Oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sells for over $5M Oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sells for over $5M The oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sold for more than $5 million at an auction on Wednesday. The oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sold for more than $5 million at an auction on Wednesday. Lifestyle 19 Dec, 2024
Giant statue of the Buddha in New Jersey becomes interfaith hub and spiritual home for many Giant statue of the Buddha in New Jersey becomes interfaith hub and spiritual home... Just off a state highway in New Jersey, one of the largest statues of the Buddha in the United States appears unexpectedly in the middle of a backyard. Just off a state highway in New Jersey, one of the largest statues of the Buddha in the United States appears unexpectedly in the middle of a backyard. Lifestyle 08 Dec, 2024
Germany's Merkel recalls Putin's 'power games' and contrasting US presidents in her memoirs Germany's Merkel recalls Putin's 'power games' and contrasting US presidents in her... Merkel served alongside four US presidents, four French presidents and five British prime ministers. Merkel served alongside four US presidents, four French presidents and five British prime ministers. Lifestyle 26 Nov, 2024
Oshodhara Murthal Mahotsav in India draws over 500 participants; Nepali participants showcase cultural event Oshodhara Murthal Mahotsav in India draws over 500 participants; Nepali participants... The Murthal Mahotsav at Osho Dhara Nanak Ashram, India, began with the transformative “Right Mindfulness and Prem Pragya” program, offering teachings on self-awareness, love, and wisdom. The Murthal Mahotsav at Osho Dhara Nanak Ashram, India, began with the transformative “Right Mindfulness and Prem Pragya” program, offering teachings on self-awareness, love, and wisdom. Lifestyle 19 Nov, 2024
Teenage Buddhist lama celebrates last birthday in the U.S. before joining monastery in the Himalayas Teenage Buddhist lama celebrates last birthday in the U.S. before joining monastery... One of his buddies gave him shaker bottles for hydrating during training at the gym; another, a gift card to eat at Chipotle Mexican Grill. One of his buddies gave him shaker bottles for hydrating during training at the gym; another, a gift card to eat at Chipotle Mexican Grill. Lifestyle 18 Nov, 2024
How a viral, duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million How a viral, duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million Walk into any supermarket and you can generally buy a banana for less than $1. But a banana duct-taped to a wall? That might sell for more than $1 million at an upcoming auction at Sotheby’s in New York. Walk into any supermarket and you can generally buy a banana for less than $1. But a banana duct-taped to a wall? That might sell for more than $1 million at an upcoming auction at Sotheby’s in New York. Lifestyle 17 Nov, 2024
Bastakoti's Poetry Collection 'Paniko Rang' Released in Kathmandu Bastakoti's Poetry Collection 'Paniko Rang' Released in Kathmandu Poet Rishi Bastakoti unveiled his poetry collection 'Paniko Rang' at a ceremony held in Kathmandu. The event celebrated the amalgamation of artistic poems and contemporary issues, drawing notable figures from the literary and academic circles. Poet Rishi Bastakoti unveiled his poetry collection 'Paniko Rang' at a ceremony held in Kathmandu. The event celebrated the amalgamation of artistic poems and contemporary issues, drawing notable figures from the literary and academic circles. Lifestyle 16 Nov, 2024
British writer Samantha Harvey's space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize for fiction British writer Samantha Harvey's space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize... British writer Samantha Harvey won the Booker Prize for fiction on Tuesday with “Orbital,” a short, wonder-filled novel set aboard the International Space Station that ponders the beauty and fragility of Earth. British writer Samantha Harvey won the Booker Prize for fiction on Tuesday with “Orbital,” a short, wonder-filled novel set aboard the International Space Station that ponders the beauty and fragility of Earth. Lifestyle 13 Nov, 2024
Britain's Queen Camilla returns to public duties after chest infection Britain's Queen Camilla returns to public duties after chest infection The queen has pulled out of an appearance at the premiere of the film “Gladiator II” on Wednesday night as doctors advise Camilla to focus on her recovery. The queen has pulled out of an appearance at the premiere of the film “Gladiator II” on Wednesday night as doctors advise Camilla to focus on her recovery. Lifestyle 12 Nov, 2024
India's ban on Salman Rushdie 'The Satanic Verses' may end - thanks to missing paperwork India's ban on Salman Rushdie 'The Satanic Verses' may end - thanks to missing... The decades long ban of Salman Rushdie's “The Satanic Verses” in his native India is now in doubt — not because of a change of heart more than two years after the author’s near-fatal stabbing, but because of what amounts to some missing paperwork. The decades long ban of Salman Rushdie's “The Satanic Verses” in his native India is now in doubt — not because of a change of heart more than two years after the author’s near-fatal stabbing, but because of what amounts to some missing paperwork. Lifestyle 10 Nov, 2024
Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flock to rivers for prayers to the sun god Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flock to rivers for prayers to the sun god Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flocked to rivers and bodies of water across India to pray to the sun god as part of the Chhath festival this week. Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flocked to rivers and bodies of water across India to pray to the sun god as part of the Chhath festival this week. Lifestyle 08 Nov, 2024
At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national tour. Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national tour. Lifestyle 01 Nov, 2024
Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into how poor institutions affect countries' success Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into how poor institutions affect... Nobel honors were announced last week in medicine, physics, chemistry, literature and peace. Nobel honors were announced last week in medicine, physics, chemistry, literature and peace. Lifestyle 14 Oct, 2024
Nobel Peace Prize given to Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo for its work against nuclear weapons Nobel Peace Prize given to Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo for its work against... The war in Ukraine, sparked by Russia’s invasion, is heading toward its third winter with a massive loss of human life on both sides. The war in Ukraine, sparked by Russia’s invasion, is heading toward its third winter with a massive loss of human life on both sides. Lifestyle 11 Oct, 2024
Bringing charm of age-old Nepali tunes to contemporary times Bringing charm of age-old Nepali tunes to contemporary times Samundra band, an ensemble that plays age-old Nepali tunes, recomposing many in new forms, is known for updating cherished old music for contemporary times. Samundra band, an ensemble that plays age-old Nepali tunes, recomposing many in new forms, is known for updating cherished old music for contemporary times. Lifestyle 06 Oct, 2024
Children form heart of Dr Bhagwan's project of passion Children form heart of Dr Bhagwan's project of passion Prof Dr Bhagawan Koirala — a name that needs no introduction for us — this renowned heart surgeon of Nepal has operated on more than 14,000 hearts and served hundreds of thousands of people over the years. He is also known for pioneering open-heart surgery in Nepal while also heading the country’s Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre. Prof Dr Bhagawan Koirala — a name that needs no introduction for us — this renowned heart surgeon of Nepal has operated on more than 14,000 hearts and served hundreds of thousands of people over the years. He is also known for pioneering open-heart surgery in Nepal while also heading the country’s Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre. Lifestyle 06 Oct, 2024
As Thailand approves same-sex marriage, a couple celebrates feeling freed As Thailand approves same-sex marriage, a couple celebrates feeling freed Kunchanok, 27, and Caiga, 42, say they plan to get married once the law goes into effect. Kunchanok, 27, and Caiga, 42, say they plan to get married once the law goes into effect. Lifestyle 28 Sep, 2024
Discovering STEM and leadership: My incredible experience as a youth leader from Nepal to the United States of America Discovering STEM and leadership: My incredible experience as a youth leader from... This summer of 2024, I had an incredible opportunity to represent Nepal as a participant in the On-Demand Youth Leadership Program(ODYLP): Nepal STEM which was held in the United States of America. This summer of 2024, I had an incredible opportunity to represent Nepal as a participant in the On-Demand Youth Leadership Program(ODYLP): Nepal STEM which was held in the United States of America. Lifestyle 19 Sep, 2024
Kate, the Princess of Wales, has finished chemotherapy and will return to limited public duties Kate, the Princess of Wales, has finished chemotherapy and will return to limited... Kate said Monday that while she had completed her chemotherapy treatment, the path to full recovery would be long and she would “take each day as it comes.” Kate said Monday that while she had completed her chemotherapy treatment, the path to full recovery would be long and she would “take each day as it comes.” Lifestyle 11 Sep, 2024
Himalayan Art Festival underway Himalayan Art Festival underway The Himalayan Art Festival is taking place at the Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal from September 8 to 14. The Himalayan Art Festival is taking place at the Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal from September 8 to 14. Lifestyle 09 Sep, 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.
