Oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sells for over $5M Oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sells for over $5M The oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sold for more than $5 million at an auction on Wednesday. The oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sold for more than $5 million at an auction on Wednesday. Lifestyle 19 Dec, 2024
Giant statue of the Buddha in New Jersey becomes interfaith hub and spiritual home for many Giant statue of the Buddha in New Jersey becomes interfaith hub and spiritual home... Just off a state highway in New Jersey, one of the largest statues of the Buddha in the United States appears unexpectedly in the middle of a backyard. Just off a state highway in New Jersey, one of the largest statues of the Buddha in the United States appears unexpectedly in the middle of a backyard. Lifestyle 08 Dec, 2024
Germany's Merkel recalls Putin's 'power games' and contrasting US presidents in her memoirs Germany's Merkel recalls Putin's 'power games' and contrasting US... Merkel served alongside four US presidents, four French presidents and five British prime ministers. Merkel served alongside four US presidents, four French presidents and five British prime ministers. Lifestyle 26 Nov, 2024
Oshodhara Murthal Mahotsav in India draws over 500 participants; Nepali participants showcase cultural event Oshodhara Murthal Mahotsav in India draws over 500 participants; Nepali participants... The Murthal Mahotsav at Osho Dhara Nanak Ashram, India, began with the transformative “Right Mindfulness and Prem Pragya” program, offering teachings on self-awareness, love, and wisdom. The Murthal Mahotsav at Osho Dhara Nanak Ashram, India, began with the transformative “Right Mindfulness and Prem Pragya” program, offering teachings on self-awareness, love, and wisdom. Lifestyle 19 Nov, 2024
Teenage Buddhist lama celebrates last birthday in the U.S. before joining monastery in the Himalayas Teenage Buddhist lama celebrates last birthday in the U.S. before joining monastery... One of his buddies gave him shaker bottles for hydrating during training at the gym; another, a gift card to eat at Chipotle Mexican Grill. One of his buddies gave him shaker bottles for hydrating during training at the gym; another, a gift card to eat at Chipotle Mexican Grill. Lifestyle 18 Nov, 2024
How a viral, duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million How a viral, duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million Walk into any supermarket and you can generally buy a banana for less than $1. But a banana duct-taped to a wall? That might sell for more than $1 million at an upcoming auction at Sotheby’s in New York. Walk into any supermarket and you can generally buy a banana for less than $1. But a banana duct-taped to a wall? That might sell for more than $1 million at an upcoming auction at Sotheby’s in New York. Lifestyle 17 Nov, 2024
Bastakoti's Poetry Collection 'Paniko Rang' Released in Kathmandu Bastakoti's Poetry Collection 'Paniko Rang' Released in Kathmandu Poet Rishi Bastakoti unveiled his poetry collection 'Paniko Rang' at a ceremony held in Kathmandu. The event celebrated the amalgamation of artistic poems and contemporary issues, drawing notable figures from the literary and academic circles. Poet Rishi Bastakoti unveiled his poetry collection 'Paniko Rang' at a ceremony held in Kathmandu. The event celebrated the amalgamation of artistic poems and contemporary issues, drawing notable figures from the literary and academic circles. Lifestyle 16 Nov, 2024
British writer Samantha Harvey's space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize for fiction British writer Samantha Harvey's space-station novel 'Orbital' wins... British writer Samantha Harvey won the Booker Prize for fiction on Tuesday with “Orbital,” a short, wonder-filled novel set aboard the International Space Station that ponders the beauty and fragility of Earth. British writer Samantha Harvey won the Booker Prize for fiction on Tuesday with “Orbital,” a short, wonder-filled novel set aboard the International Space Station that ponders the beauty and fragility of Earth. Lifestyle 13 Nov, 2024
Britain's Queen Camilla returns to public duties after chest infection Britain's Queen Camilla returns to public duties after chest infection The queen has pulled out of an appearance at the premiere of the film “Gladiator II” on Wednesday night as doctors advise Camilla to focus on her recovery. The queen has pulled out of an appearance at the premiere of the film “Gladiator II” on Wednesday night as doctors advise Camilla to focus on her recovery. Lifestyle 12 Nov, 2024
India's ban on Salman Rushdie 'The Satanic Verses' may end - thanks to missing paperwork India's ban on Salman Rushdie 'The Satanic Verses' may end - thanks to... The decades long ban of Salman Rushdie's “The Satanic Verses” in his native India is now in doubt — not because of a change of heart more than two years after the author’s near-fatal stabbing, but because of what amounts to some missing paperwork. The decades long ban of Salman Rushdie's “The Satanic Verses” in his native India is now in doubt — not because of a change of heart more than two years after the author’s near-fatal stabbing, but because of what amounts to some missing paperwork. Lifestyle 10 Nov, 2024
Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flock to rivers for prayers to the sun god Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flock to rivers for prayers to the sun god Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flocked to rivers and bodies of water across India to pray to the sun god as part of the Chhath festival this week. Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flocked to rivers and bodies of water across India to pray to the sun god as part of the Chhath festival this week. Lifestyle 08 Nov, 2024
At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national tour. Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national tour. Lifestyle 01 Nov, 2024
Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into how poor institutions affect countries' success Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into how poor institutions affect... Nobel honors were announced last week in medicine, physics, chemistry, literature and peace. Nobel honors were announced last week in medicine, physics, chemistry, literature and peace. Lifestyle 14 Oct, 2024
Nobel Peace Prize given to Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo for its work against nuclear weapons Nobel Peace Prize given to Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo for its work against... The war in Ukraine, sparked by Russia’s invasion, is heading toward its third winter with a massive loss of human life on both sides. The war in Ukraine, sparked by Russia’s invasion, is heading toward its third winter with a massive loss of human life on both sides. Lifestyle 11 Oct, 2024
Bringing charm of age-old Nepali tunes to contemporary times Bringing charm of age-old Nepali tunes to contemporary times Samundra band, an ensemble that plays age-old Nepali tunes, recomposing many in new forms, is known for updating cherished old music for contemporary times. Samundra band, an ensemble that plays age-old Nepali tunes, recomposing many in new forms, is known for updating cherished old music for contemporary times. Lifestyle 06 Oct, 2024
Children form heart of Dr Bhagwan's project of passion Children form heart of Dr Bhagwan's project of passion Prof Dr Bhagawan Koirala — a name that needs no introduction for us — this renowned heart surgeon of Nepal has operated on more than 14,000 hearts and served hundreds of thousands of people over the years. He is also known for pioneering open-heart surgery in Nepal while also heading the country’s Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre. Prof Dr Bhagawan Koirala — a name that needs no introduction for us — this renowned heart surgeon of Nepal has operated on more than 14,000 hearts and served hundreds of thousands of people over the years. He is also known for pioneering open-heart surgery in Nepal while also heading the country’s Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre. Lifestyle 06 Oct, 2024
As Thailand approves same-sex marriage, a couple celebrates feeling freed As Thailand approves same-sex marriage, a couple celebrates feeling freed Kunchanok, 27, and Caiga, 42, say they plan to get married once the law goes into effect. Kunchanok, 27, and Caiga, 42, say they plan to get married once the law goes into effect. Lifestyle 28 Sep, 2024
Discovering STEM and leadership: My incredible experience as a youth leader from Nepal to the United States of America Discovering STEM and leadership: My incredible experience as a youth leader from... This summer of 2024, I had an incredible opportunity to represent Nepal as a participant in the On-Demand Youth Leadership Program(ODYLP): Nepal STEM which was held in the United States of America. This summer of 2024, I had an incredible opportunity to represent Nepal as a participant in the On-Demand Youth Leadership Program(ODYLP): Nepal STEM which was held in the United States of America. Lifestyle 19 Sep, 2024
Kate, the Princess of Wales, has finished chemotherapy and will return to limited public duties Kate, the Princess of Wales, has finished chemotherapy and will return to limited... Kate said Monday that while she had completed her chemotherapy treatment, the path to full recovery would be long and she would “take each day as it comes.” Kate said Monday that while she had completed her chemotherapy treatment, the path to full recovery would be long and she would “take each day as it comes.” Lifestyle 11 Sep, 2024
Himalayan Art Festival underway Himalayan Art Festival underway The Himalayan Art Festival is taking place at the Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal from September 8 to 14. The Himalayan Art Festival is taking place at the Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal from September 8 to 14. Lifestyle 09 Sep, 2024
Kathmandu Pakistani Ambassador pays courtesy call on PM Oli Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal, Abrar H Hashmi has paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
Business NEPSE gains 14 points as daily turnover crosses Rs 5 billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) recorded a gain of 14.11 points on Tuesday, reflecting a 0.54% increase, to close at 2,626.31 points.
Nepal Two die in Tanahun road accident Two persons died in a road accident at Aandhikhola of Anbukhaireni Rural Municipality-1 in Tanahun district today.
Business Public debt reaches 2,500 billion, interest payment exceeds development budget With the growing size of public debt each year, the expenditure for servicing its interest has also increased, now surpassing the development budget.
Nepal Rain and snowfall forecast due to influence of Westerly low pressure system The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted moderate rain in some areas and snowfall in the highlands due to the influence of a Westerly low-pressure system.
Entertainment India's legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at age 90 Shyam Benegal, a renowned Indian filmmaker known for pioneering a new wave cinema movement that tackled social issues in the 1970s, has died after suffering from chronic kidney disease. He was 90.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: International Balloon Festival A hot air balloon soars against the backdrop of mountain ranges on the inaugural day of Nepal’s First International Balloon Festival in Pokhara, Nepal, on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
Opinion Hard hat equity: Dilemma or opportunity From an exotic import, concrete has become the unsung hero of Nepali residential construction, affording architects a new sense of freedom from the tyranny of traditional materials.
Environment Snowfall in Humla affects normal life Humla has witnessed snowfall. Although the weather was clear till Monday afternoon, snowfall started occurring since last night.
