In freezing temperatures, swimmers in China plunge into a river for health and joy

In freezing temperatures, swimmers in China plunge into a river for health and joy

The swimmers trained daily throughout the year for this.

The swimmers trained daily throughout the year for this.

Lifestyle 07 Jan, 2025

Bulgarians celebrate the feast of Epiphany with a ritual plunge into icy rivers

Bulgarians celebrate the feast of Epiphany with a ritual plunge into icy rivers

Epiphany marks the end of the 12 days of Christmas, but not all Orthodox Christian churches celebrate it on the same day.

Epiphany marks the end of the 12 days of Christmas, but not all Orthodox Christian churches celebrate it on the same day.

Lifestyle 06 Jan, 2025

How drinking alcohol can affect your health

How drinking alcohol can affect your health

According to Murthy’s advisory, there are about 100,000 alcohol-related cancer cases and about 20,000 alcohol-related cancer deaths annually in the United States.

According to Murthy’s advisory, there are about 100,000 alcohol-related cancer cases and about 20,000 alcohol-related cancer deaths annually in the United States.

Lifestyle 05 Jan, 2025

Nepalaya announces open call for Nepali writers under 25 globally

Nepalaya announces open call for Nepali writers under 25 globally

The selected works will be published in three separate books in 2025.

The selected works will be published in three separate books in 2025.

Lifestyle 01 Jan, 2025

The Himalayan Times' 'Light Up Lives This Christmas' brings joy to children

The Himalayan Times' 'Light Up Lives This Christmas' brings joy to children

Spreading holiday cheer to children in local orphanages across the Capital, 'Light Up Lives This Christmas', an initiative of The Himalayan Times concluded on December 24.

Spreading holiday cheer to children in local orphanages across the Capital, 'Light Up Lives This Christmas', an initiative of The Himalayan Times concluded on December 24.

Lifestyle 25 Dec, 2024

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 presidents in her...

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 the Booker Prize...

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 missing...

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