The rise - and potential fall - of TikTok in the US The rise - and potential fall - of TikTok in the US The White House and the Justice Department emphasized Saturday that implementing and enforcing the law would fall to Trump and his administration. The White House and the Justice Department emphasized Saturday that implementing and enforcing the law would fall to Trump and his administration. Lifestyle 20 Jan, 2025
Same-sex couples in Thailand speak of happiness before marriage equality law takes effect Same-sex couples in Thailand speak of happiness before marriage equality law takes... It's a big week for LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand. It's a big week for LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand. Lifestyle 20 Jan, 2025
Nepalaya to launch book titled 'Prithvi Narayan Shah' on Prithvi Jayanti Nepalaya to launch book titled 'Prithvi Narayan Shah' on Prithvi Jayanti Nepalaya is set to launch a book titled Prithvi Narayan Shah, authored by Mahesh Raj Pant, on the occasion of Prithvi Jayanti today. Nepalaya is set to launch a book titled Prithvi Narayan Shah, authored by Mahesh Raj Pant, on the occasion of Prithvi Jayanti today. Lifestyle 11 Jan, 2025
Flying taxis are on the horizon as aviation soars into a new frontier Flying taxis are on the horizon as aviation soars into a new frontier China is also vying to make flying cars a reality, a quest that has piqued President-elect Donald Trump's interest in making the vehicles a priority for his incoming administration during the next four years. China is also vying to make flying cars a reality, a quest that has piqued President-elect Donald Trump's interest in making the vehicles a priority for his incoming administration during the next four years. Lifestyle 08 Jan, 2025
In freezing temperatures, swimmers in China plunge into a river for health and joy In freezing temperatures, swimmers in China plunge into a river for health and joy The swimmers trained daily throughout the year for this. The swimmers trained daily throughout the year for this. Lifestyle 07 Jan, 2025
Bulgarians celebrate the feast of Epiphany with a ritual plunge into icy rivers Bulgarians celebrate the feast of Epiphany with a ritual plunge into icy rivers Epiphany marks the end of the 12 days of Christmas, but not all Orthodox Christian churches celebrate it on the same day. Epiphany marks the end of the 12 days of Christmas, but not all Orthodox Christian churches celebrate it on the same day. Lifestyle 06 Jan, 2025
How drinking alcohol can affect your health How drinking alcohol can affect your health According to Murthy’s advisory, there are about 100,000 alcohol-related cancer cases and about 20,000 alcohol-related cancer deaths annually in the United States. According to Murthy’s advisory, there are about 100,000 alcohol-related cancer cases and about 20,000 alcohol-related cancer deaths annually in the United States. Lifestyle 05 Jan, 2025
Nepalaya announces open call for Nepali writers under 25 globally Nepalaya announces open call for Nepali writers under 25 globally The selected works will be published in three separate books in 2025. The selected works will be published in three separate books in 2025. Lifestyle 01 Jan, 2025
The Himalayan Times' 'Light Up Lives This Christmas' brings joy to children The Himalayan Times' 'Light Up Lives This Christmas' brings joy to children Spreading holiday cheer to children in local orphanages across the Capital, 'Light Up Lives This Christmas', an initiative of The Himalayan Times concluded on December 24. Spreading holiday cheer to children in local orphanages across the Capital, 'Light Up Lives This Christmas', an initiative of The Himalayan Times concluded on December 24. Lifestyle 25 Dec, 2024
Oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sells for over $5M Oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sells for over $5M The oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sold for more than $5 million at an auction on Wednesday. The oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sold for more than $5 million at an auction on Wednesday. Lifestyle 19 Dec, 2024
Giant statue of the Buddha in New Jersey becomes interfaith hub and spiritual home for many Giant statue of the Buddha in New Jersey becomes interfaith hub and spiritual home... Just off a state highway in New Jersey, one of the largest statues of the Buddha in the United States appears unexpectedly in the middle of a backyard. Just off a state highway in New Jersey, one of the largest statues of the Buddha in the United States appears unexpectedly in the middle of a backyard. Lifestyle 08 Dec, 2024
Germany's Merkel recalls Putin's 'power games' and contrasting US presidents in her memoirs Germany's Merkel recalls Putin's 'power games' and contrasting US presidents in her... Merkel served alongside four US presidents, four French presidents and five British prime ministers. Merkel served alongside four US presidents, four French presidents and five British prime ministers. Lifestyle 26 Nov, 2024
Oshodhara Murthal Mahotsav in India draws over 500 participants; Nepali participants showcase cultural event Oshodhara Murthal Mahotsav in India draws over 500 participants; Nepali participants... The Murthal Mahotsav at Osho Dhara Nanak Ashram, India, began with the transformative “Right Mindfulness and Prem Pragya” program, offering teachings on self-awareness, love, and wisdom. The Murthal Mahotsav at Osho Dhara Nanak Ashram, India, began with the transformative “Right Mindfulness and Prem Pragya” program, offering teachings on self-awareness, love, and wisdom. Lifestyle 19 Nov, 2024
Teenage Buddhist lama celebrates last birthday in the U.S. before joining monastery in the Himalayas Teenage Buddhist lama celebrates last birthday in the U.S. before joining monastery... One of his buddies gave him shaker bottles for hydrating during training at the gym; another, a gift card to eat at Chipotle Mexican Grill. One of his buddies gave him shaker bottles for hydrating during training at the gym; another, a gift card to eat at Chipotle Mexican Grill. Lifestyle 18 Nov, 2024
How a viral, duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million How a viral, duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million Walk into any supermarket and you can generally buy a banana for less than $1. But a banana duct-taped to a wall? That might sell for more than $1 million at an upcoming auction at Sotheby’s in New York. Walk into any supermarket and you can generally buy a banana for less than $1. But a banana duct-taped to a wall? That might sell for more than $1 million at an upcoming auction at Sotheby’s in New York. Lifestyle 17 Nov, 2024
Bastakoti's Poetry Collection 'Paniko Rang' Released in Kathmandu Bastakoti's Poetry Collection 'Paniko Rang' Released in Kathmandu Poet Rishi Bastakoti unveiled his poetry collection 'Paniko Rang' at a ceremony held in Kathmandu. The event celebrated the amalgamation of artistic poems and contemporary issues, drawing notable figures from the literary and academic circles. Poet Rishi Bastakoti unveiled his poetry collection 'Paniko Rang' at a ceremony held in Kathmandu. The event celebrated the amalgamation of artistic poems and contemporary issues, drawing notable figures from the literary and academic circles. Lifestyle 16 Nov, 2024
British writer Samantha Harvey's space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize for fiction British writer Samantha Harvey's space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize... British writer Samantha Harvey won the Booker Prize for fiction on Tuesday with “Orbital,” a short, wonder-filled novel set aboard the International Space Station that ponders the beauty and fragility of Earth. British writer Samantha Harvey won the Booker Prize for fiction on Tuesday with “Orbital,” a short, wonder-filled novel set aboard the International Space Station that ponders the beauty and fragility of Earth. Lifestyle 13 Nov, 2024
Britain's Queen Camilla returns to public duties after chest infection Britain's Queen Camilla returns to public duties after chest infection The queen has pulled out of an appearance at the premiere of the film “Gladiator II” on Wednesday night as doctors advise Camilla to focus on her recovery. The queen has pulled out of an appearance at the premiere of the film “Gladiator II” on Wednesday night as doctors advise Camilla to focus on her recovery. Lifestyle 12 Nov, 2024
India's ban on Salman Rushdie 'The Satanic Verses' may end - thanks to missing paperwork India's ban on Salman Rushdie 'The Satanic Verses' may end - thanks to missing... The decades long ban of Salman Rushdie's “The Satanic Verses” in his native India is now in doubt — not because of a change of heart more than two years after the author’s near-fatal stabbing, but because of what amounts to some missing paperwork. The decades long ban of Salman Rushdie's “The Satanic Verses” in his native India is now in doubt — not because of a change of heart more than two years after the author’s near-fatal stabbing, but because of what amounts to some missing paperwork. Lifestyle 10 Nov, 2024
Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flock to rivers for prayers to the sun god Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flock to rivers for prayers to the sun god Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flocked to rivers and bodies of water across India to pray to the sun god as part of the Chhath festival this week. Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flocked to rivers and bodies of water across India to pray to the sun god as part of the Chhath festival this week. Lifestyle 08 Nov, 2024
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.
