Prepare now to help people age well: ADB Prepare now to help people age well: ADB The longer lifespans that reflect the development success of developing Asia and the Pacific are posing increasing challenges to secure the well-being of the rapidly ageing population. The longer lifespans that reflect the development success of developing Asia and the Pacific are posing increasing challenges to secure the well-being of the rapidly ageing population. Lifestyle 04 May, 2024
It started with a tweet. What if Harry Potter attended an HBCU? Now it's a book series It started with a tweet. What if Harry Potter attended an HBCU? Now it's a book... Williams talked to The Associated Press about how his tweet became a novel and his inspirations for “Blood at the Root.” Williams talked to The Associated Press about how his tweet became a novel and his inspirations for “Blood at the Root.” Lifestyle 03 May, 2024
Activist who fought for legal rights for Europe's largest saltwater lagoon wins 'Green Nobel' Activist who fought for legal rights for Europe's largest saltwater lagoon wins... Over the next several years, Vicente, now 61, led a grassroots campaign to save the region's ecological jewel from collapse. Over the next several years, Vicente, now 61, led a grassroots campaign to save the region's ecological jewel from collapse. Lifestyle 29 Apr, 2024
Would you like a cicada salad? The monstrous little noisemakers descend on a New Orleans menu Would you like a cicada salad? The monstrous little noisemakers descend on a New... Periodical cicadas stay buried for years, until they surface and take over a landscape. Periodical cicadas stay buried for years, until they surface and take over a landscape. Lifestyle 19 Apr, 2024
Transgender inclusion? World's major religions take varying stances on policies toward trans people Transgender inclusion? World's major religions take varying stances on policies... In Islam, there isn’t a single central religious authority and policies can vary in different regions. In Islam, there isn’t a single central religious authority and policies can vary in different regions. Lifestyle 10 Apr, 2024
Unique experiences, shared memories of ink tales Unique experiences, shared memories of ink tales As the last day of the 11th International Nepal Tattoo Convention headed towards its end, the ambience got busier as the crowd eagerly waited for one of the thrilling performances of the day — piercing. As the last day of the 11th International Nepal Tattoo Convention headed towards its end, the ambience got busier as the crowd eagerly waited for one of the thrilling performances of the day — piercing. Lifestyle 08 Apr, 2024
Spreading energy and art Spreading energy and art Organising an event continuously for 11th edition is not an easy feat — you get discouraged, challenges tend to crumble you, and you may get bored too. Organising an event continuously for 11th edition is not an easy feat — you get discouraged, challenges tend to crumble you, and you may get bored too. Lifestyle 07 Apr, 2024
Connections forged in ink Connections forged in ink As the needle pierced the skin with the buzzing sound of tattoo machine, some endured it comfortably, some let out a shiver, and some just created different facial expressions to tolerate the pain. As the needle pierced the skin with the buzzing sound of tattoo machine, some endured it comfortably, some let out a shiver, and some just created different facial expressions to tolerate the pain. Lifestyle 07 Apr, 2024
Taking Nepali tattoo scene to the next level Taking Nepali tattoo scene to the next level Promoting tattoo as an art form of Nepal and displaying its rich culture, the three-day tattoo extravaganza — 11th International Nepal Tattoo Convention kicked off at Heritage Garden Sanepa, on April 5. Promoting tattoo as an art form of Nepal and displaying its rich culture, the three-day tattoo extravaganza — 11th International Nepal Tattoo Convention kicked off at Heritage Garden Sanepa, on April 5. Lifestyle 06 Apr, 2024
JB Darlami's novel 'Marikhola Ko Dhungo' launched JB Darlami's novel 'Marikhola Ko Dhungo' launched Nepalaya, the book publishing house, has launched author JB Darlami's novel "Marikhola ko Dhungo" amidst a special ceremony in Kathmandu. Nepalaya, the book publishing house, has launched author JB Darlami's novel "Marikhola ko Dhungo" amidst a special ceremony in Kathmandu. Lifestyle 07 Apr, 2024
Tasting menu extravaganza Tasting menu extravaganza Going out for fine dining is an exciting idea, but choosing what to eat at times becomes confusing. Going out for fine dining is an exciting idea, but choosing what to eat at times becomes confusing. Lifestyle 28 Mar, 2024
Cancer often requires more than one treatment − an oncologist explains why some patients like Kate Middleton receive both... Cancer often requires more than one treatment − an oncologist explains why some... Oncologist Alexander Olawaiye of the University of Pittsburgh explains what factors doctors take into account when devising a cancer treatment plan. Oncologist Alexander Olawaiye of the University of Pittsburgh explains what factors doctors take into account when devising a cancer treatment plan. Lifestyle 27 Mar, 2024
Those Godzilla claw shoes on the Oscars red carpet are just one of Hazama's 'dark fantasy' creations Those Godzilla claw shoes on the Oscars red carpet are just one of Hazama's 'dark... One Japanese creation grabbing attention on the Oscars red carpet wasn't a movie: the kitsch shoes that seemed to be clenched in Godzilla's claw. One Japanese creation grabbing attention on the Oscars red carpet wasn't a movie: the kitsch shoes that seemed to be clenched in Godzilla's claw. Lifestyle 27 Mar, 2024
Fasting at school? More Muslim students in the US are getting support during Ramadan Fasting at school? More Muslim students in the US are getting support during Ramadan Many districts “don’t know very much about Islam or any of our holidays,” said Maha Elgenaidi, the group’s executive director. Many districts “don’t know very much about Islam or any of our holidays,” said Maha Elgenaidi, the group’s executive director. Lifestyle 17 Mar, 2024
Sustainability and existential philosophy on display Sustainability and existential philosophy on display The Kala Salon in Thamel is currently the epicentre of artistic discourse in the Valley as it hosts two thought-provoking exhibitions, ‘Foraging Chroma’ by Meena Gurung, and ‘From Zero to Sunya’ by Cinzia, which commenced on March 10. The Kala Salon in Thamel is currently the epicentre of artistic discourse in the Valley as it hosts two thought-provoking exhibitions, ‘Foraging Chroma’ by Meena Gurung, and ‘From Zero to Sunya’ by Cinzia, which commenced on March 10. Lifestyle 14 Mar, 2024
Rupert Murdoch, 92, plans to marry for 5th time Rupert Murdoch, 92, plans to marry for 5th time He plans to marry Elena Zhukova, 67, a Russian-born retired scientist he met last year. He plans to marry Elena Zhukova, 67, a Russian-born retired scientist he met last year. Lifestyle 10 Mar, 2024
What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy month? What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy month? Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar; the month cycles through the seasons. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar; the month cycles through the seasons. Lifestyle 08 Mar, 2024
Chopin lovers can't meet their hero, but this pianist got to do the next best thing Chopin lovers can't meet their hero, but this pianist got to do the next best thing Pianist Eric Guo did everything but travel through time to commune with Chopin. Pianist Eric Guo did everything but travel through time to commune with Chopin. Lifestyle 06 Mar, 2024
Nepalaya releases historic narrative "Bahadur Shah" Nepalaya releases historic narrative "Bahadur Shah" Nepalaya, a prominent book publication house, has unveiled a new book titled 'Bahadur Shah,' shedding light on significant yet overlooked figures in the nation's history. Nepalaya, a prominent book publication house, has unveiled a new book titled 'Bahadur Shah,' shedding light on significant yet overlooked figures in the nation's history. Lifestyle 04 Mar, 2024
Last surviving member of the first team to conquer Mount Everest says it is crowded and dirty now Last surviving member of the first team to conquer Mount Everest says it is crowded... Kanchha was just a young man when he joined the Hillary-Tenzing expedition. Kanchha was just a young man when he joined the Hillary-Tenzing expedition. Lifestyle 03 Mar, 2024
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.
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
