NEPALESE STUDENT'S SOCIETY IN HANNOVER GERMANY

बडा दशैं २०६८ को शुभ-कामना (Happy Bada Dashain 2068 BS)

2011-09-27T22:12:00.009+02:00

बडा दशैं २०६८ को पावन अवसरमा देश विदेशमा रहनुभएका समस्त नेपालीहरुमा सुख, शान्ति , समृद्धिको एवं उत्तरोत्तर प्रगतिको हार्दिक मंगलमय शुभ-कामना व्यक्त गर्दछौँ ।On the auspicious occasion of Bada Dashain 2068 BS, we would like to extend our hearty greetings to all our Nepalese residing in Nepal and all over the world, may this fest bring good health, peace and prosperity in our lives and unite our

Germany marks 50 years since building of the Berlin Wall

2011-08-13T20:02:00.009+02:00

source: Author: Darren Mara (AFP, dpa),Editor: Sonia Phalnikar, published on http://dw-world.de/Germany on Saturday commemorated the 50th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall with a memorial service and a minute of silence in the capital in memory of those who died trying to flee to the West. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who grew up in the East, President Christian Wulff and

Landfill Gas to Energy

2011-07-30T21:00:00.005+02:00

source: http://youtube.com/A complete process of generating electricity out of landfill sites. I have found it to be useful and would like to share with you all.-Yogesh Lama

Congratulation to German Women National team

2011-06-27T19:41:00.004+02:00

Congratulation to German National Team for their emphatic (2-1) victory over Canada in the Opening match of Women World Cup Football 2011

Returning Home Expert Seminar for Nepalese and Indian

2011-06-06T10:08:00.003+02:00

A seminar is going to be organized as per following schedule. Our friends who are currently living at Hannover or Germany can attend this seminar and take an opportunity to know about Center for International Migration and Development (CIM) and its programs in Nepal as well. Please visit http://www.zav-reintegration.de/default.asp?lng_main=en or write an email to the CIM office for details about

Nepal’s shrinking Annapurna Circuit

2011-05-28T11:14:00.005+02:00

This article was published in "http://www.bbc.com/Travel/feature" as InHiking27 May 2011 | By Stacy Tasman In less than a year, a road will cut Nepal's classic 250-kilometre Annapurna Circuit in half, threatening the livelihoods of local villages and turning one of the world’s most challenging treks into a short hike in the Himalayas. The Annapurna Circuit features several famous Himalayan high

Vacancy Announcement for Returning experts

2011-02-14T20:22:00.008+01:00

Dear Nepalese friends,Here is a job posting for an Organic Agriculture Expert (m/f) at the Nepali Gardens Pvt. Ltd. in Nepal. This offer might be interesting for Nepali agriculture students or experts here in Germany who are interested in going back to Nepal and are seeking a job there in this area.Organic Agriculture Expert (m/w)EmployerFounded in 1997, Nepali Gardens Pvt. Ltd former OneWorld

Extreme Engineering - Bridging the bering strait

2011-01-23T12:21:00.003+01:00

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Jatropha curcas Cultivation : Farming Diesel

2010-12-31T11:07:00.004+01:00

If we can't mine it, we can grow itNepal may not have the fossil fuel deposits to meet demand for diesel but some dependency on imports could be eased if serious initiatives were taken to produce our own bio-fuel. Crystal Bio Energy Nepal's jatropha farming is a step in this direction.Jatropha curcas, locally known as sajiyon or ratanjot, or simply jatropha, is a plant the oil extracts of which

Australia: Queensland floods spur more evacuations

2010-12-31T10:57:00.002+01:00

More than half of Queensland is now a disaster zone. Thousands more people are preparing to evacuate their homes as one of Australia's worst floods continues to inundate the state of Queensland. Houses in the town of Rockhampton are under threat from rising floodwaters that have displaced 4,000 people. Australian PM Julia Gillard has visited flooded Bundaberg, and flew over Emerald as evacuations

Listeria warning to cancer patients

2010-12-16T17:23:00.003+01:00

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/By Helen BriggsHealth reporter, BBC NewsAdvice for pregnant women on avoiding soft cheeses and certain other foods should be extended to cancer patients, according to public health experts.Research by the Health Protection Agency found cancer patients were at increased risk of food poisoning from listeria bacteria.The illness, which is rare, is linked to foods like

Anuradha Koirala named CNN Hero 2010

2010-11-21T22:35:00.003+01:00

Source: http://www.thehimalayantimes.comhttp://www.youtube.com/Anuradha Koirala, a staunch crusader known for her anti-human trafficking drive through her organisation Maiti Nepal that has already seen more than 12,000 Nepali women and girls rescued and rehabilitated from the Indian sex market across the border, has been named the 2010 CNN Hero of the Year. Koirala, who has achieved a rare feat

Supercomputers 'will fit in a sugar cube', IBM says

2010-11-14T17:42:00.005+01:00

http://bbc.co.uk/By Jason PalmerScience and technology reporter, BBC News, ZurichA pioneering research effort could shrink the world's most powerful supercomputer processors to the size of a sugar cube, IBM scientists say.The approach will see many computer processors stacked on top of one another, cooling them with water flowing between each one.The aim is to reduce computers' energy use, rather

Birthday wishes to Laxman KC

2010-11-05T13:12:00.006+01:00

On your birthday we wish you much pleasure and joy;we hope all of your wishes come true.May each hour and minute be filled with delight,And your birthday be perfect for you!We would like to convey our warm hearty wishes to Mr KC on his birthday. May all your dreams come true. We wish for your good health, progress, prosperity and bright future ahead.Nepaleseinhannover family

Tihar -Festival of light

2010-11-05T13:05:00.002+01:00

source:wikipedia.org, www.google.comTihar is a five-day Nepalese festival celebrated in late autumn, which comes soon after Dashain. One of these days incorporates the Hindu festival Deepavali Although all ethnic groups celebrate it. The festival is celebrated from Trayodashi of Kartik Krishna to Katrik Shukla Dwitiya every year.The name Tiharmeans the festival of lights, explaining the many

Congratulation and best wishes to Mr. Lama

2010-10-31T21:23:00.039+01:00

May you always have work for your hands to do. May your pockets hold always a coin or two. May the sun shine bright on your windowpane. May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain.May the hand of a friend always be near you. And may God fill your heart with gladness to

World's longest tunnel hailed as environmental breakthrough

2010-10-23T10:05:00.000+02:00

Source: http://www.dw-world.de/Author: Natalia DannenbergEditor: Rob TurnerThe world's longest tunnel took shape Friday deep beneath the Swiss Alps. The Gotthard Base Tunnel will become an important part of Europe's high-speed rail network and hopefully save the Alps from environmental damage.Before a crowd of expectant workers and journalists, a gigantic 9.5-meter (31-foot) wide drilling machine

Farewell to Mr. Poudyal and his Family

2010-10-21T18:27:00.022+02:00

One of our active and key member of Nepalese in Hannover Mr. Poudyal left home, back to Nepal today. He completed his studies as a Masters in International Horticulture. He was a very dedicated, hard working and friendly fellow. He was one of the best students of Batch 2008-2010. Mr. Poudyal was living in Hannover with his wife and two lovable kids. He is one of the key person who has had put a

Vijaya Dashami 2067 BS (2010) in Hannover

2010-10-17T22:41:00.007+02:00

बिजया दशमी बि.स. २०६७ को शुभकामना (Happy Vijaya Dashami 2067 B.S.)

2010-10-08T10:30:00.011+02:00

नेपाली हरु को महान चाड बडा दशैं २०६७ को शुव- उपलक्षमा देश बिदेशमा रहुनु भएका सम्पूर्ण नेपाली दाजु- भाई, दिदि- बहिनी, आफन्त जन हरु मा हार्दिक मङ्गल मय शुभकामना ब्यक्त गर्दछौ ।We would like to wish all of our beloved viewers, friends, family, relatives in Nepal and abroad a very happy Vijaya Dashami 2067 B.S.

Costs undermine carbon offset scheme in Nepal

2010-10-07T08:10:00.008+02:00

Source: http://www.dw-world.de/Author: Reese ErlichEditor: Nathan WitkopCarbon offset schemes are linking Western consumers with Nepali farmers, and helping both arrive at a better accommodation with nature. But do they just amount to an expensive way to make a worthy donation?Sabitri Dairi lives in a two-room hut in the village of Badreni in southern Nepal. It's close to Chitwan National Park

Scientists warn of possible peril from 2013 solar flare activity

2010-09-27T00:38:00.008+02:00

Source: http://www.deutschewelle.de/Author: Stephen Beard / Cyrus FarivarEditor: Susan HoultonResearchers warn at a London conference that a large-scale solar flare could disrupt satellites in orbit and power stations on Earth. However, not all scientists are convinced of its wide destructive power.Earlier this week, scientists attending the Electric Infrastructure Security Council conference in

BEST WISHES TO OUR FRIENDS: Mr. Poudyal and Ms. Bhandari

2010-09-19T19:43:00.009+02:00

On the eve of your final defense, we would heartily like to extend our good wishes for every success in this event. May goddess Durga Vawani help in every click of mouse; Goddess Saraswoti bless you in each sentences you speak and answer.Everything happens for our own good. So don't worry, our best wishes are always with you. More than two years' long successful research work is going to be

Warm Birthday wishes to Our Little boy

2010-09-13T00:05:00.005+02:00

We would like to wish our little boy a very happy birthday. May this day bring a lot of happiness, good health, joy, and prosperity in his life. We wish him all the best for his bright future ahead.Nepalese Society in Hannover

Teej 2010 in Hannover

2010-09-12T23:45:00.015+02:00

"Teej", depicted as "the festival of women", was celebrated this year in Hannover with great pleasure and warmth. Unlike other festivals, the importance of Teej in terms of fasting by women and above all having a taste of different food items prepared during DAR, a day earlier to Teej, as always brings cheers in our faces. Apart from that, its a time for us to get together, a leisure from our

Haritalika (Teej: Fesitival of women)

2010-09-08T17:02:00.008+02:00

http://www.google.com, http://youtube.comTeej is the fasting festival of women in Nepal. It falls in the month of August or early September. Married women observe Teej fast to honor Lord Shiva and for long and healthy life of their husband. Unmarried girls also observe fast on this day for a good husband. Teej celebrations lasts for three pious days. Traditional dances and songs form an important

Global warming affecting rice yields

2010-08-29T08:43:00.010+02:00

Author: Pin ManikaEditor: Anne ThomasAvailable: http://dw-world.de/In an article published in the US journal, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers have concluded that dramatic rises in night time temperatures are decreasing rice yields in AsiaA group of scientists from two universities in the United States, the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines,

Take a Deep Breath - and Thank Mount Everest

2010-08-25T19:06:00.012+02:00

by Phil BerardelliJuly 29, 2008Available: http://news.sciencemag.org/sciencenow/2008/07/29-02.htmlErosion of high mountain ranges such as the Himalayas helps feed ocean plants that make most of the atmosphere's oxygen.Next time you pause to view a scenic mountain vista, consider that the oxygen your lungs are taking in resulted from the same process that raised those peaks. Researchers have

Green leafy veg 'may cut diabetes risk'

2010-08-21T23:43:00.005+02:00

Source: http://www.bbc.co.ukBy Emma WilkinsonHealth reporter, BBC NewsA diet rich in green leafy vegetables may reduce the risk of developing diabetes, UK research says.In an analysis of six studies into fruit and vegetable intake, only food including spinach and cabbage was found to have a significant positive effect.A portion and a half a day was found to cut type 2 diabetes risk by 14%, the

Chinese iPod gadget aims to skin Apple

2010-08-16T09:01:00.003+02:00

Source: http://www.cnn.comHave you ever wished that your iPod Touch was an iPhone? Now it can be, thanks to a new device called the Apple Peel 520 and created by a Chinese company.Invented by a 22-year-old programmer who lives in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, the gadget is comprised of a case that fits around the outside of Apple's iPod Touch, a popular media player and WiFi-enabled

New 'superbug' found in UK hospitals

2010-08-11T09:22:00.006+02:00

Source: http://www.bbc.com.ukA new superbug that is resistant to even the most powerful antibiotics has entered UK hospitals, experts warn.They say bacteria that make an enzyme called NDM-1 have travelled back with NHS patients who went abroad to countries like India and Pakistan for treatments such as cosmetic surgery.Although there have only been about 50 cases identified in the UK so far,

One studio apartment, 20 rooms

2010-08-05T10:24:00.005+02:00

Source: http://www.cnn.com & http://www.Youtube.comUrban dwellers worldwide dream of someday trading a studio flat for a spacious house. Hong Kong designer Gary Chang, however, has fashioned his 32-square-meter (350 square feet) apartment into a space that can transform into 20 separate rooms."Instead of me moving from one room to another in this space, the rooms move for me," says Chang, who

Key cholesterol genes finding 'may help treatment'

2010-08-05T01:51:00.004+02:00

Source: http://www.bbc.co.ukNinety-five different genes have been identified by an international group of experts which affect cholesterol levels in the blood.The research, published in the journal Nature, examined genetic information from over 100,000 people who took part in 46 previous studies.It is known that high levels of harmful cholesterol in the blood can lead to heart disease.Experts

Education 'helps brain compensate for dementia changes'

2010-07-26T07:37:00.004+02:00

Source: http://www.bbc.co.ukBy Caroline ParkinsonHealth reporter, BBC NewsPeople who stay in education for longer appear to be better able to compensate for the effects of dementia on the brain, a study suggests.A UK and Finnish team found those with more education were as likely to show the signs of dementia in their brains at death as those with less.But they were less likely to have displayed

Congratulation to Ms. Bhandari

2010-07-22T21:38:00.011+02:00

It is a great pleasure for us to congratulate Ms. Bhandari, one of a valued member of our Nepaleseinhannover family on being selected for internship in United NationsEnvironment Programme – World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) under Carlo-Schmid Programm. She will continue with the internship in United Kingdom immediately after the completion of her studies this year in September.

Zephyr solar plane flies 7 days non-stop

2010-07-18T08:09:00.005+02:00

Source: http://www.bbc.co.ukBy Jonathan AmosScience correspondent, BBC NewsThe UK-built Zephyr solar-powered plane has smashed the endurance record for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).Unlike the Solar Impulse, which carried a pilot, the Zephyr is an unmanned drone built by the UK defense firm QinetiqThe craft took off from the US Army's Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona at 1440 BST (0640 local time

Comparative photos of Mount Everest 'confirm ice loss'

2010-07-16T16:22:00.009+02:00

Source: http://www.bbc.co.ukPhotos taken by a mountaineer on Everest from the same spot where similar pictures were taken in 1921 have revealed an "alarming" ice loss.The Asia Society (AS) arranged for the pictures to be taken in exactly the same place where British climber George Mallory took photos in 1921."The photographs reveal a startling truth: the ice of the Himalaya is disappearing," an

Paul the octopus retires, but a future in Spain beckons

2010-07-13T21:18:00.009+02:00

Source: dw-world.dePaul the octopus was an uncanny judge of Germany's World Cup fortunes. Now, he can relax and retire in his aquarium in Oberhausen, in northern Germany. A village in Spain, however, would like to give him a new home.For weeks during the World Cup, long lines formed in front of the Sea Life Aquarium in Oberhausen despite the summer heat, with people waiting patiently to enter the

FIFA World Cup 2010 Awards

2010-07-12T08:50:00.022+02:00

World Cup TrophyBy defeating Holland with the score of 1:0 at Scoccer city stadium in Johannesburg , Spain became the world champions of FIFA WORLD CUP 2010.The trophy was presented at the final ceremony by President of South Africa Jacob Zuma and FIFA president Sepp Blatter.Winner: SpainRunners-up: HollandThird place: GermanyFourth place: UruguayGolden BallThe spearhead of the Uruguay side,

Spain the new FIFA WC 2010 champions

2010-07-11T23:37:00.007+02:00

A 120 minutes of an exciting match between Spain and Holland finally came to end when Andres Iniesta scored a goal for Spain in the 116th minute. The match was full of drama with lot of opportunities for both sides to score for their team, but each time they failed. The Umpire seemed very strict with the rules and regulations , during the whole match he showed 11 yellow cards and a red card. As

FIFA World Cup Finals 2010- Spain vs Netherland

2010-07-11T00:14:00.009+02:00

Please click here for live online World Cup 2010 matchesWC finals 2010After all the league matches, pre quarter finals, quarter finals and semi-finals only two teams, Netherlands and Spain, have booked themselves place in the finals of the WC 2010. Thirty two best football playing nations across Europe, Asia, South America, North America, Australia and Africa competed among one another in eight

Third place for Germany in WC 2010

2010-07-10T22:23:00.008+02:00

Germans picked up 3:2 victory over the stubborn Uruguayans for the third place in the WC 2010 at Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth Stadium. Both the teams put on an enterprising ninety minutes match. Müller (19'), Jansen (56'), Khedira (82') scored for Germany where as Cavani (28') and Forlan (51') picked up a goal each for Uruguay. The match was full of entertainment with great goals and

Germany vs Uruguay for the third place in WC 2010

2010-07-10T12:20:00.011+02:00

Germany will play against Uruguay today (10/07) for the third place in World Cup 2010 at Nelson Mandel Bay/Port Elizabeth, 20:30 (local time). Both the teams will be looking for winning the game as a symbol of consolation. The German team was defeated by Spanish side by 1:0 in the semi-finals of WC 2010. Likewise the Uruguayans were knocked off by Netherlands with a score of 3:2 in the

Spain makes it to the finals of WC 2010

2010-07-08T00:21:00.009+02:00

A 1:0 defeat at the hands of the Spanish team at WC semi final match, shattered the German's hope of getting up to the finals of the WC 2010. The German squad never looked comfortable against the formidable Spanish side. The Germans were kept at pressure from the very beginning till the end of the match. The 73rd minute header from Carlos Puyol helped his team clinch victory over the mighty

Can the Germans make it to the finals

2010-07-07T00:29:00.006+02:00

The team of Oranges, Netherland, have booked a place in the finals of the WC 2010 after defeating the mighty Uruguayans by 3:2. Now the question remains, who will they be facing for the WC 2010 finals? will it be the well balanced and in form Germans or the impressive Spanish side. The Germans have made all the way to the semi finals beating teams like England and Argentina, which the world had

The first semi-finals of WC2010 kicks off today

2010-07-06T15:11:00.008+02:00

The first semifinals of the WC 2010 kicks off today at Cape-Town, 20:30 (local time) between the only South American team, Uruguay, and the one of the three semi-finalists from Europe, the Netherlands. The team of Oranges, Netherland, is a likely favorite for making it up to the finals after an astonishing victory over the football power-house Brazil. On the contrary, the stubborn Uruguayan side

The Germans- only a match away from making a history

2010-07-03T19:37:00.017+02:00

The confident, well balanced, young and talented German soccer team have proved it once again why they are the strong contenders for the World cup finals 2010. An impressive 4-0 win against the rivals, Argentina, at Cape town's Green Point Stadium has revealed that they are now unstoppable. German chancellor Angela Merkal along side South African President Jacob Zuma attended the victory match

Wishing Mrs. Poudyal a Happy Birth Day

2010-06-25T10:17:00.006+02:00

We would like to wish Mrs. POUDYAL a very happy birthday. May this day bring a lot of happiness, good health, joy and prosperity in her life. We wish her all the best for every successful days ahead.Nepalese Society in Hannover

Germany in the second round of the World cup 2010

2010-06-24T01:07:00.009+02:00

Oezil's right footer in the second half of the match between Germany and Ghana assured a place for Germany in the pre quarter final of the World cup 2010. German won the match by 1-0. The victory placed Germany at the top of the Group D with the total of six points in three matches followed by Ghana with four points. The Germans will face the second placed England team from Group C on 27/06 at

White rice 'raises diabetes risk', say US experts

2010-06-15T14:55:00.006+02:00

source:-www.bbc.co.ukReplacing white rice with brown rice and wholemeal bread could cut the risk of diabetes by a third, US experts say.White rice poses a diabetes threat because it causes steep rises in blood sugar, say Harvard researchers in Archives of Internal Medicine.Brown rice and other wholegrain foods are a healthier option as they release glucose more gradually, they say.The study is

The Returning Experts Programme

2010-06-08T20:35:00.007+02:00

We, Nepalese Society in Hannover would like to invite all of our Nepalese students, workers, experts living here in Hannover, Germany as a part of their study, work or research projects to take part in one of the first ever "The Returning Experts Programme" at the Centre for International Migration and Development exclusively for Nepalese people going to be held at Kreuzkirchhof 1-3 (in den

Cooling buildings with the power of the sun

2010-06-01T08:54:00.002+02:00

source:-www.dw-world.deSunlight can be used not just to warm homes but also to cool them and keep food fresh. Advanced and sustainable technologies for solar cooling already exist. But they’re still too expensive to be used on a global scale.“Cooled using sunlight” – it may not be that unusual to find that label on food packaging in the future. Researchers are hoping to use the sun's rays to keep

Germany wins Eurovision Song Contest

2010-05-31T07:55:00.006+02:00

source:-www.dw-world.deGermany is the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest for the second time ever. Teenager Lena Meyer-Landrut wowed international audiences with her performance and won with an impressively wide lead.Germany has won the Eurovision Song Contest for the second time in the event's history with an upbeat performance by teenage star Lena Meyer-Landrut.The 19-year-old from Hanover

Fireworks Competition 2010

2010-05-23T13:13:00.004+02:00

source:-www.hannover.deThe International Firework Competition in Hannover is annually held against the fabulous backdrop of the city's Herrenhausen Gardens. Year after year in the magnificent Baroque garden, five different competing teams regularly set new standards in the art of pyrotechnics. This attractive event is organised by Hannover Marketing und Tourismus GmbH (HMTG).The rules of the

'Artificial life' breakthrough announced by scientists

2010-05-20T22:30:00.008+02:00

source:-www.bbc.co.ukScientists in the US have succeeded in developing the first synthetic living cell.The researchers constructed a bacterium's "genetic software" and transplanted it into a host cell.The resulting microbe then looked and behaved like the species "dictated" by the synthetic DNA.The advance, published in Science, has been hailed as a scientific landmark, but critics say there are

GM crop use makes minor pests major problem

2010-05-14T13:37:00.007+02:00

This is the article published online 13 May 2010 in Nature doi:10.1038/news.2010.242 by Jane QiuPesticide use rising as Chinese farmers fight insects thriving on transgenic crop.Mirid bugs have filled the gap created by killing other pests of cotton.Photo: Science/AAASGrowing cotton that has been genetically modified to poison its main pest can lead to a boom in the numbers of other insects, a

Eating nuts can lower cholesterol, say experts

2010-05-11T16:08:00.009+02:00

source:-www.bbc.co.ukEating nuts may help lower cholesterol levels, US research suggests.The review of 25 studies, involving nearly 600 people, showed eating on average 67g of nuts - a small bag - a day reduced cholesterol levels by 7.4%.The US Loma Linda University team believes nuts may help prevent the absorption of cholesterol.UK experts said the research showed nuts were an important part of

Lack of sleep 'linked to early death'

2010-05-05T16:43:00.009+02:00

source:-www.bbc.co.ukGetting less than six hours sleep a night can lead to an early grave, UK and Italian researchers have warned. They said people regularly having such little sleep were 12% more likely to die over a 25-year period than those who got an "ideal" six to eight hours.They also found an association between sleeping for more than nine hours and early death, although that much sleep

Vote for Anuradha Koirala (CNN Hero nomination)

2010-05-01T18:49:00.003+02:00

Source:-www.maitinepal.orgAnuradha Koirala, the chairperson of Maiti Nepal has been nominated for CNN heroes Award. She has been nominated for her continuous and relentless contribution in the women's and children's issues, particularly in the prevention of trafficking within and from Nepal. With her unique leadership capacity, Maiti Nepal has made significant accomplishment in the rescue,

Warm Birthday wishes to our little Princess

2010-04-29T01:23:00.004+02:00

We would like to wish our princess a very happy Birthday. May this day bring a lot of happiness, good health, joy and prosperity in her life. We wish her all the best for her bright future ahead.Nepalese Society in Hannover

A Trip to Nordsee-Cuxhaven

2010-04-27T09:50:00.051+02:00

The days are getting warmer, the summer is approaching near day by day. To benefit the warm sunny day and to make best use of our weekend, we along with some of our friends from Hannover decided last weekend to visit Cuxhaven, Nordsee. Nordsee is itself famous for its unique water waves which changes twice per day. In the evening the outreach of the see is very high and in the morning the sea

Hannover, Göttingen, Kassel & Witzenhausen Nepalese Society New Year 2067 celebration

2010-04-19T00:59:00.031+02:00

A new year celebration is always special for every one but the one we had this year is one of our life time unforgettable moments. On top of that, good ideas rarely comes in our mind and the best ones hardly strikes. This year a sudden and unexpected idea of all time stroke us, the society of Hannover, Göttingen, Kassel and Witzenhausen decided to welcome our Nepalese new year together and with

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2067 BS

2010-04-12T22:15:00.004+02:00

On the auspicious occasion of our Nepalese New Year, We - Nepalese society in Hannover wish all of our beloved viewers, friends and family a very happy and prosperous New Year 2067 Bikram Sambat.

Plastic Electronics Could Slash the Cost of Solar Panels

2010-04-03T09:45:00.014+02:00

Source: http://www.sciencedaily.comEnlargeA new technique developed by Princeton University engineers for producing electricity-conducting plastics could dramatically lower the cost of manufacturing solar panels.By overcoming technical hurdles to producing plastics that are

Condolence

2010-03-20T10:29:00.004+01:00

The former Nepalese Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has died in Kathmandu at the age of 87. Mr Koirala served four terms as prime minister with the Nepali Congress Party and led protests that brought down King Gyanendra's authoritarian rule. To lose such a multi talented person is certainly an irrepairable loss for our country.On this moment of sorrow and mourn, when the whole country is

BIRTHDAY WISHES TO OUR FRIEND MS. BHANDARI

2010-03-19T00:03:00.003+01:00

On this auspicious occasion, we would like to convey our warm, heartily and best birthday wishes to our beloved friend Ms. Bhandari. May this day bring lots of happiness,good health and prosperity in her life. May her feet always step on path of success. May all her dreams come true. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY"

Scavenging Energy Waste to Turn Water Into Hydrogen Fuel

2010-03-15T21:09:00.006+01:00

Source: http://www.sciencedaily.comMaterials scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have designed a way to harvest small amounts of waste energy and harness them to turn water into usable hydrogen fuel.The process is simple, efficient and recycles otherwise-wasted energy into a useable form. "This study provides a simple and cost-effective technology for direct water splitting that may

Paris Tour 2010

2010-03-06T06:25:00.035+01:00

What is the thing that makes one happy? The answer would probably be when your dream-the good ones come true. I am not different from the other ones. To travel to paris, to spend a night out there, have some fun with the family and friends were one of my childhood dreams and this time it came true. Together with some of our friends from Hannover and Berlin, we made this trip and it was certainly

Microsoft offers browser choices to Europeans

2010-03-01T08:52:00.008+01:00

Source:http://www.bbc.co.ukMicrosoft is to ask millions of users across Europe if they want to use a web browser other than its own.Windows users will be offered the choice as part of a deal Microsoft struck with the European Commission.The agreement resolves a long-running case in which the software giant was accused of abusing its market position.A pop-up window will prompt people to choose and

Scientists link gene mutations to risk of suicide

2010-02-16T15:34:00.005+01:00

Source: http://www.deutsche-welle.de10,000 Germans commit suicide every year and 1 million people commit suicide annually worldwide. German researchers suggest that certain gene mutations may influence the ability to control suicidal impulses in patients.New research has shown that several mutations of genes involved in nerve cell formation and growth may predispose certain people suffering from

Can Thin Mountain Air Make You Slim ?

2010-02-05T18:08:00.010+01:00

Source http://sciencenow.sciencemag.org By Jennifer Couzin-FrankelLooking for a new weight loss plan? Try living on top of a mountain. Twenty obese men spent a week near the top of Germany's highest peak and saw their

Congratulation to Dr. Malakh Lal Shrestha

2010-02-01T21:44:00.007+01:00

Priv.- Doz. Dr. med. Malakh L. ShresthaWe would like to congratulate Priv.- Doz. Dr. med. Malakh L. Shrestha for his lifetime achievement for receiving ’Habilitation degree’ with the title of ‘Privat Dozent’ from Prof. Dr Bitter Suermann, the President of the Hannover Medical University,in a special convocation on 16 January 2010. This is the highest degree given by any German University. The

Flowering by Day Keeps the Caterpillars Away

2010-01-25T10:56:00.009+01:00

-by Helen Fields, ScienceNOW Daily News, 21 January 2010A black-chinned hummingbird visits a Nicotiana attenuata flower in the morning. Source: Danny Kessler, ScienceNow 2010The tobacco plant Nicotiana attenuata has a love-hate relationship with the hawkmoths that visit its flowers every night. The moths pollinate the plant, but they also drop off eggs that hatch into very hungry caterpillars.

How Plants 'Feel' the Temperature Rise

2010-01-10T11:56:00.007+01:00

http://www.sciencedaily.comPlants are incredibly temperature sensitive and can perceive changes of as little as one degree Celsius. Now, a report in the January 8th issue of the journal Cell, a Cell Press publication, shows how they not only 'feel' the temperature rise, but also coordinate an appropriate response -- activating hundreds of genes and deactivating others; it turns out it's all about

Heavy snow brings travel chaos in Germany

2010-01-09T19:10:00.008+01:00

Source:http://www.bbc.co.ukMore than 150 flights from Germany's largest airport, Frankfurt, have been cancelled as snowfall continues.Many passengers were left stranded in the airport as snow ploughs attempted to clear runways. In Nuremberg, one plane slid off the runway.A blizzard is forecast to hit the country soon and people have been advised to stock up on enough essential supplies to last up

Worlds tallest building opening ceremony

2010-01-05T08:10:00.019+01:00

Source: www.youtube.com, www.google.comAfter almost six years of construction; beginning August 2004, one of the greatest challenge and achievement of mankind "Burj Khalifa" was opened on 04.01.2010 amid thousands of spectators in the gulf emirate of dubai. The construction of the 828m tall tower in windy desert land was considered to be one of the challange to architects and civil engineers, who

New Year 2010 - First Anniversary of our Blog

2009-12-31T10:40:00.023+01:00

I still remember the list of questions, that were asked by my English teacher when I was at grade 7. I still feel myself very proud being able to answer the questions. Though they were very simple but had lot to say. I was asked:What is the most common phenomenon of mother nature? I said; The Birth and the deathWhat is the pride of a teacher? I said; The success of his studentWhat is the pride of

Glimpses of Snowfall in Hannover

2009-12-19T19:46:00.008+01:00

Most of the European cities have experienced extreme cold over the past few days. The receding temperature scale has brought snow in some parts of these cities. Hannover received its first snow falkes last week. Though the weather is not that extreme as compared to the last year, the snowfall is certainly a gift for the upcoming Christmas Festival and the Silverstor. Here we have uploaded some of

Climate change- Causes and mitigation measures

2009-12-18T17:25:00.007+01:00

Source: http://www.deutschewelle.de, With the ongoing Copenhagen conference, with out any doubts, the climate change is the most widely known and spoken hot topic in recent times. Almost each and every person in the whole world, from every continent, country, community, ethinicity are waiting with their fingers crossed and with the hopes that the conference will bring good future prospects for

Copenhagen 2009 – United Nations Climate Change Conference Starts

2009-12-08T09:34:00.019+01:00

source: http://www.islandcrisis.netThe United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15) has opened on Monday with calls for urgent action to curb climate change. The largest climate conference in history at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark will run for two-weeks from December 7 until December 18. Around 15,000 delegates including representatives from the private sector, environmental

Genetics of obesity

2009-12-07T12:54:00.006+01:00

Source: Nature 2009Group of scientists recently revealed the mystery of obesity result of genetic make up. Study reports the first copy number variations linked to obesity. Large and rare chromosomal deletions is initially reported responsible for the severe early-onset obesity.Here, we have pasted abstract from the same article. Interested reader can download the full article visiting this link:

A Warm Birthday Wishes to Mr. Poudyal

2009-12-04T00:01:00.012+01:00

On this auspicious occasion, we would like to extend our warm and heartily birthday wishes to Mr. Poudyal. May this day brings lots of happiness, good health, prosperity and success in every step of his life. May all of your dreams come true "Happy Birthday"

Himalayan Glaciers' 'Mixed Picture'

2009-12-03T13:00:00.000+01:00

By Navin Singh KhadkaEnvironment reporter, BBC News, page last updated at 01:59 GMT, Tuesday, 1 December 2009A scientific debate has been triggered over the state of glaciers in the Himalayas.Some recent findings seem to contradict claims that the glaciers are retreating rapidly. Some glaciers are even said to be advancing. There are clear signs of glacial retreat and ice melt from other parts of

Kapilvastu Day 2009!

2009-11-30T12:57:00.031+01:00

About KapilvastuKapilvastu believed to be named after Hindu theological sage and founder of Sankhya Philosophy -- Philosophy of duality of consciousness and phenomenal realm of matter -- Kapila. Siddhartha Gautama, the Shakyamuni Buddha, was born in 623 B.C. in the famous gardens of Lumbini that is situated in Kapilvastu, Nepal. This Hindu and Buddhist holly place is also birthplace of Awadhi

Flax and Yellow Flowers Can Produce Bioethanol

2009-11-24T18:50:00.008+01:00

source: http://www.sciencedaily.comFlowers of a Brassica plant. Brassica offers a greater production of biomass per hectare and has a lesser environmental impact than flax. (Credit: Johnathan J. Stegeman and Tom Hilton/ SINC)"These studies evaluate, from an environmental point of view, the production of bioethanol from two, as yet unexploited sources of biomass: agricultural residue from flax (

Bacteria and Fungi are Friends of Ants

2009-11-20T16:22:00.016+01:00

source: http://sciencenow.sciencemag.orgTropical leaf-cutter ants can't eat without a little help from their microbial friends. The insects drag inedible leaves into their massive subterranean lairs, where "gardens" of fungi break them down into a palatable, spongy white material. Meanwhile, bacteria keep the fungi healthy by secreting antibiotics. Now, it turns out that another microbe is needed

Reducing Greenhouse Gases May Not Be Enough To Slow Climate Change

2009-11-16T06:31:00.005+01:00

source: http://www.sciencedaily.comForested areas provide the combined benefits of directly cooling the atmosphere and of absorbing greenhouse gases, leading to additional cooling. (Credit: Copyright Michele Hogan)According to Stone's paper, as the international community meets in Copenhagen in December to develop a new framework for responding to climate change, policymakers need to give

Berlin celebrates demise of Wall

2009-11-09T10:19:00.028+01:00

Source: http://www.deutschewelle.de, http://www.bbc.co.ukWorld Celebrations to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall are under way.German Chancellor Angela Merkel walked across a bridge that was the first crossing opened between East and West on 9 November 1989.She was joined by ex-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and former Polish President Lech Walesa.The wall's fall led to

Seafloor Fossils Provide Clues To Climate Change

2009-11-08T17:25:00.007+01:00

source: http://www.sciencedaily.comDeep under the sea, a fossil the size of a sand grain is nestled among a billion of its closest dead relatives. Known as foraminifera, these complex little shells of calcium carbonate can tell you the sea level, temperature, and ocean conditions of Earth millions of years ago. That is, if you know what to look for.Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental

Warm Birthday Wishes to our friend Mr. KC

2009-11-04T22:52:00.007+01:00

We would like to convey our warm hearty wishes to Mr KC on his birthday. May all your dreams come true. We wish for your good health, progress, prosperity and bright future ahead.Nepaleseinhannover family

ADB Announces Asia-Pacific Climate Change Video Contest

2009-11-04T08:52:00.004+01:00

Source:http://www.ADB.orgVolks, I think this is an opportunity for all of us to take part in this ADB contest and win a good price. All of us can make a difference. Just make 1 to 5 minute digital film about climate change in Asia & the Pacific and let the rest of the world watch it.The contest accepts digital video of any format even including the use of your mobile phone. ADB accept films in

Pears Alumni Workshop 2009

2009-11-01T14:40:00.024+01:00

I am really happy, that I got the opportunity to take part on Pears Alumni Plant Science Workshop 2009, which was held in Rehovot, Israel. The organizers had planned seven days of workshop at Robert H. Smith Faculty

Internet addresses set for change

2009-10-31T22:20:00.013+01:00

source:http://www.bbc.co.uk, http://news.sky.comThe internet regulator has approved plans to allow non-Latin-script web addresses, in a move that is set to transform the online world.The board of Icann voted at its annual meeting in Seoul to allow domain names in Arabic, Chinese and other scripts.More than half of the 1.6 billion people who use the internet speak languages with non-Latin

Tihar 2066 BS

2009-10-24T21:57:00.012+02:00

Its always difficult for students like us studying abroad to make out time to celebrate. This year lot of us were busy with our own works like some of us were busy in writing thesis, some were busy in preparing presentations for their research works. Despite these hurdles we managed to celebrate the festival of lights Tihar 2066 at Mr. Poudyal's apartment. We certainly appreciate the efforts

Scientists Reveals Secrets Of Drought Resistance

2009-10-24T14:45:00.013+02:00

Source:http://www.sciencedaily.comSoybean sprouts struggling in dry conditions. Biologists have now solved the structure of a critical molecule that helps plants survive during droughts. (Credit: iStockphoto/Matt Niebuhr)A team of biologists in California led by researchers at The Scripps Research Institute and the University of California (UC), San Diego has solved the structure of a critical

Tihar- The Festival of Lights

2009-10-13T17:46:00.030+02:00

TROPENTAG 2009 - Sharing some experience

2009-10-09T16:50:00.018+02:00

Tropentag 2009 kicked off this year with a great enthusiasm at the university of Hamburg starting on 6.09.09. It was undoubtedly a remarkable experience for me as a student. More than 700 participants from different countries, different Universities and different faculties were invited to the conference. The invitees were not only students but also researchers, professors and scientists. It was

Best of luck

2009-10-06T09:59:00.007+02:00

Congratulation and best wishes to our friends Ms. Bhandari, Mr.Poudyal, Mr. Dahal, Mr. Kattel and Ms. Khanal on being selected to participate and present poster on their research topic at the annual Conference on Tropical and Subtropical Agricultural and Natural Resource Management (TROPENTAG 2009) going to be held at the University of Hamburg from 6-8 October, 2009.We wish you guys a very

Is Garbage The Solution To Tackling Climate Change?

2009-10-03T16:16:00.004+02:00

Source: ScienceDaily (Oct. 3, 2009) Garbage dump. Waste-based biofuel could cut global emissions by over 80%. (Credit: iStockphoto/Ryerson Clark)Converting the rubbish that fills the world’s landfills into biofuel may be the answer to both the growing energy crisis and to tackling carbon emissions, claim scientists in Singapore and Switzerland. New research published in Global Change Biology:

DASHAIN 2066 B.S.

2009-09-29T10:15:00.015+02:00

Long awaited plan to visit Berlin and celebrate Dashain Festival finally paid off this year. This year's celebration started with an invitation and gathering at Sonamji's apartment organized by Mr. & Mrs. Sharma on Saturday, 26.09.09. It was followed by a trip to Berlin on Sunday 27.09.09, to attend the Dashain Festival at our Neplese Embassy. The trip from Hannover to Berlin and getting back on