John Child

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John Child is The NewsBlaze Nepal Correspondent, a journalist in Kathmandu who writes about goings-on in and around Nepal and her neighbors.

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Child Marriage Continues in Nepal

The legal age of marriage in Nepal is 18, but a 2008 report from the Family Planning Association of Nepal estimated that 60 percent of Nepali girls marry before that age.

Nepal to Adjust Calendar for New Constitution

Some foreign embassies questioned the practicality of the move, but a combined statement from European legations acknowledged that Nepal's official Bikram Sambat calendar, used nowhere else in the world, was...

Corruption Conviction in Nepal, Finally

On Thursday court officials served the judgment on Wagle at his home, but he refused to give himself up to them. The officials then summoned police, who took Wagle to Dilli Bazaar Prison in Kathmandu.

Colors and Rituals Mark Holi in Nepal

The week-long Hindu festival of Holi got underway Monday with the erection of the 'Chir,' a tall pole topped with colored fabric streamers, in Kathmandu's old palace square.

Nepal’s Linguistic Heritage

Fortunately those are not the opening lines for a novel. But the seven Nepali words in those three sentences all have something in common: Do you know what it is?

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The Neck Ages First, and Surgeons Now Treat It on Its Own

Neck lifts are growing faster than facelifts in the US. The approach at FACES+ in San Diego shows why the neck has become the starting point.

The Jewish Nation, The Fight Ahead

The Jewish Nation is in the fight of its life as the next election looms on October 27, 2026, when the people will elect all 120 members of the 26th Knesset.

Professional Garage Door Service of Florida: Repair & Installation

Maintaining a fully functional, highly secure garage door is...

Back-to-School Shirts & Uniforms: A Smarter 2026 Buying Guide

Recent changes in the United States have influenced back-to-school buying behavior. Families, schools, and apparel businesses are paying closer attention to value, durability, comfort, and long-term usability. According to the National Reta
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