The Record Nepal

28/11/2022

Today, we're emerging from our extended hiatus for a very special occasion - a new article from our long-time contributor General Sir Sam Cowan. Yet another meticulously researched historical piece, this time on the role of China and the Chinese emperor in the Anglo-Nepal war of 1814. Put some time aside for this exciting new long read.

China’s role in the Anglo-Nepal war 1814-1816

30/09/2022

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02/07/2022

For decades, studies have shown that a warming climate is pushing the treeline to shift upwards across the world — including in the Everest region. But what exactly does this phenomenon mean?
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| Shifting climate boundaries | Written by Marissa Taylor |
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📸: A warmer climate means an expansion of the area in which trees are capable of growing. This allows trees to grow in higher altitudes. (Photos: Marissa Taylor)
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Read here: https://www.recordnepal.com/shifting-climate-boundaries
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02/07/2022

The 'Other' commissions hold great potential for Nepal's marginalized groups, but they are in need of urgent support to ensure sustenance.
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| A critical look at Nepal’s ‘Other’ commissions | Written by Sneha Ghimire, George Varughese and Tara Kanel |
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📸: shutterstock
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Read here: https://www.recordnepal.com/a-critical-look-at-nepals-other-commissions
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02/07/2022

As writing a thesis or dissertation can be a daunting task for many academics, here are a few tips from experienced professors on how to make the process easier.
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| Tips for PhD dissertation writing | Written by Tom Robertson |
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📸: freepik.com
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Read here: https://www.recordnepal.com/tips-for-phd-dissertation-writing

02/07/2022

Despite legal provisions, the births of many Dalit children in the Madhes are not registered, mostly due to a lack of documentation on the part of the parents.
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| Marginalized since birth | Written by Rajendra Senchurey and Smriti Kafle |
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📸: Shutterstock
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Read here: https://www.recordnepal.com/marginalized-since-birth
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02/07/2022

Faced with a lack of state-funded or private support, Nepali theater artists are moving abroad to hone their craft while maintaining cultural links with their homeland.
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| Nepali theater beyond Nepal: identity, education, and experimentation | Written by Monica Mottin |
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📸: Durga Bishwokarma, Ram Hari Dhakal, and RK Mehta Roshan. (All photos courtesy of the artists.)
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Read here: https://www.recordnepal.com/nepali-theater-beyond-nepal-identity-education-and-experimentation
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02/07/2022

A long-term, green solution to Kathmandu’s waste problem could be to adopt waste-to-energy technologies on a large, commercial scale. But can it be done?
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| Turning waste into energy | Written by Prasansha Rimal |
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📸: Organic waste being converted into energy through a process called anaerobic digestion at Ventures Waste to Energy's station in Dharan. (Bipul Raj Pandey )
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Read here: https://www.recordnepal.com/turning-waste-into-energy
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02/07/2022

Except for a few, most Nepali authors are compelled to pursue writing on the side while they work other jobs to make ends meet. But why is it so difficult to earn a living through writing?
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| Surviving on storytelling | Written by Sajeet M. Rajbhandari |
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Read here: https://www.recordnepal.com/surviving-on-storytelling
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02/07/2022

It is our sad and difficult duty to inform our readers, supporters, and well-wishers that The Record is going on an extended hiatus beginning today. We will no longer be publishing new material for the time being.

We thank everyone for embarking on this journey with us.

A message from the founders of The Record

02/07/2022

Since a lot of academic writing is unnecessarily difficult to follow, here are easy tips from accomplished academics on how to write simply, clearly, and succinctly.
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| How to improve academic writing | Written by Tom Robertson |
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Read here: https://www.recordnepal.com/how-to-improve-academic-writing
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20/06/2022

Shah, at least on paper, embodies many of the popular attributes people look for in a leader. But shrewd political branding does not equal efficient and effective political action.
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| The social construction of B***n Shah | Written by Pragyan Thapa Ghimire |
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Read here: https://www.recordnepal.com/the-social-construction-of-b***n-shah
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