EXPLAINER: The real math behind "net zero" carbon emissions EXPLAINER: The real math behind "net zero" carbon emissions More than 100 countries — responsible for about two-thirds of the world's heat-trapping gases — have announced plans to cut their greenhouse gas emissions to "net zero"... More than 100 countries — responsible for about two-thirds of the world's heat-trapping gases — have... Art & Culture 12 Dec, 2020
Ahead of UN climate summit, urgent calls to 'fix the future' Ahead of UN climate summit, urgent calls to 'fix the future' LONDON: When the Paris Agreement on climate change was finalized after two weeks of fraught negotiations and years of past failures, diplomats hugged and shed tears of... LONDON: When the Paris Agreement on climate change was finalized after two weeks of fraught... Art & Culture 11 Dec, 2020
Indian couple help traditional artisans get back to business Indian couple help traditional artisans get back to business NEW DELHI: "Sanjhi," the ancient Indian art of paper-cutting using nature-inspired motifs, is how Ram Soni puts food on the table. It's also a carefully preserved skill... NEW DELHI: "Sanjhi," the ancient Indian art of paper-cutting using nature-inspired motifs, is how Ram... Art & Culture 09 Dec, 2020
Tropical food farmers must grow more on less land, as climate policy shifts Tropical food farmers must grow more on less land, as climate policy shifts KUALA LUMPUR: Tropical farmers will struggle to meet rising food demand unless they sustainably boost yields on the same land, with rising forest protection and carbon... KUALA LUMPUR: Tropical farmers will struggle to meet rising food demand unless they sustainably boost... Art & Culture 07 Dec, 2020
Myanmar monk offers temple sanctuary for threatened snakes Myanmar monk offers temple sanctuary for threatened snakes YANGON: Tenderly stroking the back of a large Burmese python resting on his lap, Buddhist monk Wilatha is trying to play a part in saving scores of snakes that might... YANGON: Tenderly stroking the back of a large Burmese python resting on his lap, Buddhist monk Wilatha... Art & Culture 04 Dec, 2020
Women who escaped slavery turn anti-trafficking crusaders in India Women who escaped slavery turn anti-trafficking crusaders in India CHENNAI: Separated from her parents, Jayashree Ponrajan spent most of her teenage years trapped in a form of bonded labour - forced to live and work in the spinning mills... CHENNAI: Separated from her parents, Jayashree Ponrajan spent most of her teenage years trapped in a form... Art & Culture 01 Dec, 2020
Japan's Osaka inspires own manga character Japan's Osaka inspires own manga character TOKYO: Japan's three-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has inspired a new manga character to appear in an issue of Nakayoshi magazine next month, the publishers announced... TOKYO: Japan's three-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has inspired a new manga character to appear in... Art & Culture 30 Nov, 2020
Nearly 100 whales die after mass stranding in New Zealand Nearly 100 whales die after mass stranding in New Zealand WELLINGTON: About 100 pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins have died in a mass stranding on the remote Chatham Islands, about 800 km (497 miles) off New Zealand's east... WELLINGTON: About 100 pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins have died in a mass stranding on the... Art & Culture 25 Nov, 2020
Drying habitat makes Australia's platypus vulnerable, scientists say Drying habitat makes Australia's platypus vulnerable, scientists say SYDNEY: Australian scientists pushed on Monday to list the platypus as a vulnerable species after a report showed the habitat of the semi-aquatic native mammal... SYDNEY: Australian scientists pushed on Monday to list the platypus as a vulnerable species... Art & Culture 23 Nov, 2020
"Shuggie Bain" wins Booker Prize for Scottish author Douglas Stuart "Shuggie Bain" wins Booker Prize for Scottish author Douglas Stuart LONDON: Scottish author Douglas Stuart won the Booker Prize for fiction on Thursday with his first novel "Shuggie Bain", with judges saying his tale of love and alcoholism... LONDON: Scottish author Douglas Stuart won the Booker Prize for fiction on Thursday with his first novel... Art & Culture 21 Nov, 2020
Barack Obama memoir off to record-setting start in sales Barack Obama memoir off to record-setting start in sales NEW YORK: Former President Barack Obama's “A Promised Land†sold nearly 890,000 copies in the US and Canada in its first 24 hours, putting it on track to be the best... NEW YORK: Former President Barack Obama's “A Promised Land†sold nearly 890,000 copies in the US and... Art & Culture 19 Nov, 2020
Matrika Prasad Koirala's 'Koshiko Katha' relaunched Matrika Prasad Koirala's 'Koshiko Katha' relaunched KATHMANDU: Publication Nepalaya republished Matrika Prasad Koirala's 'Koshiko Katha' an anthology of essays as part of its Classics for 2020, on Tuesday. Issuing a... KATHMANDU: Publication Nepalaya republished Matrika Prasad Koirala's 'Koshiko Katha' an anthology of... Art & Culture 10 Nov, 2020
Hindu Kush Himalaya region under threat, warn experts Hindu Kush Himalaya region under threat, warn experts KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 5 The Hindu Kush Himalaya region faces the threat of climate and ecological change. Urgent coordinated action is needed to save it, warned experts... KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 5 The Hindu Kush Himalaya region faces the threat of climate and ecological... Art & Culture 06 Nov, 2020
Australian scientists find huge new healthy coral reef off northern coast Australian scientists find huge new healthy coral reef off northern coast SYDNEY: Australian scientists found a detached coral reef on the Great Barrier Reef that exceeds the height of the Empire State Building and the Eiffel Tower, the... SYDNEY: Australian scientists found a detached coral reef on the Great Barrier Reef that exceeds the... Art & Culture 29 Oct, 2020
Typhoon Molave lashes Vietnam coast, 26 fishermen missing Typhoon Molave lashes Vietnam coast, 26 fishermen missing HANOIÂ At least 26 fishermen were missing at sea as one of the strongest typhoons in two decades tore into Vietnam's central coastline on Wednesday, uprooting trees... HANOIÂ At least 26 fishermen were missing at sea as one of the strongest typhoons in two decades... Art & Culture 28 Oct, 2020
Indonesian president warns not to rush vaccines amid halal concern Indonesian president warns not to rush vaccines amid halal concern JAKARTA: The president of the world's largest Muslim-majority nation, Joko Widodo, called on Monday for Indonesia not to rush the rollout of vaccines, citing concerns over... JAKARTA: The president of the world's largest Muslim-majority nation, Joko Widodo, called on Monday for... Art & Culture 19 Oct, 2020
Nepalaya releases Dr Sudha Sharma's memoir 'Singha Durbarko Ghumne Mech' Nepalaya releases Dr Sudha Sharma's memoir 'Singha Durbarko Ghumne Mech' KATHMANDU: Nepalaya book publication house has released Dr Sudha Sharma's memoir 'Singha Durbarko Ghumne Mech'. Issuing a press statement, the publication house... KATHMANDU: Nepalaya book publication house has released Dr Sudha Sharma's memoir 'Singha Durbarko... Art & Culture 19 Oct, 2020
Whose body? Indian court says sex work is a woman’s choice Whose body? Indian court says sex work is a woman’s choice MUMBAI: A police sting that busted a prostitution ring and triggered a back-and-forth in the courts has revealed a conflict in Indian law over a woman's right to sell sex... MUMBAI: A police sting that busted a prostitution ring and triggered a back-and-forth in the courts has... Art & Culture 09 Oct, 2020
Climate-menaced nations say survival depends on stronger 2020 action Climate-menaced nations say survival depends on stronger 2020 action BARCELONA: Developing countries at risk from wilder weather and rising seas on Wednesday urged all governments to meet a deadline to deliver stronger national climate... BARCELONA: Developing countries at risk from wilder weather and rising seas on Wednesday urged all... Art & Culture 08 Oct, 2020
Britain's Prince William launches global environment prize Britain's Prince William launches global environment prize LONDON: Britain's Prince William will on Thursday launch a multi-million-pound global prize aimed at solving some of the world's greatest environmental problems. The... LONDON: Britain's Prince William will on Thursday launch a multi-million-pound global prize aimed at... Art & Culture 08 Oct, 2020
Sports Desert Vipers sign Nepal's Kushal Malla for ILT20 in UAE Nepal's all-rounder Kushal Malla is set to feature for the Desert Vipers in the International League T20 (ILT20) in the United Arab Emirates for the upcoming season.
Sports Stokes to miss Champions League but Root back in England squad England cricket star Ben Stokes has been left out of the squad for the Champions Trophy in February and March next year because of injury.
World France's military is being ousted from more African countries. Here's why The officials declined to confirm numbers of troop reductions but called it significant.
Sports Travis Head is in doubt for Australia in 4th cricket test against India The series is level at 1-1 after the third test in Brisbane ended in a rainy draw.
World Bangladesh seeks extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina from India India’s Foreign Ministry said it had received Bangladesh’s request but didn't immediately provide details.
Nepal Will not let off anyone involved in cooperative fraud: Minister Gurung Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has said that the government would not let anyone off named in the report of the Parliamentary Investigation Committee on Cooperative Fraud.
World Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashes in Kazakhstan leaving 32 survivors An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashed Wednesday in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, leaving at least 32 survivors, according to officials. More than 30 people are likely dead.
Kathmandu Second edition of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Climbing Competition scheduled for January The second edition of the Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Climbing Competition is set to take place on January 29 and 30.
Kathmandu Kathmandu Valley weather: Cold morning, clearer skies expected today Kathmandu Valley is currently experiencing cloudy weather due to the influence of a westerly low-pressure system and westerly winds.
