Shivaprasad Khatiwada's book 'Sampada' published Shivaprasad Khatiwada's book 'Sampada' published KATHMANDU:Â Shabdartha Publication House today released Shivaprasad Jaisi Khatiwada's maiden poetic literature 'Sampada' in Kathmandu, on Saturday. Minister for... KATHMANDU:Â Shabdartha Publication House today released Shivaprasad Jaisi Khatiwada's maiden poetic... Art & Culture 13 Dec, 2020
EXPLAINER: The real math behind "net zero" carbon emissions EXPLAINER: The real math behind "net zero" carbon emissions More than 100 countries — responsible for about two-thirds of the world's heat-trapping gases — have announced plans to cut their greenhouse gas emissions to "net zero"... More than 100 countries — responsible for about two-thirds of the world's heat-trapping gases — have... Art & Culture 12 Dec, 2020
Ahead of UN climate summit, urgent calls to 'fix the future' Ahead of UN climate summit, urgent calls to 'fix the future' LONDON: When the Paris Agreement on climate change was finalized after two weeks of fraught negotiations and years of past failures, diplomats hugged and shed tears of... LONDON: When the Paris Agreement on climate change was finalized after two weeks of fraught... Art & Culture 11 Dec, 2020
Indian couple help traditional artisans get back to business Indian couple help traditional artisans get back to business NEW DELHI: "Sanjhi," the ancient Indian art of paper-cutting using nature-inspired motifs, is how Ram Soni puts food on the table. It's also a carefully preserved skill... NEW DELHI: "Sanjhi," the ancient Indian art of paper-cutting using nature-inspired motifs, is how Ram... Art & Culture 09 Dec, 2020
Tropical food farmers must grow more on less land, as climate policy shifts Tropical food farmers must grow more on less land, as climate policy shifts KUALA LUMPUR: Tropical farmers will struggle to meet rising food demand unless they sustainably boost yields on the same land, with rising forest protection and carbon... KUALA LUMPUR: Tropical farmers will struggle to meet rising food demand unless they sustainably boost... Art & Culture 07 Dec, 2020
Myanmar monk offers temple sanctuary for threatened snakes Myanmar monk offers temple sanctuary for threatened snakes YANGON: Tenderly stroking the back of a large Burmese python resting on his lap, Buddhist monk Wilatha is trying to play a part in saving scores of snakes that might... YANGON: Tenderly stroking the back of a large Burmese python resting on his lap, Buddhist monk Wilatha... Art & Culture 04 Dec, 2020
Women who escaped slavery turn anti-trafficking crusaders in India Women who escaped slavery turn anti-trafficking crusaders in India CHENNAI: Separated from her parents, Jayashree Ponrajan spent most of her teenage years trapped in a form of bonded labour - forced to live and work in the spinning mills... CHENNAI: Separated from her parents, Jayashree Ponrajan spent most of her teenage years trapped in a form... Art & Culture 01 Dec, 2020
Japan's Osaka inspires own manga character Japan's Osaka inspires own manga character TOKYO: Japan's three-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has inspired a new manga character to appear in an issue of Nakayoshi magazine next month, the publishers announced... TOKYO: Japan's three-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has inspired a new manga character to appear in... Art & Culture 30 Nov, 2020
Nearly 100 whales die after mass stranding in New Zealand Nearly 100 whales die after mass stranding in New Zealand WELLINGTON: About 100 pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins have died in a mass stranding on the remote Chatham Islands, about 800 km (497 miles) off New Zealand's east... WELLINGTON: About 100 pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins have died in a mass stranding on the... Art & Culture 25 Nov, 2020
Drying habitat makes Australia's platypus vulnerable, scientists say Drying habitat makes Australia's platypus vulnerable, scientists say SYDNEY: Australian scientists pushed on Monday to list the platypus as a vulnerable species after a report showed the habitat of the semi-aquatic native mammal... SYDNEY: Australian scientists pushed on Monday to list the platypus as a vulnerable species... Art & Culture 23 Nov, 2020
"Shuggie Bain" wins Booker Prize for Scottish author Douglas Stuart "Shuggie Bain" wins Booker Prize for Scottish author Douglas Stuart LONDON: Scottish author Douglas Stuart won the Booker Prize for fiction on Thursday with his first novel "Shuggie Bain", with judges saying his tale of love and alcoholism... LONDON: Scottish author Douglas Stuart won the Booker Prize for fiction on Thursday with his first novel... Art & Culture 21 Nov, 2020
Barack Obama memoir off to record-setting start in sales Barack Obama memoir off to record-setting start in sales NEW YORK: Former President Barack Obama's “A Promised Land†sold nearly 890,000 copies in the US and Canada in its first 24 hours, putting it on track to be the best... NEW YORK: Former President Barack Obama's “A Promised Land†sold nearly 890,000 copies in the US and... Art & Culture 19 Nov, 2020
Matrika Prasad Koirala's 'Koshiko Katha' relaunched Matrika Prasad Koirala's 'Koshiko Katha' relaunched KATHMANDU: Publication Nepalaya republished Matrika Prasad Koirala's 'Koshiko Katha' an anthology of essays as part of its Classics for 2020, on Tuesday. Issuing a... KATHMANDU: Publication Nepalaya republished Matrika Prasad Koirala's 'Koshiko Katha' an anthology of... Art & Culture 10 Nov, 2020
Hindu Kush Himalaya region under threat, warn experts Hindu Kush Himalaya region under threat, warn experts KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 5 The Hindu Kush Himalaya region faces the threat of climate and ecological change. Urgent coordinated action is needed to save it, warned experts... KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 5 The Hindu Kush Himalaya region faces the threat of climate and ecological... Art & Culture 06 Nov, 2020
Australian scientists find huge new healthy coral reef off northern coast Australian scientists find huge new healthy coral reef off northern coast SYDNEY: Australian scientists found a detached coral reef on the Great Barrier Reef that exceeds the height of the Empire State Building and the Eiffel Tower, the... SYDNEY: Australian scientists found a detached coral reef on the Great Barrier Reef that exceeds the... Art & Culture 29 Oct, 2020
Typhoon Molave lashes Vietnam coast, 26 fishermen missing Typhoon Molave lashes Vietnam coast, 26 fishermen missing HANOIÂ At least 26 fishermen were missing at sea as one of the strongest typhoons in two decades tore into Vietnam's central coastline on Wednesday, uprooting trees... HANOIÂ At least 26 fishermen were missing at sea as one of the strongest typhoons in two decades... Art & Culture 28 Oct, 2020
Indonesian president warns not to rush vaccines amid halal concern Indonesian president warns not to rush vaccines amid halal concern JAKARTA: The president of the world's largest Muslim-majority nation, Joko Widodo, called on Monday for Indonesia not to rush the rollout of vaccines, citing concerns over... JAKARTA: The president of the world's largest Muslim-majority nation, Joko Widodo, called on Monday for... Art & Culture 19 Oct, 2020
Nepalaya releases Dr Sudha Sharma's memoir 'Singha Durbarko Ghumne Mech' Nepalaya releases Dr Sudha Sharma's memoir 'Singha Durbarko Ghumne Mech' KATHMANDU: Nepalaya book publication house has released Dr Sudha Sharma's memoir 'Singha Durbarko Ghumne Mech'. Issuing a press statement, the publication house... KATHMANDU: Nepalaya book publication house has released Dr Sudha Sharma's memoir 'Singha Durbarko... Art & Culture 19 Oct, 2020
Whose body? Indian court says sex work is a woman’s choice Whose body? Indian court says sex work is a woman’s choice MUMBAI: A police sting that busted a prostitution ring and triggered a back-and-forth in the courts has revealed a conflict in Indian law over a woman's right to sell sex... MUMBAI: A police sting that busted a prostitution ring and triggered a back-and-forth in the courts has... Art & Culture 09 Oct, 2020
Climate-menaced nations say survival depends on stronger 2020 action Climate-menaced nations say survival depends on stronger 2020 action BARCELONA: Developing countries at risk from wilder weather and rising seas on Wednesday urged all governments to meet a deadline to deliver stronger national climate... BARCELONA: Developing countries at risk from wilder weather and rising seas on Wednesday urged all... Art & Culture 08 Oct, 2020
Kathmandu Nepal expresses grief over passing of Iranian President, Foreign Minister The Government of Nepal has expressed sorrow over the passing of President of Iran, Dr Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
Kathmandu Nepali Congress should review its role: UML leader Poudel CPN (UML) Vice Chair Bishnu Prasad Poudel has requested the main opposition party Nepali Congress to follow the democratic practice and end the deadlock in the Parliament.
Kathmandu PM secures vote of confidence amidst opposition parties' protest Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has obtained a vote of confidence from the parliament.
World Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, supreme leader's protégé, dies at 63 in helicopter crash Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protégé of the country's supreme leader who helped oversee the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and later led the country as it enriched uranium near weapons-grade levels and launched a major drone-and-missile attack on Israel, has died. He was 63.
Nepal Elite Iranian climber Andrew Aziz set to conquer Denali in pursuit of world record Andrew Aziz, one of Iran’s elite and best high altitude climbers, is preparing to set a world record for Iran by summiting Denali, the highest peak in North America to become the first Iranian man to ever complete mountaineering challenge the Seven Summits.
Nepal Jigme Pelden Dorje becomes first Bhutanese to conquer Mt. Everest Royal Bhutan Army Lieutenant Jigme Pelden Dorje has become the first Bhutanese to summit the world's highest mountain, Mt. Everest.
Environment Rain accompanied by winds in Kathmandu Rain and thundershowers have started in Kathmandu. Rain with gusty winds has been reported in most parts of Kathmandu since this morning.
Nepal PM Dahal taking vote of confidence today Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' is set to take vote of confidence from the House of Representatives (HoR) today.
Sports Man City wins record fourth-straight Premier League title after 3-1 win against West Ham Manchester City won a record fourth-straight Premier League title on Sunday by beating West Ham 3-1 in the final game of the season.