Abu Dhabi, once an untapped desert city, sees its first brewery open as UAE relaxes its alcohol laws Abu Dhabi, once an untapped desert city, sees its first brewery open as UAE relaxes... Abu Dhabi represents a completely untapped market for Side Hustle. Abu Dhabi represents a completely untapped market for Side Hustle. Lifestyle 17 May, 2024
German ex-leader Angela Merkel's memoirs to be published in late November, titled 'Freedom' German ex-leader Angela Merkel's memoirs to be published in late November,... But her record has faced criticism as well since she stepped down, notably her approach to Ukraine and Russia. But her record has faced criticism as well since she stepped down, notably her approach to Ukraine and Russia. Lifestyle 13 May, 2024
Buddha's birthday: When is it and how is it celebrated in different countries? Buddha's birthday: When is it and how is it celebrated in different countries? In India and Nepal, sweet rice porridge is served on this day to recall the story of Sujata, a maiden who offered the Buddha a bowl of milk porridge. In India and Nepal, sweet rice porridge is served on this day to recall the story of Sujata, a maiden who offered the Buddha a bowl of milk porridge. Lifestyle 12 May, 2024
BOX: An unforeseen consequence BOX: An unforeseen consequence The ‘Aging Well in Asia’ report unveiled by the Asian Development Bank on Thursday has mentioned a report that found a large increase in allowances under a nationwide senior citizen programme in Nepal associated with reduced food consumption by women, even though it increased the likelihood of financial assistance by 64.4 per cent. The ‘Aging Well in Asia’ report unveiled by the Asian Development Bank on Thursday has mentioned a report that found a large increase in allowances under a nationwide senior citizen programme in Nepal associated with reduced food consumption by women, even though it increased the likelihood of financial assistance by 64.4 per cent. Lifestyle 03 May, 2024
Prepare now to help people age well: ADB Prepare now to help people age well: ADB The longer lifespans that reflect the development success of developing Asia and the Pacific are posing increasing challenges to secure the well-being of the rapidly ageing population. The longer lifespans that reflect the development success of developing Asia and the Pacific are posing increasing challenges to secure the well-being of the rapidly ageing population. Lifestyle 04 May, 2024
It started with a tweet. What if Harry Potter attended an HBCU? Now it's a book series It started with a tweet. What if Harry Potter attended an HBCU? Now it's a book... Williams talked to The Associated Press about how his tweet became a novel and his inspirations for “Blood at the Root.” Williams talked to The Associated Press about how his tweet became a novel and his inspirations for “Blood at the Root.” Lifestyle 03 May, 2024
Activist who fought for legal rights for Europe's largest saltwater lagoon wins 'Green Nobel' Activist who fought for legal rights for Europe's largest saltwater lagoon wins... Over the next several years, Vicente, now 61, led a grassroots campaign to save the region's ecological jewel from collapse. Over the next several years, Vicente, now 61, led a grassroots campaign to save the region's ecological jewel from collapse. Lifestyle 29 Apr, 2024
Would you like a cicada salad? The monstrous little noisemakers descend on a New Orleans menu Would you like a cicada salad? The monstrous little noisemakers descend on a New... Periodical cicadas stay buried for years, until they surface and take over a landscape. Periodical cicadas stay buried for years, until they surface and take over a landscape. Lifestyle 19 Apr, 2024
Transgender inclusion? World's major religions take varying stances on policies toward trans people Transgender inclusion? World's major religions take varying stances on policies... In Islam, there isn’t a single central religious authority and policies can vary in different regions. In Islam, there isn’t a single central religious authority and policies can vary in different regions. Lifestyle 10 Apr, 2024
Unique experiences, shared memories of ink tales Unique experiences, shared memories of ink tales As the last day of the 11th International Nepal Tattoo Convention headed towards its end, the ambience got busier as the crowd eagerly waited for one of the thrilling performances of the day — piercing. As the last day of the 11th International Nepal Tattoo Convention headed towards its end, the ambience got busier as the crowd eagerly waited for one of the thrilling performances of the day — piercing. Lifestyle 08 Apr, 2024
Spreading energy and art Spreading energy and art Organising an event continuously for 11th edition is not an easy feat — you get discouraged, challenges tend to crumble you, and you may get bored too. Organising an event continuously for 11th edition is not an easy feat — you get discouraged, challenges tend to crumble you, and you may get bored too. Lifestyle 07 Apr, 2024
Connections forged in ink Connections forged in ink As the needle pierced the skin with the buzzing sound of tattoo machine, some endured it comfortably, some let out a shiver, and some just created different facial expressions to tolerate the pain. As the needle pierced the skin with the buzzing sound of tattoo machine, some endured it comfortably, some let out a shiver, and some just created different facial expressions to tolerate the pain. Lifestyle 07 Apr, 2024
Taking Nepali tattoo scene to the next level Taking Nepali tattoo scene to the next level Promoting tattoo as an art form of Nepal and displaying its rich culture, the three-day tattoo extravaganza — 11th International Nepal Tattoo Convention kicked off at Heritage Garden Sanepa, on April 5. Promoting tattoo as an art form of Nepal and displaying its rich culture, the three-day tattoo extravaganza — 11th International Nepal Tattoo Convention kicked off at Heritage Garden Sanepa, on April 5. Lifestyle 06 Apr, 2024
JB Darlami's novel 'Marikhola Ko Dhungo' launched JB Darlami's novel 'Marikhola Ko Dhungo' launched Nepalaya, the book publishing house, has launched author JB Darlami's novel "Marikhola ko Dhungo" amidst a special ceremony in Kathmandu. Nepalaya, the book publishing house, has launched author JB Darlami's novel "Marikhola ko Dhungo" amidst a special ceremony in Kathmandu. Lifestyle 07 Apr, 2024
Tasting menu extravaganza Tasting menu extravaganza Going out for fine dining is an exciting idea, but choosing what to eat at times becomes confusing. Going out for fine dining is an exciting idea, but choosing what to eat at times becomes confusing. Lifestyle 28 Mar, 2024
Cancer often requires more than one treatment − an oncologist explains why some patients like Kate Middleton receive both... Cancer often requires more than one treatment − an oncologist explains why some... Oncologist Alexander Olawaiye of the University of Pittsburgh explains what factors doctors take into account when devising a cancer treatment plan. Oncologist Alexander Olawaiye of the University of Pittsburgh explains what factors doctors take into account when devising a cancer treatment plan. Lifestyle 27 Mar, 2024
Those Godzilla claw shoes on the Oscars red carpet are just one of Hazama's 'dark fantasy' creations Those Godzilla claw shoes on the Oscars red carpet are just one of Hazama's... One Japanese creation grabbing attention on the Oscars red carpet wasn't a movie: the kitsch shoes that seemed to be clenched in Godzilla's claw. One Japanese creation grabbing attention on the Oscars red carpet wasn't a movie: the kitsch shoes that seemed to be clenched in Godzilla's claw. Lifestyle 27 Mar, 2024
Fasting at school? More Muslim students in the US are getting support during Ramadan Fasting at school? More Muslim students in the US are getting support during Ramadan Many districts “don’t know very much about Islam or any of our holidays,” said Maha Elgenaidi, the group’s executive director. Many districts “don’t know very much about Islam or any of our holidays,” said Maha Elgenaidi, the group’s executive director. Lifestyle 17 Mar, 2024
Sustainability and existential philosophy on display Sustainability and existential philosophy on display The Kala Salon in Thamel is currently the epicentre of artistic discourse in the Valley as it hosts two thought-provoking exhibitions, ‘Foraging Chroma’ by Meena Gurung, and ‘From Zero to Sunya’ by Cinzia, which commenced on March 10. The Kala Salon in Thamel is currently the epicentre of artistic discourse in the Valley as it hosts two thought-provoking exhibitions, ‘Foraging Chroma’ by Meena Gurung, and ‘From Zero to Sunya’ by Cinzia, which commenced on March 10. Lifestyle 14 Mar, 2024
Rupert Murdoch, 92, plans to marry for 5th time Rupert Murdoch, 92, plans to marry for 5th time He plans to marry Elena Zhukova, 67, a Russian-born retired scientist he met last year. He plans to marry Elena Zhukova, 67, a Russian-born retired scientist he met last year. Lifestyle 10 Mar, 2024
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.
Lifestyle The Himalayan Times' 'Light Up Lives This Christmas' brings joy to children Spreading holiday cheer to children in local orphanages across the Capital, 'Light Up Lives This Christmas', an initiative of The Himalayan Times concluded on December 24.
