Moon Pradhan from Nepal elected District Director of Toastmaster International's Nepal, North India district

Moon Pradhan from Nepal elected District Director of Toastmaster International's...

A Nepali woman has been elected the position of District Director of the Toastmasters International’s District 41 covering Nepal and Northern India, becoming the first female from Nepal to head the position.

A Nepali woman has been elected the position of District Director of the Toastmasters International’s District 41 covering Nepal and Northern India, becoming the first female from Nepal to head the position.

Lifestyle 19 May, 2024

Abu Dhabi, once an untapped desert city, sees its first brewery open as UAE relaxes its alcohol laws

Abu Dhabi, once an untapped desert city, sees its first brewery open as UAE relaxes...

Abu Dhabi represents a completely untapped market for Side Hustle.

Abu Dhabi represents a completely untapped market for Side Hustle.

Lifestyle 17 May, 2024

German ex-leader Angela Merkel's memoirs to be published in late November, titled 'Freedom'

German ex-leader Angela Merkel's memoirs to be published in late November, titled...

But her record has faced criticism as well since she stepped down, notably her approach to Ukraine and Russia.

But her record has faced criticism as well since she stepped down, notably her approach to Ukraine and Russia.

Lifestyle 13 May, 2024

Buddha's birthday: When is it and how is it celebrated in different countries?

Buddha's birthday: When is it and how is it celebrated in different countries?

In India and Nepal, sweet rice porridge is served on this day to recall the story of Sujata, a maiden who offered the Buddha a bowl of milk porridge.

In India and Nepal, sweet rice porridge is served on this day to recall the story of Sujata, a maiden who offered the Buddha a bowl of milk porridge.

Lifestyle 12 May, 2024

BOX: An unforeseen consequence

BOX: An unforeseen consequence

The ‘Aging Well in Asia’ report unveiled by the Asian Development Bank on Thursday has mentioned a report that found a large increase in allowances under a nationwide senior citizen programme in Nepal associated with reduced food consumption by women, even though it increased the likelihood of financial assistance by 64.4 per cent.

The ‘Aging Well in Asia’ report unveiled by the Asian Development Bank on Thursday has mentioned a report that found a large increase in allowances under a nationwide senior citizen programme in Nepal associated with reduced food consumption by women, even though it increased the likelihood of financial assistance by 64.4 per cent.

Lifestyle 03 May, 2024

Prepare now to help people age well: ADB

Prepare now to help people age well: ADB

The longer lifespans that reflect the development success of developing Asia and the Pacific are posing increasing challenges to secure the well-being of the rapidly ageing population.

The longer lifespans that reflect the development success of developing Asia and the Pacific are posing increasing challenges to secure the well-being of the rapidly ageing population.

Lifestyle 04 May, 2024

It started with a tweet. What if Harry Potter attended an HBCU? Now it's a book series

It started with a tweet. What if Harry Potter attended an HBCU? Now it's a book...

Williams talked to The Associated Press about how his tweet became a novel and his inspirations for “Blood at the Root.”

Williams talked to The Associated Press about how his tweet became a novel and his inspirations for “Blood at the Root.”

Lifestyle 03 May, 2024

Activist who fought for legal rights for Europe's largest saltwater lagoon wins 'Green Nobel'

Activist who fought for legal rights for Europe's largest saltwater lagoon wins...

Over the next several years, Vicente, now 61, led a grassroots campaign to save the region's ecological jewel from collapse.

Over the next several years, Vicente, now 61, led a grassroots campaign to save the region's ecological jewel from collapse.

Lifestyle 29 Apr, 2024

Would you like a cicada salad? The monstrous little noisemakers descend on a New Orleans menu

Would you like a cicada salad? The monstrous little noisemakers descend on a New...

Periodical cicadas stay buried for years, until they surface and take over a landscape.

Periodical cicadas stay buried for years, until they surface and take over a landscape.

Lifestyle 19 Apr, 2024

Transgender inclusion? World's major religions take varying stances on policies toward trans people

Transgender inclusion? World's major religions take varying stances on policies...

In Islam, there isn’t a single central religious authority and policies can vary in different regions.

In Islam, there isn’t a single central religious authority and policies can vary in different regions.

Lifestyle 10 Apr, 2024

Unique experiences, shared memories of ink tales

Unique experiences, shared memories of ink tales

As the last day of the 11th International Nepal Tattoo Convention headed towards its end, the ambience got busier as the crowd eagerly waited for one of the thrilling performances of the day — piercing.

As the last day of the 11th International Nepal Tattoo Convention headed towards its end, the ambience got busier as the crowd eagerly waited for one of the thrilling performances of the day — piercing.

Lifestyle 08 Apr, 2024

Spreading energy and art

Spreading energy and art

Organising an event continuously for 11th edition is not an easy feat — you get discouraged, challenges tend to crumble you, and you may get bored too.

Organising an event continuously for 11th edition is not an easy feat — you get discouraged, challenges tend to crumble you, and you may get bored too.

Lifestyle 07 Apr, 2024

Connections forged in ink

Connections forged in ink

As the needle pierced the skin with the buzzing sound of tattoo machine, some endured it comfortably, some let out a shiver, and some just created different facial expressions to tolerate the pain.

As the needle pierced the skin with the buzzing sound of tattoo machine, some endured it comfortably, some let out a shiver, and some just created different facial expressions to tolerate the pain.

Lifestyle 07 Apr, 2024

Taking Nepali tattoo scene to the next level

Taking Nepali tattoo scene to the next level

Promoting tattoo as an art form of Nepal and displaying its rich culture, the three-day tattoo extravaganza — 11th International Nepal Tattoo Convention kicked off at Heritage Garden Sanepa, on April 5.

Promoting tattoo as an art form of Nepal and displaying its rich culture, the three-day tattoo extravaganza — 11th International Nepal Tattoo Convention kicked off at Heritage Garden Sanepa, on April 5.

Lifestyle 06 Apr, 2024

JB Darlami's novel 'Marikhola Ko Dhungo' launched

JB Darlami's novel 'Marikhola Ko Dhungo' launched

Nepalaya, the book publishing house, has launched author JB Darlami's novel "Marikhola ko Dhungo" amidst a special ceremony in Kathmandu.

Nepalaya, the book publishing house, has launched author JB Darlami's novel "Marikhola ko Dhungo" amidst a special ceremony in Kathmandu.

Lifestyle 07 Apr, 2024

Tasting menu extravaganza

Tasting menu extravaganza

​​​​​​​Going out for fine dining is an exciting idea, but choosing what to eat at times becomes confusing.

​​​​​​​Going out for fine dining is an exciting idea, but choosing what to eat at times becomes confusing.

Lifestyle 28 Mar, 2024

Cancer often requires more than one treatment − an oncologist explains why some patients like Kate Middleton receive both...

Cancer often requires more than one treatment − an oncologist explains why some...

Oncologist Alexander Olawaiye of the University of Pittsburgh explains what factors doctors take into account when devising a cancer treatment plan.

Oncologist Alexander Olawaiye of the University of Pittsburgh explains what factors doctors take into account when devising a cancer treatment plan.

Lifestyle 27 Mar, 2024

Those Godzilla claw shoes on the Oscars red carpet are just one of Hazama's 'dark fantasy' creations

Those Godzilla claw shoes on the Oscars red carpet are just one of Hazama's 'dark...

One Japanese creation grabbing attention on the Oscars red carpet wasn't a movie: the kitsch shoes that seemed to be clenched in Godzilla's claw.

One Japanese creation grabbing attention on the Oscars red carpet wasn't a movie: the kitsch shoes that seemed to be clenched in Godzilla's claw.

Lifestyle 27 Mar, 2024

Fasting at school? More Muslim students in the US are getting support during Ramadan

Fasting at school? More Muslim students in the US are getting support during Ramadan

Many districts “don’t know very much about Islam or any of our holidays,” said Maha Elgenaidi, the group’s executive director.

Many districts “don’t know very much about Islam or any of our holidays,” said Maha Elgenaidi, the group’s executive director.

Lifestyle 17 Mar, 2024

Sustainability and existential philosophy on display

Sustainability and existential philosophy on display

The Kala Salon in Thamel is currently the epicentre of artistic discourse in the Valley as it hosts two thought-provoking exhibitions, ‘Foraging Chroma’ by Meena Gurung, and ‘From Zero to Sunya’ by Cinzia, which commenced on March 10.

The Kala Salon in Thamel is currently the epicentre of artistic discourse in the Valley as it hosts two thought-provoking exhibitions, ‘Foraging Chroma’ by Meena Gurung, and ‘From Zero to Sunya’ by Cinzia, which commenced on March 10.

Lifestyle 14 Mar, 2024