New Mercedes screen to stretch nearly full width of car New Mercedes screen to stretch nearly full width of car FRANKFURT, GERMANY: Daimler's Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a key interior component of its upcoming electric luxury sedan: a large, curved screen that sweeps across almost... FRANKFURT, GERMANY: Daimler's Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a key interior component of its upcoming... Art & Culture 08 Jan, 2021
First trans beauty pageant finalist makes history in Nepal First trans beauty pageant finalist makes history in Nepal KATHMANDU: When Angel Lama sashays down the catwalk in the Miss Universe Nepal finals on Wednesday she will make history as the first transgender woman to be a finalist in... KATHMANDU: When Angel Lama sashays down the catwalk in the Miss Universe Nepal finals on Wednesday she... Art & Culture 29 Dec, 2020
In Christmas message curbed by Covid, pope calls on nations to share vaccines In Christmas message curbed by Covid, pope calls on nations to share vaccines VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis called in his Christmas message on Friday for nations to share Covid-19vaccines, saying walls of nationalism could not be built to stop a... VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis called in his Christmas message on Friday for nations to share... Art & Culture 25 Dec, 2020
Nepal's Christians to mark Christmas church service virtually Nepal's Christians to mark Christmas church service virtually KATHMANDU: The sparkling stars, beautiful bells, reindeer and lights decked around the trees, congregations exchanging gifts and singing hymns in Naya Gaun Church of... KATHMANDU: The sparkling stars, beautiful bells, reindeer and lights decked around the trees,... Art & Culture 25 Dec, 2020
Chef Santosh Shah's MasterChef run is inspirational! Chef Santosh Shah's MasterChef run is inspirational! Chef Shah is not just an inspiration, but also a notion for change. Why? In Nepal, a chef is often described as bhansey or cook, but now as Chef Shah has achieved so much,... Chef Shah is not just an inspiration, but also a notion for change. Why? In Nepal, a chef is often... Art & Culture 17 Dec, 2020
Wild winds, huge seas and rain batter Australian tourist spots Wild winds, huge seas and rain batter Australian tourist spots SYDNEY: Cyclonic conditions along Australia's northeast coast generated huge seas washing away beaches at popular tourist spots and destructive winds and rain causing... SYDNEY: Cyclonic conditions along Australia's northeast coast generated huge seas washing away beaches... Art & Culture 14 Dec, 2020
UK homeowner delays sale of home after Banksy mural appears UK homeowner delays sale of home after Banksy mural appears LONDON: Banksy's latest mural has delayed a homeowner's plans to sell in England after it recently appeared on the house's exterior wall. The elusive British street... LONDON: Banksy's latest mural has delayed a homeowner's plans to sell in England after it recently... Art & Culture 13 Dec, 2020
Shivaprasad Khatiwada's book 'Sampada' published Shivaprasad Khatiwada's book 'Sampada' published KATHMANDU: Shabdartha Publication House today released Shivaprasad Jaisi Khatiwada's maiden poetic literature 'Sampada' in Kathmandu, on Saturday. Minister for... KATHMANDU: Shabdartha Publication House today released Shivaprasad Jaisi Khatiwada's maiden poetic... Art & Culture 13 Dec, 2020
EXPLAINER: The real math behind "net zero" carbon emissions EXPLAINER: The real math behind "net zero" carbon emissions More than 100 countries — responsible for about two-thirds of the world's heat-trapping gases — have announced plans to cut their greenhouse gas emissions to "net zero"... More than 100 countries — responsible for about two-thirds of the world's heat-trapping gases — have... Art & Culture 12 Dec, 2020
Ahead of UN climate summit, urgent calls to 'fix the future' Ahead of UN climate summit, urgent calls to 'fix the future' LONDON: When the Paris Agreement on climate change was finalized after two weeks of fraught negotiations and years of past failures, diplomats hugged and shed tears of... LONDON: When the Paris Agreement on climate change was finalized after two weeks of fraught... Art & Culture 11 Dec, 2020
Indian couple help traditional artisans get back to business Indian couple help traditional artisans get back to business NEW DELHI: "Sanjhi," the ancient Indian art of paper-cutting using nature-inspired motifs, is how Ram Soni puts food on the table. It's also a carefully preserved skill... NEW DELHI: "Sanjhi," the ancient Indian art of paper-cutting using nature-inspired motifs, is how Ram... Art & Culture 09 Dec, 2020
Tropical food farmers must grow more on less land, as climate policy shifts Tropical food farmers must grow more on less land, as climate policy shifts KUALA LUMPUR: Tropical farmers will struggle to meet rising food demand unless they sustainably boost yields on the same land, with rising forest protection and carbon... KUALA LUMPUR: Tropical farmers will struggle to meet rising food demand unless they sustainably boost... Art & Culture 07 Dec, 2020
Myanmar monk offers temple sanctuary for threatened snakes Myanmar monk offers temple sanctuary for threatened snakes YANGON: Tenderly stroking the back of a large Burmese python resting on his lap, Buddhist monk Wilatha is trying to play a part in saving scores of snakes that might... YANGON: Tenderly stroking the back of a large Burmese python resting on his lap, Buddhist monk Wilatha... Art & Culture 04 Dec, 2020
Women who escaped slavery turn anti-trafficking crusaders in India Women who escaped slavery turn anti-trafficking crusaders in India CHENNAI: Separated from her parents, Jayashree Ponrajan spent most of her teenage years trapped in a form of bonded labour - forced to live and work in the spinning mills... CHENNAI: Separated from her parents, Jayashree Ponrajan spent most of her teenage years trapped in a form... Art & Culture 01 Dec, 2020
Japan's Osaka inspires own manga character Japan's Osaka inspires own manga character TOKYO: Japan's three-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has inspired a new manga character to appear in an issue of Nakayoshi magazine next month, the publishers announced... TOKYO: Japan's three-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has inspired a new manga character to appear in... Art & Culture 30 Nov, 2020
Nearly 100 whales die after mass stranding in New Zealand Nearly 100 whales die after mass stranding in New Zealand WELLINGTON: About 100 pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins have died in a mass stranding on the remote Chatham Islands, about 800 km (497 miles) off New Zealand's east... WELLINGTON: About 100 pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins have died in a mass stranding on the... Art & Culture 25 Nov, 2020
Drying habitat makes Australia's platypus vulnerable, scientists say Drying habitat makes Australia's platypus vulnerable, scientists say SYDNEY: Australian scientists pushed on Monday to list the platypus as a vulnerable species after a report showed the habitat of the semi-aquatic native mammal... SYDNEY: Australian scientists pushed on Monday to list the platypus as a vulnerable species... Art & Culture 23 Nov, 2020
"Shuggie Bain" wins Booker Prize for Scottish author Douglas Stuart "Shuggie Bain" wins Booker Prize for Scottish author Douglas Stuart LONDON: Scottish author Douglas Stuart won the Booker Prize for fiction on Thursday with his first novel "Shuggie Bain", with judges saying his tale of love and alcoholism... LONDON: Scottish author Douglas Stuart won the Booker Prize for fiction on Thursday with his first novel... Art & Culture 21 Nov, 2020
Barack Obama memoir off to record-setting start in sales Barack Obama memoir off to record-setting start in sales NEW YORK: Former President Barack Obama's “A Promised Land” sold nearly 890,000 copies in the US and Canada in its first 24 hours, putting it on track to be the best... NEW YORK: Former President Barack Obama's “A Promised Land” sold nearly 890,000 copies in the US and... Art & Culture 19 Nov, 2020
Matrika Prasad Koirala's 'Koshiko Katha' relaunched Matrika Prasad Koirala's 'Koshiko Katha' relaunched KATHMANDU: Publication Nepalaya republished Matrika Prasad Koirala's 'Koshiko Katha' an anthology of essays as part of its Classics for 2020, on Tuesday. Issuing a... KATHMANDU: Publication Nepalaya republished Matrika Prasad Koirala's 'Koshiko Katha' an anthology of... Art & Culture 10 Nov, 2020
Business 80.70 billion cubic metres gas deposit confirmed in Jaljale, Dailekh Mineral gas deposit of 80.70 billion cubic metres has been confirmed at Bhairabi Rural Municipality-1 of Dailekh district.
Kathmandu India hands over third tranche of election assistance to Nepal The Government of India on Thursday handed over the third tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal to support preparations for the upcoming elections.
Nepal Illegal Sal timber, vehicle, motorcycle seized in Rautahat Two pieces of illegally felled sal timber, along with a vehicle and a motorcycle, were seized in an abandoned condition from a forest area in Rautahat district on Wednesday night.
Nepal Women remain underrepresented in scientific organizations: Report Women account for a growing share of the global scientific workforce (31.1% of researchers worldwide in 2022, according to UNESCO), yet they remain underrepresented in the organizations that shape scientific recognition, leadership, and decision-making.
Business NIBL Equity Partners appoints Upendra Poudyal to Advisory Board NIBL Equity Partners has appointed veteran banker Upendra Poudyal as a member of its Advisory Board, aiming to strengthen its strategic leadership and focus on sustainable and values-based banking.
World Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted Hasina Voters cast ballots across Bangladesh on Thursday in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil.
Nepal No roads, no votes: Remote Bajura ward makes connectivity election condition In a remote ward of Triveni Municipality that has never seen a motorable road, voters have drawn a line in the dust: no road, no vote.
Nepal Two dead, six injured in road mishaps in Chitwan, Dang Two people were killed and six others injured in separate road accidents in Chitwan and Dang districts today, police confirmed.
Nepal 10 fugitives brought back to Nepal with help of INTERPOL The Nepal Police brought 10 fugitives back home who were hiding abroad after being accused of different charges in the country.
