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
Hockney painting makes splash, sells at auction for $30M Hockney painting makes splash, sells at auction for $30M LONDON: David Hockney's exuberant painting "The Splash" sold at auction Tuesday for almost $30 million. The painting fetched 23.1 million pounds ($30 million) at... LONDON: David Hockney's exuberant painting "The Splash" sold at auction Tuesday for almost $30... Art & Culture 12 Feb, 2020
Gym culture: From luxury to lifestyle Gym culture: From luxury to lifestyle "Gym culture which was sought after as luxury has now become a lifestyle," shares Biraj Bista, co-owner of Hardik Fitness Club. Hardik Fitness Club boasts of a long... "Gym culture which was sought after as luxury has now become a lifestyle," shares Biraj Bista, co-owner... Art & Culture 11 Feb, 2020
Painting showing Hitler as Cain displayed in Berlin museum Painting showing Hitler as Cain displayed in Berlin museum BERLIN: A 1944 painting by German artist George Grosz that depicts Nazi leader Adolf Hitler as the Bible's fratricidal Cain went on display at the German Historical Museum... BERLIN: A 1944 painting by German artist George Grosz that depicts Nazi leader Adolf Hitler as the... Art & Culture 05 Feb, 2020
Photos of 'king tides' globally show risks of climate change Photos of 'king tides' globally show risks of climate change DEPOE BAY: Tourists, nature lovers and amateur scientists are whipping out their cameras to document the effects of extreme high tides on shorelines from the United States... DEPOE BAY: Tourists, nature lovers and amateur scientists are whipping out their cameras to document the... Art & Culture 05 Feb, 2020
Nepal's ousted female deputy speaker vows to fight on for gender equality Nepal's ousted female deputy speaker vows to fight on for gender equality KATHMANDU: One of Nepal's most senior female politicians has said she was a "victim of patriarchy" after she was forced to stand down as parliament speaker, and vowed... KATHMANDU: One of Nepal's most senior female politicians has said she was a "victim of patriarchy"... Art & Culture 02 Feb, 2020
Author Mary Higgins Clark, 'Queen of Suspense,' dies at 92 Author Mary Higgins Clark, 'Queen of Suspense,' dies at 92 NEW YORK: Mary Higgins Clark, the tireless and long-reigning "Queen of Suspense" whose tales of women beating the odds made her one of the world's most popular writers,... NEW YORK: Mary Higgins Clark, the tireless and long-reigning "Queen of Suspense" whose tales of women... Art & Culture 01 Feb, 2020
Women's team to lead publication Nepalaya Women's team to lead publication Nepalaya KATHMANDU: Publication House Nepalaya is all set to start 2020 with a new set of women leaders, Nepalaya said in a press statement today. Both the executive positions... KATHMANDU: Publication House Nepalaya is all set to start 2020 with a new set of women leaders,... Art & Culture 30 Jan, 2020
Malala joins thousands of activists urging leaders to 'act faster' on global goals Malala joins thousands of activists urging leaders to 'act faster' on global goals LONDON: Nobel peace laureate Malala Yousafzai and environmentalist Jane Goodall are among more than 2,000 activists who declared a state of "emergency" for people and the... LONDON: Nobel peace laureate Malala Yousafzai and environmentalist Jane Goodall are among more than 2,000... Art & Culture 30 Jan, 2020
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.
Kathmandu Korean Ambassador Park attends IEEE ICTP 2026, KAIST GDI Workshop in Kathmandu Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, Tae-young Park, attended the opening ceremony of the IEEE International Conference on ICT and Photonics (ICTP 2026) and the KAIST Global Digital Innovation & Impact (GDI) Workshop in Kathmandu on Wednesday.
