Yogesh Raj's Ranahar wins Madan Puraskar, Bairagi Kainla bags Jagadamba-Shree Yogesh Raj's Ranahar wins Madan Puraskar, Bairagi Kainla bags Jagadamba-Shree KATHMANDU: Madan Puraskar Guthi on Sunday decided to honour historian Yogesh Raj's 'Ranahar' with Nepal's most prestigious literary award. The book is a... KATHMANDU: Madan Puraskar Guthi on Sunday decided to honour historian Yogesh Raj's 'Ranahar' with... Art & Culture 18 Aug, 2019
Blooms, beasts affected as Alaska records hottest month Blooms, beasts affected as Alaska records hottest month ANCHORAGE: Alaska has been America’s canary in the coal mine for climate warming, and the yellow bird is swooning. July was Alaska’s warmest month ever, according to... ANCHORAGE: Alaska has been America’s canary in the coal mine for climate warming, and the yellow bird... Art & Culture 18 Aug, 2019
From tusks to tails, nations eye trade in endangered species From tusks to tails, nations eye trade in endangered species GENEVA: From guitars to traditional medicines and from tusk to tail, mankind’s exploitation of the planet’s fauna and flora is putting some of them at risk of... GENEVA: From guitars to traditional medicines and from tusk to tail, mankind’s exploitation of the... Art & Culture 18 Aug, 2019
Pure as snow? Scientists say air carrying plastics to Arctic Pure as snow? Scientists say air carrying plastics to Arctic BERLIN: Scientists say they've found an abundance of tiny plastic particles in Arctic snow, indicating that so-called microplastics are being sucked into the atmosphere and... BERLIN: Scientists say they've found an abundance of tiny plastic particles in Arctic snow, indicating... Art & Culture 15 Aug, 2019
Nearly 600,000 advised to evacuate as storm makes landfall on Japan Nearly 600,000 advised to evacuate as storm makes landfall on Japan TOKYO: Heavy rains lashed parts of western Japan on Thursday as tropical storm Krosa made landfall, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and trains as... TOKYO: Heavy rains lashed parts of western Japan on Thursday as tropical storm Krosa made landfall,... Art & Culture 15 Aug, 2019
Farmers use tech to squeeze every drop from Colorado River Farmers use tech to squeeze every drop from Colorado River GREELEY: A drone soared over a blazing hot cornfield in northeastern Colorado on a recent morning, snapping images with an infrared camera to help researchers decide how... GREELEY: A drone soared over a blazing hot cornfield in northeastern Colorado on a recent morning,... Art & Culture 14 Aug, 2019
Not just Bali: Indonesia hopes to develop more tourism sites Not just Bali: Indonesia hopes to develop more tourism sites YOGYAKARTA: Hundreds of tourists, many of them young Westerners, sat on grey stone steps atop the world's largest Buddhist temple, occasionally checking cellphones or... YOGYAKARTA: Hundreds of tourists, many of them young Westerners, sat on grey stone steps atop the world's... Art & Culture 13 Aug, 2019
'A waterfall of love': Woodstock memories 50 years later 'A waterfall of love': Woodstock memories 50 years later BETHEL, NY: Â They helicoptered over crowds into the Woodstock festival and hiked in past abandoned cars. They danced at dawn on a muddy hillside and dodged drenching rain.... BETHEL, NY: Â They helicoptered over crowds into the Woodstock festival and hiked in past abandoned cars.... Art & Culture 12 Aug, 2019
Making most of small spaces in Tokyo's Golden Gai Making most of small spaces in Tokyo's Golden Gai TOKYO: It's no secret Tokyoites are masters of making the most of space. Take the Golden Gai in the Shinjuku district: Tucked between the Kabukicho entertainment... TOKYO: It's no secret Tokyoites are masters of making the most of space. Take the Golden Gai in the... Art & Culture 12 Aug, 2019
In rarity: Local woman representative inspires others for self-employment In rarity: Local woman representative inspires others for self-employment DHANGADHI: Indira Bohara, deputy chief of Badikedar Rural Municipality in Doti district, was seen selling vegetables at Trinagar haat bazaar (local weekly market), in... DHANGADHI: Indira Bohara, deputy chief of Badikedar Rural Municipality in Doti district, was seen... Art & Culture 11 Aug, 2019
Heatwave caused nearly 400 more deaths in Netherlands: stats agency Heatwave caused nearly 400 more deaths in Netherlands: stats agency AMSTERDAM: Almost 400 people more died in the Netherlands during Europe’s recent record-breaking heatwave than in a regular summer week, Dutch national statistics agency... AMSTERDAM: Almost 400 people more died in the Netherlands during Europe’s recent record-breaking... Art & Culture 09 Aug, 2019
New UN warming report sees hungry future that can be avoided New UN warming report sees hungry future that can be avoided WASHINGTON: On the ground, climate change is hitting us where it counts: the stomach — not to mention the forests, plants and animals. A new United Nations scientific... WASHINGTON: On the ground, climate change is hitting us where it counts: the stomach — not to mention... Art & Culture 08 Aug, 2019
Staring at seagulls can stop them stealing food, research shows Staring at seagulls can stop them stealing food, research shows LONDON: Britain’s seaside towns are at war with their seagulls, urging visitors not to feed the birds in an effort to stop them snatching titbits like potato chips from... LONDON: Britain’s seaside towns are at war with their seagulls, urging visitors not to feed the birds... Art & Culture 08 Aug, 2019
Cambodian rescued after 4 days wedged in mountain rocks Cambodian rescued after 4 days wedged in mountain rocks PHNOM PENH: A man who became wedged between rocks while collecting bat droppings in the Cambodian jungle was rescued after being trapped for almost four days. Police... PHNOM PENH: A man who became wedged between rocks while collecting bat droppings in the Cambodian jungle... Art & Culture 08 Aug, 2019
Enough food and fewer climate threats - scientists cook up recipe for land use Enough food and fewer climate threats - scientists cook up recipe for land use BARCELONA: From eating less meat to farming with fewer chemicals and protecting forests, there are many ways people can use land more wisely to rein in global warming... BARCELONA: From eating less meat to farming with fewer chemicals and protecting forests, there are... Art & Culture 07 Aug, 2019
Brazil deforestation climbs 67% through July as gov't attacks data Brazil deforestation climbs 67% through July as gov't attacks data BRASILIA: Deforestation in Brazil's rainforest has jumped around 67% in the first seven months of the year, according to preliminary data from Brazil's space research... BRASILIA: Deforestation in Brazil's rainforest has jumped around 67% in the first seven months of the... Art & Culture 06 Aug, 2019
Google pledges carbon-neutral shipping, recycled plastic for all devices Google pledges carbon-neutral shipping, recycled plastic for all devices SAN FRANCISCO: Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google on Monday announced that it would neutralize carbon emissions from delivering consumer hardware by next year and include... SAN FRANCISCO: Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google on Monday announced that it would neutralize carbon... Art & Culture 06 Aug, 2019
Major German union urges members to join climate protests Major German union urges members to join climate protests BERLIN: One of Germany’s largest unions is calling on its members to join a worldwide protest calling for action on climate change next month. Verdi head Frank Bsirske... BERLIN: One of Germany’s largest unions is calling on its members to join a worldwide protest calling... Art & Culture 06 Aug, 2019
Fire risks rise in previously too-wet-to-burn US Northwest Fire risks rise in previously too-wet-to-burn US Northwest ISSAQUAH: Nestled in the foothills of Washington’s Cascade Mountains, the bustling Seattle suburb of Issaquah seems an unlikely candidate for anxiety over... ISSAQUAH: Nestled in the foothills of Washington’s Cascade Mountains, the bustling Seattle suburb of... Art & Culture 06 Aug, 2019
Victoria’s Secret hires first transgender model Victoria’s Secret hires first transgender model NEW YORK: Valentina Sampaio has become the first openly transgender model hired by Victoria’s Secret nearly a year after a top company official was pressured to apologize... NEW YORK: Valentina Sampaio has become the first openly transgender model hired by Victoria’s Secret... Art & Culture 06 Aug, 2019
Sports Desert Vipers sign Nepal's Kushal Malla for ILT20 in UAE Nepal's all-rounder Kushal Malla is set to feature for the Desert Vipers in the International League T20 (ILT20) in the United Arab Emirates for the upcoming season.
Sports Stokes to miss Champions League but Root back in England squad England cricket star Ben Stokes has been left out of the squad for the Champions Trophy in February and March next year because of injury.
World France's military is being ousted from more African countries. Here's why The officials declined to confirm numbers of troop reductions but called it significant.
Sports Travis Head is in doubt for Australia in 4th cricket test against India The series is level at 1-1 after the third test in Brisbane ended in a rainy draw.
World Bangladesh seeks extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina from India India’s Foreign Ministry said it had received Bangladesh’s request but didn't immediately provide details.
Nepal Will not let off anyone involved in cooperative fraud: Minister Gurung Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has said that the government would not let anyone off named in the report of the Parliamentary Investigation Committee on Cooperative Fraud.
World Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashes in Kazakhstan leaving 32 survivors An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashed Wednesday in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, leaving at least 32 survivors, according to officials. More than 30 people are likely dead.
Kathmandu Second edition of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Climbing Competition scheduled for January The second edition of the Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Climbing Competition is set to take place on January 29 and 30.
Kathmandu Kathmandu Valley weather: Cold morning, clearer skies expected today Kathmandu Valley is currently experiencing cloudy weather due to the influence of a westerly low-pressure system and westerly winds.
