In drought-hit Delhi, the haves get limitless water, the poor fight for every drop In drought-hit Delhi, the haves get limitless water, the poor fight for every drop NEW DELHI: In this teeming capital city of more than 20 million people, a worsening drought is amplifying the vast inequality between India’s rich and poor. The... NEW DELHI: In this teeming capital city of more than 20 million people, a worsening drought is amplifying... Art & Culture 07 Jul, 2019
Best way to fight climate change? Plant a trillion trees Best way to fight climate change? Plant a trillion trees WASHINGTON: The most effective way to fight global warming is to plant lots of trees, a study says. A trillion of them, maybe more. And there’s enough room, Swiss... WASHINGTON: The most effective way to fight global warming is to plant lots of trees, a study says. A... Art & Culture 05 Jul, 2019
3-D printing recreates ancient sculpture destroyed by ISIS 3-D printing recreates ancient sculpture destroyed by ISIS LONDON: A figure of a roaring lion, about the size of a loaf of bread, is the latest step in the fight to preserve a culture from conflict. The sculpture is a replica of... LONDON: A figure of a roaring lion, about the size of a loaf of bread, is the latest step in the fight to... Art & Culture 04 Jul, 2019
Arctic mission will trap scientists in ice to study climate Arctic mission will trap scientists in ice to study climate BREMERHAVEN: Cranes hoist cargo onto the deck, power tools scream out and workers bustle through the maze of passageways inside the German icebreaker RV Polarstern,... BREMERHAVEN: Cranes hoist cargo onto the deck, power tools scream out and workers bustle through the maze... Art & Culture 04 Jul, 2019
Volcano erupts on Italian island of Stromboli, kills one person Volcano erupts on Italian island of Stromboli, kills one person ROME: A volcano on the Italian island of Stromboli erupted on Wednesday, releasing hot trapped magma in a powerful explosion, killing one person and enveloping the... ROME: A volcano on the Italian island of Stromboli erupted on Wednesday, releasing hot trapped magma... Art & Culture 04 Jul, 2019
Brazil deforestation exceeds 88% in June under Bolsonaro Brazil deforestation exceeds 88% in June under Bolsonaro BRASILIA: Deforestation in Brazil's portion of the Amazon rainforest soared more than 88% in June compared with the same month a year ago, the second consecutive month... BRASILIA: Deforestation in Brazil's portion of the Amazon rainforest soared more than 88% in June... Art & Culture 04 Jul, 2019
Protecting environment not only European 'interest': Brazil Protecting environment not only European 'interest': Brazil RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's foreign minister said Tuesday that protecting the environment "is not only a European interest" after France said it would ratify a free-trade deal... RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's foreign minister said Tuesday that protecting the environment "is not only a... Art & Culture 03 Jul, 2019
June was Europe's hottest on record as climate change bites June was Europe's hottest on record as climate change bites BELGRADE: As Europe's heat wave shifted eastward Tuesday, delivering scorching temperatures to Serbia and the rest of the Balkans, new data showed that last month set a new... BELGRADE: As Europe's heat wave shifted eastward Tuesday, delivering scorching temperatures to Serbia and... Art & Culture 03 Jul, 2019
Leonardo DiCaprio helps create new environmental alliance Leonardo DiCaprio helps create new environmental alliance NEW YORK: Leonardo DiCaprio is joining with billionaire investors and philanthropists Laurene Powell Jobs and Brian Sheth to create a new nonprofit environmental powerhouse... NEW YORK: Leonardo DiCaprio is joining with billionaire investors and philanthropists Laurene Powell Jobs... Art & Culture 03 Jul, 2019
India's Congress party in turmoil after Gandhi resignation India's Congress party in turmoil after Gandhi resignation NEW DELHI: Rahul Gandhi has spurned appeals to reconsider his resignation as leader of India's Congress Party after losing a second general election to Prime Minister... NEW DELHI: Rahul Gandhi has spurned appeals to reconsider his resignation as leader of India's... Art & Culture 02 Jul, 2019
Investment slow to adapt to climate change, hiking risks Investment slow to adapt to climate change, hiking risks LONDON: Shifting the world's energy systems to cleaner sources to hold the line on climate change would cost an "eye-watering" $830 billion annually for the next 35... LONDON: Shifting the world's energy systems to cleaner sources to hold the line on climate change... Art & Culture 02 Jul, 2019
Floating Antarctic ice goes from record high to record lows Floating Antarctic ice goes from record high to record lows WASHINGTON: The amount of ice circling Antarctica is suddenly plunging from a record high to record lows, baffling scientists. Floating ice off the southern continent... WASHINGTON: The amount of ice circling Antarctica is suddenly plunging from a record high to record lows,... Art & Culture 02 Jul, 2019
Shanti Thatal's rendition of Muna-Madan leaves audience spellbound Shanti Thatal's rendition of Muna-Madan leaves audience spellbound KATHMANDU: Legendary singer and prominent composer Shanti Thatal mesmerised the audience with an entralling performance of Muna-Madan in this month's edition of Paleti... KATHMANDU: Legendary singer and prominent composer Shanti Thatal mesmerised the audience with an... Art & Culture 01 Jul, 2019
Indian actress draws fire for quitting over Islamic faith Indian actress draws fire for quitting over Islamic faith MUMBAI: A Muslim actress' decision to quit Bollywood, saying acting was taking her away from her faith, has triggered a backlash in India from fellow actors and... MUMBAI: A Muslim actress' decision to quit Bollywood, saying acting was taking her away from her... Art & Culture 01 Jul, 2019
UN chief warns Paris climate goals still not enough UN chief warns Paris climate goals still not enough ABU DHABI, UNITED ARBA EMIRATES: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres took his global message urging immediate climate action to officials gathered in the United Arab... ABU DHABI, UNITED ARBA EMIRATES: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres took his global message urging... Art & Culture 01 Jul, 2019
UN climate talks sweat over detail while planet broils UN climate talks sweat over detail while planet broils BARCELONA: Despite record-breaking heat across Europe and campaigners drumming up support for a global strike in September to demand urgent action on climate change,... BARCELONA: Despite record-breaking heat across Europe and campaigners drumming up support for a... Art & Culture 28 Jun, 2019
Rome doctors warn of health hazards from city's garbage woes Rome doctors warn of health hazards from city's garbage woes ROME: Doctors in Rome are warning of possible health hazards caused by overflowing trash bins in the city's streets, as the Italian capital struggles with a renewed garbage... ROME: Doctors in Rome are warning of possible health hazards caused by overflowing trash bins in the... Art & Culture 26 Jun, 2019
Scientists on Madeira see new 'plasticrust' sea pollution Scientists on Madeira see new 'plasticrust' sea pollution LISBON: Researchers say they may have identified a new kind of plastic pollution in the sea and they're calling it "plasticrust." Scientists working in Madeira, a... LISBON: Researchers say they may have identified a new kind of plastic pollution in the sea and they're... Art & Culture 26 Jun, 2019
France falls short of its own emission targets: climate council France falls short of its own emission targets: climate council New French climate council critical of government Report says climate action remains on periphery New independent council modelled on UK's CCC ... New French climate council critical of government Report says climate action remains on... Art & Culture 26 Jun, 2019
Caravaggio painting found in French attic sold to mystery foreign buyer Caravaggio painting found in French attic sold to mystery foreign buyer TOULOUSE: A mystery foreign buyer has snapped up a painting by Italian master Caravaggio that was discovered five years ago in a French attic before it could be sold at... TOULOUSE: A mystery foreign buyer has snapped up a painting by Italian master Caravaggio that was... Art & Culture 26 Jun, 2019
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.
Nepal Sexual and gender minorities trapped, abused and ignored by Nepal Sexual and gender minorities (SGM) and LGBTIQA+ continue to face criminalisation in 64 countries around the world. 12 countries have the death penalty for same-sex relationships.
