Hockney painting makes splash, sells at auction for $30M Hockney painting makes splash, sells at auction for $30M LONDON: David Hockney's exuberant painting "The Splash" sold at auction Tuesday for almost $30 million. The painting fetched 23.1 million pounds ($30 million) at... LONDON: David Hockney's exuberant painting "The Splash" sold at auction Tuesday for almost $30... Art & Culture 12 Feb, 2020
Gym culture: From luxury to lifestyle Gym culture: From luxury to lifestyle "Gym culture which was sought after as luxury has now become a lifestyle," shares Biraj Bista, co-owner of Hardik Fitness Club. Hardik Fitness Club boasts of a long... "Gym culture which was sought after as luxury has now become a lifestyle," shares Biraj Bista, co-owner... Art & Culture 11 Feb, 2020
Painting showing Hitler as Cain displayed in Berlin museum Painting showing Hitler as Cain displayed in Berlin museum BERLIN: A 1944 painting by German artist George Grosz that depicts Nazi leader Adolf Hitler as the Bible's fratricidal Cain went on display at the German Historical Museum... BERLIN: A 1944 painting by German artist George Grosz that depicts Nazi leader Adolf Hitler as the... Art & Culture 05 Feb, 2020
Photos of 'king tides' globally show risks of climate change Photos of 'king tides' globally show risks of climate change DEPOE BAY: Tourists, nature lovers and amateur scientists are whipping out their cameras to document the effects of extreme high tides on shorelines from the United States... DEPOE BAY: Tourists, nature lovers and amateur scientists are whipping out their cameras to document the... Art & Culture 05 Feb, 2020
Nepal's ousted female deputy speaker vows to fight on for gender equality Nepal's ousted female deputy speaker vows to fight on for gender equality KATHMANDU: One of Nepal's most senior female politicians has said she was a "victim of patriarchy" after she was forced to stand down as parliament speaker, and vowed... KATHMANDU: One of Nepal's most senior female politicians has said she was a "victim of patriarchy"... Art & Culture 02 Feb, 2020
Author Mary Higgins Clark, 'Queen of Suspense,' dies at 92 Author Mary Higgins Clark, 'Queen of Suspense,' dies at 92 NEW YORK: Mary Higgins Clark, the tireless and long-reigning "Queen of Suspense" whose tales of women beating the odds made her one of the world's most popular writers,... NEW YORK: Mary Higgins Clark, the tireless and long-reigning "Queen of Suspense" whose tales of women... Art & Culture 01 Feb, 2020
Women's team to lead publication Nepalaya Women's team to lead publication Nepalaya KATHMANDU: Publication House Nepalaya is all set to start 2020 with a new set of women leaders, Nepalaya said in a press statement today. Both the executive positions... KATHMANDU: Publication House Nepalaya is all set to start 2020 with a new set of women leaders,... Art & Culture 30 Jan, 2020
Malala joins thousands of activists urging leaders to 'act faster' on global goals Malala joins thousands of activists urging leaders to 'act faster' on global goals LONDON: Nobel peace laureate Malala Yousafzai and environmentalist Jane Goodall are among more than 2,000 activists who declared a state of "emergency" for people and the... LONDON: Nobel peace laureate Malala Yousafzai and environmentalist Jane Goodall are among more than 2,000... Art & Culture 30 Jan, 2020
Heavy rains dampen fires in Australia's Queensland state, cause flooding Heavy rains dampen fires in Australia's Queensland state, cause flooding MELBOURNE: Australia's bushfire-stricken state of Queensland saw heavy rainfalls on Sunday dampening some of the fires that have razed 2.5 million hectares (1.2 million... MELBOURNE: Australia's bushfire-stricken state of Queensland saw heavy rainfalls on Sunday dampening some... Art & Culture 26 Jan, 2020
How climate change feeds Africa locust invasion How climate change feeds Africa locust invasion JOHANNESBURG: Locusts by the millions are nibbling their way across a large part of Africa in the worst outbreak some places have seen in 70 years. Is this another effect... JOHANNESBURG: Locusts by the millions are nibbling their way across a large part of Africa in the worst... Art & Culture 23 Jan, 2020
Edgar Allan Poe house in Baltimore named literary landmark Edgar Allan Poe house in Baltimore named literary landmark BALTIMORE: A national association representing libraries is honouring the Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum in Baltimore. A division of the American Library... BALTIMORE: A national association representing libraries is honouring the Edgar Allan Poe House and... Art & Culture 17 Jan, 2020
China to curb farming near rivers in push to reverse water pollution: official China to curb farming near rivers in push to reverse water pollution: official More areas off limits to development in next 5-year plan Arrests for environment crimes on Yangtze in 2019 up 43% on year China's overall water quality improved... More areas off limits to development in next 5-year plan Arrests for environment crimes on... Art & Culture 17 Jan, 2020
Australia firefighters save world's only rare dinosaur trees Australia firefighters save world's only rare dinosaur trees CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA: Specialist firefighters have saved the world's last remaining wild stand of a prehistoric tree from wildfires that razed forests west of Sydney,... CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA: Specialist firefighters have saved the world's last remaining wild stand of a... Art & Culture 16 Jan, 2020
Fever chart: Earth had its hottest decade on record in 2010s Fever chart: Earth had its hottest decade on record in 2010s WASHINGTON: The decade that just ended was by far the hottest ever measured on Earth, capped off by the second-warmest year on record, two US agencies reported Wednesday.... WASHINGTON: The decade that just ended was by far the hottest ever measured on Earth, capped off by the... Art & Culture 16 Jan, 2020
Australia's massive fires could become routine, climate scientists warn Australia's massive fires could become routine, climate scientists warn LONDON: Bushfires ravaging Australia have provided a foretaste of the kinds of conditions that could become normal unless the world moves rapidly to curb emissions of... LONDON: Bushfires ravaging Australia have provided a foretaste of the kinds of conditions that... Art & Culture 14 Jan, 2020
Koalas, wallabies endangered by Australia bushfires "ecological disaster" Koalas, wallabies endangered by Australia bushfires "ecological disaster" MELBOURNE: The Australian government committed A$50 million to an emergency wildlife recovery program on Monday, calling the bushfires crisis engulfing the country "an... MELBOURNE: The Australian government committed A$50 million to an emergency wildlife recovery program on... Art & Culture 13 Jan, 2020
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
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.
Health Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures.
