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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How iPhone Unlocking Works

Apple's iPhone has been a huge hit around the world, even though it's only sold in the US and only works with American telecoms company AT&T. How can it be in used in dozens of countries?

Maoists’ Walk Is Just Politics

The mavens of doom among journalists and the cocktail-party set are having a field day with the Maoists' withdrawal from the Nepal government, forecasting imminent collapse and anarchy.

A Month of Colorful Himalayan Festivals

Nepal's rich cultural heritage flowers each year in August as the paddy fields ripen and monsoon comes to an end.

Nepal Maoists Divided On Strategy

Apparent contradictions between Maoist leaders' words and their cadres' actions are the result of two factions in the Maoist party, not leaders' loss of control, premeditated treachery or mass schizophrenia...

Two Holy Birthdays In Kathmandu

Both the Dalai Lama and King Gyanendra are believed by followers to be divine incarnations, and they (almost) share a birthday.

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The Truth Behind Those “Miracle” Plug-In Electricity Savers

Are "Miracle" Plug-In Electricity Savers really the miracle the marketing says they are? Is there any truth in it, or is it a scam?

Somali Olympic Committee Enrolls a Record Number of Women in National Youth Sports Development Program

In a landmark move for Somali sport, the National Olympic Committee of Somalia (NOCSOM) has launched its nationwide youth sports development program in Garowe, the capital of Puntland State.

Franchise Leads Are Plentiful. Knowing Which Candidates Are Ready Is Harder

Franchise conversion benchmarks show why enquiries rarely become sales. Verifran aims to assess candidate readiness before the first conversation.

Velur Enterprises Reads the Scoreboard: California Outgrows Texas and Florida as Costs Push Growth Inland

California's economy grew at a 3.7 percent annualized pace in the first quarter of 2026, according to an analysis of U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data released by the Governor's office.
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