New bushfires break out in Australia as millions brace for the worst New bushfires break out in Australia as millions brace for the worst 70 bushfires burning across NSW state; 3 at emergency level "Catastrophic" heat and wind conditions to peak later in day Hundreds of schools and colleges... 70 bushfires burning across NSW state; 3 at emergency level "Catastrophic" heat and wind... Art & Culture 12 Nov, 2019
Trapped and helpless: How families are fighting Delhi's pollution horror Trapped and helpless: How families are fighting Delhi's pollution horror NEW DELHI: When a toxic smog darkened the skies over the Indian capital last weekend and air pollution peaked to its highest levels this year, Nabeela Moinuddin and... NEW DELHI: When a toxic smog darkened the skies over the Indian capital last weekend and air pollution... Art & Culture 08 Nov, 2019
Virginity testing: a ritual from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe Virginity testing: a ritual from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe LONDON: Health experts have condemned US rapper T.I. for subjecting his teenaged daughter to an annual virginity test, saying the practice was harmful and... LONDON: Health experts have condemned US rapper T.I. for subjecting his teenaged daughter to an annual... Art & Culture 08 Nov, 2019
Sea levels could rise even faster, higher than feared Sea levels could rise even faster, higher than feared Paris, November 7 Global warming could drive a much more dramatic increase in sea levels than current projections suggest, scientists say, citing a rise of 10 metres... Paris, November 7 Global warming could drive a much more dramatic increase in sea levels than current... Art & Culture 08 Nov, 2019
Camilla, wife of Britain's Prince Charles, cancels events with chest infection Camilla, wife of Britain's Prince Charles, cancels events with chest infection LONDON: Camilla, wife of the heir to the British throne Prince Charles, has cancelled upcoming events on the advice of her doctors after falling ill with a chest... LONDON: Camilla, wife of the heir to the British throne Prince Charles, has cancelled upcoming events... Art & Culture 07 Nov, 2019
George Orwell New Mexico exhibit bares 'doublespeak' legacy George Orwell New Mexico exhibit bares 'doublespeak' legacy ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: War is Peace. Freedom is Slavery. Ignorance is Strength. Those were the slogans of the Party in George Orwell's 1949 novel "1984" that allowed... ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: War is Peace. Freedom is Slavery. Ignorance is Strength. Those were the... Art & Culture 06 Nov, 2019
Trump administration begins Paris climate pact exit Trump administration begins Paris climate pact exit Washington starts one-year procedure to leave Paris accord Trump aims to relieve US industry of bureaucracy US is world's biggest greenhouse gas emitter... Washington starts one-year procedure to leave Paris accord Trump aims to relieve US industry of... Art & Culture 05 Nov, 2019
Bringing the world's buried wetlands back from the dead Bringing the world's buried wetlands back from the dead HINDOLVESTON, ENGLAND: The ghosts are all around the gently rolling farmlands of eastern England. But you have to know where to look. These are not the kind of phantoms... HINDOLVESTON, ENGLAND: The ghosts are all around the gently rolling farmlands of eastern England. But you... Art & Culture 05 Nov, 2019
California winds slacken, helping firefighters control blazes California winds slacken, helping firefighters control blazes Winds that have fanned California's wildfires have calmed, helping firefighters contain blazes that have destroyed homes and forced mass power outages since late last... Winds that have fanned California's wildfires have calmed, helping firefighters contain blazes that have... Art & Culture 04 Nov, 2019
Timbung Lake attracting more tourists Timbung Lake attracting more tourists PANCHTHAR: Timbung Lake, situated in between Panchthar and Taplejung districts, has grabbed the attention of travellers with it's spectacular natural beauty, in recent... PANCHTHAR: Timbung Lake, situated in between Panchthar and Taplejung districts, has grabbed the... Art & Culture 01 Nov, 2019
New Delhi schools shut because of toxic smog New Delhi schools shut because of toxic smog NEW DELHI: An expert panel in India's capital has declared a health emergency due to air pollution choking the city, with authorities ordering schools closed until... NEW DELHI: An expert panel in India's capital has declared a health emergency due to air pollution... Art & Culture 01 Nov, 2019
Dutch highways hit by major traffic jams in nitrogen pollution protest Dutch highways hit by major traffic jams in nitrogen pollution protest AMSTERDAM: Hundreds of kilometres of Dutch highways were clogged with traffic jams on Wednesday when construction workers drove trucks, diggers and cranes to a protest... AMSTERDAM: Hundreds of kilometres of Dutch highways were clogged with traffic jams on Wednesday when... Art & Culture 30 Oct, 2019
Brazil fears oil spill could reach coral reef, readies ships Brazil fears oil spill could reach coral reef, readies ships RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's Navy said Tuesday it is preparing for the possibility that an oil spill reaches one of the country's largest coral reef systems, amid public outcry... RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's Navy said Tuesday it is preparing for the possibility that an oil spill reaches... Art & Culture 30 Oct, 2019
Diwali fireworks haze pushes Indian capital's air quality to severe Diwali fireworks haze pushes Indian capital's air quality to severe NEW DELHI: Air pollution in some parts of the Indian capital deteriorated early on Monday to the worst recorded level, officials said, a day after revellers set off... NEW DELHI: Air pollution in some parts of the Indian capital deteriorated early on Monday to the worst... Art & Culture 28 Oct, 2019
Oil spill clean-up on Brazilian beaches making volunteers sick Oil spill clean-up on Brazilian beaches making volunteers sick RECIFE, Brazil/BRASILIA: Volunteers flocking to the Brazilian shore to clean up the mysterious oil polluting more than 100 northeastern beaches are getting ill from... RECIFE, Brazil/BRASILIA: Volunteers flocking to the Brazilian shore to clean up the mysterious oil... Art & Culture 26 Oct, 2019
Pollution levels in India's capital hit the worst this year Pollution levels in India's capital hit the worst this year NEW DELHI: Pollution levels in India's capital New Delhi have hit their worst for the second time in October -- earning a "very poor" rating and indicating air quality... NEW DELHI: Pollution levels in India's capital New Delhi have hit their worst for the second time in... Art & Culture 25 Oct, 2019
Upcoming exhibit highlights Twain's overseas adventures Upcoming exhibit highlights Twain's overseas adventures NEW YORK: Mark Twain's adventures overseas, and the irreverent book which helped make him famous will be featured in an upcoming exhibit at the New-York Historical... NEW YORK: Mark Twain's adventures overseas, and the irreverent book which helped make him famous will be... Art & Culture 24 Oct, 2019
Norway at top, Yemen at bottom of rankings for women's quality of life Norway at top, Yemen at bottom of rankings for women's quality of life NEW YORK: Norway and Switzerland are the best countries to be a woman and Yemen and Afghanistan the worst, said research on Tuesday which found the state of women's rights... NEW YORK: Norway and Switzerland are the best countries to be a woman and Yemen and Afghanistan the... Art & Culture 23 Oct, 2019
Ganguly says he will lead BCCI like he captained India Ganguly says he will lead BCCI like he captained India MUMBAI: Sourav Ganguly will lead the Indian board like he led the national team, the former captain said as he promised a fair and untainted administration after taking... MUMBAI: Sourav Ganguly will lead the Indian board like he led the national team, the former captain... Art & Culture 23 Oct, 2019
Lots of good terns: Bird ready to fly off endangered list Lots of good terns: Bird ready to fly off endangered list WASHINGTON: After 34 years on the endangered species list, a tiny Midwestern bird is ready to fly free of federal protection. Once hurt the by the damming of major... WASHINGTON: After 34 years on the endangered species list, a tiny Midwestern bird is ready to fly free of... Art & Culture 23 Oct, 2019
Business World Bank projects Nepal's growth to slow to 2.3% in FY26, cites Middle East conflict and domestic unrest Nepal's economic growth is projected to slow sharply to 2.3 percent in the current fiscal year from 4.6 percent in FY25, according to the World Bank's latest Nepal Development Update released on Wednesday, with the ongoing Middle East conflict and the lingering effects of the September 2025 domestic unrest cited as the primary factors.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 4,300 per tola after sharp surge Gold price in the domestic market fell by Rs 4,300 per tola on Thursday, a day after recording a sharp increase.
Kathmandu Former Home Minister Lekhak released on bail following court order Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has been released on bail after 13 days in custody, in line with a directive from the Supreme Court of Nepal.
Kathmandu Oli released on bail, handed over to family amid ongoing investigation Former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has been released on bail and handed over to his family while undergoing treatment at hospital this morning.
Environment Regional conference in Lumbini highlights regenerative agriculture for sustainable future A three-day regional conference on deep regenerative agriculture concluded in Lumbini, emphasizing sustainable, nature-positive farming systems in the Eastern Himalayan region.
Business Ncell unveils Rs 699 unlimited combo pack, cuts price by 65% Ncell has introduced a new ‘Unlimited Combo Pack’ for prepaid customers, slashing the price of its bundled data and voice services by 65 percent to Rs 699.
Lifestyle Renew, recommit, rise: Why Toastmasters still matters today Twice every year, members of Toastmasters International are presented with a simple yet powerful choice: to renew their membership or to move on.
Opinion Verifiable Credentials: A digital lifeline Nepal can no longer ignore In a remote village of Nepal, Sharmila a bright young graduate sets out before sunrise. Her destination is not a workplace, but a government office miles away. She needs stamped copies of her academic certificates to apply for a job in Kathmandu.
Sports Harry Kane leads Bayern to 2-1 win over Real Madrid in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinals Arsenal won 1-0 at Sporting Lisbon in the other quarterfinal on Tuesday.
