Danielle Preiss
Stories
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Environment
The tiger count in Nepal has tripled in recent years
Nepal has announced the results of the latest national survey, and it's good news: 355 tigers now roam the Himalayan nation — nearly triple the number in recent years.
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National
Why It's So Hard To Stop Women From Sleeping In A Menstrual Shed
In western Nepal, women often sleep in a hut outside the house during menstruation because of beliefs about impurity — and sometimes die. The government is trying to end the practice.
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World
Nepal, Home To The World's Largest Seder, Puts On Massive Passover Celebration
Nepal has long been a favorite destination of young Israeli tourist backpackers – so much so that the organization Chabad there puts on a huge Passover celebration to accommodate them.
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Environment
Report: Global Warming Could Melt At Least A Third Of Himalayan Glaciers
If temperatures continue to rise, glaciers would begin to disappear, with a serious impact on the area's water resources.
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Environment
Drier Conditions Force Researchers To Find New Rice Farming Method
Rice farmers in Nepal are improving yields by more than 50 percent using a technique that sows fewer plants per acre but produces more rice per plant. It also uses less water.