Same-sex couples and LGBTQ+ activists rally in Nepal's capital during the annual Pride parade

Same-sex couples and LGBTQ+ activists rally in Nepal's capital during the annual...

The annual event brings together the sexual minority community and their supporters in Kathmandu during the Gai Jatra festival.

The annual event brings together the sexual minority community and their supporters in Kathmandu during the Gai Jatra festival.

Lifestyle 20 Aug, 2024

Fire breaks out at London's Somerset House, home to priceless works by Van Gogh, Cezanne

Fire breaks out at London's Somerset House, home to priceless works by Van Gogh,...

Priceless paintings by Monet, Cezanne, Van Gogh and others were unharmed Saturday after firefighters worked to douse a blaze that broke out in the roof of Somerset House, a large central London arts venue, officials said.

Priceless paintings by Monet, Cezanne, Van Gogh and others were unharmed Saturday after firefighters worked to douse a blaze that broke out in the roof of Somerset House, a large central London arts venue, officials said.

Lifestyle 18 Aug, 2024

Indiana Jones' iconic felt fedora fetches $630,000 at auction

Indiana Jones' iconic felt fedora fetches $630,000 at auction

The brown felt fedora worn by actor Harrison Ford in the second installment of the Indiana Jones movies sold for $630,000 at auction, film and TV memorabilia company Propstore announced Friday.

The brown felt fedora worn by actor Harrison Ford in the second installment of the Indiana Jones movies sold for $630,000 at auction, film and TV memorabilia company Propstore announced Friday.

Lifestyle 18 Aug, 2024

17 injured in Doti bus accident

17 injured in Doti bus accident

As many as 17 people were injured after a passenger-carrying bus met an accident at Samuhagadh of Silgadhi Municipality-4 in Dipayal district this morning.

As many as 17 people were injured after a passenger-carrying bus met an accident at Samuhagadh of Silgadhi Municipality-4 in Dipayal district this morning.

Lifestyle 16 Aug, 2024

Banksy London Zoo mural offers clue to why wild animals have been appearing all over city

Banksy London Zoo mural offers clue to why wild animals have been appearing all over...

Workers arriving at the London Zoo early Tuesday were surprised to discover an unexpected exhibit that suggested the animals were being set free.

Workers arriving at the London Zoo early Tuesday were surprised to discover an unexpected exhibit that suggested the animals were being set free.

Lifestyle 14 Aug, 2024

Dhyan Yog and Prema Pragya programs to be held in Kathmandu from August 19

Dhyan Yog and Prema Pragya programs to be held in Kathmandu from August 19

The Oshodhara Nepal Buddhanagar Dhyan Kendra is set to organize a Dhyan Yog and Prema Pragya program in Kathmandu from August 19 to 21.

The Oshodhara Nepal Buddhanagar Dhyan Kendra is set to organize a Dhyan Yog and Prema Pragya program in Kathmandu from August 19 to 21.

Lifestyle 14 Aug, 2024

Princess Leia bikini costume from set of 'Star Wars' movie sells at auction for $175K

Princess Leia bikini costume from set of 'Star Wars' movie sells at auction for $175K

The gold bikini-style costume that Carrie Fisher wore as Princess Leia while making “Return of the Jedi" in the “Star Wars” franchise has sold for $175,000, according to the auction house that handled the sale.

The gold bikini-style costume that Carrie Fisher wore as Princess Leia while making “Return of the Jedi" in the “Star Wars” franchise has sold for $175,000, according to the auction house that handled the sale.

Lifestyle 29 Jul, 2024

Tri-nation painting exhibition expected to foster bonhomie among artists and art lovers

Tri-nation painting exhibition expected to foster bonhomie among artists and art...

Sixteen-year-old Shusmita Jimee of Nepal, was one of the youngest participants of the international exhibition of paintings and sculpture concluded at Nepal Art Council, Kathmandu on Sunday.

Sixteen-year-old Shusmita Jimee of Nepal, was one of the youngest participants of the international exhibition of paintings and sculpture concluded at Nepal Art Council, Kathmandu on Sunday.

Lifestyle 29 Jul, 2024

Nanglo weaving at every household of Hatuwagadi

Nanglo weaving at every household of Hatuwagadi

Every household at Homtang village of Hatuwagadhi rural municipality in the district is engaged in weaving a traditional houseware, 'nanglo'. It is made by weaving wicker, or the cleft slices of bamboo.

Every household at Homtang village of Hatuwagadhi rural municipality in the district is engaged in weaving a traditional houseware, 'nanglo'. It is made by weaving wicker, or the cleft slices of bamboo.

Lifestyle 28 Jul, 2024

Italy's Ancient Roman Appian Way included in UNESCO World Heritage List

Italy's Ancient Roman Appian Way included in UNESCO World Heritage List

Italy’s ancient Roman Appian Way was admitted to the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday, becoming the country’s 60th entry on the list.

Italy’s ancient Roman Appian Way was admitted to the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday, becoming the country’s 60th entry on the list.

Lifestyle 28 Jul, 2024

Nita Ambani inaugurates India House, a first for the country at the Olympics

Nita Ambani inaugurates India House, a first for the country at the Olympics

Fresh off the year's most extravagant wedding, Nita Ambani inaugurated the India House for the Paris Olympics on Saturday.

Fresh off the year's most extravagant wedding, Nita Ambani inaugurated the India House for the Paris Olympics on Saturday.

Lifestyle 28 Jul, 2024

PM Oli pays tribute to folk singer Joshi

PM Oli pays tribute to folk singer Joshi

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expressed sorrow over demise of folk singer Laxmi Prasad Joshi (LP).

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expressed sorrow over demise of folk singer Laxmi Prasad Joshi (LP).

Lifestyle 28 Jul, 2024

Flying one to Lankan wonders

Flying one to Lankan wonders

Sri Lankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, started the operation of direct flights from Colombo to Kathmandu almost three years ago.

Sri Lankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, started the operation of direct flights from Colombo to Kathmandu almost three years ago.

Lifestyle 27 Jul, 2024

Smooth roads make Sri Lankan sojourn pleasant

Smooth roads make Sri Lankan sojourn pleasant

ColomboThree things remain constant in Sri Lanka wherever your visit takes you - 'Ayu Bowan', 'never pose for a photo with your back facing the...

ColomboThree things remain constant in Sri Lanka wherever your visit takes you - 'Ayu Bowan',...

Lifestyle 27 Jul, 2024

Jal movement for animal welfare and environmental conservation

Jal movement for animal welfare and environmental conservation

The Jal movement , launched in 2019 by Pema Chhewang Sherpa and Samir Hamal, has emerged as a beacon of compassion and environmental consciousness.

The Jal movement , launched in 2019 by Pema Chhewang Sherpa and Samir Hamal, has emerged as a beacon of compassion and environmental consciousness.

Lifestyle 27 Jul, 2024

Farmers in Africa say their soil is dying and chemical fertilizers are in part to blame

Farmers in Africa say their soil is dying and chemical fertilizers are in part to...

Declining soil quality is a food security concern across Africa.

Declining soil quality is a food security concern across Africa.

Lifestyle 24 Jul, 2024

Bhim's Inspiring Journey to the Paris Paralympics 2024

Bhim's Inspiring Journey to the Paris Paralympics 2024

Bhim Bahadur Kumar, 41, a retired army soldier from Gorkha, Nepal, faced a life-changing event during the Maoist insurgency when he lost one of his legs in an ambush at the age of 22 in Bhojpur district.

Bhim Bahadur Kumar, 41, a retired army soldier from Gorkha, Nepal, faced a life-changing event during the Maoist insurgency when he lost one of his legs in an ambush at the age of 22 in Bhojpur district.

Lifestyle 21 Jul, 2024

Queen Camilla visits Wimbledon and joins fans in doing 'the wave'

Queen Camilla visits Wimbledon and joins fans in doing 'the wave'

Queen Camilla joined in some crowd fun at Wimbledon when she participated in “the wave” while watching a quarterfinal match at No. 1 Court.

Queen Camilla joined in some crowd fun at Wimbledon when she participated in “the wave” while watching a quarterfinal match at No. 1 Court.

Lifestyle 11 Jul, 2024

Keep your kettle whistling all year round by growing your own tea plants

Keep your kettle whistling all year round by growing your own tea plants

White, green, black and oolong teas all come from the same plant, but their differences are due to harvesting practices and post-harvest leaf-oxidation treatments.

White, green, black and oolong teas all come from the same plant, but their differences are due to harvesting practices and post-harvest leaf-oxidation treatments.

Lifestyle 02 Jul, 2024

Rajan Singh Bhandari's autobiographical book 'Aphainlai Niyalda' unveiled

Rajan Singh Bhandari's autobiographical book 'Aphainlai Niyalda' unveiled

The renowned banking personality Rajan Singh Bhandari, who has invested nearly four and a half decades in the country's banking sector, released his autobiographical book 'Aphainlai Niyalda' at an event on Saturday.

The renowned banking personality Rajan Singh Bhandari, who has invested nearly four and a half decades in the country's banking sector, released his autobiographical book 'Aphainlai Niyalda' at an event on Saturday.

Lifestyle 30 Jun, 2024