Masking up even when home to keep loved ones safe Masking up even when home to keep loved ones safe ​​​​​​​Since the past few days Dr Om Murti Anil, a senior consultant cardiologist at Nepal Cardiac Centre, has been sharing awareness videos accompanied by various studies and research evidences on why people should start wearing masks inside their homes as well, and refrain from inviting guests via his Facebook handle which has more than a million followers. ​​​​​​​Since the past few days Dr Om Murti Anil, a senior consultant cardiologist at Nepal Cardiac Centre, has been sharing awareness videos accompanied by various studies and research evidences on why people should start wearing masks inside their homes as well, and refrain from inviting guests via his Facebook handle which has more than a million followers. Lifestyle 09 May, 2021
In COVID-hit India, a 26-year-old doctor decides who lives and who dies In COVID-hit India, a 26-year-old doctor decides who lives and who dies Aggarwal, who was brought up in Delhi, wanted to be a doctor since he was 6 years old – a job that carries huge prestige in India. Aggarwal, who was brought up in Delhi, wanted to be a doctor since he was 6 years old – a job that carries huge prestige in India. Lifestyle 05 May, 2021
Valley dwellers turn to spirituality, yoga and pets to cope with pandemic blues Valley dwellers turn to spirituality, yoga and pets to cope with pandemic blues The resurgence of COV- ID-19 cases in the country has again caused headache to the public who had just begun to recuperate from a long pandemic year. The resurgence of COV- ID-19 cases in the country has again caused headache to the public who had just begun to recuperate from a long pandemic year. Lifestyle 01 May, 2021
Problems at home impact employee creativity more than problems at work: Study Problems at home impact employee creativity more than problems at work: Study Feeling ostracised by family members has a negative effect on employee creativity, more so than feeling ostracised at work, according to a study - Feeling ostracised by family members has a negative effect on employee creativity, more so than feeling ostracised at work, according to a study - Lifestyle 21 Apr, 2021
Of trials, errors, and eventual success Of trials, errors, and eventual success From a curious teenager in Tanahun to ending up in Kathmandu with dreams of making it big in the music industry and failing, to obtaining his PhD from Cornell University, and to co-patenting the right of single cell cancer therapy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Dr Digbijay Raja Mahat’s journey of trials, errors and eventual success is no less than a fictional saga. From a curious teenager in Tanahun to ending up in Kathmandu with dreams of making it big in the music industry and failing, to obtaining his PhD from Cornell University, and to co-patenting the right of single cell cancer therapy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Dr Digbijay Raja Mahat’s journey of trials, errors and eventual success is no less than a fictional saga. Lifestyle 29 Mar, 2021
Indian lingerie model, 52, hopes to inspire inclusivity, change Indian lingerie model, 52, hopes to inspire inclusivity, change Geeta J, a former teacher who took to modelling when she turned 50, says she wants innerwear companies in India to be more inclusive and avoid featuring only younger women in their promotion drives. Geeta J, a former teacher who took to modelling when she turned 50, says she wants innerwear companies in India to be more inclusive and avoid featuring only younger women in their promotion drives. Lifestyle 23 Mar, 2021
Nepathya releases video of 'Yo Jindagani' Nepathya releases video of 'Yo Jindagani' The video might be new for new Nepathya audiences, but for those who grew up listening to the song, it is a cherished memory of the past. The video might be new for new Nepathya audiences, but for those who grew up listening to the song, it is a cherished memory of the past. Lifestyle 04 Mar, 2021
Ganesh Prasad Lath's novel 'Kshamadaan' releasing next week Ganesh Prasad Lath's novel 'Kshamadaan' releasing next week Nepalaya, the book publication house, is all set to release Ganesh Prasad Lath's 'Kshamadaan' next week. Nepalaya, the book publication house, is all set to release Ganesh Prasad Lath's 'Kshamadaan' next week. Lifestyle 26 Feb, 2021
Radio journalist Adhikari feted with social service award Radio journalist Adhikari feted with social service award Rotary Club of Kathmandu Midtown has awarded the first Pratap Malla Social Service Award to Basudev Adhikari, a radio journalist and activist. Rotary Club of Kathmandu Midtown has awarded the first Pratap Malla Social Service Award to Basudev Adhikari, a radio journalist and activist. Lifestyle 02 Feb, 2021
Indian mountaineer Umesh Zirpe's book 'Mountain Man Sherpa' unveiled Indian mountaineer Umesh Zirpe's book 'Mountain Man Sherpa' unveiled Renowned Indian mountaineer and author Umesh Zirpe has launched the English version of his book 'Mountain Man Sherpa' in Kathmandu, on Sunday. Renowned Indian mountaineer and author Umesh Zirpe has launched the English version of his book 'Mountain Man Sherpa' in Kathmandu, on Sunday. Lifestyle 31 Jan, 2021
Big B's comment on IMF chief Gopinath's beauty draws flak for being sexist Big B's comment on IMF chief Gopinath's beauty draws flak for being sexist Indian megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s comments praising Gita Gopinath’s beauty during a recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati may have floored the International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief but many on social media took offence to the remark. Indian megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s comments praising Gita Gopinath’s beauty during a recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati may have floored the International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief but many on social media took offence to the remark. Lifestyle 27 Jan, 2021
China, India's COVID-19 vaccinations to stretch to late 2022: study China, India's COVID-19 vaccinations to stretch to late 2022: study SINGAPORE: COVID-19 vaccination programmes in China and India will stretch until late 2022 due to the sheer size of their population, and more than 85 poor countries will... SINGAPORE: COVID-19 vaccination programmes in China and India will stretch until late 2022 due to the... Art & Culture 27 Jan, 2021
Earth is losing ice faster today than in the mid-1990s, study suggests Earth is losing ice faster today than in the mid-1990s, study suggests Annual ice melt rate 57% faster than three decades ago Findings were a surprise, co-author says ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: Earth’s ice is melting faster today than in... Annual ice melt rate 57% faster than three decades ago Findings were a surprise, co-author... Art & Culture 25 Jan, 2021
Nepal to turn Everest trash into art to highlight mountain’s garbage blight Nepal to turn Everest trash into art to highlight mountain’s garbage blight KATHMANDU: Trash collected from Mount Everest is set to be transformed into art and displayed in a nearby gallery, to highlight the need to save the world’s tallest... KATHMANDU: Trash collected from Mount Everest is set to be transformed into art and displayed in a nearby... Art & Culture 21 Jan, 2021
Ace equipment Ace equipment KATHMANDU: Spark Automotives has launched Ace branded heavy equipment popular in India in the country. The heavy equipment under the brand includes three- to... KATHMANDU: Spark Automotives has launched Ace branded heavy equipment popular in India in the... Art & Culture 20 Jan, 2021
Magicians mark 100 years of sawing people in half Magicians mark 100 years of sawing people in half LONDON: He came, he sawed, he conquered. One hundred years ago on Sunday, illusionist PT Selbit put a woman in a box on the stage of London's Finsbury Park Empire and sawed... LONDON: He came, he sawed, he conquered. One hundred years ago on Sunday, illusionist PT Selbit put a... Art & Culture 15 Jan, 2021
US asks Tesla to recall 158,000 vehicles for touchscreen failures US asks Tesla to recall 158,000 vehicles for touchscreen failures WASHINGTON: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Wednesday asked Tesla Inc to recall 158,000 Model S and Model X vehicles over media control unit... WASHINGTON: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Wednesday asked Tesla Inc to... Art & Culture 14 Jan, 2021
Urban air quality less improved by COVID lockdowns than first believed Urban air quality less improved by COVID lockdowns than first believed ROME: Lockdowns during the first wave of COVID-19 had a much smaller impact on urban air quality than first expected, a study of 11 global cities, from Wuhan to New York,... ROME: Lockdowns during the first wave of COVID-19 had a much smaller impact on urban air quality than... Art & Culture 14 Jan, 2021
2020 ties with 2016 as world's hottest year on record, EU climate change service says 2020 ties with 2016 as world's hottest year on record, EU climate change service says BRUSSELS/LONDON: Last year tied with 2016 as the world's warmest year on record, rounding off the hottest decade globally as the impacts of climate change intensified, the... BRUSSELS/LONDON: Last year tied with 2016 as the world's warmest year on record, rounding off the hottest... Art & Culture 08 Jan, 2021
Australia sweltered through its 4th-hottest year in 2020 Australia sweltered through its 4th-hottest year in 2020 CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA: Australia sweltered through its fourth-hottest year on record last year despite the recent return of the usually cooling La Nina climate pattern, the... CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA: Australia sweltered through its fourth-hottest year on record last year despite the... Art & Culture 08 Jan, 2021
Nepal Govt eyes 52-hectare 'Tiger Sanctuary' in Chitwan for problem tigers As Nepal's tiger population nearly triples in over a decade, the government is pushing ahead with plans for a dedicated sanctuary in Chitwan to house tigers that have turned into a threat to people and livestock.
Kathmandu Everest Summiteers Summit calls for united action on Himalayan future The Everest Summiteers Summit (ESS) 2026 concluded in Kathmandu with a call for stronger global collaboration to address climate change, sustainable tourism, mountain safety and the long-term resilience of the Himalayas.
Nepal Police to get paid twice a month starting next FY Nepal Police personnel will start receiving their salaries every fortnight instead of once a month, beginning fiscal year 2083/84, under a new government directive.
World Judge bars immigration arrests at US courthouses in a setback for Trump A judge on Tuesday barred the federal government from making arrests at immigration courts, ordering an end to a practice that took hold shortly after President Donald Trump took office last year.
Nepal Bharatpur Hospital's CT scanner down, patients rerouted to private hospitals Bharatpur Hospital has tied up with private hospitals to keep CT scan services running after its own machine broke down, leaving roughly 50 patients a day in need of an alternative.
Environment Heatwave shuts all 163 schools in Nepalgunj for three days With temperatures touching 40 degrees Celsius, Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City has ordered all 163 schools in the area shut for three days starting Wednesday.
Kathmandu Over 3,300 Kathmandu vehicles now under camera, GPS watch Step onto a public vehicle in the Kathmandu Valley these days, and chances are you're being watched - for your own safety, officials say.
Health Health Ministry denies rabies vaccine shortage The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has clarified that there is no shortage of rabies vaccines in the country, despite concerns over limited stock.
Sports England and Ghana play to 0-0 draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes England and Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz have met before at the World Cup, with the result being quite a bit different.