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

Vaikalpik Arthatantra by Hari Roka Launched in Kathmandu

Vaikalpik Arthatantra by Hari Roka Launched in Kathmandu

Hari Roka, an economist, released his new book 'Vaikalpik Arthashastra' on Saturday.

Hari Roka, an economist, released his new book 'Vaikalpik Arthashastra' on Saturday.

Lifestyle 08 Sep, 2024

Biographies of four trailblazing women presented as children's stories

Biographies of four trailblazing women presented as children's stories

Nepalaya, the publishing house, has released a collection of biographies of four pioneering women who have significantly influenced Nepal's national life, presented as children's stories.

Nepalaya, the publishing house, has released a collection of biographies of four pioneering women who have significantly influenced Nepal's national life, presented as children's stories.

Lifestyle 04 Sep, 2024

Hope for recovery emerges for a Ukrainian soldier who suffered a severe brain injury 2 years ago

Hope for recovery emerges for a Ukrainian soldier who suffered a severe brain injury...

For two years, a devoted father has stayed by the side of his bedridden son, a Ukrainian soldier who suffered a severe brain injury.

For two years, a devoted father has stayed by the side of his bedridden son, a Ukrainian soldier who suffered a severe brain injury.

Lifestyle 04 Sep, 2024

Is Usha Vance's Hindu identity an asset or a liability to the Trump-Vance campaign?

Is Usha Vance's Hindu identity an asset or a liability to the Trump-Vance campaign?

Sundaram said Usha Vance would appeal particularly to those Hindu Americans who support the politics of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, under whom Hindu nationalism has surged.

Sundaram said Usha Vance would appeal particularly to those Hindu Americans who support the politics of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, under whom Hindu nationalism has surged.

Lifestyle 01 Sep, 2024

NC President Deuba releases 'A Decade of Conflict Journalism' by journalist Dirgha Raj Upadhyaya

NC President Deuba releases 'A Decade of Conflict Journalism' by journalist Dirgha...

Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba officially released the book A Decade of Conflict Journalism, authored by journalist Dirgha Raj Upadhyaya amidst a ceremony held on Friday in Kathmandu.

Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba officially released the book A Decade of Conflict Journalism, authored by journalist Dirgha Raj Upadhyaya amidst a ceremony held on Friday in Kathmandu.

Lifestyle 01 Sep, 2024

Dalai Lama returns to Indian headquarters after knee replacement surgery in the US

Dalai Lama returns to Indian headquarters after knee replacement surgery in the US

The Dalai Lama, 89, flew to Dharamshala after weeks of recovery at the Nappi Farmhouse in Syracuse, New York, following the surgery on June 28.

The Dalai Lama, 89, flew to Dharamshala after weeks of recovery at the Nappi Farmhouse in Syracuse, New York, following the surgery on June 28.

Lifestyle 29 Aug, 2024

Ukraine first lady wants country's kids to see themselves as 'generation of winners' not war victims

Ukraine first lady wants country's kids to see themselves as 'generation of winners'...

Ukraine’s first lady wants her country’s children to view themselves not as a generation enduring a grinding war but rather as “a generation of winners.”

Ukraine’s first lady wants her country’s children to view themselves not as a generation enduring a grinding war but rather as “a generation of winners.”

Lifestyle 28 Aug, 2024

Where to stay?

Where to stay?

You can find a number of hotels, resorts as well as other properties where you can stay during your visit to Sri Lanka.

You can find a number of hotels, resorts as well as other properties where you can stay during your visit to Sri Lanka.

Lifestyle 06 Aug, 2024

Tracing the remnants of Ramayana

Tracing the remnants of Ramayana

An island in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka mesmerises the world with its beautiful beaches. But for those who have grown up listening to the story of Ramayana, it is a magical land of rock fortress, majestic waterfalls and stunning temples with rich architecture.

An island in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka mesmerises the world with its beautiful beaches. But for those who have grown up listening to the story of Ramayana, it is a magical land of rock fortress, majestic waterfalls and stunning temples with rich architecture.

Lifestyle 06 Aug, 2024

Judge narrows Anna Netrebko lawsuit against Met Opera to gender discrimination

Judge narrows Anna Netrebko lawsuit against Met Opera to gender discrimination

US District Judge Analisa Nadine Torres in Manhattan issued a 23-page decision Thursday in the suit, filed by Netrebko on Aug. 4 last year.

US District Judge Analisa Nadine Torres in Manhattan issued a 23-page decision Thursday in the suit, filed by Netrebko on Aug. 4 last year.

Lifestyle 24 Aug, 2024

The biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana -- a whopping 2,492 carats

The biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana -- a whopping 2,492 carats

The Botswana government says the huge 2,492-carat stone is the second-biggest ever discovered in a mine.

The Botswana government says the huge 2,492-carat stone is the second-biggest ever discovered in a mine.

Lifestyle 22 Aug, 2024