Extreme heat hitting rich and poor harder, global climate index shows Extreme heat hitting rich and poor harder, global climate index shows MADRID: Worsening heatwaves are taking a heavier toll on rich as well as poor countries, according to an annual ranking that measures the damage done by extreme weather to... MADRID: Worsening heatwaves are taking a heavier toll on rich as well as poor countries, according to an... Art & Culture 05 Dec, 2019
First period in school: award-winning UK film upends bloody shame First period in school: award-winning UK film upends bloody shame LONDON: The award-winning short film, "My Time", was inspired by seeing a friend being bullied at school for having a period stain on her clothes, its director Giulia... LONDON: The award-winning short film, "My Time", was inspired by seeing a friend being bullied at... Art & Culture 05 Dec, 2019
Restoring forests 1 tree at a time, to help repair climate Restoring forests 1 tree at a time, to help repair climate MADRE DE DIOS, PERU: Destruction of the forests can be swift. Regrowth is much, much slower. But around the world, people are putting shovels to ground to help it... MADRE DE DIOS, PERU: Destruction of the forests can be swift. Regrowth is much, much slower. But... Art & Culture 04 Dec, 2019
Two members leave Nobel literature committee, lamenting slow pace of change Two members leave Nobel literature committee, lamenting slow pace of change STOCKHOLM: Two external members of the Nobel literature prize committee quit on Monday, with one of them saying the work to reform the scandal-hit Swedish Academy was... STOCKHOLM: Two external members of the Nobel literature prize committee quit on Monday, with one of them... Art & Culture 02 Dec, 2019
Students stage global strikes to pressure UN climate summit Students stage global strikes to pressure UN climate summit LISBON: Thousands of people in Asia and Europe joined rallies demanding more action on climate change on Friday, aiming to force political leaders to come up with urgent... LISBON: Thousands of people in Asia and Europe joined rallies demanding more action on climate change on... Art & Culture 29 Nov, 2019
Indonesian gymnast dropped after told 'she's no longer a virgin' Indonesian gymnast dropped after told 'she's no longer a virgin' KUALA LUMPUR: An Indonesian female gymnast training for a major sport event has been sent home on grounds she was no longer a virgin, her family said on Friday, a claim... KUALA LUMPUR: An Indonesian female gymnast training for a major sport event has been sent home on grounds... Art & Culture 29 Nov, 2019
Going green? Does offsetting carbon emissions count? Going green? Does offsetting carbon emissions count? LONDON: Among the most hotly contested topics at international climate change talks in Madrid on December 2-13 will be the role of market-based mechanisms for reducing... LONDON: Among the most hotly contested topics at international climate change talks in Madrid on... Art & Culture 27 Nov, 2019
Greenhouse gases surge to record in 2018, exceeding 10-yr average rate: UN Greenhouse gases surge to record in 2018, exceeding 10-yr average rate: UN GENEVA: Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere hit a new record in 2018, rising faster than the average rise of the last decade and cementing increasingly damaging weather... GENEVA: Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere hit a new record in 2018, rising faster than the average... Art & Culture 25 Nov, 2019
Sydney gasps for air as Australia bushfire smoke reaches record levels Sydney gasps for air as Australia bushfire smoke reaches record levels MELBOURNE: The Australian state of New South Wales is gasping under the worst levels of air pollution recorded as smoke from widespread bushfires causes a spike in hospital... MELBOURNE: The Australian state of New South Wales is gasping under the worst levels of air pollution... Art & Culture 22 Nov, 2019
Greener, longer life: More trees reduce premature deaths in cities Greener, longer life: More trees reduce premature deaths in cities TBILISI: City dwellers tend to live longer if they are in leafy neighbourhoods, according to a study published on Wednesday that linked green areas to lower rates of... TBILISI: City dwellers tend to live longer if they are in leafy neighbourhoods, according to a study... Art & Culture 21 Nov, 2019
Five global deforestation hotspots as Brazil reveals Amazon spike Five global deforestation hotspots as Brazil reveals Amazon spike LONDON: A sharp rise in deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest drew global concern this week, spotlighting the environmental impact of the loss of huge swathes of... LONDON: A sharp rise in deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest drew global concern this week,... Art & Culture 20 Nov, 2019
Smoke shrouds Sydney’s skyline as wildfires burn nearby Smoke shrouds Sydney’s skyline as wildfires burn nearby SYDNEY: Thick smoke from wildfires has shrouded Sydney and its surrounding areas with health experts warning residents with medical conditions to remain... SYDNEY: Thick smoke from wildfires has shrouded Sydney and its surrounding areas with health... Art & Culture 19 Nov, 2019
Nepal's Raaika Tours and Treks wins prestigious 'Int'l Hospitality and Travel Awards 2019' Nepal's Raaika Tours and Treks wins prestigious 'Int'l Hospitality and Travel Awards... KATHMANDU: Nepal's Raaika Tours and Treks has bagged the prestigious '15th Annual International Hospitality and Travel Awards 2019' held at Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi,... KATHMANDU: Nepal's Raaika Tours and Treks has bagged the prestigious '15th Annual International... Art & Culture 18 Nov, 2019
Prince Andrew sex claim scandal overshadows UK election campaign Prince Andrew sex claim scandal overshadows UK election campaign LONDON: A sex claim scandal involving Prince Andrew overshadowed Britain's election campaign on Monday when Queen Elizabeth's second son faced a backlash after a... LONDON: A sex claim scandal involving Prince Andrew overshadowed Britain's election campaign on... Art & Culture 18 Nov, 2019
Nabin Kalashree award to Manandhar Nabin Kalashree award to Manandhar KATHMANDU: The first-ever Nabin Kalashree prize is to be presented to artist Kiran Manandhar by Artist Chettra Lal Kayastha Academy, Pokhara. Manandhar is receiving the... KATHMANDU: The first-ever Nabin Kalashree prize is to be presented to artist Kiran Manandhar by Artist... Art & Culture 16 Nov, 2019
Baking cities advance 'slowly' in race against rising heat threat Baking cities advance 'slowly' in race against rising heat threat LONDON: With urban populations surging around the world, cities will struggle to keep residents safe from fast-growing heat risks turbo-charged by climate change,... LONDON: With urban populations surging around the world, cities will struggle to keep residents safe... Art & Culture 16 Nov, 2019
Bushfires rage across Australia's east and west as danger rises Bushfires rage across Australia's east and west as danger rises MELBOURNE: Dozens of wild fires burned across broad swaths of Australia's east and west on Saturday and firefighters scrambled to shore up defences ahead of hotter weather... MELBOURNE: Dozens of wild fires burned across broad swaths of Australia's east and west on Saturday and... Art & Culture 16 Nov, 2019
We are human and want to have sex too, disabled women say We are human and want to have sex too, disabled women say NAIROBI: Disabled women around the world are being denied basic health services from family planning advice to pap smears because they are seen as asexual, disability... NAIROBI: Disabled women around the world are being denied basic health services from family planning... Art & Culture 14 Nov, 2019
Warmer world is unhealthier place for children: Doctors Warmer world is unhealthier place for children: Doctors WASHINGTON: Children are growing up in a warmer world that will hit them with more and different health problems than their parents experienced, an international report by... WASHINGTON: Children are growing up in a warmer world that will hit them with more and different health... Art & Culture 14 Nov, 2019
"Women key to revolutionise Nepali politics" "Women key to revolutionise Nepali politics" "If a woman is a non-conformist and speaks about issues that are uncomfortable, she will surely be targeted," says Manushi Yami Bhattarai, who is a central committee member... "If a woman is a non-conformist and speaks about issues that are uncomfortable, she will surely be... Art & Culture 13 Nov, 2019
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.
