A 10-carat blue diamond shines at a $100 million exhibition in Abu Dhabi A 10-carat blue diamond shines at a $100 million exhibition in Abu Dhabi A rare blue diamond was displayed Tuesday at an exhibition of $100 million worth of the world's rarest diamonds in the United Arab Emirates’ capital, Abu Dhabi. A rare blue diamond was displayed Tuesday at an exhibition of $100 million worth of the world's rarest diamonds in the United Arab Emirates’ capital, Abu Dhabi. Lifestyle 09 Apr, 2025
How one chef in Vietnam uses fish sauce as the foundation for flavor How one chef in Vietnam uses fish sauce as the foundation for flavor “Fish sauce isn’t just about saltiness. It is as much about umaminess. It is magic,” he said, adding that he hoped more people would cook with fish sauce. “Fish sauce isn’t just about saltiness. It is as much about umaminess. It is magic,” he said, adding that he hoped more people would cook with fish sauce. Lifestyle 27 Mar, 2025
Blend your way to better chicken vindaloo Blend your way to better chicken vindaloo Vindaloo is an Indian dish of Portuguese influence that typically is associated with the state of Goa on India’s southwestern coast, Vindaloo is an Indian dish of Portuguese influence that typically is associated with the state of Goa on India’s southwestern coast, Lifestyle 24 Mar, 2025
Nepalaya releases 'Paniko Parade', a poetry collection by Dinesh Adhikari Nepalaya releases 'Paniko Parade', a poetry collection by Dinesh Adhikari Poet Dinesh Adhikari’s poetry collection, Paniko Parade, has been officially released. Poet Dinesh Adhikari’s poetry collection, Paniko Parade, has been officially released. Lifestyle 09 Mar, 2025
Yeti Distillery honours Paubha artist Samundra Man Singh Shrestha for promoting Nepali folk art Yeti Distillery honours Paubha artist Samundra Man Singh Shrestha for promoting... Internationally acclaimed Paubha artist, Samundra Man Singh Shrestha was honoured by Yeti Distillery Private Limited for his remarkable contribution to preserving and promoting Nepal’s traditional art on the global stage. Internationally acclaimed Paubha artist, Samundra Man Singh Shrestha was honoured by Yeti Distillery Private Limited for his remarkable contribution to preserving and promoting Nepal’s traditional art on the global stage. Lifestyle 02 Mar, 2025
'Kalsanga Kusti' launched highlighting an octogenarian's victory over cancer 'Kalsanga Kusti' launched highlighting an octogenarian's victory over cancer The book ‘Kalsanga Kusti’, chronicling Captain Ash Bahadur Gurung’s inspiring battle against stage-four prostate cancer in his 80s, was launched in Bharatpur on March 1. The book ‘Kalsanga Kusti’, chronicling Captain Ash Bahadur Gurung’s inspiring battle against stage-four prostate cancer in his 80s, was launched in Bharatpur on March 1. Lifestyle 02 Mar, 2025
Nepalaya launches book 'Saat Sal Ko Katha' on 75 years of democracy Nepalaya launches book 'Saat Sal Ko Katha' on 75 years of democracy The 120-page book ‘Saat Sal Ko Katha’ is priced at 345 Nepali rupees. The 120-page book ‘Saat Sal Ko Katha’ is priced at 345 Nepali rupees. Lifestyle 16 Feb, 2025
'Nepathya' book to debut in bookstores following successful pre-order campaign 'Nepathya' book to debut in bookstores following successful pre-order campaign Written by Girish Giri, the book was developed through a long association with the band’s frontman, Amrit Gurung. Written by Girish Giri, the book was developed through a long association with the band’s frontman, Amrit Gurung. Lifestyle 30 Jan, 2025
The Year of the Snake is underway with Lunar New Year festivities around the world The Year of the Snake is underway with Lunar New Year festivities around the world From Beijing to Havana, the holiday — known as the Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam and Seollal in Korea — is a major festival celebrated in many countries. From Beijing to Havana, the holiday — known as the Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam and Seollal in Korea — is a major festival celebrated in many countries. Lifestyle 29 Jan, 2025
Thai LGBTQ+ couples register marriages as law gives them equal status Thai LGBTQ+ couples register marriages as law gives them equal status The enactment of the Marriage Equality Act makes Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia and the third place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, after Taiwan and Nepal. The enactment of the Marriage Equality Act makes Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia and the third place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, after Taiwan and Nepal. Lifestyle 23 Jan, 2025
Same-sex marriages will soon become legal in Thailand after historic law Same-sex marriages will soon become legal in Thailand after historic law The government led by the Pheu Thai party made marriage equality one of its main goals. The government led by the Pheu Thai party made marriage equality one of its main goals. Lifestyle 22 Jan, 2025
The rise - and potential fall - of TikTok in the US The rise - and potential fall - of TikTok in the US The White House and the Justice Department emphasized Saturday that implementing and enforcing the law would fall to Trump and his administration. The White House and the Justice Department emphasized Saturday that implementing and enforcing the law would fall to Trump and his administration. Lifestyle 20 Jan, 2025
Same-sex couples in Thailand speak of happiness before marriage equality law takes effect Same-sex couples in Thailand speak of happiness before marriage equality law takes... It's a big week for LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand. It's a big week for LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand. Lifestyle 20 Jan, 2025
Nepalaya to launch book titled 'Prithvi Narayan Shah' on Prithvi Jayanti Nepalaya to launch book titled 'Prithvi Narayan Shah' on Prithvi Jayanti Nepalaya is set to launch a book titled Prithvi Narayan Shah, authored by Mahesh Raj Pant, on the occasion of Prithvi Jayanti today. Nepalaya is set to launch a book titled Prithvi Narayan Shah, authored by Mahesh Raj Pant, on the occasion of Prithvi Jayanti today. Lifestyle 11 Jan, 2025
Flying taxis are on the horizon as aviation soars into a new frontier Flying taxis are on the horizon as aviation soars into a new frontier China is also vying to make flying cars a reality, a quest that has piqued President-elect Donald Trump's interest in making the vehicles a priority for his incoming administration during the next four years. China is also vying to make flying cars a reality, a quest that has piqued President-elect Donald Trump's interest in making the vehicles a priority for his incoming administration during the next four years. Lifestyle 08 Jan, 2025
In freezing temperatures, swimmers in China plunge into a river for health and joy In freezing temperatures, swimmers in China plunge into a river for health and joy The swimmers trained daily throughout the year for this. The swimmers trained daily throughout the year for this. Lifestyle 07 Jan, 2025
Bulgarians celebrate the feast of Epiphany with a ritual plunge into icy rivers Bulgarians celebrate the feast of Epiphany with a ritual plunge into icy rivers Epiphany marks the end of the 12 days of Christmas, but not all Orthodox Christian churches celebrate it on the same day. Epiphany marks the end of the 12 days of Christmas, but not all Orthodox Christian churches celebrate it on the same day. Lifestyle 06 Jan, 2025
How drinking alcohol can affect your health How drinking alcohol can affect your health According to Murthy’s advisory, there are about 100,000 alcohol-related cancer cases and about 20,000 alcohol-related cancer deaths annually in the United States. According to Murthy’s advisory, there are about 100,000 alcohol-related cancer cases and about 20,000 alcohol-related cancer deaths annually in the United States. Lifestyle 05 Jan, 2025
Nepalaya announces open call for Nepali writers under 25 globally Nepalaya announces open call for Nepali writers under 25 globally The selected works will be published in three separate books in 2025. The selected works will be published in three separate books in 2025. Lifestyle 01 Jan, 2025
The Himalayan Times' 'Light Up Lives This Christmas' brings joy to children 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. 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. Lifestyle 25 Dec, 2024
Nepal Govt committed to holding HoR elections on March 5: Home Minister Aryal Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government is fully committed to conducting fresh elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) on the announced date of March 5, 2026.
Kathmandu KMC focused on quality service: Mayor Shah Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Balendra Shah, has informed that KMC was for minimizing operation cost and increasing quality in its services.
Nepal Warm clothes, school bags distributed to 359 students in Bajura A total of 359 students from remote Himalayan settlements in eastern Bajura have received school bags and warm clothes under a joint initiative aimed at supporting children during the winter season.
Lifestyle An open letter to the citizens of Nepal Today, I speak to you as a witness to a moment in our national life when silence itself has taken on a political meaning, and conscience has refused to remain quiet.
Kathmandu CIAA appeals to Supreme Court against acquittal in Melamchi Graft case The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court against the acquittal of 17 individuals in connection with alleged financial irregularities in the Melamchi Drinking Water Supply Project.
Nepal State responsible for promoting inclusion, social justice: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki has stated that safeguarding and promoting inclusion, social justice, and cultural and linguistic diversity are the responsibilities of the State.
Business Gold price hits fresh record, crosses Rs 260,000 per tola Gold price in the domestic market surged to a new historic high on Monday, crossing the Rs 260,000-per-tola mark following a sharp increase of Rs 1,900 per tola.
Kathmandu Zonta Club Kathmandu drives cybersecurity awareness in support of the UNITE campaign to end digital violence In support of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and this year’s UNITE theme, “End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” the Zonta Club Kathmandu partnered with the Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police, women lawyers, and Chandragiri Municipality to raise awareness on cybersecurity and online safety across diverse communities in Nepal.
Opinion Charles Darwin: A life in science It is a common question — what's the most extraordinary scientific legacy of Charles Robert Darwin's vision of life? The answer is simple.
