Lockdowns mean millions of women can't reach birth control Lockdowns mean millions of women can't reach birth control JOHANNESBURG: The callers were in tears. One by one, women in homes across rural Zimbabwe had a pleading question: When would family planning services return? Lockdowns... JOHANNESBURG: The callers were in tears. One by one, women in homes across rural Zimbabwe had a pleading... Art & Culture 09 Apr, 2020
Pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans, plastic reduction Pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans, plastic reduction PORTLAND, OREGON: Just weeks ago, cities and even states across the US were busy banning straws, limiting takeout containers and mandating that shoppers bring reusable bags... PORTLAND, OREGON: Just weeks ago, cities and even states across the US were busy banning straws, limiting... Art & Culture 08 Apr, 2020
Health experts call virus pandemic a window into future climate threats Health experts call virus pandemic a window into future climate threats LONDON: The coronavirus pandemic is a preview of the types of global health threats that will emerge as the planet becomes hotter, and how it is tackled has implications... LONDON: The coronavirus pandemic is a preview of the types of global health threats that will emerge as... Art & Culture 01 Apr, 2020
Virus: Elton John-led concert raises $8M; Rihanna ups aid Virus: Elton John-led concert raises $8M; Rihanna ups aid LONDON: From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting... LONDON: From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s... Art & Culture 31 Mar, 2020
Tendulkar digs deep for India's coronavirus fight Tendulkar digs deep for India's coronavirus fight MUMBAI: Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has contributed 5 million rupees ($67,000) to India's fight against the coronavirus outbreak, a source close to the former cricketer... MUMBAI: Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has contributed 5 million rupees ($67,000) to India's fight... Art & Culture 27 Mar, 2020
Climate change set to make extreme heat more common and costly Climate change set to make extreme heat more common and costly LONDON: The number of people worldwide struggling with extreme heat and humidity by the end of the century could be more than four times as many as today if planet-warming... LONDON: The number of people worldwide struggling with extreme heat and humidity by the end of the... Art & Culture 26 Mar, 2020
Filipino shares his experiences as coronavirus survivor Filipino shares his experiences as coronavirus survivor BANGKOK: When Carlo Navarro, his wife and 15-year-old daughter visited Japan from the Philippines in February, they knew they were taking a chance with the coronavirus,... BANGKOK: When Carlo Navarro, his wife and 15-year-old daughter visited Japan from the Philippines in... Art & Culture 25 Mar, 2020
Love in the time of coronavirus? Around the world, dating finds a way Love in the time of coronavirus? Around the world, dating finds a way SAN FRANCISCO/MADRID/BEIRUT: The night after Spain's government ordered a nationwide lockdown to stem the spread of coronavirus, 30-year-old Marcos got up the nerve to ask... SAN FRANCISCO/MADRID/BEIRUT: The night after Spain's government ordered a nationwide lockdown to stem the... Art & Culture 19 Mar, 2020
Pakistan PM warns new virus may devastate developing nations Pakistan PM warns new virus may devastate developing nations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s prime minister said Monday he fears the new coronavirus will devastate the economies of developing nations, and warned richer economies to prepare... ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s prime minister said Monday he fears the new coronavirus will devastate the... Art & Culture 17 Mar, 2020
Islamists hurl stones and shoes at Women's Day marchers in Pakistan Islamists hurl stones and shoes at Women's Day marchers in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Islamists pelted campaigners with stones, shoes and sticks as they marched through Pakistan's capital on Sunday to mark International Women's Day. Women... ISLAMABAD: Islamists pelted campaigners with stones, shoes and sticks as they marched through... Art & Culture 09 Mar, 2020
Virus kills member of council advising Iran’s supreme leader Virus kills member of council advising Iran’s supreme leader TEHRAN: A member of a council that advises Iran’s supreme leader died Monday after falling sick from the new coronavirus, state radio reported, becoming the first top... TEHRAN: A member of a council that advises Iran’s supreme leader died Monday after falling sick from... Art & Culture 02 Mar, 2020
New Delhi is world's most polluted capital for second straight year-study New Delhi is world's most polluted capital for second straight year-study NEW DELHI: New Delhi was the world's most polluted capital city for the second straight year in 2019, according to a Swiss-based group that gathers air-quality data... NEW DELHI: New Delhi was the world's most polluted capital city for the second straight year in 2019,... Art & Culture 26 Feb, 2020
Greta met Malala: young activists pictured together in Oxford Greta met Malala: young activists pictured together in Oxford LONDON: Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg met Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai at Britain's University of Oxford on Tuesday and posed for a photo... LONDON: Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg met Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai at Britain's... Art & Culture 26 Feb, 2020
US first lady Melania Trump visits "happiness" class at Delhi school US first lady Melania Trump visits "happiness" class at Delhi school NEW DELHI: US first lady Melania Trump visited on Tuesday a government school in the Indian capital of New Delhi that teaches a special "happiness curriculum", rooted... NEW DELHI: US first lady Melania Trump visited on Tuesday a government school in the Indian capital... Art & Culture 25 Feb, 2020
Durga Karki's 'Kumari Prashnaharu' launched Durga Karki's 'Kumari Prashnaharu' launched KATHMANDU: Kumari Prashnaharu, the debut book of author Durga Karki, has been launched today. The book, an anthology, is a collection of thirteen short stories written... KATHMANDU: Kumari Prashnaharu, the debut book of author Durga Karki, has been launched today. The... Art & Culture 21 Feb, 2020
Amazon's Bezos pledges $10 bln to climate change fight Amazon's Bezos pledges $10 bln to climate change fight NEW YORK: Amazon Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos will commit $10 billion to fund scientists, activists, nonprofits and other groups fighting to protect the... NEW YORK: Amazon Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos will commit $10 billion to fund scientists,... Art & Culture 19 Feb, 2020
Climate change opens up 'frontier' farmland, but at what cost to the planet? Climate change opens up 'frontier' farmland, but at what cost to the planet? ROME: Kenya's livestock herders planting chilli peppers, Pakistan's mountain farmers rearing fish and tropical fruits in Sicily - farmers around the world are already... ROME: Kenya's livestock herders planting chilli peppers, Pakistan's mountain farmers rearing fish and... Art & Culture 15 Feb, 2020
Banksy plays with violence and innocence in Valentine's Day graffiti Banksy plays with violence and innocence in Valentine's Day graffiti LONDON: British street artist Banksy is thought to have given a Valentine's Day gift to his home town of Bristol in western England with the appearance of a new mural... LONDON: British street artist Banksy is thought to have given a Valentine's Day gift to his home town of... Art & Culture 14 Feb, 2020
Nepalaya to publish Durga Karki's debut book 'Kumari Prashnaharu' Nepalaya to publish Durga Karki's debut book 'Kumari Prashnaharu' KATHMANDU: The Publication House, Nepalaya, is all set to launch Durga Karki's debut book 'Kumari Prashnaharu', it said in a statement today. The new team at... KATHMANDU: The Publication House, Nepalaya, is all set to launch Durga Karki's debut book 'Kumari... Art & Culture 13 Feb, 2020
Prabal Gurung celebrates the churning creative energy of NYC Prabal Gurung celebrates the churning creative energy of NYC NEW YORK: In celebration of the grit and eclectic glamour of his adopted New York City, Prabal Gurung staged his New York Fashion Week show Tuesday night at the famed... NEW YORK: In celebration of the grit and eclectic glamour of his adopted New York City, Prabal... Art & Culture 12 Feb, 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.
