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
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
Nepal Home Minister directs enhanced security for upcoming election Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has instructed security agencies to ensure smart, effective and robust security arrangements for the upcoming election.
8.44 million ballot papers printed for FPTP category A total of 8.44 million ballot papers have been printed so far for the first-past-the-post (FPTP) system of the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5.
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.
