<p>The article gives an account of Nepal's India policy under the communist-led government in Nepal. The Nepal Communist Party Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) came a long way when it declared its foreign policy objective as the ruling party after the general elections for parliament in November 1994 under the broader framework of Nepali "nationalism," directed against the structure of Nepal-India relations shaped by the peace and friendship treaty of 1950 . The formation of the UML government stimulated Nepal's foreign policy, particularly in relations with India. Earlier at the foundation of the ML in 1978, its ideology was virtually a carbon copy of the Maoist's line of Naulo Janbadi Kranti (New People's revolution). Later it modified and modernized its policy. Though it raised a voice against the treaty of Tanakpur at the time of Girijaprasad koirala primeministership, the changed strategic dimension of South Asia and new emerging global and regional developments led UML to change its foreign policy and to review the policy in regard to India as well. The article describes the grounds covered by Nepal Communist Party UML from its establishment to oppostion party and to minority government. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2006-10-24)</p>
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It is a thesis prepared by Shri K. Madhavkrishna Sharma which containsa vivid account of the lives and woks of the famous Sanskrit Grammarians
Panini, Katyayana and Patanjali. The novel presentation and faithful
interpretation of the facts by the author have greatly added to the importance of
this book
Major depressive disorder is often chronic and characterized by relapse and recurrence despite successful treatments to induce remission. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) was developed as a means of preventing relapse for individuals in remission using cognitive interventions. In addition, MBCT has preliminarily been found to be useful in treating active depression. This current investigation is unique in evaluating the long-term outcome of individuals with active depression who achieved remission with MBCT. Eighteen participants who achieved remission after an 8-week MBCT group were seen for evaluation at a mean follow-up interval of 48.7 months (SD = 10.2) after completing treatment. The current study shows that in these participants, the gains achieved after the initial treatment including remission of depression, decreased rumination, decreased anxiety, and increased mindfulness continued for up to 58.9 months of follow-up. The data suggest that all levels of depression from less recurrent and mild to more recurrent and severe were responsive to MBCT. The average number of minutes per week of continued practice in our cohort was 210, but the number of minutes of practice did not correlate with depression outcomes. MBCT's effects may be more related to regularity of practice than specific quantity. This study provides a preliminary exploration of MBCT's long-term effects, which can aid in future research with a typically chronic illness.
Major depressive disorder is often chronic and characterized by relapse and recurrence despite successful treatments to induce remission. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) was developed as a means of preventing relapse for individuals in remission using cognitive interventions. In addition, MBCT has preliminarily been found to be useful in treating active depression. This current investigation is unique in evaluating the long-term outcome of individuals with active depression who achieved remission with MBCT. Eighteen participants who achieved remission after an 8-week MBCT group were seen for evaluation at a mean follow-up interval of 48.7 months (SD = 10.2) after completing treatment. The current study shows that in these participants, the gains achieved after the initial treatment including remission of depression, decreased rumination, decreased anxiety, and increased mindfulness continued for up to 58.9 months of follow-up. The data suggest that all levels of depression from less recurrent and mild to more recurrent and severe were responsive to MBCT. The average number of minutes per week of continued practice in our cohort was 210, but the number of minutes of practice did not correlate with depression outcomes. MBCT's effects may be more related to regularity of practice than specific quantity. This study provides a preliminary exploration of MBCT's long-term effects, which can aid in future research with a typically chronic illness.
Major depressive disorder is often chronic and characterized by relapse and recurrence despite successful treatments to induce remission. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) was developed as a means of preventing relapse for individuals in remission using cognitive interventions. In addition, MBCT has preliminarily been found to be useful in treating active depression. This current investigation is unique in evaluating the long-term outcome of individuals with active depression who achieved remission with MBCT. Eighteen participants who achieved remission after an 8-week MBCT group were seen for evaluation at a mean follow-up interval of 48.7 months (SD = 10.2) after completing treatment. The current study shows that in these participants, the gains achieved after the initial treatment including remission of depression, decreased rumination, decreased anxiety, and increased mindfulness continued for up to 58.9 months of follow-up. The data suggest that all levels of depression from less recurrent and mild to more recurrent and severe were responsive to MBCT. The average number of minutes per week of continued practice in our cohort was 210, but the number of minutes of practice did not correlate with depression outcomes. MBCT's effects may be more related to regularity of practice than specific quantity. This study provides a preliminary exploration of MBCT's long-term effects, which can aid in future research with a typically chronic illness.
<p>The article describes the process and characteristics of urbanization in Nepal. It reveals that during the last 50 years, Nepal has been experiencing a considerable rise in urbanization along with the increasing population. In urban systems, rank hierarchy of cities seems to play a significant role. In the context of Nepal, Kathmandu is the only city which has maintained its top position in rank, and Biratnagar and Pokhara have consistently risen in rank since 1991. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2006-10-09)</p>
BACKGROUND: Yoga practice has been effectively prescribed in conjunction with other medical and yogic procedures in the management of severe psychosomatic diseases, including cancer, bronchial asthma, colitis, peptic and ulcer. It improves strength and flexibility, and may help control physiological variables such as blood pressure, lipids, respiration, heart rate, and metabolic rate to improve overall exercise capacity.AIM OF THE STUDY: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of Yogic Practice on anxiety/depression associated with obesity.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients were recruited from the Department of Physiology, C.S.M. Medical University (erstwhile KGMU), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. A total of 272 subjects were divided into two groups: 1) group of 205 subjects (with yogic practice) and 2) a control group of 67 subjects (with aerobic exercise). Assessment of anxiety and depression were done by Hamilton Rating Scale.
RESULT: This study supports yoga as an effective tool with no diet restriction to improve anxiety and depression symptoms as well as obesity in obese subjects
CONCLUSION: Incorporating yogic asana in the treatment protocol of patients suffering from anxiety and depression may prove beneficial in the long run.
<p>A short review of Prayag Raj Sharma, <em>Preliminary Study of the Art and Architecture of the Karnali Basin—West Nepal</em>.</p>
<p>The author argues that the out-dated curriculum in Tribhuvan University led to the gradual loss of the charm and appeal of the social sciences. Now the mushrooming of NGOs has opened up new avenues and broadened the scope of social sciences research. The article attempts to explore the history of social sciences in Nepal. Social sciences research in Nepal began in the 1950s and was dominated by foreign scholars, but presently the interest of overseas researchers has declined considerably. The article includes a table with the dates of UGC grants for research and other related activities. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2006-10-06)</p>
<p>The article discusses the status, powers, and functions of Rajas and Rajautas in nineteenth-century Nepal in the light of contemporary documents. The author writes that the actual number of the Rajas and Rajautas that existed in the period under consideration cannot be ascertained as their number fluctuated from time owing to the creation of new Rajyas and the abolition of the existing ones. From the study of the available contemporary documents, one can discern three categories of Rajyas or vassal states in nineteenth-century Nepal which continued to exist as late as 1961. They were the Thekka Rajyas, Sirto Rajyas, and Sarbangamaphi Rajyas. Though with abolishment of Rajyas by a law, there continued enjoyment of the title of Raja by some former chiefs along with the allowances associated with it, leads the author to conclude that Nepalese society is yet to be free from feudal chains of the medieval age. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2007-01-19)</p>
<p>revision of the draft constitution by the cabinet, counter-draft constitution submitted by the palace, and finalization of the constitution. The article focuses upon the goals set by the contending parties, bargaining techniques and strategies applied to assert their own points against the others, developments that influenced the negotiations, skill and style of the negotiators, reconciliation of differences, accomodation of each others views, and compromises. This article is mainly based on primary information obtained through interviews with a cross-section of leaders who were involved directly in one or another of the major issues. The article includes 2 appendices. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2007-02-23)</p>
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