NEPAL EDUCATION POST

  The ramifications of bulging population By Alija Bhurtel Manipal College of Medical Science, Pokhara, Nepal Over the last couple of years, the population growth rate has reached an alarming level. This has put tremendous pressure on resources, which are limited. Excessive exploitation of natural resources has triggered a violent response from nature. Natural calamities of all kinds are the testimony to the fact that increasing population growth has already reached its brim.  Every additional burden on natural resources does have serious repercussions. Wars, agitation, unrest, poverty, unemployment, pollution, epidemics, and so on are the results of nature’s wrath.  Population growth rate has gone out of control in some countries in Africa and Asia. But there is still a glimmer ray of hope as the population growth rate has been under control in the European countries. Thus, in order to tackle the problem of rapid population growth, rich countries should come out ...

  Single Gender versus Coeducational Schools By Kanchan Khand Thakuri Diamond Secondary School, Talchowk, Pokhara, Nepal Separate schools should be made for male and female genders or not. This subject has been in discussion for a long time. Different scholars have given their opinions about the subject. Some scholars think that girls should have separate schools. If they study in a school where only girls are educated, this will create a conducive environment for better study. All girls in the school mean no mental diversion for them. This will create a better environment for girls to study in schools.   On the other hand, if boys and girls study together, there will be many physical, mental, and psychological issues among them. Boys and girls will definitely have sexual attraction, and this is a fact that nobody can deny. Each time the opposite sex comes closer, there will be sexual attraction.  In this way, if they spend more time with each other, they will end u...

  INFORMATION GALORE By Santosh Paudel Gandaki Polytechnic institute, Bhandardhik, Lekhanath, Pokhara, Nepal Nowadays, information can be obtained from various sources. Moreover, every person has the right to access information. When there are numerous sources of information available, people are presented with a variety of options. Some find newspapers more authentic, and they regularly read newspapers and magazines, while others don’t. Print media dominated the world of information for years. During those days, readers had no choice but to get newspapers or magazines to acquire first-hand information. However, the entire scenario changed in later years.  In the meantime, the introduction of the internet changed the face of modern-day communication. Due to the presence of the internet, every single piece of information is available on smart phones that people carry in their pockets. Today, news of any kind spreads like wildfire. The local people make videos and post the...

  Scarcity is the best teacher in life By Simran Bastola Bal Mandir Secondary School, Nadipur, Pokhara, Nepal Wealth can indeed bring luxury and materialistic comforts in life. Thus, children from rich families get everything as soon as they desire. Life is much more comfortable for the children of rich families, which makes them less hard-working. However, children in poor families live in scarcity. Their lives are not a bed of roses, and every day is a challenge for them.  It has been found that children who live in poverty are much more sincere and hard-working. They understand the value of money and everything. They see how difficult it is for their parents to run family affairs daily. Every day is a challenge for them. Dealing with such problems throughout their early lives eventually makes these children more sincere, hardworking, and disciplined.  On the other hand, those children who have never experienced scarcity in their lives are careless, undiscipline...

  HISTORY EDUCATES THE WORLD TO LEARN FROM THE PAST MISTAKES By Rashmi KC Shree Siddhartha Secondary School, Fedikhola, Syangja, Nepal History is regarded as one of the most important subjects. It helps to understand past happenings, and such incidents from the past teach well today. Thus, learning from the past helps us move forward with success, leading to prosperity. Without studying history, no one can move forward with confidence in the future. Past mistakes and achievements help make the right decisions and avoid blunders.  In the context of the modern day, where science and technology have occupied the front seats, the study of history cannot be ignored. It is true that advancements in science and technology led to all kinds of innovations, improved the quality of life, and addressed global challenges such as climate change and health care. Without a doubt, science and technology have completely changed the face of the world. But once again, the question is, shoul...

  Focusing on the syllabus or delving into the outer realm By Dipshan Sharma At present, students have many options to choose a subject of their interest and liking. As science has made tremendous progress, education has become more accessible now than ever before. However, only some colleges and universities can provide such facilities to their students. This is only possible in the developed countries.  When plenty of subjects are available for the students, they are advised to focus on the subject recommended in the syllabus. Parents and teachers also ask students to study books recommended in the syllabus. And they should not waste their time by reading other books not included in their syllabus.  However, many recent studies have indicated that those students who study books have been found more intelligent. A good student should not be confined within the periphery of the syllabus. They must explore more wisdom that they can find in books other than their syll...

  Setting an equilibrium between work and study By Sumitra Paudel Bhanubhakta Secondary School, Simpani Pokhara I understand the situation for international students who work while studying. This adjustment certainly causes mental stress for students.  In the meantime, most learned people opine that the allotted time for the international students should be cut short so that they can spend more time for their studies. However, I don’t think this is necessary at all. Nowadays, most college students work part-time while studying in their respective countries. Thus, they are quite familiar with the situation, and they know how to manage their time for study and work.  It should be understood that not all the students who go to study abroad are from well-to-do families. Many of them are from middle-class families. Part-time work is not a choice for them; it is a necessity for them. In such a situation, if working time is cut short, this will directly affect the studen...

  MODERNIZATION AND INDUSTRIALIZATION CAUSE THE ENVIRONMENT TO FALL APART By Sujan Pun Prativa Higher Secondary School Pokhara, Nepal The rapid pace of industrialization has put tremendous pressure on the natural ecosystem. This has further caused many negative impacts on the natural environment. Due to such developments, many species have come on the verge of extinction. If truth be told, then for the loss of flora and fauna, only human beings are accountable. In the name of industrialization and modernization, human beings have played havoc against nature.  Due to globalization, the world has shrunk to a small village. This is true because, due to industrialization, many economic activities have increased across the world. Increasing numbers of industries and rapidly increasing populations have turned the environment from bad to worse. Ever increasing numbers of transportations and the release of toxic chemicals by many industries have made matters worse. So-called techn...

Photo credit: onlinekhabar   THE TREASURE TROVE OF NEWAR COMMUNITY OF NEPAL By Sumnima Shrestha New Galaxy Secondary School, Pokhara I come from a Newar community. However, many people in my country belong to different castes, cultures, and communities. These communities are well known for their unique art, culture, tradition, history, foods, costumes, and languages. Thus, culture plays a dominant role in Nepal, which is understood to be a multi-cultural and multi-lingual country.   Every person therefore has to put enough effort to protect and promote his or her own cultural values. Without culture, our lives will be dull, empty, and prosaic. Our future generation must know about the cultural history of their respective communities.   The Newari culture is one of the best-known cultures in Nepal. Moreover, it is rich and vibrant at the same time. The Newari people celebrate several festivals and Jatras, which have been observed since immemorial.   Photo c...