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

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

Vaikalpik Arthatantra by Hari Roka Launched in Kathmandu

Vaikalpik Arthatantra by Hari Roka Launched in Kathmandu

Hari Roka, an economist, released his new book 'Vaikalpik Arthashastra' on Saturday.

Hari Roka, an economist, released his new book 'Vaikalpik Arthashastra' on Saturday.

Lifestyle 08 Sep, 2024

Biographies of four trailblazing women presented as children's stories

Biographies of four trailblazing women presented as children's stories

Nepalaya, the publishing house, has released a collection of biographies of four pioneering women who have significantly influenced Nepal's national life, presented as children's stories.

Nepalaya, the publishing house, has released a collection of biographies of four pioneering women who have significantly influenced Nepal's national life, presented as children's stories.

Lifestyle 04 Sep, 2024

Hope for recovery emerges for a Ukrainian soldier who suffered a severe brain injury 2 years ago

Hope for recovery emerges for a Ukrainian soldier who suffered a severe brain injury...

For two years, a devoted father has stayed by the side of his bedridden son, a Ukrainian soldier who suffered a severe brain injury.

For two years, a devoted father has stayed by the side of his bedridden son, a Ukrainian soldier who suffered a severe brain injury.

Lifestyle 04 Sep, 2024

Is Usha Vance's Hindu identity an asset or a liability to the Trump-Vance campaign?

Is Usha Vance's Hindu identity an asset or a liability to the Trump-Vance campaign?

Sundaram said Usha Vance would appeal particularly to those Hindu Americans who support the politics of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, under whom Hindu nationalism has surged.

Sundaram said Usha Vance would appeal particularly to those Hindu Americans who support the politics of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, under whom Hindu nationalism has surged.

Lifestyle 01 Sep, 2024