while most people might only know these spectacular creatures from the cuttlebones that regularly wash up on shore, Mark Norman, chief scientist at Parks Victoria, says there is a whole lot more to love about giant cuttlefish.</p><p>"They"ve got a beak like a parrot with a tongue like a chainsaw. They puree their food to get through their [doughnut-shaped] brain," he said.</p><p>"Their skin has evolved this amazing capacity to do black, white, colour and reflection — turning on and off sections of their skin."</p><p><img src="https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/fde0769d97c82481b8931f90401ce054?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=3333&cropW=5000&xPos=0&yPos=0&width=862&height=575" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> Cuttlefish"s oesophagus goes through the middle of their brain, so they need to puree their food so it fits through.<cite>(Getty Images: Nigel Marsh)</cite><p>This ability to change colour, shape and even texture can be used to camouflage and fight, as well as createcomplex mating displays.</p><p>They"ve been called the "rock stars of the sea", as they will mate multiple times during just one season, and die after just a year or two, once the next generation is born.</p><p>Check out the What the Duck?! mini episode to dive deeper into why the giant cuttlefish deserves to take out top spot.</p><p>Are these shape-shifters your favourite underrated animal? If so, vote below!</p>Sharpshooter: Velvet worm<p><img src="https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/8179cbbbe04e9e1e3cd520de9b93cb32?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=2000&cropW=3000&xPos=0&yPos=0&width=862&height=575" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> The velvet worm may look cute, but it is a ferocious hunter. <cite>(ABC)</cite><p>They shoot glue, puree their enemies, and are about the size of a leaf.</p><p>With 140 species of southern velvet worms (Peripatopsidae), and most of those in Australia, these tiny creatures are our homegrown invertebrate.</p><p>They normally live in rainforests, under logs or leaf litter, and they like to keep it damp and dark.</p><p><img src="https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/6dc0539c7abb0e0fad07960823b55966?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=2688&cropW=4032&xPos=0&yPos=247&width=862&height=575" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> The starry night velvet worm is the only species of velvet worm that hunts and feeds in groups.<cite>(Supplied: Latty lab)</cite><p>Interestingly, velvet worms are not worms, caterpillars or even an insect — they"re actually most closely related to the tardigrade.</p><p>According to Tanya Latty, an entomologist from the University of Sydney, these cute little critters are "voracious, stone-cold predators".</p><p>They shoot a sticky glue-like substance at their prey — normally insects and other invertebrates — and when their target is all tied up, velvet worms produce a substance that can digest the prey.</p><p>"It turns into a kind of squishy milkshake on the inside," Dr Latty said.</p><p>"Then they slurp out all that goodness."</p><p>Eek!</p><p>Check out the What the Duck?! mini episode to find out more about why the velvet worm is so delightful.</p><p>And if this adorable little predator is your favourite underrated animal, don"t forget to vote below.</p>Mysterious: Marsupial mole<p><img src="https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/0adb614de215c336d6bb64c4502e3f0c?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=2000&cropW=3000&xPos=0&yPos=774&width=862&height=575" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> The marsupial mole is one of 10 underrated native animals people can vote for this National Science Week. <cite>(ABC)</cite><p>What has no eyes, no external ears, and is barely ever seen? It"s no riddle — it"s the marsupial mole!</p><p>These tiny, golden creatures like to burrow through the sands in central Australia, and it"s not easy to catch them.</p><p>OK, maybe even that is an understatement. According to Natalie Warburton, a zoologist at Murdoch University, the two species of marsupial mole (Notoryctes) are almost impossible to find.</p><p>"They"re the most cryptic and enigmatic of any of the living species of marsupial," she said.</p><p>"Nobody ever sees them."</p><p><img src="https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/85056bbfb26370e6343e7febb58d4d07?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=499&cropW=748&xPos=0&yPos=87&width=862&height=575" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> The marsupial mole is functionally blind, and has no pupils.<cite>(Supplied: Ian Harris)</cite><p>They are extremely well adapted to a life lived burrowing through the sand. They have a kangaroo-like tail, a pouch that faces backwards and ginormous claws.</p><p>But they"re also functionally blind, and only have pin holes for ears, as these are no longer required for them to find a mate or a meal — which is mostly insects.</p><p>Check out the What the Duck?! mini episode to hear about a time when a marsupial mole made the news.</p><p>If the mysterious marsupial mole has your heart for the best underrated animal, don"t forget to vote below!</p>Musician: Palm cockatoo<p><img src="https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/c33eeb59b944ef07ab6d3e9824a6b84b?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=900&cropW=1350&xPos=125&yPos=0&width=862&height=575" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> The palm cockatoo is one of 10 underrated native animals people can vote for this National Science Week. <cite>(ABC)</cite><p>It"s a bold claim, but the palm cockatoo might be the most punk-rock bird of all.</p><p>The black and scarlet parrot lives in the rainforests and woodlands of Far North Queensland, as well as the Aru Islands and New Guinea.</p><p><img src="https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/e826086e589320a47187b34d3fd0edf1?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=1624&cropW=2436&xPos=1548&yPos=358&width=862&height=575" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> Palm cockatoos breed in old-growth tree hollows, and they only lay eggs every second year.<cite>(Supplied: Christina Zdenek)</cite><p>With a wingspan of 1.5 metres, the palm cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus) is an impressive bird, with a black mohawk and a powerful beak, according to Christina Zdenek, an ecologist for People for Wildlife.</p><p>"When you"re face-to-face with a palm cockatoo and you see the size of that bill and that lower bill, it"s like a shovel," she said.</p><p>"And you can see them snip through sticks as big as my thumb."</p><p>The palm cockatoo also has a completely unique ability to drum, which the males do with a large stick held in their feet.</p><p>If drummers are your thing, vote for the palm cockatoo as the most underrated animal below.</p>Kinship: Great desert skink<p><img src="https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/bc3afca07d4c8f658e15df375ba54c83?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=2000&cropW=3000&xPos=0&yPos=670&width=862&height=575" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> The desert skink is one of 10 underrated native animals people can vote for this National Science Week. <cite>(ABC)</cite><p>This little orange lizard lives with its mum and poos outside. What"s not to love?</p><p>The great desert skink (Liopholis kintorei) can be found in the deserts of the Northern Territory, South Australia, and Western Australia.</p><p>It lives in large burrows with its family, which is extremely unusual for reptiles.</p><p><img src="https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/0dc90b4cd5a7590a55c392827035f4a3?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=1987&cropW=2981&xPos=547&yPos=356&width=862&height=575" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> The great desert skink is known by many different Indigenous names, including tjakura, mulyamiji and warrarna.<cite>(Supplied: Kerenza Sunfly)</cite><p>Christine Ellis Michaels, a Warlpiri ranger and master tracker, says she can tell who is living in the burrow from their outdoor toilet.</p><p>"When we see the scat outside, we know who is living in the burrow — mum, dad and the little ones," she said.</p><p>The great desert skink is a species of cultural significance for many Aboriginal groups.</p><p>The lizards thrive in areas where Indigenous rangers conduct traditional burning or cat management.</p><p>If this magnificent skink is your underrated animal of choice, don"t forget to vote below.</p>Secretive: Short-finned eel<p><img src="https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/bc89cc35bb43923b31a5f9e8a76a322a?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=2000&cropW=3000&xPos=0&yPos=500&width=862&height=575" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> The eel is one of 10 underrated native animals people can vote for this National Science Week. <cite>(ABC)</cite><p>A true underdog, the short-finned eel might not be your favourite animal.</p><p>But we"re here to show you why Anguilla australis is actually a strong contender for your vote.</p><p>First, they have a surprisingly long life, according to Wayne Koster from the Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research.</p><p>"Some of these eels live for 10, 20, even 30 years," he said.</p><p><img src="https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/e19d2c729a071d60e0a884ce968539cc?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=1072&cropW=1608&xPos=440&yPos=0&width=862&height=575" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> The short-finned eel dives almost a kilometre below the surface of the ocean each day on its mating migration.<cite>(Supplied: Kim Birnie-Gauvin)</cite><p>You can find them throughout the waterways of South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales, as well as some places in New Zealand and the South Pacific.</p><p>They can travel over land, climb walls and take down large prey. And that"s all before they make it out into the ocean for their epic migration to mate.</p><p>The location is so remote, scientists still don"t know what happens while they"re there.</p><p>But then, as new baby eels, they need to swim thousands of kilometres back to the Australian mainland — and only one in every 10,000 hatchings make it.</p><p>Check out the What the Duck?! mini episode to find out why their months-long migration might make you sea sick.</p><p>While they might look a bit fishy, the short-finned eel may be your favourite underrated animal. If so, don"t forget to vote below.</p>Burrower: Turtle frog<p><img src="https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/fd84941cd92c003bddef52804ae11755?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=2000&cropW=3000&xPos=0&yPos=623&width=862&height=575" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> The turtle frog is one of 10 underrated native animals people can vote for this National Science Week. <cite>(ABC)</cite><p>This tiny frog is pasty white, with big arms, a teeny head, and is — somehow — still absolutely adorable.</p><p>The turtle frog (Myobatrachus gouldii) can be found in a small southern part of Western Australia.</p><p>It mostly lives underground, and is one of only a few species of frog that burrows forwards instead of backwards.</p><p><img src="https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/53444fa1d1dc8c775ac89733c49713d3?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=1080&cropW=1620&xPos=150&yPos=0&width=862&height=575" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> Turtle frogs lay eggs, but their young skip the tadpole stage, and hatch directly into tiny frogs.<cite>(Supplied: Ross McGibbon Photography)</cite><p>As a result, the frog has particularly large arms, and the appearance — according to Paul Doughty, the curator of herpetology at the Western Australian Museum — of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.</p><p>"They have these giant, super-buff arms," he said.</p><p>"The Latin name for the genus Myobatrachus literally translated means "muscle frog.""</p><p>Turtle frogs can also skip the tadpole stage, and spend months with their significant other underground.</p><p>Check out the What the Duck?! mini episode to find out more about these muscly romantics.</p><p>If you think the turtle frog is the most underrated animal, let us know by voting below!</p>Familial: Dugong<p><img src="https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/45ecfa73d80b78daecfb3e409cd4f36f?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=2000&cropW=3000&xPos=0&yPos=500&width=862&height=575" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> The dugong is one of 10 underrated native animals people can vote for this National Science Week. <cite>(ABC)</cite><p>They live off seagrass, and sound like a teeny bird, but can weigh in at more than400 kilograms and will cut you with their tusks.</p><p>The dugong (Dugong dugon) is no animal to mess with.</p><p>But while they were once confused for mermaids, dugongs do have many similarities to humans, according to Rachel Groom, a marine researcher at Charles Darwin University.</p><p>"They can live up to 70 years of age, and they don"t have calves every year. They don"t mature till they"re 13 to 15 years of age," she said.</p><p><img src="https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/e73512c784dc5020661ab92e8fdb4ade?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=1733&cropW=2600&xPos=0&yPos=134&width=862&height=575" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> Dugongs use fine hairs on their nose to detect sea grass and dig it up.<cite>(Getty Images: Andrea Izzotti)</cite><p>There"s also a real familial connection, which groups like the li-Anthawirriyarra Sea Ranger Unit from the south-western Gulf of Carpentaria are well aware of.</p><p>"What we"ve learned from working with Yanyuwa people is that they have identified 16 different types of dugong," Dr Groom said.</p><p>"They have the old female dugong, the young female dugong, they"ve got names for calves, they"ve got names for the lead dugong. They"ve got the name for the lead whistling dugong, and the one that should never be touched."</p><p>Are these giant sea cows your favourite underrated animal? If so, give them a vote below.</p>Adorable: Rakali<p><img src="https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/2c4324a3ab6dc58ea4ebdc243ab98cf3?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=2000&cropW=3000&xPos=0&yPos=632&width=862&height=575" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> The rakali is one of 10 underrated native animals people can vote for this National Science Week. <cite>(ABC)</cite><p>Sure, it"s a rat, but it"s Australia"s own cheeky little water rat!</p><p>The rakali (Hydromys chrysogaster) is Australia"s largest rodent, and can be found in the waterways all around Australia.</p><p>According to Emmalie Sanders, an ecologist at Charles Sturt University, rakali are extremely resilient to water quality changes, so they can be found almost anywhere.</p><p><img src="https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/99b94e86327198aecfdcc497b3c1bf50?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=817&cropW=1226&xPos=43&yPos=0&width=862&height=575" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> The rakali is one of only a few animals that has learnt to flip cane toads onto their back so they can eat them safely.<cite>(Flickr: Rakali, audiodam, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)</cite><p>"If you have a local billabong or lagoon, a wetland area, they"re most likely there. Even in coastal areas or estuaries," she said.</p><p>"A lot of people liken them to an otter. So they fill that niche here."</p><p>They"re also quite wily, and are able to slip out of the collars scientists use to study them, and have been been caught eating underwater microphones just to get some privacy.</p><p>Check out the What the Duck?! mini episode to find out why Dr Ann Jones is secretly rooting for the rakali to win.</p><p>If the clever rakali is your favourite underrated animal, make sure you give it a vote below!</p><p>Can"t decide? Keep an eye out forvideos highlighting each creature"s best features rolling out over the next two weeks on Facebook and Instagram, and special mini episodes of What the Duck?! with Dr Ann Jones on the ABC Listen App.</p>It"s time to vote for your favourite<p></p><p>If you want your favourite critter to make it over the line, share your favourite animal with your friends and family. </p><p>Voting closes at 11.30am AEST on Friday, August 15 and then we"ll unveil the winner!</p><p>The ABC"s underrated native animal project is the online initiative for National Science Week 2025, undertaken by ABC Science with funding through the Australian Government"s Inspiring Australia strategy.</p><p><p>Science in your inbox<p>Get all the latest science stories from across the ABC.</p><p><p><form><p><label>Email address</label></p><p>Subscribe</p></form><p>Your information is being handled in accordance with the ABC Privacy Collection Statement.</p></p></p></p></p></p><p>Posted<time>31 Jul 2025</time><time>31 Jul 2025</time><time>Thu 31 Jul 2025 at 8:00pm</time>, updated<time>4 Aug 2025</time><time>4 Aug 2025</time><time>Mon 4 Aug 2025 at 11:55pm</time></p><p>Share<svg></svg>Copy link<svg></svg>Facebook<svg></svg>X(formerlyTwitter)<svg></svg></p><p>Related topics<p>ACT</p><p>Animal Behaviour</p><p>Animals</p><p>Australia</p><p>Biology</p><p>Conservation</p><p>Endangered and Protected Species</p><p>Environment</p><p>NSW</p><p>NT</p><p>Nature</p><p>QLD</p><p>SA</p><p>Science</p><p>Science and Technology</p><p>TAS</p><p>VIC</p><p>WA</p><p>Zoology</p></p> What is Australia's most underrated animal? 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3235071	无图 <p>È in corso di svolgimento a Berlino la terza edizione di IT Out OFF, programma elaborato nel 2022 dallaDirezione Generale per la Creatività Contemporanea (Ministero della Cultura)in collaborazione con laDirezione Generale per la Diplomazia Pubblica e Culturale (Ministero degli Affari Esteri)con l’obiettivo di promuovere l’internazionalizzazione dell’arte italiana.</p><p>Per l’anno in corso, il programma accoglie “MILLESUONI”, un progetto multidisciplinare che si dirama lungo sentieri artistici variegati partendo dall’elemento sonoro. Concepito e curato da Lisa Andreani, MILLESUONI si sviluppa in momenti diversi fra Volksbühne, Neun Kelche e MONOM, poli creativi della vita artistica berlinese, presentando il lavoro di Nicola Di Croce, Nicolò Pellarin e Ramona Ponzini.</p><p>Partendo dalle riflessioni di Deleuze e Guattari sul suono, traendo ispirazione dal testo “MILLESUONI. Deleuze, Guattari e la musica elettronica” di Emanuele Quinz e Roberto Paci Dalò, il programma indaga come il suono possa aprire nuove strade verso forme di uguaglianza. In questa visione, il suono non è solo un effetto del movimento dei corpi nello spazio, ma unaforza viva, capace di generare presenza, relazioni ed emozioni. MILLESUONI invita così a ripensare il nostro modo di ascoltare e di entrare in contatto con il mondo.</p><p>MILLESUONI si sviluppa in quattro fasi distinte: il 26 e 27 giugno gli artisti coinvolti, accompagnati dalla curatrice, hanno partecipato alprogramma di workshope incontri del Future Unification Center for Kunst presso Volksbühne, rivolto ad artisti professionisti e semplici appassionati. Dal 1 al 13 luglio, le riflessioni di MILLESUONI hanno trovato materializzazione nell’esposizione presso Neun Kelche, spazio artistico indipendente. Dal 22 al 26 settembre, unaresidenzadi cinque giorni diRamona Ponzini e Nicolò Pellarinsi aprirà al pubblico, dopo i primi tre giorni di lavoro, per una discussione aperta sull’approccio metodologico degli artisti e sulle loro elaborazioni sonore.</p><p>Chiuderà la rassegna il 25 settembre una conversazione con la curatriceZasha Colahe la seconda curatriceValentina Vivianiin occasione del rilascio del vinile dedicato alla manifestazione, in collaborazione con laBiennale di Berlino.</p> Berlino, “MILLESUONI” per la terza edizione di IT Out OFF – Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale	查看 2255	意大利外交部	2025-08-06 00:00:00 2025-08-07 07:33:18	word
3235070	无图 <p>Si è inaugurata presso la Považská galéria umenia v Žiline (Galleria Civica di Žilina) la mostra dedicata a Pino Pascali, organizzata dall’Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Bratislava e dall’Ambasciata d’Italia, con la collaborazione di Frittelli Arte Contemporanea e l’Archivio dell’Opera Grafica di Pino Pascali di Firenze.</p><p>La mostra, curata da Simone Frittelli, ha un particolare focus sui lavori per la pubblicità, realizzati fra il 1959 ed il 1967. Questi quadri, in cui emerge la componente ludica che caratterizzava Pascali, hanno gradualmente guadagnato un posto di alto interesse e larga considerazione nel mondo artistico, assimilabile a quello delle sue opere pittoriche e scultoree. Completano l’esposizione le immagini fotografiche di Marcello Colitti che ritraggono l’artista pugliese nel suo atelier.</p><p>L’esposizione, parte delle iniziative della XVIII. edizione del festival italiano in Slovacchia “Dolce Vitaj”,si tiene in occasione del90° anniversariodella nascita dell’artista, le cui opere sono entrate a far parte delle collezioni di istituzioni museali italiane e globali di primo piano, dalla GNAM – Galleria d’Arte Moderna di Roma al MOMA – Museum of Modern Art di New York.</p> Bratislava, mostra per il 90° anniversario della nascita di Pino Pascali – Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale	查看 1213	意大利外交部	2025-08-06 00:00:00 2025-08-07 07:33:18	word
3235069	无图 <p>L’Istituto italiano di Cultura di Nuova Delhi ha ospitato la conferenza “Beyond Boundaries”, in collaborazione con lo Humayun’s Tomb Museum.</p><p>Hanno partecipato due relatori di primo piano: la Professoressa Emerita Romila Thapar, una delle storiche più rinomate dell’India e una figura trasformativa nello studio della storia antica indiana, onorata con il prestigioso Premio Kluge ed eletta sia all’Accademia Britannica che all’Accademia Americana delle Arti e delle Scienze e il Professor Naman Ahuja dell’Università Jawaharlal Nehru di Nuova Delhi, specializzato in storia dell’arte, rinomato per i suoi studi sulle terracotte e sugli oggetti della vita quotidiana.</p><p>I due storici hanno intrapreso una conversazione incentrata sull’abbondante scambio di beni, materiali, idee e iconografie legati al ricco commercio tra l’antica Roma e la penisola indiana. La conversazione ha affrontato temi di tradizioni storiche, fonti e identità, con la raffinatezza propria dei due studiosi ma piena accessibilità per il pubblico di non specialisti.</p> New Delhi, i rapporti fra Roma antica e India in “Beyond Boundaries” – Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale	查看 1057	意大利外交部	2025-08-06 00:00:00 2025-08-07 07:33:18	word
3235068	无图 <p>Un nuovo convoglio di aiuti alimentari del programma “Food for Gaza” è in partenza in queste ore dalla Giordania alla volta della Striscia. Si tratta di 20 camion del Programma Alimentare Mondiale carichi di aiuti acquistati con fondi italiani, per un totale di oltre 350 tonnellate di farina destinate alla popolazione civile nella Striscia. Un ulteriore convoglio è, inoltre, previsto per l’inizio della settimana prossima.</p><p>I nuovi aiuti italiani fanno parte dello stanziamento approvato la scorsa settimana nel corso della riunione presieduta dal Ministro degli Esteri Antonio Tajani alla Farnesina. Il convoglio attraverserà domani il confine con la Cisgiordania, per poi proseguire verso la frontiera fra Israele e Gaza, al nord della Striscia.</p><p>Proseguono in queste ore anche i preparativi per la realizzazione di lanci aerei di altri aiuti umanitari, in collaborazione con il Ministero della Difesa. Un carico con ulteriori 100 tonnellate di aiuti umanitari è in arrivo domani all’aeroporto di Fiumicino, da dove partirà poi per la Giordania, le cui Autorità – d’intesa con il governo di Israele – hanno messo a disposizione corridoi aerei e individuato zone sicure per i lanci.</p> Nuovi aiuti alimentari per la popolazione civile palestinese nell’ambito di “Food for Gaza” – Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale	查看 1203	意大利外交部	2025-08-06 00:00:00 2025-08-07 07:33:18	word
3235067	有图 <p>06 Ago<meta> Investigadores CEDEUS participan en reuniones de la APEC con propuestas para construir ciudades más resilientes al clima<p>Publicado el 15:49hen Noticias por Paulina Vejar</p><img src="https://www.cedeus.cl/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/54700931595_7f28244421_k-1024x683.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">6 de agosto/ Alejandra Schueftan y Sergio Vera participaron en panel sobre desastres naturales y resiliencia urbana en el contexto de APEC 2025.<p>En el marco del panel “Tecnología para habilitar un entorno resiliente” en contexto de Third Senior Officials’ Meeting and related meetings, parte de laantesala de la APEC 2025 en Corea, los investigadores del Centro de Desarrollo Urbano Sustentable (CEDEUS) Alejandra Schueftan ySergio Vera, abordaron estrategias concretas frente al aumento de la frecuencia e intensidad de desastres y fenómenos meteorológicos extremos en áreas metropolitanas.</p><p>“El tema central que se abordó en la reunión APEC sobre ciudades resilientes fue cómo cerrar la brecha entre la investigación y la toma de decisiones, especialmente para las políticas públicas, discusión muy alineada con el enfoque de CEDEUS”, indicó Alejandra Schueftan.</p><p>La investigadora señaló también que uno de los temas fue la colaboración entre las economías APEC, enfatizando como esta puede “potenciar el uso de la información y la acción en torno a la resiliencia del entorno construido”.</p>Infraestructura verde y herramientas para promover la resiliencia climática<p>Sergio Vera, también académico de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, presentó una ponencia sobre infraestructura verde urbana para ciudades resilientes al calor extremo en climas semiáridos y mediterráneos. Su intervención puso énfasis en cómo soluciones basadas en la naturaleza, como corredores verdes y techos vegetales, pueden reducir la temperatura urbana y mejorar la calidad de vida en ciudades altamente expuestas al calor.</p><p>Por su parte, Alejandra Schueftan, académica de la Universidad Austral de Chile (UACh), abordó el desarrollo de herramientas digitales basadas en el territorio para enfrentar la vulnerabilidad energética urbana y promover la resiliencia climática. Su presentación destacó cómo el uso de datos georreferenciados puede apoyar decisiones más equitativas en la planificación urbana, especialmente en contextos de crisis energética o eventos extremos.</p><p>“Mi participación en el panel se centró en el uso de la tecnología para reducir la vulnerabilidad energética y fortalecer la resiliencia urbana”, indicó Schueftan.</p><p>Ambos investigadores coincidieron la importancia de fortalecer las capacidades institucionales y la colaboración intersectorial, así como la necesidad de integrar el conocimiento académico y científico en los procesos de toma de decisiones.</p><p>“Esta fue una muy buena plataforma para presentar nuestras investigaciones, conectar con actores del sector público y académico a nivel internacional y generar nuevas redes de colaboración para avanzar en llevar la teoría a la práctica”, concluyó la investigadora CEDEUS.</p> Investigadores CEDEUS participan en reuniones de la APEC con propuestas para construir ciudades más resilientes al clima - CEDEUS	查看 3106	智利可持续城市发展中心	2025-08-07 03:49:02 2025-08-07 07:30:23	word
3235066	无图 <p>滋賀県東近江市の病院で患者が死亡したことをめぐるえん罪事件の裁判で警察の捜査の違法性が認められたことを受け、滋賀県警察本部の本部長は、7日に再審＝やり直しの裁判で無罪となった元看護助手の女性に初めて直接、謝罪します。</p> <p> <p> <p> <p>元看護助手の西山美香さんは、22年前の2003年、東近江市の湖東記念病院で患者が死亡したことをめぐり、殺人の罪で懲役12年の判決を受け、服役後の再審＝やり直しの裁判で無罪になりました。</p><p>その後、県と国を訴えた裁判で、ことし7月、大津地方裁判所は、警察の捜査の違法性を認めて、県に3100万円余りの賠償を命じる判決を言い渡しました。</p><p>県に対する判決が確定したことを受け、県警察本部の池内久晃本部長は、7日午前、滋賀県彦根市で西山さんや両親と面会し、謝罪するということです。</p><p>西山さんが21年前に逮捕されて以来、県警察本部のトップが直接、謝罪するのは初めてです。</p> </p> </p> </p> 滋賀えん罪事件で県警本部長が元看護助手の女性に直接謝罪へ \| NHK \| 滋賀県	查看 492	日本广播协会	2025-08-07 05:02:05 2025-08-07 06:20:44	word
3235065	无图 <p>アメリカの有力紙、ニューヨーク・タイムズなど複数のメディアは6日、関係筋の話として、トランプ大統領が早ければ来週にもロシアのプーチン大統領と対面で会談する意向だと伝えました。また、プーチン大統領との会談の直後、ウクライナのゼレンスキー大統領を含めた3者による会談も行いたい考えだとしています。</p> <p> <p> <p> <p>これに関し、アメリカ・ホワイトハウスの報道官は、NHKの取材に対し「ロシア側から、トランプ大統領との会談を望むという意向が示された。トランプ大統領はプーチン大統領、ゼレンスキー大統領の両者と会談することに前向きだ」としています。</p><p>会談の時期については言及していません。</p><p>このところトランプ大統領は、ロシアに対して、ウクライナとの停戦に応じるよう求め、応じなければロシアから原油などを購入する国々に2次関税を課すなどとして圧力を強めています。</p> </p> </p> <p> トランプ大統領「この道のりを終わらせるチャンスはある」 <p> <p>アメリカのトランプ大統領は、ホワイトハウスで6日、ロシアのプーチン大統領やウクライナのゼレンスキー大統領との会談の可能性について記者団から問われると「場所は決まっていない。この道のりを終わらせるチャンスはある。ごく近い将来に会談が行われる可能性は十分ある」と述べました。</p> </p> </p> </p> “トランプ氏来週にもプーチン氏と対面で会談の意向” 米報道 \| NHK \| トランプ大統領	查看 696	日本广播协会	2025-08-07 07:39:45 2025-08-07 06:20:44	word
3235064	无图 <p>金沢市は午前6時15分、市内を流れる金腐川で氾濫の危険性が高まっているとして、周辺の3つの地区と6つの校下に避難指示を出したと発表しました。</p><p>避難指示が出されたのは▽川北地区、▽湖南地区、▽森本地区の3つの地区と、▽小坂校下、▽森山校下、▽千坂校下、▽浅野町校下、▽夕日寺校下、▽大浦校下の6つの校下です。</p> 石川金沢 3地区と6校下に避難指示金腐川で氾濫の危険高まる \| NHK \| 石川県	查看 166	日本广播协会	2025-08-07 07:10:00 2025-08-07 06:20:44	word
3235063	无图 <p>大リーグ、ドジャースの大谷翔平選手が6日のカーディナルス戦に投打の二刀流として1番・ピッチャーで先発出場し、3回の第2打席に今シーズン39号となるツーランホームランを打ちました。</p><p>大谷選手のホームランは先月26日以来10試合ぶりで、これが大リーグ8年目で節目となる通算1000本目のヒットになりました。</p> <p> <p> 復帰後最長の4イニング投げ1失点 <p> <p>また大谷選手は、投打の二刀流として先発登板に臨み、復帰後8試合目の登板で最長の4イニング、54球を投げて1失点でした。</p><p>3回にランナー三塁のピンチでセーフティーバントをタイムリー内野安打とされ1点を失いましたが、160キロ前後の力のあるストレートを軸にしたピッチングで、4回には3者連続三振を奪うなど今シーズン最多となる8つの三振を奪いました。</p><p>打たれたヒットは2本、フォアボールはなく、ストレートの最速は162.7キロでした。</p> </p> </p> <p> ストライクの44％が見逃しか空振り <p> <p>大谷選手は右でん部のけいれんのため4回途中で交代した前回登板から中6日のマウンドで、予定していた4イニングを投げきりました。</p><p>「まっすぐはあまり思いどおりに行けそうになかった」と、けいれんの影響でストレートが投球全体の27％にとどまった前回登板から一転、この日は最速162.7キロのストレートがピッチングの軸となり、57％を占めました。</p><p>ストレートの平均球速は159.1キロで今シーズンの平均より1.4キロ速くなりました。</p><p>一方で、要所では決め球となる変化球を織り交ぜ、奪った三振は復帰後最多の8つ。</p><p>投球全体のうち、実に44％が見逃し、もしくは空振りによるストライクと高い割合でした。</p><p>許したヒットも味方がボールを見失った内野へのフライと、セーフティーバントの2本で、フォアボールはなく、ほぼ完璧とも言える投球内容でした。</p> </p> </p> </p> ドジャース大谷翔平 39号ホームラン大リーグ通算1000本安打 \| NHK \| #大谷翔平	查看 972	日本广播协会	2025-08-07 08:07:07 2025-08-07 06:20:44	word
3235062	无图 <p>アメリカのトランプ政権は、世界各国や地域への新たな関税率を日本時間の7日、午後1時すぎに適用します。</p> <p> <p> <p> <p>日本は15％が課されますが、従来の税率が15％以上の品目に上乗せしないなど先の日米合意にもとづく措置が大統領令などに記載されず、アメリカ側の対応が焦点となっています。</p><p>アメリカは先月31日の大統領令で日本時間の7日午後1時すぎに世界各国や地域への新たな関税率を適用します。</p><p>多くの国や地域でこれまでの一律10％から引き上げられ、日本も先の日米合意にもとづいて15％となります。</p><p>日本政府は日米合意の直後、▽従来の税率が15％未満の品目は税率が一律15％に引き上げられ、▽従来の税率が15％以上の品目は新たな関税が上乗せされずこれまでの税率が維持される、などと説明していました。</p><p>しかし、大統領令や、これまでに発表されたアメリカの当局の文書では、こうした措置のEU＝ヨーロッパ連合への適用が記載されている一方、日本は記載されていません。</p><p>日本から輸入される自動車への関税についても、日本政府は日米合意でいまの27.5％から15％に引き下げられるとしていますが、引き下げの時期は不透明です。</p><p>赤澤経済再生担当大臣は、日本時間の6日から訪れているワシントンで自動車などへの関税の引き下げを早期に実行するよう働きかけていて、アメリカ側の対応が焦点となっています。</p> </p> </p> </p> トランプ政権新たな関税率をきょう適用日本へは15％適用へ \| NHK \| 関税	查看 700	日本广播协会	2025-08-07 05:29:59 2025-08-07 06:20:44	word
3235061	无图 <p>JR西日本によりますと、北陸新幹線は大雨の影響で午前7時20分ごろから富山駅と金沢駅の間の上下線で、運転を見合わせています。</p> 北陸新幹線富山駅～金沢駅上下線で運転見合わせ大雨の影響 \| NHK \| 鉄道	查看 69	日本广播协会	2025-08-07 08:05:42 2025-08-07 06:20:44	word
3235060	有图 <p>前線に向かって暖かく湿った空気が流れ込んでいる影響で、北日本から西日本の日本海側を中心に大雨になっていて、気象庁は午前5時前、石川県の加賀地方に線状降水帯が発生し、非常に激しい雨が同じ場所に降り続いているとして「顕著な大雨に関する情報」を発表しました。</p><p>石川県では命に危険が及ぶ土砂災害や洪水が発生する危険性が急激に高まっているほか、そのほかの日本海側の地域でも雨が強まっていて、厳重な警戒が必要です。</p> <p> <p> </p> 最新情報はNHKニュース・防災アプリで <p>雨雲レーダーや気温などお住まいの地域や現在地の最新の気象情報やニュースをご確認いただけます</p><p>ダウンロードはこちらから</p> <img src="https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20250807/K10014886971_2508070500_0807050241_02_03.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>気象庁によりますと、低気圧からのびる前線に向かって暖かく湿った空気が流れ込んでいる影響で、大気の状態が非常に不安定になり北日本から西日本の日本海側を中心に発達した雨雲が流れ込んでいます。</p><p>特に石川県では発達した雨雲がかかり続け、気象庁は午前5時前、加賀地方で線状降水帯が発生し、非常に激しい雨が同じ場所で降り続いているとして「顕著な大雨に関する情報」を発表しました。</p><p>金沢市では午前5時前までの3時間に148ミリの雨が降り、統計を取り始めてから最も多くなっています。</p><p>また、新潟県佐渡市羽茂では7日午前0時すぎまでの24時間に降った雨の量が284.5ミリと平年の8月、1か月分のほぼ2倍の雨量になっています。</p><p>これまでに降った雨で、秋田県と新潟県、石川県では土砂災害の危険性が非常に高くなっているとして土砂災害警戒情報が発表されている地域があるほか、石川県内を流れる川では氾濫危険水位を超えている川があります。</p> </p> </p> <p> </p> <p> 山陰・近畿の日本海側でも雨強まる <p> <p>山陰や近畿の日本海側などでも雨が強まっています。</p><p>午前6時までの1時間には</p><p>▽広島県北広島町の八幡で47ミリ</p><p>▽島根県邑南町淀原で44.5ミリ</p><p>▽鳥取県大山で42ミリ</p><p>▽山口市阿東篠生で32ミリのいずれも激しい雨が降りました。</p> </p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <p> <p>前線はこのあとゆっくりと南下する見込みで、北日本から西日本の日本海側を中心に大気の非常に不安定な状態が続き、局地的に、雷を伴って非常に激しい雨が降り、大雨になるおそれがあります。</p><p>8日朝までの24時間に降る雨の量は、いずれも多いところで</p><p>▽東北の日本海側と九州北部で150ミリ</p><p>▽新潟県と北陸、それに山口県で120ミリ</p><p>▽近畿で100ミリなどと予想されています。</p><p>石川県に加え、新潟県と富山県でもこのあと数時間、線状降水帯が発生して災害の危険度が急激に高まる可能性があります。</p><p>土砂災害や低い土地の浸水、川の氾濫に厳重に警戒してください。落雷や竜巻などの激しい突風、それにひょうにも注意が必要です。</p><p>前線は九州付近に停滞する見込みで、8日以降も九州北部を中心に雨量が増えるおそれがあります。最新の気象情報に注意するようにしてください。</p> </p> </p> <p> 【石川県大雨影響】 </p> <p> 金沢市の住宅地など道路の冠水相次ぐ【動画】金沢市の住宅街（午前7時時点） <p> <p>大雨の影響で金沢市の住宅地などでは道路の冠水が相次いでいます。</p><p>住宅が建ち並ぶ金沢市桂町では道路がひざ下の高さまで水につかり、住民が自宅から出て冠水の状況を確認する姿が見られました。</p><p>40代の男性は「自宅前の道路が冠水しているので車に乗って会社に出勤できるのか心配です」と話していました。</p><p>また、60代の女性は「道路が冠水していて怖いと感じます。自宅から車で出ても冠水する場所を避けて遠回りしないといけないと思います」と話していました。</p> </p> </p> <p> 津幡町倉見の県道に土砂流入 <p> <p>石川県津幡町によりますと、7日午前5時前、津幡町倉見の県道に土砂が流れ込んだということです。</p><p>この影響で県道は片側通行になっているということです。</p><p>今のところけが人や住宅などへの被害は確認されていないということです。</p> </p> </p> </p> 石川県加賀地方で線状降水帯危険性急激に高まる厳重警戒を \| NHK \| 気象	查看 2454	日本广播协会	2025-08-07 07:25:40 2025-08-07 06:20:44	word
3235059	有图 <p>Kamigyo-ku</p><p>Kamigyo-ku is recognised for its peaceful, residential environment, with several universities nearby. It is approximately 2.8 kilometres from Kyoto.</p><p>Pros</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>The area is home to and near several major universities (like Doshisha and Ritsumeikan), and there are good public transport connections, such as buses and subways, to most of Kyoto. </p><p>Cons</p><p>English is not widely spoken among residents or staff at smaller stores and housing agencies. </p><p>Sakyo-Ku</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>It is one of the eleven wards in Kyoto, located in the northwestern part of the city. It is near Kyoto University and is home to many international students.</p> Affordable places for Nepali students in Kyoto	查看 1178	加德满都邮报	2025-07-27 00:00:00 2025-08-07 06:08:00	word
3235058	有图 <p>Imagine stepping away—not just from the noise, but from the notifications, the pressure, and the constant need to keep up. No screens, no deadlines, no need to explain yourself. A space where you don’t have to perform, impress, or even speak—not even to those around you.</p><p>Meditation centres and spiritual retreats offer a space for this kind of inward journey. These aren’t just quiet getaways—they’re structured environments that encourage deep personal reflection and awareness. What these retreats offer is not escape, but confrontation—space to witness the noise within, to reset thought patterns, and to experience stillness without needing to achieve or explain. For many, these practices become a way to reconnect with themselves and life itself—more slowly, more presently.</p><p>Pragya Rai, a businesswoman who has explored various meditative practices, speaks passionately about the growing disconnect between outward success and inner contentment. “We live in a world where success is defined by money, achievements, and likes on social media. But no one asks whether we’re actually happy inside,” she shares. She feels that in the relentless chase for a particular idea of happiness, many of us forget to ask the deeper questions: Why am I here? What makes me truly happy?</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>Her journey with meditation began through the Aishwarya Vigyan course, helping her find clarity. Rai believes this course is especially vital for today’s youth, many eager to go abroad chasing money without pausing to understand what they want from life. “This course isn’t about rejecting ambition,” she explains, “It’s about clarifying it—figuring out your passion and how you want to live.” Having attended several week-long courses and Osho meditation sessions, Rai says each experience helped her shed distractions and embrace a more authentic self. </p><p>Curiosity brought Rachana KC, a student of the Presidential Graduate School and now a marketing and communications executive, into the world of meditation. What was supposed to be a one-week retreat quickly stretched into a whole month. “The first few days felt a bit off—I even thought it was boring,” she shares, “but slowly, this inner calm began to settle in.” It was the first time she felt connected to herself. That experience stayed with her so deeply that she returned not just as a participant but as an instructor. </p><p>As a yoga and meditation teacher at Jeevan Vigyan today, KC often reflects on how much of her past life felt reactive and overstimulated. “Now, I’ve learned to let things be,” she says. Breathwork and awareness practices have helped her process emotions without judgment, remain grounded in the present, and approach life more gently. “It’s not about changing everything. It’s about noticing. And that, in itself, changes everything.”</p><p>Silence, too, is finding a renewed place in people’s lives—not just as a spiritual experiment, but as a survival tool in today’s fast-paced world. As more people battle emotional overwhelm, digital fatigue, and lifestyle burnout, retreating into stillness is no longer just for the spiritually inclined. For many, it has become a necessity. Practices like Vipassana and Jeevan Vigyan offer something medicine often can’t: better sleep, less anxiety, a return to wholeness—without prescriptions. </p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>A typical day on retreat flows with quiet rhythm: yoga in the morning, spiritual discourse, breath-based meditations, and time to simply be. In that quiet, something begins to shift. People often describe a sense of hearing their thoughts for the first time—of tuning in rather than tuning out. As silence deepens, a sense of compassion, gratitude, and emotional strength starts to rise. The return to the present, as many describe, becomes the most beautiful shift of all.</p><p>“People don’t just want peace—they’re yearning for it,” says Santosh Khadka, a visiting faculty member at Tribhuvan University who teaches sustainable tourism, as well as a seasoned trainer and coordinator at Jeevan Vigyan. With over 15 years’ experience as a career coach and counsellor, and as the host of the talk show The Career Dream on Mega TV HD, Khadka brings a unique perspective to meditation and mental wellness.</p><p>He explains that humans are naturally spiritual beings, drawn to nature, but modern life—with its constant noise, screens, and fast food—has pulled many away from that core. “Everyone wants stability, wellness, and joy, but we’re chasing it outside. These practices—Vipassana, Jeevan Vigyan, and others—offer something priceless: the chance to come back to yourself.” Having practised Vipassana himself, Khadka notes that people leave these courses with more than just relaxation. “Some find better sleep, some heal without medication. It’s a full-body shift—mental, emotional, and physical.”</p><p>What goes on inside those silent retreats? “It’s surprisingly joyful,” he says. “The days flow with yoga, meditation, and spiritual discussions. But the real magic starts when the silence sets in. You begin to meet yourself in ways you never expected.” That stillness, he adds, unlocks compassion, resilience, and presence. “You start noticing your thoughts, your words, your actions—and with that awareness comes power.” For Khadka, meditation isn’t just an add-on for mental health—it’s central to it. “When you stop the noise and listen to yourself, balance follows. That’s what people are searching for—peace, not performance.”</p><p>More and more people today are choosing silence—not as an escape, but as a way to remember who they are. In a world obsessed with comparisons and constant noise, we’ve forgotten how to simply be. We are all complex, beautiful beings—with flaws, strengths, doubts, and dreams. But somewhere along the way, we stopped seeing ourselves clearly. Stillness gives us that space—to pause, to reflect, and to reconnect with the goodness that already lives within us.</p> Seeking silence amid noise	查看 6461	加德满都邮报	2025-08-05 00:00:00 2025-08-07 06:08:00	word
3235057	有图 <p>Mohammad Asim Siddiqui must be lauded for writing Muslim Identity in Hindi Cinema: Poetics and Politics of Genre and Representation – an excellent, passionately argued monograph on a tricky subject. Though the subject has been handled in articles and book chapters, a full-length study requires some courage and a strong ethical stand to be attempted in our time.</p><p>The book is about how Hindi films have questioned but also contributed to various stereotypical notions of Muslim identity, as seen in films exploring the subjects of terrorism and Muslim women. It takes cognisance of this, no doubt. But the emphasis is less on the interrogations posed by the films and more on the stereotypes they present. The author offers examples and arguments to buttress his larger argument about lopsided and prejudiced, stereotypical representation of the Muslim identity. He substantiates these arguments with the help of numerous examples that are irrefutable most of the time; but the entire exercise might be somewhat disconcerting to readers like me, who grew up reading about how the industry-wallahs have conducted themselves in real life.</p><p>It is common knowledge how, soon after Partition, major writers, producers, actors, musicians and singers across communal and linguistic divides moved from Lahore and other parts of pre-Partition Western India to Bombay (now Mumbai) and made what the industry is today. Along with interfaith marriages, real-life romances and friendships among film personalities, the industry always showcased and practised secularism, nationalism and family values. Many Muslim actors adopted Hindu names, no doubt, to ensure greater acceptability among the large Hindu population—such as Dilip Kumar and Meena Kumari. But many others persisted with their Muslim names. Waheeda Rehman, background artists like Mohammad Rafi, Suraiya, Mehboob Khan, KA Abbas and Naushad, to name just a few, retained their Muslim names. Duets by background singers like Mohammad Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar emoted Hindu/Muslim songs picturised on Hindu/Muslim characters enacted by the likes of Dilip Kumar, Pradeep Kumar and Meena Kumari.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>Given that a large number of Muslim personalities persisted with their original names, it is hard to accept Ravi Vasudevan’s argument that this forum alone was responsible for the change in names. It may have been caused by the desire for acceptability among the large Hindu majority who constituted the dominant consumers of Hindi cinema. Nonetheless, the inflammatory rhetoric of the All India League of Censorship must have hovered in the consciousness of film personalities. As Vasudevan reminds us, the League aimed at cleansing the film industry of all its non-Hindu elements. Its aim was not only about the representation of “Hindu thought”, but also about how this representation could be controlled.</p><p>While Vasudevan and Vijay Mishra have argued from their respective points of view, and their arguments overlap, Siddiqui chooses to offer his own narrative, without referencing them. Mishra identifies 1977 (Amar Akbar Anthony and the end of three decades of “Congress hegemony”) as a key moment of departure from the earlier representations of Muslims in Hindi cinema Siddiqui identifies a few other landmark years and moments: 1947 (Partition violence), 1971 (war with Pakistan), 1992 (demolition of Babri Masjid and the communal riots that followed), 2001 (9/11), and 2002 (Godhra).</p><p>In this context–and this may sound pedantic–when we talk of the representation of Muslim identity in Indian cinema, it may not be a bad idea to shift the perspective occasionally to their representation in the era of print too. My acquaintance with such representation tells me that an element of hostility predated its advent in films, from the time of Bankim’s Anandamath. It was only during the short span of the Progressive Movement that an attempt was made to transcend communal prejudice. For example, in a leading Odia periodical called Nababharat, we come across essays like “Islamra Mahatwa” or The Greatness of Islam in 1936, in which the author extols the virtue of the religion. This gesture on the part of a Hindu, and in the backdrop of numerous communal conflicts happening then, was commendable. It amazes us no end to encounter how very similar print discourses continue to haunt us even a century later, perhaps with greater vehemence. Of course, now it seems as though there has been an increased tendency to authorise Muslims in India through majoritarian discourses and political rhetoric since 2014. As Naushad so poignantly puts it:“Insaniyat bhi apna chola badal rahi hai. Ek aag dhimi dhimi hai. Dil me jal rahi hai (Humanity has changed its colours. The fires have dimmed but they still smoulder in the hearts).”</p><p>Siddiqui makes it clear right at the beginning that his study avoids going back to the Nehruvian era of Hindi cinema. He is more concerned with the post-1990s scenario. He assesses the changing perceptions of Muslim identity, starting from the historical films of the 1940s to more recent films which often address the current stereotypical notions of Muslim identity in the post-9/11 world and, in particular, analyses films which treat the problematic of “global Muslim identity”. It argues that genre, language and various sign systems create understandings and mediate notions of identity. Offering a close reading of films belonging to different genres—Muslim social, action thriller, gangster, biopic, and many others—the book interrogates concepts of social diversity, tokenism, marginality, and their reflection and consolidation in Hindi films. Though Siddiqui identifies many moments and representations in the book either in terms of the tokenism of Muslim representation or gross misrepresentation, it does not erase my nostalgia for those golden decades of Hindi cinema.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>Of all the chapters, I find the chapter ‘Courting Terror, Constructing the Terrorist’ the most impressive and gripping. I enjoyed the chapter on ‘Shades of Diversity’ too, especially its refreshingly new reading of Sholay. I cannot resist the temptation of citing a few excerpts from the relevant chapter. Siddiqui says, “Sholay shows a world of admirable communal harmony and shared values. Muslims difference from other villagers is not only accepted but also appreciated in the film.… When Imam Sahib’s son Ahmad Mian is killed by Gabbar Singh, the young man represents the son of the village, whose Muslim identity becomes secondary to his identity of a young villager, loved by everyone…”</p><p>\</p> Unpacking Hindi cinema’s Muslim representation	查看 7122	加德满都邮报	2025-08-05 00:00:00 2025-08-07 06:08:00	word
3235056	有图 <p>Engineering and technical development</p><p>AI plays a central role in the company’s engineering workflows. It assists in the design of optimised rocket components, analysis of test data from hybrid engines, and real-time monitoring of sensor inputs to detect potential anomalies. These capabilities enable faster, data-driven decision-making and reduce time in the development cycle. Tools such as AI-based simulations and generative design further enhance rapid iteration and improve overall system efficiency.</p><p>Mission planning and strategic deployment</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>In mission operations, AI strengthens Mach24 Orbitals’ capabilities through refining launch trajectories and optimising payload arrangements for rideshare missions. These improvements increase mission effectiveness. AI enables the team to make strategic deployment decisions with greater accuracy and agility.</p><p>Business growth and market strategy</p><p>On the business front, AI supports personalising investor pitches, identifying high-potential opportunities, and creating targeted content for outreach. It also provides insights into market trends, competitor activities, and customer behaviour, which inform product development and strategic positioning, particularly within the Asia-Pacific region. Additionally, automation of routine tasks allows the leadership team to focus on core growth initiatives and process improvements.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> Everyday AI: Mohan Tamang	查看 1927	加德满都邮报	2025-08-06 00:00:00 2025-08-07 06:08:00	word
3235055	有图 <p>With the world becoming more digital, remote work and long screen hours have become part of everyday life. Whether working from home, freelancing, or attending virtual classes, sitting for extended periods—often hunched over laptops—has become the norm. While this shift offers flexibility, it also brings challenges. Poor posture, physical fatigue, and reduced energy are now common side effects of our increasingly sedentary routines. That’s why it’s essential to bring more awareness to how we sit, move, and care for our bodies—no matter where we work.</p><p>To help address this growing concern, Heman Tandukar, a Yoga and Sound Healing practitioner, shares how we can counter the effects of long hours spent sitting. Heman’s journey into wellness began in 2015 and has since taken him across Nepal and Europe, teaching traditional yoga, pranayama, and sound therapy in studios, NGOs, and spiritual spaces. Rooted in disciplines such as Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin Yoga, his approach combines movement with mindfulness to restore balance and energy in everyday life.</p><p>He offers a series of gentle yet effective stretches that can be easily practised from your chair. These stretches help realign posture, release tension, and bring the body back into a state of ease.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>Seated Cat-Cow Stretch (1 minute)</p><p>This gentle movement helps awaken the spine and release tension from sitting. Sit tall with your hands on your knees. As you inhale, look upwards, arch your back slightly, and open the chest—this is the ‘Cow’ posture. As you exhale, round your spine, tuck your chin, and draw your gaze towards your navel—the ‘Cat’ posture. Flow slowly with your breath for 6 to 8 rounds. It’s a wonderful way to start loosening up, especially after long periods of stillness.</p><p>Seated Spinal Twist (1 minute)</p><p>Twisting the spine gently is one of the best ways to release tension from the back and shoulders. After your Cat-Cow, sit tall. Place your right hand on the back of your chair and your left hand on your right knee.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> Simple desk stretches to improve posture and boost energy while working	查看 2558	加德满都邮报	2025-08-06 00:00:00 2025-08-07 06:08:00	word
3235054	无图 <p>News on two proposed laws about marriage in Nepal are currently doing the rounds on social media. At the centre of these online discussions are women. The government has initiated a process to revise existing laws to lower the minimum marriage age from 20 years to 18 years, which is something also recommended by the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). Plus, the Cabinet is drafting a bill to legalise polygamy by compelling a married man to marry for a second time if he is found to have had an extramarital affair resulting in the birth of an illegitimate child.</p><p>Women have started protesting against both the proposed laws—and rightly so— from the floor of the House of Representatives (HoR), to the streets of the capital to opinion pages of newspapers. Women lawmakers, from the ruling coalition as well as the opposition, voiced their objection to the polygamy-enabling draft during a meeting of the HoR on Monday. Activist Binu Yadav, who has been advocating against domestic violence targeted at women, has started a fresh fast-until-death demanding that the government repeal the provision enabling polygamy in the draft of the bill to amend the Criminal Code.</p><p>The proposed provision to legalise polygamy would legally recognise children born out of extramarital affairs. But it seems that such a provision is not targeted at reducing extramarital affairs, but enabling them by legalising those affairs. If the illegitimate status of children born out of such relationships were a concern, the government could have, as an alternative, legally recognised such children or forced men to divorce their partner if they were found indulging in an extramarital affair. Instead, men now have more freedom to frolic around and face no legal reprimand for not honouring the institution of marriage. The proposed laws, then, seem to align with the patriarchal narrative of ‘men will be men’, whereby men are not held to account for their behaviour.</p><p>There is no silver lining to these recently proposed laws. Both of them are regressive for women, especially the one legalising polygamy. It is unjust on married women to suddenly have to share her husband with another woman as the husband was not satisfied with the marriage. The opinion of women, the social group most impacted by the proposed laws, has been discarded. If the views of the women lawmakers of the ruling coalition were not considered before the laws were drafted, the voice of the common women of the country was surely neither prioritised nor accommodated in the controversial provisions in the proposed bills. This smells of toxic patriarchy. </p><p>This brings us to the main question: What is the purpose behind these marriage-related proposals? The government must take the perspective of women into account if it wants to revise the marriage laws. Legalising polygamy is not the way forward. There are alternatives to address the issues of the legal illegitimacy of children born out of extramarital affairs. Married women are already subjected to multiple unfair practices stemming from marriage, from the compulsion to quit their careers to take care of the family, to domestic abuse. The government should not heap more misery on them by pushing the proposed revisions to marriage laws.</p> No to polygamy	查看 3337	加德满都邮报	2025-08-04 00:00:00 2025-08-07 06:08:00	word
3235053	有图 <p>Nisha (name changed), a resident of Sanchal, Sanepa, whose home was flooded twice in 2024, recalls, “We didn’t even get a warning. We didn’t know who to reach out to.” As floodwater surged through her house, she and her father were forced to cut off the power supply to avoid electrocution. Trapped on the terrace, they watched in horror as seven of their neighbours, including children, were nearly swept away, only to be saved by the single person who could swim. “We felt completely abandoned,” Nisha says. “No one came, not even from the ward office.” Even now, the fear of flooding lingers. “Despite what happened, we are still living in the same house. And with news that this year’s rainfall might be even heavier, we’re living in fear of having to relive the experience,” she shared.</p><p>Unfortunately, stories like this are increasingly common, not just in Kathmandu, but across the country, where floods have caused devastating damage and, in some tragic cases, resulted in loss of lives. These stories are a scary reminder of what is at stake. It also reflects the government’s inaction despite having crucial data ahead of these disasters. </p><p>These flash floods along the banks of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Roshi Khola of Kavrepalanchok district, and several other regions also expose Nepal’s vulnerability to water-induced disasters. The images of washed-away roads, people fleeing their homes and fatalities are no longer rare or isolated. Reported incidences of flooding in Nepal have quadrupled from 97 to 414 within the span of just a few years, largely due to erratic rainfall patterns driven by a warming planet. An important question we must ask now is this: How long will we allow ourselves to get caught unprepared? </p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>Nepal has consistently been ranked as one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries, with steep terrain, fragile slopes, and glacier-fed rivers. In 2019, the government’s Disaster Risk Reduction Report stated that over 80 percent of Nepal’s total population is directly or indirectly exposed to various risks and hazards, with floods being among the most frequent and deadly. Yet our national response is largely reactive. Floods have continued to be treated as seasonal problems when, in reality, they also occur due to serious structural issues that require long-term planning, preparedness, and risk reduction measures.</p><p>One of the most critical gaps in flood preparedness is the lack of an effective early warning system. While basic alert systems exist for some river basins in Nepal, many more disaster-prone areas remain unprotected. Only a small number of families receive warnings from these systems and often just minutes before disaster strikes. </p><p>In August 2022, 486,000 SMS alerts that Nepal Telecom sent around were limited to people living in areas that were already affected, meaning many at-risk communities received no proactive warning. In the Bhote Koshi basin, early warning systems installed by a hydropower company offer evacuation notice to the 79 villages that live downstream just five to eight minutes before a flood, leaving insufficient time for efficient evacuation. In earlier flooding cases, during 2014’s Babai River basin floods in Bardiya, a tragic breakdown in communication kept authorities from reacting in time to upstream flood warnings. More than 100 people lost their lives, despite early alerts from the gauge reader.</p><p>The 2020 Copernicus report, which studied Nepal’s flood early warning system, highlighted that even seemingly simple solutions like SMS alerts and sirens can save many lives. But these systems need to be expanded, maintained, and paired with rigorous community-level training so that people know exactly how to respond. And this is not just limited to the monsoons, but throughout the year, during other potential natural disasters such as landslides and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF). Settlements along river banks, poor urban planning, unlawful extractions of river-based material and deforestation—all contribute to heightened risks of floods. Reversing this trend requires a combination of policy-level changes that prohibit construction in high-risk zones and nature-based solutions such as wetland restoration, river corridor protection and native vegetation revival.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>The impact of floods goes far beyond just damaging infrastructure. They destroy crops, displace entire communities, interrupt education and significantly increase public health risks. Large segments of entire communities are often cut off from basic services. Relief efforts are also often delayed, with insufficient support provided to the community.</p><p>In October last year, the Humanitarian Data Analysis team at Togglecorp processed secondary data using the Data Entry and Exploration Platform software (DEEP) to shed light on the broader impacts of floods. The result, Nepal Flood: Multi-Sectoral Impact Report, analysed data from diverse sources, ranging from local news sources, government sites and evidence found in humanitarian situation reports, flash updates and other assessment reports. The report analysed not just the physical destruction caused by the floods, but also long-term social and economic effects as well. </p><p>The findings were grim and the numbers jarring. The floods had a significant impact on Nepal’s health sector. Of the 62 health facilities that were affected, 49 had already been operating at limited capacity. As families crowded into temporary shelters with unsafe water, their vulnerability to diseases such as cholera and dengue shot up. The education sector was badly hit. One hundred and ninety schools were impacted, with over 23,560 children affected. Of this number, over 10,000 students lost access to safe learning environments. More than 4,000 houses were completely damaged, with over 5,300 houses reporting partial damage.</p><p>The losses were staggering in the agricultural sector. Over 46,500 hectares of paddy fields were flooded in the Madhesh alone. More than 26,000 livestock were lost nationwide. Damage to fruit and vegetable farms, and fish ponds caused an additional Rs1.13 billion in losses and pushed the total agricultural losses above Rs6 billion. In the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene sector, over 520 water supply systems were damaged, resulting in a financial loss of Rs3.55 billion, leaving large towns like Panauti without drinking water for a long time. </p><p>In terms of logistics and infrastructure, 44 suspension bridges, 22 hydropower plants, 37 highways and 312 telecom sites were disrupted, isolating communities and hampering essential response efforts. In Panauti alone, more than 500 homes were destroyed and more than 700 families were displaced. Unfortunately, this is just the tip of the iceberg regarding losses. Any person who has faced any disaster will understand that the longer-term costs, which are less visible, are those of emotional trauma, developmental loss, disease and disrupted livelihoods. It is the kind of loss that affects not just one person but compounds across several generations. </p><p>As this year’s monsoon batters down the country with forecasts warning of heavier-than-average rainfall, Nepal stands at a crossroads once again. We know what is coming and we know what needs to be done. Wemust stop viewing floods as one-time events. Creating safe and sustainable communities with coordinated efforts, robust early warning systems and clear accountability is fundamental to everyone’s safety. We must hold our local leaders and planners responsible toward creating a safe and sustainable environment. </p><p>Floods will continue to test us. But with better planning, stronger systems and informed communities, we can reform our action plan. Let’s stop accepting floods as inevitable. Let’s treat them as what they truly are: Preventable.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> Nepal floods: A preventable disaster	查看 8654	加德满都邮报	2025-08-05 00:00:00 2025-08-07 06:08:00	word
3235052	有图 <p>Nepal adopted federalism in 2015 to ensure power sharing among federal units, improve service delivery at the grassroots, and promote balanced, equitable development by ending Kathmandu-centric governance. However, seven years on, demographic and economic data reveal limited progress. Power and resources remain centralised, and meaningful transformation remains lacking.</p><p>In terms of economic distribution, provincial Gross Domestic Product (GDP) trends reveal the continued dominance of Bagmati Province. When federalism began in earnest with the first federal budget in FY 2018-19, GDP stood at Rs3.859 trillion, with Bagmati contributing Rs1.463 trillion—nearly 37 percent of the national GDP. By 2024-25, the GDP had risen to Rs6.107 trillion; yet, Bagmati’s share remained nearly unchanged at 36.5 percent, with a GDP of Rs2.230 trillion. This stability in proportional contribution underscores a persistent economic centralisation that federalism has failed to disrupt.</p><p>Provinces such as Koshi and Madhesh have maintained consistent shares in national GDP—hovering around 15.9 percent and 13.2 percent, respectively—without notable growth in their relative positions. Lumbini Province saw a marginal increase from 14.1 percent to 14.2 percent, while Gandaki remained around nine percent throughout the seven years (2018-19 to 2024-25). Most concerning are Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, which collectively represent a large geographical portion of the country but contribute only 4.2 percent and seven percent, respectively, to the national GDP. Despite having considerable natural resources and demographic potential, these provinces continue to lag far behind in economic development.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>This stagnant economic structure highlights the limits of federalism in altering a historically skewed development model. Although functional, political and administrative responsibilities have been devolved to the subnational levels, economic activities and opportunities remain highly centralised. Bagmati Province continues to attract the majority of infrastructure projects, foreign and domestic investments, job creation and private sector activity. This trend is exacerbated by a lack of targeted policies to promote growth in lagging provinces, limited fiscal autonomy and weak institutional capacity at the subnational level.</p><p>The economic imbalance is not just a reflection of geography or population but a result of systemic preference. Investors, businesses, educational institutions and even government agencies continue to concentrate in or near Kathmandu, largely due to established networks, better infrastructure, and the perception of greater returns. While the Constitution lays the foundation for equitable distribution of state resources and opportunities, federal budgets over the years have not effectively prioritised provinces with greater fiscal needs. This has created a mismatch between the constitutional intent of federalism and its fiscal execution. None of the federal budgets presented so far is in line with the spirit of federalism. Although authority and responsibilities have been devolved to the subnational levels, the majority of the budget remains concentrated at the federal level, and its allocation is not justifiable. </p><p>Closely tied to the economic question is the demographic reality of federalism. The federal model also aimed to encourage population retention across provinces by improving service delivery, generating employment, and fostering local development. One key measure of federalism’s success, therefore, is whether people are staying in or returning to their home provinces rather than migrating toward the capital province in search of opportunities.</p><p>An analysis of the 2011 and 2021 population census data shows a continuation of past trends rather than a reversal. Bagmati, despite being the most urbanised and economically saturated, still experienced a rise in its population share—from 20.87 percent in 2011 to 20.97 percent in 2021. Likewise, Madhesh also increased its share from 20.40 percent to 20.97 percent, reflecting its growing role as an economic and demographic centre. Koshi and Lumbini maintained relatively stable shares of approximately 17 percent, while Gandaki saw a slight decline from 9.07 percent to 8.46 percent.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>More alarmingly, Karnali and Sudurpaschim—two of the most remote and resource-constrained provinces—recorded stagnant or declining population shares. Karnali’s proportion of the national population fell from 5.93 percent in 2011 to 5.79 percent in 2021, while Sudurpaschim dropped from 9.63 percent to 9.24 percent. These declines suggest that emigration continues to be a major challenge, as residents leave in search of better employment, education, and healthcare—needs that federalism was supposed to meet closer to home.</p><p>When viewed through the ecological lens, the population is shifting from the hills and mountains to the more accessible and economically active Tarai region. In 2021, the Tarai region hosted 53.61 percent of the national population, up from 50.27 percent in 2011. Meanwhile, the Hill region"s share declined from 43.01 percent to 40.31 percent, and the Mountain region from 6.73 percent to 6.08 percent. This shift further underscores the failure to develop the hill and mountain regions despite constitutional promises and legal mandates.</p><p>This outcome reflects a broader issue: Federalism has so far been more political and administrative than economic. While responsibilities have been transferred on paper, the corresponding resources—particularly capital investments, employment generation, infrastructure expansion, and private sector incentives—have not followed proportionately or strategically. Fiscal federalism, one of the most critical components for meaningful fiscal devolution, remains poor.</p><p>The gap between constitutional intent and policy implementation is stark in Karnali and Sudurpaschim. These provinces need targeted interventions for economic and demographic stability. As a lawmaker, I advocated recognising them—along with Madhesh—as special category provinces, with grants akin to India’s support for its underdeveloped states. Without major investments in infrastructure, energy, education, health, and connectivity, these provinces will keep lagging, perpetuating the inequalities that federalism aimed to reduce. Additionally, without private-sector incentives beyond Kathmandu, economic centralisation will persist, undermining federalism’s foundations.</p><p>The way forward requires not only stronger fiscal transfers based on need and performance but also a strategic vision for provincial development. Provincial economic hubs must be developed with sector-specific priorities—such as tourism in Gandaki and Sudurpashchim, agriculture in Madhesh, energy in Karnali, and industry in Lumbini. Provinces must be empowered with adequate legal and institutional tools to plan, execute, and manage development independently and effectively. The federal government, for its part, must demonstrate the political will to redistribute not just authority but opportunity.</p><p>To truly make federalism work, the federal budget must align with the Constitution and prioritise subnational levels. Yet in the 2025-26 Budget Speech Booklet (Schedule 4), only nine percent of the total budget is allocated to provincial and local governments—a figure that must be substantially increased. According to the 2024-25 Economic Survey, there is a significant staffing shortfall at subnational levels, while the federal level has surplus personnel and bloated institutional structures. This imbalance must be urgently corrected.</p><p>Making federalism work also requires balancing fiscal autonomy through fair revenue sharing and equipping provinces and local governments with adequate financial and human resources. Strengthening intergovernmental coordination is vital to prevent duplication, ensure good governance, and achieve sustainable development. Budgets must reflect local needs—not just central priorities—ensuring grassroots voices shape national development.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>Key laws on civil service, education and policing must be enacted, and political party structures should adapt to the federal model. Without these reforms, federalism will remain incomplete. Implementing the National Assembly’s Special Committee report is essential for achieving the constitutional vision of inclusive, equitable, and effective federal governance.</p> Making federalism work	查看 9315	加德满都邮报	2025-08-05 00:00:00 2025-08-07 06:08:00	word
3235051	有图 <p>Select food items from Nepal have always had great export potential. But they have long been underrecognised in global markets due to limited accredited parameters related to food safety and quality. Consumers around the world increasingly rely on food parameters, specifically those related to physical, chemical and microbiological characteristics, to determine the safety and quality of food they are consuming. In 2012, with the accreditation of 27 chemical parameters, the National Food and Feed Reference Laboratory (NFFRL) under the Department of Food and Technology and Quality Control, established its name in the global market. By 2015, the coverage was widened with 22 chemical and 17 microbiological parameters, ultimately reaching 78 chemical and 24 microbiological parameters in 2019.</p><p>Recently, India’s National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories, which has international recognition, increased the scope to 814 parameters (672 chemical and 142 microbiological testing), accrediting Nepal’s laboratory for both chemical and microbiological parameters across all main food categories. With this, Nepal’s food watchdog can now issue globally accepted reports for these 814 parameters, allowing Nepali food producers to streamline food trade and independently meet global standards.</p><p>This accreditation also greatly relieves both big and small exporters who rely on foreign labs for laboratory tests and certification. These products had to be taken to India and other countries and then back home just to be tested for later export. Tests at home will save time, reduce costs and mitigate bureaucratic hassles to an extent. Nepali traders often have to deal with middlemen and agents who charge high fees and who also register products in their own names. This also contributes to logistical delays in export. The accreditation would significantly eliminate such skulduggery in the country’s export process.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>But challenges with Nepal’s key trading partner, India, will remain. Even as New Delhi formally recognised standard certificates issued by the NFFRL in April by signing a memorandum of understanding with Nepal, exporters point to inconsistency in implementation. The Indian authority initially gave nod to eight food categories: juice, jam, jelly, pickles, candy, instant noodles, ginger, fresh fruits and vegetables, and provided them clearance. Nevertheless, Nepali traders still face hurdles while exporting noodle products; they still have to depend on Indian labs for certification. Exporting Nepali products certified by NFFRL is seamless to third countries, save in India’s case. </p><p>The success of this accreditation will thus hinge on the effective implementation of these recognitions, particularly by India. Nepal must engage the southern neighbour in a dialogue to ensure a seamless export of its food products. Nepali traders have already requested the Indian authority to extend the accreditation to 22 food product groups, supporting the export of milk and milk products, vegetable and vegetable products, fruits and fruit products, edible fats and oils, herbs, species, infant foods, tea and tea products, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, bubble gums, among others. If the request is granted, it will be to the benefit of both countries. </p><p><i>Chhurpi</i>, a popular chewy snack in Nepal’s Himalayan region, now recognised as a ‘dog chew’ in the West, has become a major export to Western countries only in the past decade. If the authorities don’t act urgently, they risk missing the opportunity to help many local food products like Chhurpi reach the global market—and thus also cutting the country’s burgeoning trade deficit.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p> Over to India	查看 4241	加德满都邮报	2025-08-05 00:00:00 2025-08-07 06:08:00	word
3235050	有图 <p>Nepal and Bhutan played a 1-1 draw in their first game of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimpu, Bhutan, on Wednesday.</p><p>The visitors raised the bars with a goal in just 38 seconds into the game. Senu Pariyar scored it as Nepal capitalised on a mistake by Bhutanese defenders near the 18-yard box.</p><p>Nepal, who had defeated Bhutan 6-1 and 8-0 in the SAFF Championship in Bangladesh on July 11 and 18, respectively, could not score more.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>Despite the poor results less than a month ago, Bhutan made a great comeback at home. Kelden Wangmo scored the equaliser in the 38th minute with a shot from between three Nepali defenders and over goalie Lila Joshi, who had come ahead of the six-yard box.</p><p>In the pre-tournament conference on Tuesday, Bhutan’s head coach Tanka Maya Ghalley had said that her team had rectified the mistakes from the SAFF tournament and were ready to give positive results in the Asian Qualifiers. And as she said, Bhutan gave their home fans a memory to cherish on Wednesday.</p><p>The Asian Qualifiers feature 32 teams competing for 11 spots at the Asian Cup in Thailand next year. The 32 teams have been divided into eight groups of four each, with the group toppers and the three best second-placed teams progressing to the biggest stage.</p><p>The draw has, thus, decreased Nepal’s chance of qualifying not only as the group topper but also as one of the best second-placed teams. It is because Nepal have a tougher path ahead with one fixture against North Korea, defending champion of the Asian Cup and three-time World Cup winners in the age category, in Group A.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>North Korea have proved their challenge scoring 15 goals against Saudi Arabia in the first game of the group at the same venue on the same day.</p><p>Nepal are certain to have a difficult time against North Korea as they did not show any good football against Bhutan, a team ranked 71 places below them in Fifa Women’s World Ranking. Nepal are ranked 100th while North Korea sit at ninth place.</p><p>“There was a problem due to the floodlight,” Nepal’s coach Yam Prasad Gurung said after the draw. “However, in whole, Bhutan played better than us. There was some underestimation due to the SAFF results.”</p><p>Nepali players were struggling to create a good combination throughout the game. They also played numerous mispasses, similar to Bhutan, and were on the verge of conceding more while failing to extend the lead.</p><p>Nepal will play Saudi Arabia on August 8 and North Korea on August 10.</p> Nepal restricted to a draw by Bhutan in U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers opener	查看 3080	加德满都邮报	2025-08-06 00:00:00 2025-08-07 06:08:00	word
3235049	有图 <p>A parliamentary special committee formed to probe the tampering of the “cooling-off period” provision in the Federal Civil Service Bill, 2024 has concluded that the manipulation resulted from systemic negligence, lack of due legislative diligence, and institutional failure. It pointed to moral and procedural lapses by key officials, including the State Affairs Committee chair, its secretary, and senior bureaucrats.</p><p>The committee, in its report, has also indicted the entire parliamentary committee for collective failure to uphold legislative integrity.</p><p>In the conclusions and recommendations section of Chapter 6 of the report, the committee outlines four causes for the error. It states that the inclusion of Sub-clause (4) and the retention of Sub-clause (5) under Clause 82 of the bill failed to align the draft legislation with the approved policy on the cooling-off period. As a result, the bill did not conform to legislative intent and policy, thereby leading to the blunder.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>The report states that the error crept in due to the lack of clause-by-clause discussion when finalising the draft of Clause 82. Although Sub-clause (4) had been carefully inserted in line with the approved policy on the cooling-off period, coherence was not ensured between the newly added Sub-clause (4) and the existing Sub-clause (5).</p><p>Further, the report notes that although members of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee were expected to review and deliberate on the final draft before its submission to the House of Representatives, this was not done—another factor leading to the error.</p><p>The report also highlights the absence of a “keeling schedule” — a legislative tool used to merge and reconcile multiple drafts — as another cause of discrepancy in the bill.</p><p>Moreover, the report observes that the committee, its secretariat, the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, and other parties involved failed to fulfil their due responsibilities. As a result, legislative coherence was visibly lacking.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>The panel formed to investigate the tampering of the cooling-off period provision in Clause 82 of the Federal Civil Service Bill submitted its report to Speaker Devraj Ghimire on Tuesday.</p><p>The probe panel headed by Nepali Congress lawmaker Jeevan Pariyar took 29 days to prepare the report. </p><p>The investigation committee, comprising two lawmakers each from the ruling Nepali Congress and CPN-UML, and one member each from the CPN (Maoist Centre), the Rastriya Swatantra Party, and the Rastriya Prajatantra Party, submitted its report two days later than schedule. The delay resulted from a tug-of-war between its members from the ruling and opposition parties.</p><p>The report identifies Ramhari Khatiwada, chair of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee, and Secretary Suraj Kumar Dura, as responsible parties.</p><p>Khatiwada has been deemed morally responsible for the manipulation in the bill’s “cooling-off period” provision.</p><p>“As the bill was presented to the House with the chairman’s signature, he is accountable for the errors in the draft. Thus, the moral responsibility falls upon Chair Khatiwada,” reads the report. </p><p>The bill’s text, finalised by the state affairs committee of Parliament on May 16, was tabled in the House’s plenary on June 16 and endorsed by an overwhelming majority on June 30.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>The committee earlier decided unanimously to include a provision under Clause 82(4), stating that “a civil servant or any other government employee who resigned or retired from service shall not be eligible for appointment to any constitutional or government position before two years from retirement”.</p><p>After incorporating this provision, the previously included clause that barred such individuals from positions except for constitutional or diplomatic appointments or any other appointment made by the government of Nepal was to be removed.</p><p>However, as that clause was retained, it raised serious questions, leading to the formation of the committee under Congress lawmaker Pariyar.</p><p>After the probe accused him of tampering with the bill’s provisions, Khatiwada said he would decide on his next steps only after thoroughly studying the report and discussing it with party leaders. As the report holds him responsible, questions have been raised about his chairmanship of the committee.</p><p>However, Khatiwada maintained that he had done no wrong. He argued that if he were to accept moral responsibility for a mistake he did not commit, even the Speaker of Parliament — under whose watch the bill was passed — should be held accountable.</p><p>Though the leaders of the ruling UML party do not squarely blame Speaker Ghimire, they argue that Parliament as a whole, which passed the bill, should be held accountable. They further argue that the top leadership of the Congress and the CPN (Maoist Centre), who are members of the state affairs committee, are also complicit.</p><p>It would be incorrect to place the blame on a few individuals, given that the state affairs committee has representatives from all responsible political parties, and the bill was ultimately passed by Parliament, argue UML leaders.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>The UML, expressing dissatisfaction with the Federal Civil Service Bill, has already registered an amendment proposal in the National Assembly.</p><p>After the special committee submitted its report to the Speaker on Tuesday, Roshan Karki, a member representing the Rastriya Prajantra Party, said the arrogance of major parties had hindered the probe in reaching a desired conclusion.</p><p>She said that it took them two days to agree to the term ‘morality’s inclusion in the report. According to her, the major parties were apprehensive about the term, and the word was included only after persistent pressure from the Maoist Centre, Rastriya Swatantra Party, and Rastriya Prajatantra Party members on the committee.</p><p>Likewise, the report finds Secretary Dura of the State Affairs Committee culpable.</p><p>“As he was present during both subcommittee and committee meetings and held defined legal responsibilities such as managing meetings, drafting documents, certifying content, and presenting the draft to meetings, it appears that he did not fulfil his official duties and responsibilities.”</p><p>The report also holds Joint Secretary Meera Acharya (representing the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration) and Joint Secretary Subash Bhattarai (representing the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs) accountable for failing to assume responsibility for the flawed provision.</p><p>Further, the report notes that Chief Secretary Ek Narayan Aryal and Federal Parliament Secretary Padma Prasad Pandey failed to demonstrate expected conduct.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>“The chief secretary of the Government of Nepal, then-secretaries of the Ministry of Federal Affairs and the Ministry of Law, and the secretary overseeing legal matters at the Prime Minister’s Office—although they don’t seem to have erred directly on the cooling-off period, that their public position altered the committee-approved report is improper, undignified, and irresponsible,” the report states.</p><p>“The report was passed unanimously,” said one member. “What we all agreed to was that committee chair Khatiwada and Secretary Dura are morally responsible, while the entire committee appears to have acted negligently.”</p><p>Similarly, the lobbying and manoeuvrings by Chief Secretary Aryal, along with the general secretary and other secretaries of Parliament, to remove the cooling-off period provision has been deemed a challenge to parliamentary authority.</p> Probe finds widespread negligence in Civil Service Bill tampering	查看 9056	加德满都邮报	2025-08-06 00:00:00 2025-08-07 06:08:00	word
3235048	有图 <p>Talking to journalists at the team’s farewell last week on Wednesday, Nepal"s U20 head coach Yam Prasad Gurung had expressed that his team would defeat Group A opponents Saudi Arabia and Bhutan while the only challenge would be two-time Asian Cup winners and three-time World Cup winners North Korea.</p><p>The confidence of defeating the South Asian neighbour and the hosts of the group’s qualifier was a result of the two comfortable wins—6-1 on July 11 and 8-0 on July 19—in the SAFF Championship in Dhaka, Bangladesh.</p><p>However, speaking at the pre-tournament conference in Bhutan on Tuesday, Gurung said that the SAFF results would not be a stepping point in the Asian Cup qualifier.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>"Similarly, Bhutan are playing in their home ground and they also have a good fan support," said Gurung. "Thus, we are not taking them lightly based on their performance in the SAFF tournament.</p><p>"The SAFF tournament allowed me to understand my players better," Gurung continued, "and we focused on improving our mistakes in the training we held after returning to Nepal."</p><p>Gurung shared that he was not in pressure as he felt as if he was still in Nepal. He also said that he would not let down Nepali fans back home this time. “We are here to qualify,” Gurung added, “We will play our game. I have complete belief in my players.”</p><p>Nepal’s skipper Birsana Chaudhary accepted that Bhutan was a good team alongside the other opponents. “But we have prepared well to overcome these adversaries,” she said, adding, “We are not taking any team lightly and will give our best in every game. We have to beat every team to top the group and qualify for the Asian Cup.”</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>Gurung’s statement during the farewell in Nepal of defeating Saudi Arabia seemed to be because of the Arabian side"s newness.</p><p>Saudi Arabia is not new in women’s football. Their senior women’s team debuted in 2022 while the U-20 team was formed in 2023.</p><p>Nonetheless, as per the head coach and skipper of Saudi, they are not to be taken lightly.</p><p>“Our participation in the tournament is a great example of how far and how fast the women’s football in Saudi is growing,” Saudi Arabia’s head coach Xavier Vilamala said. “It is the first time for all of us. But we are excited and ready. We are constantly chasing our best version.”</p><p>Saudi were the first team to reach Bhutan having arrived around 20 days ago. The time has allowed them to get acclimatised to the different weather conditions in South Asia compared to West Asia, Vilamala shared.</p><p>Similarly, when asked how big of a challenge the tournament was, Vilamala said, “I am not going to lie, it is a huge challenge. But there is a saying ‘A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor’,” adding, “This kind of challenge will help us grow. We focus not only on the tournament but preparing the players for the senior team.”</p><p>Majd Alotaibi, captain of the Saudi side, said that she was confident of her teammates and the effort they have put in so far. The Saudi side had been training for the qualifier since February 2025 compared to around two-month preparation of Nepal.</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>“We will represent Saudi in the best way possible,” said Alotaibi, adding, “We trust the process 100 percent.”</p><p>The North Korean side, who followed Saudi Arabia in the conference, argued that they were there to win, enter the Asian Cup and make their way to the World Cup.</p><p>North Korea’s head coach Han Chol-Hak said, “By winning the first place in this qualifier, we will live up to the expectations of the country and we will show our capabilities.” He stressed that he was well aware that the opponents had prepared well, but still, they were there to win.</p><p>Nonetheless, Bhutan, the hosts, also expressed their desire to qualify for the Asian Cup in Thailand in 2026 at their home ground.</p><p>“All have a positive mindset and we are ready for the tournament,” Bhutan’s head coach Tanka Maya Ghalley said. “Recently, we played the SAFF tournament and we gained a lot of experience from it. We also faced challenges but we have rectified our mistakes and are looking forward to positive results this time.”</p><p>Bhutan had not revealed their squad yet, but Ghalley argued that they had some new players compared to the ones who were in the SAFF tournament.</p><p>“It is my first time leading the team as the head coach in the home ground. Our girls are also playing for the first time,” Ghalley continued, “but, we will not take it as a pressure, but a boost to our fighting spirit and make our fans happy with the result.”</p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannerdesk-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p><img src="https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/ads/bydbannermob-1753675032.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></p><p>Bhutan’s first game of the qualifier is against Nepal. The duo will compete at the Thimphu-based Changlimithang Stadium on Wednesday after the fixture between North Korea and Saudi Arabia.</p><p>It was a result of their newness that Nepal’s head coach Yam Prasad Gurung was pretty confident that his side did not see the Arabian side as an obstacle.</p> Four teams, one goal: U20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers begin today	查看 5975	加德满都邮报	2025-08-05 00:00:00 2025-08-07 06:08:00	word

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