Diversity of LGBTQ characters in film declines, study finds Diversity of LGBTQ characters in film declines, study finds NEW YORK: Last year saw record representation of LGBTQ characters in the 118 films released by major studios, according to a new study by GLAAD. But for the third straight... NEW YORK: Last year saw record representation of LGBTQ characters in the 118 films released by major... Art & Culture 17 Jul, 2020
Italy returns stolen Banksy to France on Bastille Day Italy returns stolen Banksy to France on Bastille Day ROME: Italy on Tuesday returned to France a stolen artwork by British artist Banksy that was painted as a tribute to the victims of the 2015 Paris attacks at the Bataclan... ROME: Italy on Tuesday returned to France a stolen artwork by British artist Banksy that was painted as a... Art & Culture 15 Jul, 2020
Illegal ivory trade shrinks while pangolin trafficking booms, UN says Illegal ivory trade shrinks while pangolin trafficking booms, UN says VIENNA:Â The illegal global trade in ivory has shrunk while the trafficking of pangolins has soared, a UN report on wildlife crime based on four years' data said on... VIENNA:Â The illegal global trade in ivory has shrunk while the trafficking of pangolins has soared,... Art & Culture 10 Jul, 2020
World could hit 1.5-degree warming threshold in 5 years: UN World could hit 1.5-degree warming threshold in 5 years: UN GENEVA: The world could see average global temperatures 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) above the pre-industrial average for the first time in the coming five years,... GENEVA: The world could see average global temperatures 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) above the... Art & Culture 09 Jul, 2020
Making sure our four-legged friends are fed Making sure our four-legged friends are fed KATHMANDU The lockdown came into effect in Nepal on March 24 to curb the spread of coronavirus confining people to their homes while schools, offices and businesses shut... KATHMANDU The lockdown came into effect in Nepal on March 24 to curb the spread of coronavirus... Art & Culture 08 Jul, 2020
Get Fit: Looking to restart your coronavirus-stalled workout regimen? Get Fit: Looking to restart your coronavirus-stalled workout regimen? Kathmandu, July 3 After staying home for months during the lockdown, you will require to exercise caution as you get back to your work and workout routines. The one... Kathmandu, July 3 After staying home for months during the lockdown, you will require to exercise... Art & Culture 03 Jul, 2020
Fish more vulnerable to warming water than first thought Fish more vulnerable to warming water than first thought Global warming looks like it will be a bigger problem for the world's fish species than scientists first thought: A new study shows that when fish are spawning or are... Global warming looks like it will be a bigger problem for the world's fish species than scientists first... Art & Culture 03 Jul, 2020
World's pile of electronic waste grows ever higher: study World's pile of electronic waste grows ever higher: study BERLIN: The world's mountain of discarded flat-screen TVs, cellphones and other electronic goods grew to a record high last year, according to an annual report released... BERLIN: The world's mountain of discarded flat-screen TVs, cellphones and other electronic goods grew to... Art & Culture 03 Jul, 2020
Botswana investigating mystery deaths of 275 elephants Botswana investigating mystery deaths of 275 elephants GABORONE: The number of elephants found dead in Botswana's Okavango Panhandle has risen to 275 from 154 reported two weeks ago, the government said on... GABORONE: The number of elephants found dead in Botswana's Okavango Panhandle has risen to 275 from... Art & Culture 02 Jul, 2020
Court considers status of Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia Court considers status of Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia ANKARA: Turkey’s highest administrative court on Thursday began considering a request to turn Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia, which now serves as a museum, back into a... ANKARA: Turkey’s highest administrative court on Thursday began considering a request to turn... Art & Culture 02 Jul, 2020
Huge acceleration of clean energy innovation needed to meet net zero target: IEA Huge acceleration of clean energy innovation needed to meet net zero target: IEA LONDON: A global goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 will not be met without a huge acceleration in clean energy innovation, the International Energy Agency... LONDON: A global goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 will not be met without a huge... Art & Culture 02 Jul, 2020
Museum or mosque? Turkey debates iconic Hagia Sofia's status Museum or mosque? Turkey debates iconic Hagia Sofia's status ISTANBUL: In its more than 1,400-year existence, the majestic domed structure of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul has served as the Byzantine Empire’s main cathedral, a mosque... ISTANBUL: In its more than 1,400-year existence, the majestic domed structure of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul... Art & Culture 01 Jul, 2020
South Pole warmed three times the global rate in last 30 years: study South Pole warmed three times the global rate in last 30 years: study BUENOS AIRES: At the South Pole, considered the coldest point on Earth, temperatures are rising fast. So fast, in fact, that Kyle Clem and other climate researchers... BUENOS AIRES: At the South Pole, considered the coldest point on Earth, temperatures are rising... Art & Culture 01 Jul, 2020
Bhuwan Dhungana's book 'Parityekta' hits the stands amid lockdown Bhuwan Dhungana's book 'Parityekta' hits the stands amid lockdown KATHMANDU: With the market crawling towards normalcy with the easing of lockdown restrictions, Nepalaya Publications has decided to release the pending stock of books... KATHMANDU: With the market crawling towards normalcy with the easing of lockdown restrictions,... Art & Culture 28 Jun, 2020
Coronavirus opens Nepali publishing industry to immense possibilities of e-books Coronavirus opens Nepali publishing industry to immense possibilities of e-books KATHMANDU The three months of lockdown had given most Nepalis ample time to do things that they like, reading being one. However, the Nepali publishing industry that has... KATHMANDU The three months of lockdown had given most Nepalis ample time to do things that they like,... Art & Culture 26 Jun, 2020
Satellites reveal major new gas industry methane leaks Satellites reveal major new gas industry methane leaks LONDON: Last fall, European Space Agency satellites detected huge plumes of the invisible planet-warming gas methane leaking from the Yamal pipeline that carries natural... LONDON: Last fall, European Space Agency satellites detected huge plumes of the invisible planet-warming... Art & Culture 26 Jun, 2020
The Arctic is on fire: Siberian heat wave alarms scientists The Arctic is on fire: Siberian heat wave alarms scientists MOSCOW: The Arctic is feverish and on fire — at least parts of it are. And that’s got scientists worried about what it means for the rest of the world. The... MOSCOW: The Arctic is feverish and on fire — at least parts of it are. And that’s got scientists... Art & Culture 24 Jun, 2020
In conflict-hit countries, coronavirus testing may not reach women In conflict-hit countries, coronavirus testing may not reach women WASHINGTON: Big gaps between the number of male and female coronavirus cases in parts of Africa and the Middle East suggest that women may be struggling to access testing... WASHINGTON: Big gaps between the number of male and female coronavirus cases in parts of Africa and the... Art & Culture 24 Jun, 2020
Only lockdown has eased, for many life’s looking more difficult now Only lockdown has eased, for many life’s looking more difficult now KATHMANDU On June 11, the government relaxed the ongoing lockdown despite Nepal continuing to register new coronavirus cases. The decision was made to alleviate... KATHMANDU On June 11, the government relaxed the ongoing lockdown despite Nepal continuing to register... Art & Culture 23 Jun, 2020
It’s okay to be worried, but don’t be too worried It’s okay to be worried, but don’t be too worried As life slowly grinds back to normal amidst still rising COVID-19 infections, experts stress the importance of balancing one’s mental state with one’s... As life slowly grinds back to normal amidst still rising COVID-19 infections, experts stress the... Art & Culture 22 Jun, 2020
Nepal Government invests over Rs 930 billion in different public entities The government has invested Rs 930.88 billion in the form of shares and loan in 159 different public corporations and bodies till fiscal year 2024/25.
Nepal International Volunteer Day and World Soil Day being observed today International Volunteer Day (IVD) and World Soil Day, are being observed globally every year on December 5 at the call of the United Nations.
Nepal EC calls for applications under proportional representation category The Election Commission (EC) has called on political parties wishing to contest the proportional representation (PR) category for the March 5 House of Representatives election to submit their applications between December 7 and 9, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Nepal PM Karki calls all-party meeting for 4pm today Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called an all-side meeting for 4 pm today to discuss preparations for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, according to the PM’s Secretariat.
Nepal Talent showcase for persons with disabilities held in Biratnagar on International Disability Day A province-level talent showcase highlighting the artistic and creative abilities of persons with disabilities was held in Biratnagar on Wednesday to mark the 34th International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 900 per tola The price of gold continued its downward trend in the domestic market, falling by Rs 900 per tola today.
Nepal UN minority rights expert Nicolas Levrat visiting Nepal from Dec 4–13 UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Nicolas Levrat has begun an official visit to Nepal, scheduled from 4 to 13 December 2025, to assess the situation of national, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities in the country.
Business MetLife Nepal partners with Beema Gojima App to launch exclusive digital insurance packages MetLife Nepal has partnered with Neoassure Insurance Agent Pvt. Ltd., the company behind the digital insurance platform Beema Gojima, to introduce a range of exclusive insurance packages that customers can now purchase directly through the mobile app.
Opinion More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes.
