India's Yamuna river regains sparkle as virus lockdown banishes waste India's Yamuna river regains sparkle as virus lockdown banishes waste NEW DELHI: The sparkle has returned to the Yamuna river flowing through India's capital of New Delhi, residents say, after decades of filthy and stinking waters, matted... NEW DELHI: The sparkle has returned to the Yamuna river flowing through India's capital of New Delhi,... Art & Culture 05 Jun, 2020
Alternative approaches to dealing with coronavirus Alternative approaches to dealing with coronavirus Kathmandu Two weeks ago Sobha Rai’s husband bought a few packets of medicine as “medicine for COVID-19â€. It turned out to be the homeopathic medicine Arsenicum... Kathmandu Two weeks ago Sobha Rai’s husband bought a few packets of medicine as “medicine for... Art & Culture 04 Jun, 2020
Tropical Storm Cristobal drenching Mexico's Gulf coast Tropical Storm Cristobal drenching Mexico's Gulf coast MEXICO CITY: Tropical Storm Cristobal is creeping along just inland over Mexico's Gulf coast state of Campeche, threatening to cause flooding the next few days before a... MEXICO CITY: Tropical Storm Cristobal is creeping along just inland over Mexico's Gulf coast state of... Art & Culture 04 Jun, 2020
2021 UN climate change conference (COP26) rescheduled for Nov 2021 2021 UN climate change conference (COP26) rescheduled for Nov 2021 KATHMANDU: The Bureau of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change), on 28 May 2020, decided that the The 26th... KATHMANDU: The Bureau of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention... Art & Culture 03 Jun, 2020
Cyclone lashes India's business capital, 100,000 evacuated Cyclone lashes India's business capital, 100,000 evacuated MUMBAI: A cyclone made landfall Wednesday south of India's financial capital of Mumbai, with storm surge threatening to flood beaches and low-lying slums as city... MUMBAI: A cyclone made landfall Wednesday south of India's financial capital of Mumbai, with storm surge... Art & Culture 03 Jun, 2020
Is pedestrian and cycle-friendly mobility possible post-lockdown? Is pedestrian and cycle-friendly mobility possible post-lockdown? Kathmandu  Cycling to his place of work, Dr Paban Sharma, Professor at Patan Academy of Health Sciences, has had to face the brunt of the police officials on more... Kathmandu  Cycling to his place of work, Dr Paban Sharma, Professor at Patan Academy of Health... Art & Culture 02 Jun, 2020
Tropical storm kills 17 in El Salvador and Guatemala Tropical storm kills 17 in El Salvador and Guatemala SAN SALVADOR: Rains from Tropical Storm Amanda left at least 17 dead and seven missing while causing extensive damage across El Salvador and Guatemala that pushed thousands... SAN SALVADOR: Rains from Tropical Storm Amanda left at least 17 dead and seven missing while causing... Art & Culture 02 Jun, 2020
People opting to sanitise homes, office spaces as COVID-19 infections keep rising everyday People opting to sanitise homes, office spaces as COVID-19 infections keep rising... Kathmandu Handsanitisers, gloves and masks were our first shield of protection against the spread of coronavirus. And now people have started sanitising their homes... Kathmandu Handsanitisers, gloves and masks were our first shield of protection against the spread of... Art & Culture 01 Jun, 2020
Artist Christo, known for wrapping exteriors of landmarks, dies at 84 Artist Christo, known for wrapping exteriors of landmarks, dies at 84 Christo, the Bulgarian-born artist best known for his temporary installations based on wrapping the exteriors of landmark buildings, bridges and outdoor spaces, died on... Christo, the Bulgarian-born artist best known for his temporary installations based on wrapping the... Art & Culture 01 Jun, 2020
Hobbies relieve depression, frustration as COVID-19 lockdown continues Hobbies relieve depression, frustration as COVID-19 lockdown continues Kathmandu Being safe was the first concern of people in Nepal when the COVID-19 pandemic hit us. Many also applauded government decision to impose a nationwide... Kathmandu Being safe was the first concern of people in Nepal when the COVID-19 pandemic hit us. Many... Art & Culture 31 May, 2020
Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84 Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84 NEW YORK: Larry Kramer, the playwright whose angry voice and pen raised theatergoers’ consciousness about AIDS and roused thousands to militant protests in the early... NEW YORK: Larry Kramer, the playwright whose angry voice and pen raised theatergoers’ consciousness... Art & Culture 28 May, 2020
NY-based jewellery designer Arpana steps up to help migrant workers NY-based jewellery designer Arpana steps up to help migrant workers KATHMANDU: Nepali jewellery designer Arpana Rayamajhi has stepped up to help stranded Nepali migrant workers. The New York-based artist and model has shared on her... KATHMANDU: Nepali jewellery designer Arpana Rayamajhi has stepped up to help stranded Nepali migrant... Art & Culture 28 May, 2020
Lockdown silences traditional music of Gandharbas Lockdown silences traditional music of Gandharbas Kathmandu Sanu Kanchha Gandharba has been playing sarangi since he was 12 years old. He followed his traditional profession, playing sarangi from village to village in... Kathmandu Sanu Kanchha Gandharba has been playing sarangi since he was 12 years old. He followed his... Art & Culture 28 May, 2020
Tackling obesity as we are house-bound Tackling obesity as we are house-bound NEW DELHI: The pandemic has contributed to an increase in obesity rates as weight loss programmes (which are often delivered in groups) and referred interventions such as... NEW DELHI: The pandemic has contributed to an increase in obesity rates as weight loss programmes (which... Art & Culture 26 May, 2020
Being able to get rides repaired on familiarity basis Being able to get rides repaired on familiarity basis Kathmandu The Cabinet’s meeting of May 6 has allowed for motor garages to open from May 8, not all workshops and garages are open completely because of the COVID 19... Kathmandu The Cabinet’s meeting of May 6 has allowed for motor garages to open from May 8, not all... Art & Culture 26 May, 2020
The black hatter: SATAN The black hatter: SATAN KATHMANDU: Cyber extortionist the anonymous SATAN has over time garnered polarising responses from IT professionals and commoners alike. At times he has been seen as a hero... KATHMANDU: Cyber extortionist the anonymous SATAN has over time garnered polarising responses from IT... Art & Culture 25 May, 2020
Western Australia braces for worst storm in a decade Western Australia braces for worst storm in a decade MELBOURNE: Western Australia battened down for its worst storm in 10 years on Sunday as the remnants of a tropical cyclone met a cold front with heavy rains and storm... MELBOURNE: Western Australia battened down for its worst storm in 10 years on Sunday as the remnants of a... Art & Culture 24 May, 2020
Personal grooming made easy Personal grooming made easy KATHMANDU: With the lockdown on, we perhaps may not be paying much attention to personal grooming. However, Binita Tamrakar, Owner of Panache Beauty Salon, Krishna Galli,... KATHMANDU: With the lockdown on, we perhaps may not be paying much attention to personal grooming.... Art & Culture 23 May, 2020
Fed up with quarantine hair: Waiting for lockdown to end Fed up with quarantine hair: Waiting for lockdown to end Kathmandu More than a month into the lockdown, his hair was getting long. Basanta Budhathoki was bothered how his long hair touched his ears. As all barber shops were... Kathmandu More than a month into the lockdown, his hair was getting long. Basanta Budhathoki was... Art & Culture 22 May, 2020
Keep your health goals spot on Keep your health goals spot on Work from Home’ during quarantine has changed our lifestyles; keeping a check on nutrition can be tough when our home is our office. Unlike at the office, here we have... Work from Home’ during quarantine has changed our lifestyles; keeping a check on nutrition can be tough... Art & Culture 22 May, 2020
Opinion More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes.
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
Sports Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot.
Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
Nepal Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang up by 10.6% in 2025 Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased by 10.61 percent in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Area Office in Jomsom.
Science and Tech Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard.
