Reviving the swing: Dashain’s fading tradition and Nepal’s cultural identity

BY RABINDRA UPRETI, Bardibas, Sept. 28: Dashain, the biggest festival of the Nepali people, is deeply connected with the swing culture. In Nepali society, one of the most eagerly awaited aspects of Dashain is the swing, locally known as ‘ping’....

Government Shutdown 2025: What happens to SSA, VA, and other essential services

The United States faces another potential government shutdown as negotiations stall in Washington. Lawmakers remain divided on funding priorities, and with no compromise in sight. Federal operations could be disrupted so questions now focus on...

This Under-the-Radar U.S. Region Has Surfing, Ancient Redwoods, Mountains, and a Rustic Charm

In 1997, Richard Alfaro bought a 75-acre apple farm in Corralitos and started planting grape vines on it. Now, he farms the estate while Ryan, a breezy, surfer-cool 30-something, handles the winemaking. The wines—Chardonnay, Syrah, Gruner...

Major plans for new Liverpool North town snubbed by government

The planned new town would stretch across the north of Liverpool encompassing Kirkdale up towards Bootle(Image: Reach plc) A huge plan for a sprawling 'new town' in Merseyside known as Liverpool North have been snubbed by the government, leaving...

PAHO Walk for Health brings together hundreds to celebrate physical activity and well-being

Washington, D.C., September 28, 2025 (PAHO) — Health officials from across the region, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) staff and their families, and members of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area (DMV) gathered today for the 21st...

Mix reactions trail proposed salary increase of political office holders

Politics MIX reactions have continued to trail the proposed increase of salaries of political office holders by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). Many Nigerians who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN in Abuja...

Pakistan’s healthcare system

The medical system of Pakistan has been subject to intense criticism for decades, and often rightly so. For a country with a population exceeding 240 million, the healthcare framework is under immense pressure and its deficiencies frequently...

Cultural programme to boost Nepal-Philippines relations

Kathmandu, Sept 28: The AMS Music and Entertainment, Nepal, and Global Academy for Human Excellence, Philippines, are to organise the ‘Manila International Economic and Cultural Programme’ at Manila of Philippines on coming December 9. At a press...

St. Kitts and Nevis calls for reform of international financial architecture

Photo: Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance M. Drew The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance M. Drew, has called for reform of the architecture of international finance, stating it was largely built in a different...

Iain Njiraini hails Ruto for averting debt crisis, protecting Kenya's economy: "Give him credit"

Political commentator Iain Njiraini says President William Ruto helped Kenya avoid what could have been a devastating debt crisis between 2023 and 2024 Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Njiraini credited the president with stabilising the shilling and...

Ditch dubious anti-aging hacks: Longevity expert shares simple scientific habits for a long, healthy life you can follow too

Dr. Steven Austad, scientific director of the American Federation for Aging Research, has never obsessed over living longer. “I used to train lions for a living,” Austad told Business Insider. “It was not something that you would do if you were...

2025 Holiday Folk Fair International, advance tickets on sale now

Cultural dress on full display WEST ALLIS, Wis. - Advance tickets for the 82nd annual Holiday Folk Fair International are now on sale. The multicultural festival will be held on Nov. 21 – Sun., Nov. 23, 2025, at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo...

2 More Stocks Riding a Trillion-Dollar Government Spending Spree

Government billions are flowing into lithium and rare earths — and reshaping entire industries. Tom Yeung here with your Sunday Digest. In 2008, Citigroup Inc. (C) was in trouble. The bank had poured billions into mortgage-backed securities, and...

Passi City sets regional benchmark with pioneering Healthy Workplace Program

ILOILO – Passi City has taken the lead in Western Visayas by becoming the first local government unit to launch a Healthy Workplace Program, a bold initiative designed to protect workers from stress, illness, and burnout while boosting...

Chartered company: o modelo político liberal por excelência

Ninguém precisava ser um gênio para imaginar o que poderia ocorrer se uma empresa privada governasse uma população com puro interesse no lucro dos acionistas. Junte-se a nós no Telegram , Twitter e VK. Escreva para nós: info@strategic-culture.su...

World News | Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre Celebrates Hindi Pakhwada 2025 in Dhaka

Dhaka [Bangladesh], September 28 (ANI): The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC), High Commission of India, Dhaka, celebrated Hindi Pakhwada 2025 with a vibrant programme that combined competitions, academic participation, and cultural...

Rising inequality, asset ownership, and the heart for economic justice beyond welfarism

BY NELSON OKWONNA The gap between the rich and poor is widening across the world; from USA to Europe, from Asia to Africa, the story is the same. For example, data from the World Inequality Database shows that share of national income for the top...

JD Vance Spreads Lie That Democrats Want To Give $1 Trillion Dollars To 'Illegal Aliens' For Health Care

The state of the economy and who is to blame wasn't the only thing VP JD Vance blatantly lied about during his interview with Laura Ingraham on Fox on Friday night. Vance was also asked about the looming government shutdown, and pushed the same...

INSIDE POLITICS: Fiscal iceberg ahead? PBO warning & Carney’s choices

This week’s episode of Inside Politics delivered one of its most urgent discussions yet, as host Kevin Klein was joined by Winnipeg Sun columnist and political science professor Royce Koop, along with lawyer and former human rights adjudicator...

Michigan Leaders Reach Last-Minute Budget Deal to Avert Government Shutdown

Less than a week before Michigan faced a partial government shutdown, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and legislative leaders stood together to announce they had finally reached an agreement on a budget. The Thursday evening announcement offered...