Two members leave Nobel literature committee, lamenting slow pace of change Two members leave Nobel literature committee, lamenting slow pace of change STOCKHOLM: Two external members of the Nobel literature prize committee quit on Monday, with one of them saying the work to reform the scandal-hit Swedish Academy was... STOCKHOLM: Two external members of the Nobel literature prize committee quit on Monday, with one of them... Art & Culture 02 Dec, 2019
Students stage global strikes to pressure UN climate summit Students stage global strikes to pressure UN climate summit LISBON: Thousands of people in Asia and Europe joined rallies demanding more action on climate change on Friday, aiming to force political leaders to come up with urgent... LISBON: Thousands of people in Asia and Europe joined rallies demanding more action on climate change on... Art & Culture 29 Nov, 2019
Indonesian gymnast dropped after told 'she's no longer a virgin' Indonesian gymnast dropped after told 'she's no longer a virgin' KUALA LUMPUR: An Indonesian female gymnast training for a major sport event has been sent home on grounds she was no longer a virgin, her family said on Friday, a claim... KUALA LUMPUR: An Indonesian female gymnast training for a major sport event has been sent home on grounds... Art & Culture 29 Nov, 2019
Going green? Does offsetting carbon emissions count? Going green? Does offsetting carbon emissions count? LONDON: Among the most hotly contested topics at international climate change talks in Madrid on December 2-13 will be the role of market-based mechanisms for reducing... LONDON: Among the most hotly contested topics at international climate change talks in Madrid on... Art & Culture 27 Nov, 2019
Greenhouse gases surge to record in 2018, exceeding 10-yr average rate: UN Greenhouse gases surge to record in 2018, exceeding 10-yr average rate: UN GENEVA: Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere hit a new record in 2018, rising faster than the average rise of the last decade and cementing increasingly damaging weather... GENEVA: Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere hit a new record in 2018, rising faster than the average... Art & Culture 25 Nov, 2019
Sydney gasps for air as Australia bushfire smoke reaches record levels Sydney gasps for air as Australia bushfire smoke reaches record levels MELBOURNE: The Australian state of New South Wales is gasping under the worst levels of air pollution recorded as smoke from widespread bushfires causes a spike in hospital... MELBOURNE: The Australian state of New South Wales is gasping under the worst levels of air pollution... Art & Culture 22 Nov, 2019
Greener, longer life: More trees reduce premature deaths in cities Greener, longer life: More trees reduce premature deaths in cities TBILISI: City dwellers tend to live longer if they are in leafy neighbourhoods, according to a study published on Wednesday that linked green areas to lower rates of... TBILISI: City dwellers tend to live longer if they are in leafy neighbourhoods, according to a study... Art & Culture 21 Nov, 2019
Five global deforestation hotspots as Brazil reveals Amazon spike Five global deforestation hotspots as Brazil reveals Amazon spike LONDON: A sharp rise in deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest drew global concern this week, spotlighting the environmental impact of the loss of huge swathes of... LONDON: A sharp rise in deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest drew global concern this week,... Art & Culture 20 Nov, 2019
Smoke shrouds Sydney’s skyline as wildfires burn nearby Smoke shrouds Sydney’s skyline as wildfires burn nearby SYDNEY: Thick smoke from wildfires has shrouded Sydney and its surrounding areas with health experts warning residents with medical conditions to remain... SYDNEY: Thick smoke from wildfires has shrouded Sydney and its surrounding areas with health... Art & Culture 19 Nov, 2019
Nepal's Raaika Tours and Treks wins prestigious 'Int'l Hospitality and Travel Awards 2019' Nepal's Raaika Tours and Treks wins prestigious 'Int'l Hospitality and Travel Awards... KATHMANDU: Nepal's Raaika Tours and Treks has bagged the prestigious '15th Annual International Hospitality and Travel Awards 2019' held at Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi,... KATHMANDU: Nepal's Raaika Tours and Treks has bagged the prestigious '15th Annual International... Art & Culture 18 Nov, 2019
Prince Andrew sex claim scandal overshadows UK election campaign Prince Andrew sex claim scandal overshadows UK election campaign LONDON: A sex claim scandal involving Prince Andrew overshadowed Britain's election campaign on Monday when Queen Elizabeth's second son faced a backlash after a... LONDON: A sex claim scandal involving Prince Andrew overshadowed Britain's election campaign on... Art & Culture 18 Nov, 2019
Nabin Kalashree award to Manandhar Nabin Kalashree award to Manandhar KATHMANDU: The first-ever Nabin Kalashree prize is to be presented to artist Kiran Manandhar by Artist Chettra Lal Kayastha Academy, Pokhara. Manandhar is receiving the... KATHMANDU: The first-ever Nabin Kalashree prize is to be presented to artist Kiran Manandhar by Artist... Art & Culture 16 Nov, 2019
Baking cities advance 'slowly' in race against rising heat threat Baking cities advance 'slowly' in race against rising heat threat LONDON: With urban populations surging around the world, cities will struggle to keep residents safe from fast-growing heat risks turbo-charged by climate change,... LONDON: With urban populations surging around the world, cities will struggle to keep residents safe... Art & Culture 16 Nov, 2019
Bushfires rage across Australia's east and west as danger rises Bushfires rage across Australia's east and west as danger rises MELBOURNE: Dozens of wild fires burned across broad swaths of Australia's east and west on Saturday and firefighters scrambled to shore up defences ahead of hotter weather... MELBOURNE: Dozens of wild fires burned across broad swaths of Australia's east and west on Saturday and... Art & Culture 16 Nov, 2019
We are human and want to have sex too, disabled women say We are human and want to have sex too, disabled women say NAIROBI: Disabled women around the world are being denied basic health services from family planning advice to pap smears because they are seen as asexual, disability... NAIROBI: Disabled women around the world are being denied basic health services from family planning... Art & Culture 14 Nov, 2019
Warmer world is unhealthier place for children: Doctors Warmer world is unhealthier place for children: Doctors WASHINGTON: Children are growing up in a warmer world that will hit them with more and different health problems than their parents experienced, an international report by... WASHINGTON: Children are growing up in a warmer world that will hit them with more and different health... Art & Culture 14 Nov, 2019
"Women key to revolutionise Nepali politics" "Women key to revolutionise Nepali politics" "If a woman is a non-conformist and speaks about issues that are uncomfortable, she will surely be targeted," says Manushi Yami Bhattarai, who is a central committee member... "If a woman is a non-conformist and speaks about issues that are uncomfortable, she will surely be... Art & Culture 13 Nov, 2019
World leaders vow to advance ICPD agenda as historic Nairobi Summit opens World leaders vow to advance ICPD agenda as historic Nairobi Summit opens NAIROBI, KENYA: World leaders, representatives of non-governmental organisations, young people, business leaders and community groups have unveiled their commitments to end... NAIROBI, KENYA: World leaders, representatives of non-governmental organisations, young people, business... Art & Culture 13 Nov, 2019
Afghan capital's air pollution may be even deadlier than war Afghan capital's air pollution may be even deadlier than war KABUL: Yousuf fled with his family from his home in eastern Afghanistan eight years ago to escape the war, but he couldn't escape tragedy. In the capital, Kabul, five of... KABUL: Yousuf fled with his family from his home in eastern Afghanistan eight years ago to escape the... Art & Culture 13 Nov, 2019
Air quality sinks to 'severe' in haze-shrouded New Delhi Air quality sinks to 'severe' in haze-shrouded New Delhi NEW DELHI: A thick haze of polluted air hung over India's capital Tuesday, with authorities trying to tackle the problem by sprinkling water to settle dust and banning... NEW DELHI: A thick haze of polluted air hung over India's capital Tuesday, with authorities trying to... Art & Culture 12 Nov, 2019
Nepal The Himalayan Gold Rush: How Yarsagumba drives Nepal's high-altitude communities every spring As spring gives way to early summer across Nepal's high Himalayas, villages in districts bordering Tibet have fallen silent. Homes are locked, streets are empty, and the only signs of life are found hours away, on alpine meadows above 4,000 metres, where entire communities have pitched tents and set up temporary camps in pursuit of one of the world's most valuable natural commodities: yarsagumba.
Kathmandu Kathmandu Metro pitches smart city vision, heritage push and social welfare expansion in new fiscal policy The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has unveiled its policy and programme for the fiscal year 2083/84 (2026/27) under the theme "Cultural City, Prosperous Metropolis," laying out an ambitious agenda spanning governance reform, heritage conservation, infrastructure development, digital transformation, and social welfare.
Videos Australia spoils Turkey's return to the World Cup with a 2-0 victory Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkey's return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night.
Photo Gallery Photo of the Day: The temple of Kankrebihar A view of the historic Kankrebihar Temple in Birendranagar Valley, the capital of Karnali Province.
Nepal FM Khanal arrives in Beijing for four-day visit, to hold talks with Wang Yi and address investment conference Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has arrived in Beijing for a four-day official visit to China at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to the Nepali Embassy in Beijing said today.
World Cup 2026 XTREME FOOTBALL CIRCUS || EP 02 || WILL NEYMAR MISS THE WORLD CUP?! Join Aman Pratap Adhikary for a fun filled chat with Pawan Khatiwada aka PK Vines and Miss Nepal Supriya Shrestha.
Environment Thunderstorms likely across hills and mountains; Heavy rain risk persists despite partial cloud cover The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast thunderstorms and moderate rainfall in several hilly and mountainous parts of the country today, with weather experts warning that localized downpours could occur despite generally partial cloud cover across much of the country.
Kathmandu Foreign Minister Khanal departs for four-day China visit Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal departed for Beijing today on a four-day official visit to China, his second major diplomatic trip in as many weeks after a visit to India earlier this month, a back-to-back engagement with Nepal's two giant neighbours that underscores the new government's push to reframe Kathmandu's relationships with both.
Opinion What a 1,400-kilometre walk through the Himalayas revealed about climate decision-making After walking 1,400 kilometres across the Great Himalaya Trail and speaking with communities living alongside retreating glaciers and growing climate risks, I found that the challenge was no longer whether local people were being heard, but whether their knowledge was shaping the decisions made about their future.
