2020's last lunar eclipse to be witnessed on November 30 2020's last lunar eclipse to be witnessed on November 30 KATHMANDU: The last lunar eclipse of 2020, a Penumbral one in which the moon passes through Earth's outer shadow, is on November 30. A penumbral lunar eclipse is less... KATHMANDU: The last lunar eclipse of 2020, a Penumbral one in which the moon passes through Earth's outer... Mobile & Apps 29 Nov, 2020
Tesla could widen release of 'self-driving' software in two weeks Tesla could widen release of 'self-driving' software in two weeks Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Friday there will probably be a wider roll out of a new "Full Self Driving" software update in two weeks. In... Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Friday there will probably be a wider roll out of a... Mobile & Apps 28 Nov, 2020
UK to launch new watchdog next year to police tech giants UK to launch new watchdog next year to police tech giants LONDON: Britain plans to create a new watchdog to police big tech companies including Google and Facebook to counter their market dominance and prevent them from exploiting... LONDON: Britain plans to create a new watchdog to police big tech companies including Google and Facebook... Mobile & Apps 27 Nov, 2020
Mysterious ‘obelisk’ in US desert draws wild theories Mysterious ‘obelisk’ in US desert draws wild theories LOS ANGELES, NOVEMBER 25 A mysterious metal “obelisk†found buried in the remote western United States desert has inflamed the imaginations of Unidentified Flying... LOS ANGELES, NOVEMBER 25 A mysterious metal “obelisk†found buried in the remote western United... Mobile & Apps 26 Nov, 2020
China launches mission to bring back material from moon China launches mission to bring back material from moon WENCHANG: China launched an ambitious mission on Tuesday to bring back rocks and debris from the moon’s surface for the first time in more than 40 years — an... WENCHANG: China launched an ambitious mission on Tuesday to bring back rocks and debris from the moon’s... Mobile & Apps 24 Nov, 2020
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine can be 90% effective, results show AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine can be 90% effective, results show LONDON: AstraZeneca said on Monday its vaccine for the novel coronavirus, developed along with the University of Oxford, could be around 90% effective under one dosing... LONDON: AstraZeneca said on Monday its vaccine for the novel coronavirus, developed along with the... Mobile & Apps 23 Nov, 2020
China to launch moon probe, seeking first lunar rock retrieval since 1970s China to launch moon probe, seeking first lunar rock retrieval since 1970s BEIJING: China plans to launch an unmanned spacecraft to the moon this week to bring back lunar rocks in the first attempt by any nation to retrieve samples from Earth's... BEIJING: China plans to launch an unmanned spacecraft to the moon this week to bring back lunar rocks in... Mobile & Apps 22 Nov, 2020
On brink of collapse, famed Puerto Rico space telescope to close down On brink of collapse, famed Puerto Rico space telescope to close down WASHINGTON: The US National Science Foundation on Thursday announced it will close down the massive space telescope at Puerto Rico's Arecibo Observatory, ending 57 years of... WASHINGTON: The US National Science Foundation on Thursday announced it will close down the massive space... Mobile & Apps 20 Nov, 2020
Spacewalking astronauts prep for 2021 arrival of Russian lab Spacewalking astronauts prep for 2021 arrival of Russian lab CAPE CANAVERAL: The International Space Station's two Russian astronauts began spacewalking work Wednesday to prepare for next year's arrival of a long-delayed lab, but had... CAPE CANAVERAL: The International Space Station's two Russian astronauts began spacewalking work... Mobile & Apps 19 Nov, 2020
WHO takes aim at cervical cancer to reduce cases, deaths WHO takes aim at cervical cancer to reduce cases, deaths GENEVA: Vaccinating nine in 10 girls under 15 against cervical cancer, and improved screening and treatment of women could reduce infections by 40% and save 5 million... GENEVA: Vaccinating nine in 10 girls under 15 against cervical cancer, and improved screening and... Mobile & Apps 17 Nov, 2020
SpaceX capsule with 4 astronauts reaches space station SpaceX capsule with 4 astronauts reaches space station CAPE CANAVERAL: SpaceX’s newly launched capsule with four astronauts arrived Monday at the International Space Station, their new home until spring. The Dragon capsule... CAPE CANAVERAL: SpaceX’s newly launched capsule with four astronauts arrived Monday at the... Mobile & Apps 17 Nov, 2020
SpaceX launches 2nd crew, regular station crew flights begin SpaceX launches 2nd crew, regular station crew flights begin CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA: SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station on Sunday on the first full-fledged taxi flight for NASA by a private... CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA: SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station on Sunday on... Mobile & Apps 16 Nov, 2020
YouTube back up after worldwide outage YouTube back up after worldwide outage YouTube, owned by Alphabet Inc's Google GOOGL.O, said late on Wednesday it had fixed a glitch that led to a worldwide outage of the video-streaming... YouTube, owned by Alphabet Inc's Google GOOGL.O, said late on Wednesday it had fixed a glitch that led to... Mobile & Apps 12 Nov, 2020
Apple unveils first Macs built to run more like iPhones Apple unveils first Macs built to run more like iPhones SAN RAMON: Apple is rolling out new Mac computers powered by the same kind of chips that run iPhones and iPads, a move aimed at making it easier for its most popular... SAN RAMON: Apple is rolling out new Mac computers powered by the same kind of chips that run iPhones and... Mobile & Apps 11 Nov, 2020
India's Tata launches faster COVID-19 test as cases rise India's Tata launches faster COVID-19 test as cases rise NEW DELHI: India's Tata Group launched a COVID-19 test kit on Monday that it says will process results more easily and faster than the RT-PCR method considered the gold... NEW DELHI: India's Tata Group launched a COVID-19 test kit on Monday that it says will process results... Mobile & Apps 09 Nov, 2020
'Great day for humanity': Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine over 90% effective 'Great day for humanity': Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine over 90% effective Pfizer and BioNTech first to release large trial results Expertssay results show vaccines can halt pandemic Markets surge on hopes of light at the end of the... Pfizer and BioNTech first to release large trial results Expertssay results show vaccines can... Mobile & Apps 09 Nov, 2020
T-cell study adds to debate over duration of COVID-19 immunity T-cell study adds to debate over duration of COVID-19 immunity LONDON: A small but key UK study has found that "cellular immunity" to the pandemic SARS-CoV-2 virus is present after six months in people who had mild or... LONDON: A small but key UK study has found that "cellular immunity" to the pandemic SARS-CoV-2 virus is... Mobile & Apps 03 Nov, 2020
Next crop of COVID-19 vaccine developers take more traditional route Next crop of COVID-19 vaccine developers take more traditional route CHICAGO/BERLIN: The handful of drugmakers dominating the global coronavirus vaccine race are pushing the boundaries of vaccine technology. The next crop under development... CHICAGO/BERLIN: The handful of drugmakers dominating the global coronavirus vaccine race are pushing the... Mobile & Apps 29 Oct, 2020
On the moon, water water everywhere and not a drop to drink, yet On the moon, water water everywhere and not a drop to drink, yet October 26 The moon lacks the bodies of liquid water that are a hallmark of Earth but scientists said on Monday (October 26) lunar... October 26 The moon lacks the bodies of liquid water that are a... Mobile & Apps 26 Oct, 2020
US spacecraft touches asteroid surface for rare rubble grab US spacecraft touches asteroid surface for rare rubble grab CAPE CANAVERAL: A NASA spacecraft descended to an asteroid Tuesday and, dodging boulders the size of buildings, momentarily touched the surface to collect a handful of... CAPE CANAVERAL: A NASA spacecraft descended to an asteroid Tuesday and, dodging boulders the size of... Mobile & Apps 21 Oct, 2020
Kathmandu Nepal's first NEC-accredited CPD Training on contract management concludes in Kathmandu The Society of Consulting Architectural and Engineering Firms Nepal (SCAEF Nepal) has successfully concluded a three-day professional training programme on contract management under the FIDIC Red Book 2017, marking the country's first Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training accredited by the Nepal Engineering Council (NEC).
Nepal Nepal Police records 5,751 cases in Jestha; Kathmandu Valley tops the list, Karnali lowest Nepal Police registered a total of 5,751 criminal cases nationwide in the month of Jestha of fiscal year 2082/083, according to the latest monthly provincial crime data released by police.Â
World UPDATE: At least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezuela, acting president says At least 164 people have died and 971 were injured after a pair of powerful quakes rocked Venezuela, Acting President Delcy RodrÃguez said Thursday.
Kathmandu Education minister defends grade 12 results, announces verification committee amid student protests Education, Science and Technology Minister and Government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel has defended the publication process of the Grade 12 examination results, stating that the results were released on time through improved administrative efficiency rather than haste.
Opinion Conscious realities: Of 'being there' and 'doing' Consciousness is, in essence, something that exists with its own identity. It may, therefore, be construed that it is distinct from all other objects, processes, energies and also realities the physics of consciousness would reveal.
Business NEPSE falls 8.5 points as daily turnover drops to Rs 2.83 billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a sharp decline in trading activity on Thursday, with daily turnover plunging to Rs 2.83 billion from Rs 4.4 billion recorded a day earlier. The benchmark NEPSE index also slipped by 8.50 points, or 0.31 per cent, to close at 2,651.52 points.
Nepal Over three-quarters of Nepal's children face violent discipline, conference told as South Asia pushes child protection action More than a quarter of Nepal's girls are married before turning 18, nearly four in five children experience violent discipline at home, and one in eight is engaged in child labour, figures that Nepal placed on the table at a landmark regional conference in Colombo this week as South Asian nations gathered to accelerate action on ending violence against children.
Nepal MAW Vriddhi opens new EV workshop in Lalitpur MAW Vriddhi, the authorized importer of electric vehicle brands Deepal, Nammi and Seres in Nepal, has inaugurated a new electric vehicle (EV) workshop in Balkumari, Lalitpur.
Business WorldLink wins Carlsberg Corporate Futsal Tournament WorldLink Communication emerged as the champion of the Carlsberg Corporate Futsal Tournament, defeating Ncell 2-1 in the final held in Kathmandu.