Nepal's Christians to mark Christmas church service virtually Nepal's Christians to mark Christmas church service virtually KATHMANDU: The sparkling stars, beautiful bells, reindeer and lights decked around the trees, congregations exchanging gifts and singing hymns in Naya Gaun Church of... KATHMANDU: The sparkling stars, beautiful bells, reindeer and lights decked around the trees,... Art & Culture 25 Dec, 2020
Chef Santosh Shah's MasterChef run is inspirational! Chef Santosh Shah's MasterChef run is inspirational! Chef Shah is not just an inspiration, but also a notion for change. Why? In Nepal, a chef is often described as bhansey or cook, but now as Chef Shah has achieved so much,... Chef Shah is not just an inspiration, but also a notion for change. Why? In Nepal, a chef is often... Art & Culture 17 Dec, 2020
Wild winds, huge seas and rain batter Australian tourist spots Wild winds, huge seas and rain batter Australian tourist spots SYDNEY: Cyclonic conditions along Australia's northeast coast generated huge seas washing away beaches at popular tourist spots and destructive winds and rain causing... SYDNEY: Cyclonic conditions along Australia's northeast coast generated huge seas washing away beaches... Art & Culture 14 Dec, 2020
UK homeowner delays sale of home after Banksy mural appears UK homeowner delays sale of home after Banksy mural appears LONDON: Banksy's latest mural has delayed a homeowner's plans to sell in England after it recently appeared on the house's exterior wall. The elusive British street... LONDON: Banksy's latest mural has delayed a homeowner's plans to sell in England after it recently... Art & Culture 13 Dec, 2020
Shivaprasad Khatiwada's book 'Sampada' published Shivaprasad Khatiwada's book 'Sampada' published KATHMANDU:Â Shabdartha Publication House today released Shivaprasad Jaisi Khatiwada's maiden poetic literature 'Sampada' in Kathmandu, on Saturday. Minister for... KATHMANDU:Â Shabdartha Publication House today released Shivaprasad Jaisi Khatiwada's maiden poetic... Art & Culture 13 Dec, 2020
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
Kathmandu Labour Minister Deepak Kumar Sah dismissed Prime Minister Balendra Shah has dismissed Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Deepak Kumar Sah following a recommendation from Rabi Lamichhane, chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).
Kathmandu Education Ministry directs private schools to refund illegal fees The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has directed institutional (private) schools to refund fees collected illegally in violation of existing laws and court orders.
Business NEPSE extends rally, gains 48.71 points; trading to continue on Fridays The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) continued its upward momentum on Thursday, rising by 48.71 points or 1.73 percent to close at 2,851.24 points.
Kathmandu RSP decides to back Shram Sanskriti Party for Deputy Speaker The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has decided to support the Shram Sanskriti Party for the post of Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR).
Business Nepal-Korea Business Entrepreneurs' Association launched to boost economic ties The Nepal-Korea Business Entrepreneurs’ Association has been established to strengthen economic cooperation between Nepal and South Korea, with a focus on entrepreneurship and investment.
Environment Nepal's community water initiative shortlisted for global WAFA award A Nepal-led community water initiative has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Water Air Food Awards (WAFA), highlighting the country’s growing recognition in grassroots environmental innovation.
Kathmandu Vehicle-Free Asan' campaign to begin from April 18 Kathmandu Metropolitan City has decided to launch a ‘Vehicle-Free Asan’ campaign from April 18, aiming to preserve the cultural identity of the historic market area and promote social, cultural and commercial activities.
Kathmandu Arrest warrants issued against Deuba couple Arrest warrants have been issued against former five-time prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife, former foreign minister Arzu Rana Deuba in connection with a money laundering case.
Kathmandu Foreign Minister Khanal leaving for Mauritius to attend Indian Ocean Conference Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal is leaving for Port Louis, Mauritius, on Thursday to participate in the 9th Indian Ocean Conference 2026.
