Climate change hampers progress on fighting epidemics: Global Fund Climate change hampers progress on fighting epidemics: Global Fund GENEVA: Climate change is making it harder to eradicate deadly epidemics, with rising temperatures helping mosquitoes spread malaria in higher places in Africa, the head of... GENEVA: Climate change is making it harder to eradicate deadly epidemics, with rising temperatures... Art & Culture 23 Oct, 2019
Louvre exhibit acclaims Da Vinci, 500 years after his death Louvre exhibit acclaims Da Vinci, 500 years after his death PARIS: Much about Leonardo Da Vinci remains an enigma: the smile of the "Mona Lisa"; why the world's most famous painter left so many works unfinished; and more recently,... PARIS: Much about Leonardo Da Vinci remains an enigma: the smile of the "Mona Lisa"; why the world's most... Art & Culture 22 Oct, 2019
Genre-bending bio of Thomas Edison is highly illuminating Genre-bending bio of Thomas Edison is highly illuminating "Edison," Random House, by Edmund Morris The late Edmund Morris, a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer known for his willingness to brush aside the norms of his genre if... "Edison," Random House, by Edmund Morris The late Edmund Morris, a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer... Art & Culture 22 Oct, 2019
One of Europe's last wild rivers is in danger of being tamed One of Europe's last wild rivers is in danger of being tamed ALONG THE VJOSA RIVER: Under a broad plane tree near Albania's border with Greece, Jorgji Ilia fills a battered flask from one of the Vjosa River's many springs. "There... ALONG THE VJOSA RIVER: Under a broad plane tree near Albania's border with Greece, Jorgji Ilia fills a... Art & Culture 22 Oct, 2019
Dr Suman Thapa to perform in October Paleti Dr Suman Thapa to perform in October Paleti KATHMANDU: Singer Suman Thapa, who is also an ophthalmologist, is all set to feature in this month's Paleti concert at Nepalaya's R-Shala in Kalikasthan,... KATHMANDU: Singer Suman Thapa, who is also an ophthalmologist, is all set to feature in this month's... Art & Culture 21 Oct, 2019
Prince William follows in mother Princess Diana's footsteps in Pakistan Prince William follows in mother Princess Diana's footsteps in Pakistan LAHORE: Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate on Thursday joined locals in a cricket match in the Pakistani city of Lahore before a trip to a cancer hospital that... LAHORE: Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate on Thursday joined locals in a cricket match in... Art & Culture 17 Oct, 2019
Visit Nepal Year 2020 event kicks off in Seoul Visit Nepal Year 2020 event kicks off in Seoul KATHMANDU: The much-awaited Visit Nepal Year 2020 campaign has been launched in Seoul of South Korea, on Wednesday, Korea Tour and Trekking Operators Association of... KATHMANDU: The much-awaited Visit Nepal Year 2020 campaign has been launched in Seoul of South Korea,... Art & Culture 17 Oct, 2019
Plastic bottles vs aluminium cans: who'll win the global water fight? Plastic bottles vs aluminium cans: who'll win the global water fight? Companies under pressure after scenes of plastics in oceans Danone joins Coke, Pepsi in shifting some plastic to cans Recycling rates much higher for aluminium... Companies under pressure after scenes of plastics in oceans Danone joins Coke, Pepsi in shifting... Art & Culture 17 Oct, 2019
Prince William and wife Kate see impact of climate change at Pakistan glacier Prince William and wife Kate see impact of climate change at Pakistan glacier ISLAMABAD: Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate on Wednesday visited a melting glacier in the Hindu Kush mountain range not far from Pakistan's border with... ISLAMABAD: Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate on Wednesday visited a melting glacier in the... Art & Culture 16 Oct, 2019
Egypt says archaeologists uncovered 20 ancient coffins Egypt says archaeologists uncovered 20 ancient coffins CAIRO: Egypt's Antiquities Ministry says archaeologists have uncovered at least 20 ancient wooden coffins in the southern city of Luxor. A brief statement from the... CAIRO: Egypt's Antiquities Ministry says archaeologists have uncovered at least 20 ancient wooden coffins... Art & Culture 16 Oct, 2019
Prince William and wife Kate meet Imran Khan, Pakistan's PM and friend of Diana Prince William and wife Kate meet Imran Khan, Pakistan's PM and friend of Diana ISLAMABAD: Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate on Tuesday met Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan, a former international cricket star who the prince played... ISLAMABAD: Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate on Tuesday met Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran... Art & Culture 15 Oct, 2019
It's a tie: Atwood and Evaristo share fiction's Booker Prize It's a tie: Atwood and Evaristo share fiction's Booker Prize LONDON: Canadian writer Margaret Atwood and British author Bernardine Evaristo split the Booker Prize on Monday after the judging panel ripped up the rulebook and refused... LONDON: Canadian writer Margaret Atwood and British author Bernardine Evaristo split the Booker Prize on... Art & Culture 15 Oct, 2019
Owl killings spur moral questions about human intervention Owl killings spur moral questions about human intervention CORVALLIS: As he stood amid the thick old-growth forests in the coastal range of Oregon, Dave Wiens was nervous. Before he trained to shoot his first barred owl, he had... CORVALLIS: As he stood amid the thick old-growth forests in the coastal range of Oregon, Dave Wiens was... Art & Culture 15 Oct, 2019
For Huda Kattan, beauty has become a billion-dollar business For Huda Kattan, beauty has become a billion-dollar business DUBAI: From a humble start of leaving the world of finance to write a beauty blog, Huda Kattan now has become one of the most recognizable names in makeup around the... DUBAI: From a humble start of leaving the world of finance to write a beauty blog, Huda Kattan now has... Art & Culture 14 Oct, 2019
Afghan museum restores Buddhist history, one broken piece at a time Afghan museum restores Buddhist history, one broken piece at a time KABUL: Restoring Afghanistan's Buddhist artefacts that were destroyed by the Taliban 18 years ago is like working on a 1,500-year-old jigsaw puzzle, say conservators... KABUL: Restoring Afghanistan's Buddhist artefacts that were destroyed by the Taliban 18 years ago is... Art & Culture 14 Oct, 2019
Atwood, Ellmann favorites to win fiction's Booker Prize Atwood, Ellmann favorites to win fiction's Booker Prize LONDON: Booker Prize winner Margaret Atwood is the bookies' favourite to win the coveted fiction trophy again for "The Testaments," her follow-up to the dystopian saga "The... LONDON: Booker Prize winner Margaret Atwood is the bookies' favourite to win the coveted fiction trophy... Art & Culture 14 Oct, 2019
2 Nobel literature prize winners expose Europe's fault lines 2 Nobel literature prize winners expose Europe's fault lines STOCKHOLM: Nobel Prizes for literature were awarded Thursday to two writers enmeshed in Europe's social and political fault lines: a liberal Pole who has irked her... STOCKHOLM: Nobel Prizes for literature were awarded Thursday to two writers enmeshed in Europe's social... Art & Culture 12 Oct, 2019
Xi Jinping: Influence in China and beyond Xi Jinping: Influence in China and beyond KATHMANDU: Primarily identified as the president of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, according to Forbes, is one of the most powerful persons in the world, who... KATHMANDU: Primarily identified as the president of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, according... Art & Culture 11 Oct, 2019
New York library exhibit to pay tribute to JD Salinger New York library exhibit to pay tribute to JD Salinger NEW YORK: An upcoming exhibit at the New York Public Library will offer a look into the very private life of JD Salinger. From Oct 18 to Jan 20, 2020, the library will... NEW YORK: An upcoming exhibit at the New York Public Library will offer a look into the very private life... Art & Culture 07 Oct, 2019
Title, book cover announced for 'The Hunger Games' prequel Title, book cover announced for 'The Hunger Games' prequel NEW YORK: "The Hunger Games" prequel has a title and a book cover. Suzanne Collins' "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" is due out May 19. Scholastic announced the... NEW YORK: "The Hunger Games" prequel has a title and a book cover. Suzanne Collins' "The Ballad of... Art & Culture 05 Oct, 2019
Nepal EC monitoring media contents: Acting CEC Bhandari Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari has urged the media to publish and disseminate fair news without being biased while making news related to election to the House of Representatives.
Health HPV vaccination campaign goes digital with health–education collaboration The Ministry of Health and Population has launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign against cervical cancer, alongside a new digital system to securely record vaccination data through collaboration between the health and education sectors.
Business Gold, Silver prices fall for second consecutive day Gold and silver prices declined for the second consecutive day in the domestic market on Friday, extending the recent volatility in bullion prices.
Opinion India's budget: What it means for Nepal's economic future India’s latest Union Budget goes beyond an annual fiscal exercise – it is a statement of intent.
Nepal Baitadi bus accident death toll rises to 13 The death toll in the Baitadi bus accident has risen to 13 after five injured passengers succumbed to their injuries at Dadeldhura Hospital, police said.
Business British Council Nepal recognises top IELTS channel partners The British Council Nepal on Thursday announced its top-performing IELTS channel partners for Nepal under the Global Channel Partner Campaign 2025, during a ceremony held in Kathmandu.
Business Laminar unveils Nepal's first Digital FullBody tiles at Buildcon Expo 2026 Laminar Tiles, Nepal's pioneering fully vitrified tile manufacturer, on Thursday launched its latest collection, Monolith Digital FullBody, at the Nepal Buildcon International Expo 2026 in Kathmandu, marking a first of its kind in the domestic market.
Opinion When losers refuse to lose: Nepal's dangerous talk of rejecting election results Nepal is once again standing at the edge of a constitutional cliff, and the ones kicking away the ground beneath its feet are the very politicians Gen Z chased out of power only months ago.
Kathmandu Bhaktapur-2 does not like repeat representatives Bhaktapur Constituency-2 voters have switched representatives each time.
