New Delhi is world's most polluted capital for second straight year-study New Delhi is world's most polluted capital for second straight year-study NEW DELHI: New Delhi was the world's most polluted capital city for the second straight year in 2019, according to a Swiss-based group that gathers air-quality data... NEW DELHI: New Delhi was the world's most polluted capital city for the second straight year in 2019,... Art & Culture 26 Feb, 2020
Greta met Malala: young activists pictured together in Oxford Greta met Malala: young activists pictured together in Oxford LONDON: Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg met Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai at Britain's University of Oxford on Tuesday and posed for a photo... LONDON: Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg met Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai at Britain's... Art & Culture 26 Feb, 2020
US first lady Melania Trump visits "happiness" class at Delhi school US first lady Melania Trump visits "happiness" class at Delhi school NEW DELHI: US first lady Melania Trump visited on Tuesday a government school in the Indian capital of New Delhi that teaches a special "happiness curriculum", rooted... NEW DELHI: US first lady Melania Trump visited on Tuesday a government school in the Indian capital... Art & Culture 25 Feb, 2020
Durga Karki's 'Kumari Prashnaharu' launched Durga Karki's 'Kumari Prashnaharu' launched KATHMANDU: Kumari Prashnaharu, the debut book of author Durga Karki, has been launched today. The book, an anthology, is a collection of thirteen short stories written... KATHMANDU: Kumari Prashnaharu, the debut book of author Durga Karki, has been launched today. The... Art & Culture 21 Feb, 2020
Amazon's Bezos pledges $10 bln to climate change fight Amazon's Bezos pledges $10 bln to climate change fight NEW YORK: Amazon Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos will commit $10 billion to fund scientists, activists, nonprofits and other groups fighting to protect the... NEW YORK: Amazon Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos will commit $10 billion to fund scientists,... Art & Culture 19 Feb, 2020
Climate change opens up 'frontier' farmland, but at what cost to the planet? Climate change opens up 'frontier' farmland, but at what cost to the planet? ROME: Kenya's livestock herders planting chilli peppers, Pakistan's mountain farmers rearing fish and tropical fruits in Sicily - farmers around the world are already... ROME: Kenya's livestock herders planting chilli peppers, Pakistan's mountain farmers rearing fish and... Art & Culture 15 Feb, 2020
Banksy plays with violence and innocence in Valentine's Day graffiti Banksy plays with violence and innocence in Valentine's Day graffiti LONDON: British street artist Banksy is thought to have given a Valentine's Day gift to his home town of Bristol in western England with the appearance of a new mural... LONDON: British street artist Banksy is thought to have given a Valentine's Day gift to his home town of... Art & Culture 14 Feb, 2020
Nepalaya to publish Durga Karki's debut book 'Kumari Prashnaharu' Nepalaya to publish Durga Karki's debut book 'Kumari Prashnaharu' KATHMANDU: The Publication House, Nepalaya, is all set to launch Durga Karki's debut book 'Kumari Prashnaharu', it said in a statement today. The new team at... KATHMANDU: The Publication House, Nepalaya, is all set to launch Durga Karki's debut book 'Kumari... Art & Culture 13 Feb, 2020
Prabal Gurung celebrates the churning creative energy of NYC Prabal Gurung celebrates the churning creative energy of NYC NEW YORK: In celebration of the grit and eclectic glamour of his adopted New York City, Prabal Gurung staged his New York Fashion Week show Tuesday night at the famed... NEW YORK: In celebration of the grit and eclectic glamour of his adopted New York City, Prabal... Art & Culture 12 Feb, 2020
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
Business World Bank projects Nepal's growth to slow to 2.3% in FY26, cites Middle East conflict and domestic unrest Nepal's economic growth is projected to slow sharply to 2.3 percent in the current fiscal year from 4.6 percent in FY25, according to the World Bank's latest Nepal Development Update released on Wednesday, with the ongoing Middle East conflict and the lingering effects of the September 2025 domestic unrest cited as the primary factors.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 4,300 per tola after sharp surge Gold price in the domestic market fell by Rs 4,300 per tola on Thursday, a day after recording a sharp increase.
Kathmandu Former Home Minister Lekhak released on bail following court order Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has been released on bail after 13 days in custody, in line with a directive from the Supreme Court of Nepal.
Kathmandu Oli released on bail, handed over to family amid ongoing investigation Former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has been released on bail and handed over to his family while undergoing treatment at hospital this morning.
Environment Regional conference in Lumbini highlights regenerative agriculture for sustainable future A three-day regional conference on deep regenerative agriculture concluded in Lumbini, emphasizing sustainable, nature-positive farming systems in the Eastern Himalayan region.
Business Ncell unveils Rs 699 unlimited combo pack, cuts price by 65% Ncell has introduced a new ‘Unlimited Combo Pack’ for prepaid customers, slashing the price of its bundled data and voice services by 65 percent to Rs 699.
Lifestyle Renew, recommit, rise: Why Toastmasters still matters today Twice every year, members of Toastmasters International are presented with a simple yet powerful choice: to renew their membership or to move on.
Opinion Verifiable Credentials: A digital lifeline Nepal can no longer ignore In a remote village of Nepal, Sharmila a bright young graduate sets out before sunrise. Her destination is not a workplace, but a government office miles away. She needs stamped copies of her academic certificates to apply for a job in Kathmandu.
Sports Harry Kane leads Bayern to 2-1 win over Real Madrid in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinals Arsenal won 1-0 at Sporting Lisbon in the other quarterfinal on Tuesday.
