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
Australia's leaders unmoved on climate action after devastating bushfires Australia's leaders unmoved on climate action after devastating bushfires MELBOURNE: Australia's government is sticking firmly to a position that there is no direct link between climate change and the country's devastating bushfires, despite... MELBOURNE: Australia's government is sticking firmly to a position that there is no direct link between... Art & Culture 07 Jan, 2020
Wildfires threaten unique critters on Australian 'Galapagos' Wildfires threaten unique critters on Australian 'Galapagos' SYDNEY: It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of the country's most endangered creatures. But devastating wildfires... SYDNEY: It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of... Art & Culture 05 Jan, 2020
Wildfires threaten unique critters on Australian 'Galapagos' Wildfires threaten unique critters on Australian 'Galapagos' SYDNEY: It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of the country's most endangered creatures. But devastating wildfires... SYDNEY: It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of the... Art & Culture 05 Jan, 2020
TS Eliot letters show love for muse but poet downplays it TS Eliot letters show love for muse but poet downplays it PHILADELPHIA: Recently unveiled letters from TS Eliot to his muse Emily Hale show how much he loved his longtime friend, but a statement from beyond the grave by the poet... PHILADELPHIA: Recently unveiled letters from TS Eliot to his muse Emily Hale show how much he loved his... Art & Culture 05 Jan, 2020
Bushfires rage out of control across southeast Australia Bushfires rage out of control across southeast Australia SYDNEY/MELBOURNE: Bushfires burned dangerously out of control on Australia's east coast on Saturday, fanned by high temperatures and strong winds that had firefighters... SYDNEY/MELBOURNE: Bushfires burned dangerously out of control on Australia's east coast on Saturday,... Art & Culture 04 Jan, 2020
After Indonesia's deadly floods, few hear climate 'wake up call' After Indonesia's deadly floods, few hear climate 'wake up call' JAKARTA: Floods that killed more than 50 people in Indonesia's capital after the biggest rainfall since records began should be a wake-up call to climate change in one... JAKARTA: Floods that killed more than 50 people in Indonesia's capital after the biggest rainfall... Art & Culture 04 Jan, 2020
Golden Globes will serve plant-based meal at awards ceremony Golden Globes will serve plant-based meal at awards ceremony LOS ANGELES: The Golden Globes, known as the “party of the year,” is going with a meatless menu for its 77th annual awards show. Guests will be served a 100%... LOS ANGELES: The Golden Globes, known as the “party of the year,” is going with a meatless menu for... Art & Culture 04 Jan, 2020
T.S. Eliot letters to muse to be unveiled after 60 years T.S. Eliot letters to muse to be unveiled after 60 years After more than 60 years spent sealed up in a library storage facility, about 1,000 letters written by poet T.S. Eliot to confidante Emily Hale will be unveiled this... After more than 60 years spent sealed up in a library storage facility, about 1,000 letters written... Art & Culture 02 Jan, 2020
As lights dance Sensorio artist sees nature, people interact As lights dance Sensorio artist sees nature, people interact PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA: It's an art installation, sure. But the internationally acclaimed artist who created the interactive work "Field of Light at Sensorio" in... PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA: It's an art installation, sure. But the internationally acclaimed artist who... Art & Culture 01 Jan, 2020
In a 24/7 food culture, periodic fasting gains followers In a 24/7 food culture, periodic fasting gains followers NEW YORK: On low-carb diets, meat and cheese are OK. On low-fat diets, fruit and oatmeal are fine. With the latest diet trend, no foods at all are allowed for long... NEW YORK: On low-carb diets, meat and cheese are OK. On low-fat diets, fruit and oatmeal are... Art & Culture 01 Jan, 2020
With Uighur comic, Japanese manga artist aims to highlight everday 'suffering' With Uighur comic, Japanese manga artist aims to highlight everday 'suffering' Comic has gone viral, translated into 10 languages Artist says the issue needs to be better known China says no mistreatment of Uighurs TOKYO: A Japanese... Comic has gone viral, translated into 10 languages Artist says the issue needs to be better... Art & Culture 27 Dec, 2019
Australian wildfires threaten Sydney water supplies Australian wildfires threaten Sydney water supplies Warragamba Dam services 80% of Sydney's 5 million residents Temperatures in NSW set to spike next week Govt minister says looking into support for volunteers ... Warragamba Dam services 80% of Sydney's 5 million residents Temperatures in NSW set to spike next... Art & Culture 27 Dec, 2019
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.
