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
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
Business Remittance inflow surges 41.2pc to Rs 1.92 trillion in 10 months Remittance inflows to Nepal rose sharply by 41.2 percent in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year, reaching Rs 1.92 trillion, according to the latest data from Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Nepal Tensions flare in Ranisain as Bhote families allege eviction, arson A fresh dispute has erupted in the Ranisain area of Himali Rural Municipality-3 in Bajura, with members of the Bhote community alleging that residents from neighbouring Humla forcibly evicted them and set fire to their temporary shelters and sheep sheds.
Business Global IME Bank, Bhatbhateni launch zero-interest EMI facility Global IME Bank and Bhatbhateni Supermarket & Departmental Store have partnered to introduce a zero-interest equated monthly installment (EMI) facility for credit card holders.
Business Ncell customers to get up to 60% discount on Ultima gadgets Ncell customers will receive discounts of up to 60 percent on Ultima Lifestyle gadgets under a new partnership between the telecommunications company and the electronics brand.
Nepal Heatwave forces school closures in Nepalgunj, Khajura Authorities in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City and Khajura Rural Municipality of Banke district have announced temporary closure of schools following a sharp rise in temperature and prolonged heatwave conditions.
Business Litmus Industries named largest exporter to India Litmus Industries Limited has received the “Largest Exporter in India Category†award at the 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI).
Business Kajaria Ramesh Tiles opens new showroom in Chitwan Kajaria Ramesh Tiles Limited has expanded its presence in Bagmati Province with the opening of a new showroom in Ratnanagar, Chitwan.
Kathmandu WFP launches climate innovation accelerator to boost Nepal's food security The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment, has launched the implementation phase of the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) in Nepal to strengthen climate resilience and food security.
Opinion Commercialisation alone will not transform agriculture: The participation of smallholder families is important Having grown up in a smallholder farming family in rural Nepal and spent my career studying smallholder agriculture across Asia and Africa, I read this year’s agricultural budget with mixed feelings.
