Personal details of 2.28 million users of dating site MeetMindful compromised Personal details of 2.28 million users of dating site MeetMindful compromised KATHMANDU: Privacy of as many as 2.28 million users of the online dating site MeetMindful has been compromised following publication of personal user data online on January... KATHMANDU: Privacy of as many as 2.28 million users of the online dating site MeetMindful has been... Mobile & Apps 25 Jan, 2021
Need a lift? SpaceX launches record spacecraft in cosmic rideshare program Need a lift? SpaceX launches record spacecraft in cosmic rideshare program A veteran rocket from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX aerospace company launched 143 spacecraft into space on Sunday, a new record for the most spaceships... A veteran rocket from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX aerospace company launched 143... Mobile & Apps 25 Jan, 2021
China's Chang'e 5 probe up for a new mission, to the sun China's Chang'e 5 probe up for a new mission, to the sun KATHMANDU: China stunned everyone last month when its lunar probe, Chang'e 5, succeeded to bring rocks and dust from the moon -- world's first lunar sample-return mission... KATHMANDU: China stunned everyone last month when its lunar probe, Chang'e 5, succeeded to bring rocks... Mobile & Apps 23 Jan, 2021
Privacy fears as Indian city readies facial recognition to spot harassed women Privacy fears as Indian city readies facial recognition to spot harassed women A plan to monitor women's expressions with facial recognition technology to prevent street harassment in a north Indian city, will lead to intrusive policing and privacy... A plan to monitor women's expressions with facial recognition technology to prevent street harassment in... Mobile & Apps 23 Jan, 2021
UK chief scientist says new virus variant may be more deadly UK chief scientist says new virus variant may be more deadly LONDON: There is some evidence that a new coronavirus variant first identified in southeast England carries a higher risk of death than the original strain, the British... LONDON: There is some evidence that a new coronavirus variant first identified in southeast England... Mobile & Apps 23 Jan, 2021
New Patagonian dinosaur may be largest yet: Scientists New Patagonian dinosaur may be largest yet: Scientists BUENOS AIRES, JANUARY 22 Scientists have unearthed massive, 98-million-year-old fossils in southwest Argentina they say may have belonged to the largest dinosaur ever... BUENOS AIRES, JANUARY 22 Scientists have unearthed massive, 98-million-year-old fossils in southwest... Mobile & Apps 23 Jan, 2021
Fauci credits Biden for letting 'the science speak' as new administration puts focus on virus Fauci credits Biden for letting 'the science speak' as new administration puts focus... WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden unveiled sweeping measures to battle COVID-19 on his first full day in office on Thursday, with his chief medical adviser, Anthony Fauci,... WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden unveiled sweeping measures to battle COVID-19 on his first full day in... Mobile & Apps 22 Jan, 2021
German researchers make paralysed mice walk again German researchers make paralysed mice walk again BERLIN: German researchers have enabled mice paralysed after spinal cord injuries to walk again, re-establishing a neural link hitherto considered irreparable in mammals by... BERLIN: German researchers have enabled mice paralysed after spinal cord injuries to walk again,... Mobile & Apps 22 Jan, 2021
Chinese scientists develop gene therapy which could delay ageing Chinese scientists develop gene therapy which could delay ageing BEIJING: Scientists in Beijing have developed a new gene therapy which can reverse some of the effects of ageing in mice and extend their lifespans, findings which may one... BEIJING: Scientists in Beijing have developed a new gene therapy which can reverse some of the effects of... Mobile & Apps 20 Jan, 2021
India asks Facebook's WhatsApp to withdraw privacy policy update India asks Facebook's WhatsApp to withdraw privacy policy update NEW DELHI: India’s technology ministry has asked WhatsApp to withdraw changes to its privacy policy the messaging platform announced earlier this month, saying the new... NEW DELHI: India’s technology ministry has asked WhatsApp to withdraw changes to its privacy policy the... Mobile & Apps 20 Jan, 2021
Facebook to ban ads promoting weapon accessories, protective gear in US Facebook to ban ads promoting weapon accessories, protective gear in US Facebook Inc said on Saturday it will ban advertisements for weapon accessories and protective equipment in the United States with immediate effect until at least two days... Facebook Inc said on Saturday it will ban advertisements for weapon accessories and protective equipment... Mobile & Apps 17 Jan, 2021
NASA's Boeing moon rocket cuts short 'once-in-a-generation' ground test NASA's Boeing moon rocket cuts short 'once-in-a-generation' ground test WASHINGTON: NASA’s deep space exploration rocket built by Boeing briefly ignited all four engines of its behemoth core stage for the first time on Saturday, cutting short... WASHINGTON: NASA’s deep space exploration rocket built by Boeing briefly ignited all four engines of... Mobile & Apps 17 Jan, 2021
RIP: Mars digger bites the dust after 2 years on red planet RIP: Mars digger bites the dust after 2 years on red planet CAPE CANAVERAL: NASA declared the Mars digger dead Thursday after failing to burrow deep into the red planet to take its temperature. Scientists in Germany spent two... CAPE CANAVERAL: NASA declared the Mars digger dead Thursday after failing to burrow deep into the red... Mobile & Apps 15 Jan, 2021
Twitter CEO says banning Trump was right decision but sets dangerous precedent Twitter CEO says banning Trump was right decision but sets dangerous precedent Twitter Inc Chief Executive Jack Dorsey said on Wednesday that banning President Donald Trump from its social media platform after last week’s violence at the US Capitol... Twitter Inc Chief Executive Jack Dorsey said on Wednesday that banning President Donald Trump from its... Mobile & Apps 14 Jan, 2021
Gut bacteria tied to disease severity, immune response; high mental health toll seen in ICUs Gut bacteria tied to disease severity, immune response; high mental health toll seen... The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by... The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts... Mobile & Apps 14 Jan, 2021
Scientists decry death by 1,000 cuts for world's insects Scientists decry death by 1,000 cuts for world's insects The world’s vital insect kingdom is undergoing “death by a thousand cuts,” the world’s top bug experts said. Climate change, insecticides, herbicides, light... The world’s vital insect kingdom is undergoing “death by a thousand cuts,” the world’s top bug... Mobile & Apps 12 Jan, 2021
Pfizer study suggests vaccine works against virus variant Pfizer study suggests vaccine works against virus variant New research suggests that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine can protect against a mutation found in two easier-to-spread variants of the coronavirus that erupted in Britain and... New research suggests that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine can protect against a mutation found in two... Mobile & Apps 08 Jan, 2021
Planetary trio of Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn for grand evening around Jan 10 Planetary trio of Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn for grand evening around Jan 10 KATHMANDU: The astronomical calendar for 2021 is beginning with a splendid planetary triad of Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn- weeks after the great conjunction of the two... KATHMANDU: The astronomical calendar for 2021 is beginning with a splendid planetary triad of Mercury,... Mobile & Apps 06 Jan, 2021
Microsoft says hackers viewed source code, didn't change it Microsoft says hackers viewed source code, didn't change it Microsoft said Thursday in a blog post that hackers tied to a massive intrusion of dozens of US government agencies and private companies sneaked further into its systems... Microsoft said Thursday in a blog post that hackers tied to a massive intrusion of dozens of US... Mobile & Apps 01 Jan, 2021
Microsoft says it found malicious software in its systems Microsoft says it found malicious software in its systems SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft Corp said on Thursday it found malicious software in its systems related to a massive hacking campaign disclosed by U.S. officials this week,... SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft Corp said on Thursday it found malicious software in its systems related to a... Mobile & Apps 18 Dec, 2020
Nepal CNP reports six tiger deaths in current fiscal year The Chitwan National Park (CNP) has, in the first ten months of the current fiscal, recorded the death of six Royal Bengal tigers.
Kathmandu UNICEF launches "Imagining Nepal as a Country of 100 People" highlighting inequalities affecting children UNICEF Nepal has launched a new advocacy brief titled “Imagining Nepal as a Country of 100 People”, shedding light on the realities, inequalities and opportunities shaping the lives of children across the country.
Science and Tech Youth-led initiative pilots black soldier fly system to cut poultry feed costs, tackle organic waste A youth-led initiative called Innova Circle is piloting a black soldier fly-based system in Nepal that converts organic waste into high-protein animal feed and organic fertiliser, aiming to address two pressing challenges simultaneously: the rising cost of poultry feed and the growing problem of unmanaged organic waste across urban and rural areas.
Business Mustang, Annapurna see surge in tourist arrivals; Trails upgraded, new destinations emerging Nepal’s key mountain tourism destinations—Mustang and the Annapurna Conservation Area—have witnessed a significant rise in foreign tourist arrivals, alongside ongoing infrastructure upgrades aimed at enhancing visitor experience and extending stays.
Nepal Constitution amendment taskforce to consult former attorney generals A taskforce formed to prepare a discussion paper for the constitution amendment is holding consultations with former attorney generals today.
Kathmandu Constitutional Council meeting called to recommend new Chief Justice A meeting of the Constitutional Council has been called to initiate the process of recommending a new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nepal.
Kathmandu PMO seeks details of vehicles used by former dignitaries The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to submit detailed information on vehicles currently being used by former high-ranking state officials.
Nepal Police raid Rupandehi casino, arrest 21 Nepali nationals for illegal gambling A joint police team from the Lumbini Province Police Office, Dang, and local authorities conducted a surprise inspection of Royal Kalinga Casino in Siddharthanagar Municipality, Rupandehi, at around 8:00 pm on May 5, arresting 21 Nepali nationals found gambling on the premises.
Nepal 41 killed, 204 injured in disasters in first 22 days of Baisakh At least 41 people have died and 204 others were injured in 868 disaster incidents recorded across Nepal in the first 22 days of Baisakh, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said on Tuesday.
