India's Chennai rapid growth threatened by water shortages India's Chennai rapid growth threatened by water shortages CHENNAI: Dozens of billion-dollar companies. Thousands of high-paying IT and manufacturing jobs. Luxury apartments towering over the Bay of Bengal. The southern Indian city... CHENNAI: Dozens of billion-dollar companies. Thousands of high-paying IT and manufacturing jobs. Luxury... Art & Culture 05 Aug, 2019
Sharp rise in Brazilian deforestation undeniable, says sacked research chief Sharp rise in Brazilian deforestation undeniable, says sacked research chief SAO PAULO: Ricardo Galvao, the sacked head of Brazil’s space research agency, said on Saturday the trend of sharply rising deforestation was undeniable, a day after... SAO PAULO: Ricardo Galvao, the sacked head of Brazil’s space research agency, said on Saturday the... Art & Culture 04 Aug, 2019
Water in Hawaii volcano could trigger explosive eruptions Water in Hawaii volcano could trigger explosive eruptions After a week of questions about a mysterious green patch at the bottom of the volcano’s Halemaumau crater, the former home of a famed lava lake, researchers confirmed... After a week of questions about a mysterious green patch at the bottom of the volcano’s Halemaumau... Art & Culture 04 Aug, 2019
Walloped by heat wave, Greenland sees massive ice melt Walloped by heat wave, Greenland sees massive ice melt BERLIN: The heat wave that smashed high temperature records in five European countries a week ago is now over Greenland, accelerating the melting of the island’s ice... BERLIN: The heat wave that smashed high temperature records in five European countries a week ago is now... Art & Culture 02 Aug, 2019
That river has rights: new strategy to protect planet That river has rights: new strategy to protect planet WASHINGTON: For some, human rights are not enough - it's nature's turn, now. In a growing global movement, environmentalists are trying a new legal route to protect... WASHINGTON: For some, human rights are not enough - it's nature's turn, now. In a growing global... Art & Culture 31 Jul, 2019
Shanghai tries to reduce its trash, 1 chicken bone at a time Shanghai tries to reduce its trash, 1 chicken bone at a time SHANGHAI: China’s biggest city has dived headfirst into a trash sorting program that marks the country’s first serious attempt at cutting the amount of garbage headed... SHANGHAI: China’s biggest city has dived headfirst into a trash sorting program that marks the... Art & Culture 31 Jul, 2019
Rare Steinbeck story, set in Paris, published this week Rare Steinbeck story, set in Paris, published this week NEW YORK: Ernest Hemingway wasn't the only Great American Writer with something to say about Paris. Hemingway's contemporary and fellow Nobel laureate, John Steinbeck,... NEW YORK: Ernest Hemingway wasn't the only Great American Writer with something to say about... Art & Culture 31 Jul, 2019
It's official: UK broke temperature record during heat wave It's official: UK broke temperature record during heat wave LONDON: Britain has officially had its hottest day on record. Weather agency the Met Office says the temperature reached 38.7 C (101.7 F) at Cambridge University Botanic... LONDON: Britain has officially had its hottest day on record. Weather agency the Met Office says the... Art & Culture 30 Jul, 2019
It’s official: UK broke temperature record during heat wave It’s official: UK broke temperature record during heat wave LONDON: Britain has officially had its hottest day on record. Weather agency the Met Office says the temperature reached 38.7 C (101.7 F) at Cambridge University Botanic... LONDON: Britain has officially had its hottest day on record. Weather agency the Met Office says the... Art & Culture 30 Jul, 2019
Cruz-Diez, Venezuelan pioneer of kinetic art, dies in Paris Cruz-Diez, Venezuelan pioneer of kinetic art, dies in Paris CARACAS, VENEZUELA: Carlos Cruz-Diez, a leading Venezuelan artist who won international acclaim for his work with colour and the style known as kinetic art, has died in... CARACAS, VENEZUELA: Carlos Cruz-Diez, a leading Venezuelan artist who won international acclaim for his... Art & Culture 29 Jul, 2019
Acclaimed musician Vikram Gurung performs at Paleti Acclaimed musician Vikram Gurung performs at Paleti KATHMANDU: Vikram Gurung, a famous musician and singer, performed in this month's Paleti concert at Nepalaya's 'r' sala in Kalikasthan, Kathmandu, the organiser... KATHMANDU: Vikram Gurung, a famous musician and singer, performed in this month's Paleti concert at... Art & Culture 28 Jul, 2019
Think the heatwave was bad? Climate already hitting key tipping points Think the heatwave was bad? Climate already hitting key tipping points UN climate talks enter crucial 18-month phase Climate system nears dangerous tipping points Window to cut emissions may be smaller than thought LONDON:... UN climate talks enter crucial 18-month phase Climate system nears dangerous tipping points ... Art & Culture 28 Jul, 2019
Hope springs from ashes of tragedy Hope springs from ashes of tragedy KATHMANDU: It was in 2002 and an American couple trekked to the village of Phortse in Solukhumbu district to begin their climbing activities on the world’s highest... KATHMANDU: It was in 2002 and an American couple trekked to the village of Phortse in Solukhumbu district... Art & Culture 27 Jul, 2019
Beethoven behind bars: Peru rehabilitates inmates with music Beethoven behind bars: Peru rehabilitates inmates with music LIMA: Â Holding a violin, saxophone or clarinet with handcuffed hands, some two-dozen prisoners were transported in an armoured bus to learn music alongside the symphony... LIMA: Â Holding a violin, saxophone or clarinet with handcuffed hands, some two-dozen prisoners were... Art & Culture 25 Jul, 2019
Ice cubes for tigers as heat wave smashes European records Ice cubes for tigers as heat wave smashes European records Belgium, Germany, Netherlands hit all-time temperature highs Scientists warn such heatwaves could become the norm Portugal puts out huge fire, warnings in... Belgium, Germany, Netherlands hit all-time temperature highs Scientists warn such heatwaves... Art & Culture 25 Jul, 2019
Global warming dwarfs climate variations of past 2,000 years - study Global warming dwarfs climate variations of past 2,000 years - study LONDON: Earth’s rapid warming in the late 20th century was far more widespread than any temperature variations during the previous 2,000 years, according to a study... LONDON: Earth’s rapid warming in the late 20th century was far more widespread than any temperature... Art & Culture 25 Jul, 2019
National Geographic aims to solve Amelia Earhart mystery National Geographic aims to solve Amelia Earhart mystery BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA: The deep-sea explorer who discovered the wrecked Titanic is tackling an aviation mystery: Amelia Earhart's disappearance. Robert Ballard and a... BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA: The deep-sea explorer who discovered the wrecked Titanic is tackling an... Art & Culture 24 Jul, 2019
Arizona city watches, worries as mountain area burns Arizona city watches, worries as mountain area burns FLAGSTAFF: Anxious residents packed up prized possessions Tuesday as hundreds of firefighters worked to keep a wildfire in a forested Arizona city away from homes while... FLAGSTAFF: Anxious residents packed up prized possessions Tuesday as hundreds of firefighters worked to... Art & Culture 24 Jul, 2019
Nepathya releases music video for 'Rato Ra Chandra Surya' Nepathya releases music video for 'Rato Ra Chandra Surya' KATHMANDU: Nepal's famous rock-folk band, Nepathya, has released a music video for 'Rato Ra Chandra Surya', on Tuesday. The song was lyricist by Gopal Prasad Rimal,... KATHMANDU: Nepal's famous rock-folk band, Nepathya, has released a music video for 'Rato Ra Chandra... Art & Culture 23 Jul, 2019
Eastern US cities spewing more methane into air than thought Eastern US cities spewing more methane into air than thought WASHINGTON: Older US east coast cities are leaking nine times as much natural gas into the air — from homes or pipes heading into houses — than the federal government... WASHINGTON: Older US east coast cities are leaking nine times as much natural gas into the air — from... Art & Culture 23 Jul, 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.
