Greta Thunberg calls on Siemens to halt planned Australia coal mine Greta Thunberg calls on Siemens to halt planned Australia coal mine Climate activist Greta Thunberg has called on German engineering group Siemens AG to stop, delay or interrupt the building of a coal mine in Australia. "On Monday they... Climate activist Greta Thunberg has called on German engineering group Siemens AG to stop, delay or... Art & Culture 11 Jan, 2020
Meghan returns to Canada as British royals seek to solve Harry rift Meghan returns to Canada as British royals seek to solve Harry rift Meghan returns to Canada to be with baby Archie Queen in crisis talks on plan for couple Harry and Meghan want to step back from royal roles LONDON:... Meghan returns to Canada to be with baby Archie Queen in crisis talks on plan for couple ... Art & Culture 10 Jan, 2020
One woman reports a rape every 15 minutes in India One woman reports a rape every 15 minutes in India NEW DELHI: One woman reported a rape every 15 minutes on average in India in 2018, according to government data released on Thursday, underlining its dismal reputation as... NEW DELHI: One woman reported a rape every 15 minutes on average in India in 2018, according to... Art & Culture 10 Jan, 2020
Australia's bushfires make massive clouds of pollution Australia's bushfires make massive clouds of pollution Smoke from Australia's bushfires has blanketed its major cities over the past month, turned the sky over New Zealand bright orange and left sooty deposits on its glaciers... Smoke from Australia's bushfires has blanketed its major cities over the past month, turned the sky over... Art & Culture 10 Jan, 2020
Australia's leaders unmoved on climate action after devastating bushfires Australia's leaders unmoved on climate action after devastating bushfires MELBOURNE: Australia's government is sticking firmly to a position that there is no direct link between climate change and the country's devastating bushfires, despite... MELBOURNE: Australia's government is sticking firmly to a position that there is no direct link between... Art & Culture 07 Jan, 2020
Wildfires threaten unique critters on Australian 'Galapagos' Wildfires threaten unique critters on Australian 'Galapagos' SYDNEY: It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of the country's most endangered creatures. But devastating wildfires... SYDNEY: It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of... Art & Culture 05 Jan, 2020
Wildfires threaten unique critters on Australian 'Galapagos' Wildfires threaten unique critters on Australian 'Galapagos' SYDNEY: It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of the country's most endangered creatures. But devastating wildfires... SYDNEY: It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of the... Art & Culture 05 Jan, 2020
TS Eliot letters show love for muse but poet downplays it TS Eliot letters show love for muse but poet downplays it PHILADELPHIA: Recently unveiled letters from TS Eliot to his muse Emily Hale show how much he loved his longtime friend, but a statement from beyond the grave by the poet... PHILADELPHIA: Recently unveiled letters from TS Eliot to his muse Emily Hale show how much he loved his... Art & Culture 05 Jan, 2020
Bushfires rage out of control across southeast Australia Bushfires rage out of control across southeast Australia SYDNEY/MELBOURNE: Bushfires burned dangerously out of control on Australia's east coast on Saturday, fanned by high temperatures and strong winds that had firefighters... SYDNEY/MELBOURNE: Bushfires burned dangerously out of control on Australia's east coast on Saturday,... Art & Culture 04 Jan, 2020
After Indonesia's deadly floods, few hear climate 'wake up call' After Indonesia's deadly floods, few hear climate 'wake up call' JAKARTA: Floods that killed more than 50 people in Indonesia's capital after the biggest rainfall since records began should be a wake-up call to climate change in one... JAKARTA: Floods that killed more than 50 people in Indonesia's capital after the biggest rainfall... Art & Culture 04 Jan, 2020
Golden Globes will serve plant-based meal at awards ceremony Golden Globes will serve plant-based meal at awards ceremony LOS ANGELES: The Golden Globes, known as the “party of the year,” is going with a meatless menu for its 77th annual awards show. Guests will be served a 100%... LOS ANGELES: The Golden Globes, known as the “party of the year,” is going with a meatless menu for... Art & Culture 04 Jan, 2020
T.S. Eliot letters to muse to be unveiled after 60 years T.S. Eliot letters to muse to be unveiled after 60 years After more than 60 years spent sealed up in a library storage facility, about 1,000 letters written by poet T.S. Eliot to confidante Emily Hale will be unveiled this... After more than 60 years spent sealed up in a library storage facility, about 1,000 letters written... Art & Culture 02 Jan, 2020
As lights dance Sensorio artist sees nature, people interact As lights dance Sensorio artist sees nature, people interact PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA: It's an art installation, sure. But the internationally acclaimed artist who created the interactive work "Field of Light at Sensorio" in... PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA: It's an art installation, sure. But the internationally acclaimed artist who... Art & Culture 01 Jan, 2020
In a 24/7 food culture, periodic fasting gains followers In a 24/7 food culture, periodic fasting gains followers NEW YORK: On low-carb diets, meat and cheese are OK. On low-fat diets, fruit and oatmeal are fine. With the latest diet trend, no foods at all are allowed for long... NEW YORK: On low-carb diets, meat and cheese are OK. On low-fat diets, fruit and oatmeal are... Art & Culture 01 Jan, 2020
With Uighur comic, Japanese manga artist aims to highlight everday 'suffering' With Uighur comic, Japanese manga artist aims to highlight everday 'suffering' Comic has gone viral, translated into 10 languages Artist says the issue needs to be better known China says no mistreatment of Uighurs TOKYO: A Japanese... Comic has gone viral, translated into 10 languages Artist says the issue needs to be better... Art & Culture 27 Dec, 2019
Australian wildfires threaten Sydney water supplies Australian wildfires threaten Sydney water supplies Warragamba Dam services 80% of Sydney's 5 million residents Temperatures in NSW set to spike next week Govt minister says looking into support for volunteers ... Warragamba Dam services 80% of Sydney's 5 million residents Temperatures in NSW set to spike next... Art & Culture 27 Dec, 2019
Rhino poaching at record levels in Botswana Rhino poaching at record levels in Botswana GABORONE: Rhino poaching in Botswana's Okavango Delta has risen at an unprecedented rate with 23 white rhinoceros and eight black rhinoceros killed since October 2018, the... GABORONE: Rhino poaching in Botswana's Okavango Delta has risen at an unprecedented rate with 23 white... Art & Culture 24 Dec, 2019
Australia prepares for post-Christmas extreme bushfires Australia prepares for post-Christmas extreme bushfires MELBOURNE: Scorching heat baking Australia eased on Monday bringing relief from extreme bushfires, which destroyed around 180 houses and killed one person over the weekend,... MELBOURNE: Scorching heat baking Australia eased on Monday bringing relief from extreme bushfires, which... Art & Culture 23 Dec, 2019
Australia's bushfires circle Sydney as temperatures soar Australia's bushfires circle Sydney as temperatures soar Greater Sydney and two other areas rated "catastrophic" Six fires in NSW burning at emergency level Person dies in SA fires, 23 firefighters injured Late wind... Greater Sydney and two other areas rated "catastrophic" Six fires in NSW burning at emergency... Art & Culture 21 Dec, 2019
Swiss scientists devise method to make chocolate sparkle Swiss scientists devise method to make chocolate sparkle BERLIN: Scientists in Switzerland have found a way to make brown chocolate colourful, without adding further ingredients. The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology said... BERLIN: Scientists in Switzerland have found a way to make brown chocolate colourful, without adding... Art & Culture 20 Dec, 2019
Sports India veteran Kohli and Australia teen Konstas provide a fiery start to the 4th cricket test After choosing to bat at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia reached 311-6 at stumps Thursday.
World South Korean opposition submits motion to impeach the country's acting president as strife deepens South Korea’s main opposition party submitted a motion on Thursday to impeach the country’s acting leader over his reluctance to fill three Constitutional Court vacancies ahead of the court’s review of rebellion charges against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol stemming from his short-lived martial law decree on Dec. 3.
Nepal Sichuan Airlines' chartered flight lands in Pokhara A chartered flight of the Sichuan Airlines carrying 126 passengers from Chengdu has landed at Pokhara International Airport.
Kathmandu Nepal Health Conclave will be effective to bring Nepali human resources back home: Health Minister Paudel Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has said the issue of bringing Nepali human resources working abroad back to Nepal is challenging.
World Azerbaijani airliner crashes in Kazakhstan, killing 38 with 29 survivors, officials say An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashed Wednesday near the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, killing 38 people and leaving 29 survivors, a Kazakh official said.
Business Gold price rises by Rs 600 per tola The price of gold increased by Rs 600 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Sonu Nigam Live in Nepal Sonu Nigam, an acclaimed Indian playback singer, performs live during a concert organized by Nepali Touch Nepal at the Hyatt Regency Hotel premises in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
Opinion Parametric insurance: How it can help Nepal build climate resilience In the Himalayas, flash floods, landslides, wildfires and other extreme weather events are increasingly disrupting daily life and devastating communities, particularly those reliant on agriculture and natural resources.
Nepal Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude hits Jajarkot An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck Jajarkot and its surrounding areas on Thursday morning
