'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
COVID-19 increases risks for cancer patients; common cold antibodies no help vs coronavirus COVID-19 increases risks for cancer patients; common cold antibodies no help vs... 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... The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts... Mobile & Apps 15 Oct, 2020
Apple unveils new iPhones for faster 5G wireless networks Apple unveils new iPhones for faster 5G wireless networks Apple unveiled four new iPhones equipped with technology for use with faster new 5G wireless networks, hoping that demand for higher data speeds will spark demand for new... Apple unveiled four new iPhones equipped with technology for use with faster new 5G wireless networks,... Mobile & Apps 14 Oct, 2020
Reinfection casts doubt on coronavirus immunity, finds study Reinfection casts doubt on coronavirus immunity, finds study PARIS, OCTOBER 13 COVID-19 patients may experience more severe symptoms the second time they are infected, according to research released today confirming it is possible... PARIS, OCTOBER 13 COVID-19 patients may experience more severe symptoms the second time they are... Mobile & Apps 14 Oct, 2020
Facebook bans Holocaust denial, distortion posts Facebook bans Holocaust denial, distortion posts Facebook is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information about the Nazi... Facebook is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to... Mobile & Apps 13 Oct, 2020
Low tech talk in Google, Oracle high tech copyright clash Low tech talk in Google, Oracle high tech copyright clash WASHINGTON: The topic was high tech: the code behind smartphones. But on Wednesday the Supreme Court looked to more low tech examples, from the typewriter keyboard to... WASHINGTON: The topic was high tech: the code behind smartphones. But on Wednesday the Supreme Court... Mobile & Apps 08 Oct, 2020
T-Rex fossil sells for record-breaking $31.8 million T-Rex fossil sells for record-breaking $31.8 million NEW YORK, OCTOBER 7 One of the most complete specimens of a T-Rex fossil in the world was sold for a record $31.8 million yesterday by Christie’s in New York, nearly... NEW YORK, OCTOBER 7 One of the most complete specimens of a T-Rex fossil in the world was sold for a... Mobile & Apps 08 Oct, 2020
Nobel Prize for chemistry awarded for 'genome scissors' Nobel Prize for chemistry awarded for 'genome scissors' STOCKHOLM: French scientist Emmanuelle Charpentier and American Jennifer A. Doudna have won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for developing a method of genome editing likened... STOCKHOLM: French scientist Emmanuelle Charpentier and American Jennifer A. Doudna have won the Nobel... Mobile & Apps 07 Oct, 2020
3 scientists win Nobel physics prize for black hole research 3 scientists win Nobel physics prize for black hole research STOCKHOLM: Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for establishing the all-too-weird reality of black holes — the straight-out-of-science-fiction cosmic... STOCKHOLM: Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for establishing the all-too-weird... Mobile & Apps 07 Oct, 2020
Google, Oracle meet in copyright clash at Supreme Court Google, Oracle meet in copyright clash at Supreme Court WASHINGTON: Tech giants Google and Oracle are clashing at the Supreme Court in a copyright dispute that's worth billions and important to the future of software... WASHINGTON: Tech giants Google and Oracle are clashing at the Supreme Court in a copyright dispute that's... Mobile & Apps 07 Oct, 2020
3 win Nobel medicine prize for discovering hepatitis C virus 3 win Nobel medicine prize for discovering hepatitis C virus STOCKHOLM: Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discovering the liver-ravaging hepatitis C virus, a breakthrough that led to cures for the deadly... STOCKHOLM: Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discovering the liver-ravaging... Mobile & Apps 06 Oct, 2020
India's inexpensive paper-based testing to provide breakthrough in COVID-19 testing India's inexpensive paper-based testing to provide breakthrough in COVID-19 testing KATHMANDU: A team of Indian scientists have come up with a paper-based test that could detect the COVID-19 causing pathogens within an hour, according to a BBC... KATHMANDU: A team of Indian scientists have come up with a paper-based test that could detect the... Mobile & Apps 05 Oct, 2020
Microsoft plans $1 billion data center venture in Greece Microsoft plans $1 billion data center venture in Greece ATHENS: Microsoft has announced plans to build three data centres in greater Athens, providing a badly needed investment of up to $1 billion to the Greek economy which has... ATHENS: Microsoft has announced plans to build three data centres in greater Athens, providing a badly... Mobile & Apps 05 Oct, 2020
Paytm, other Indian startups vow to fight "big daddy" Google's clout-sources Paytm, other Indian startups vow to fight "big daddy" Google's clout-sources India startups in talks to challenge Google, file complaints Startups mulling new association to take on Google - exec Google counts India as key market with... India startups in talks to challenge Google, file complaints Startups mulling new association to... Mobile & Apps 03 Oct, 2020
ICMR claims potential COVID-19 vaccine, human trials awaited ICMR claims potential COVID-19 vaccine, human trials awaited KATHMANDU: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) claims to have prepared a "highly purified antisera" which could be a potential treatment for the looming... KATHMANDU: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) claims to have prepared a "highly purified... Mobile & Apps 02 Oct, 2020
India plans launch of own app store as alternative to Google, Apple: ET Now India plans launch of own app store as alternative to Google, Apple: ET Now BENGALURU: India is planning to launch its own app store as an alternate to the ones offered by Apple and Alphabet-owned Google, in a bid to make the country more... BENGALURU: India is planning to launch its own app store as an alternate to the ones offered by Apple and... Mobile & Apps 01 Oct, 2020
Environment Foreign Minister Khanal arrives in Antalya for COP31 Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrived in Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead the Nepali delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31).
Nepal Kukur Tihar being observed across Nepal Kukur Tihar, the festival dedicated to dogs, is being observed across the country today, the third day of Yamapanchak during this year’s Tihar festival.
Nepal Sherpa Foundation provides Rs 4 million to PMDRF The Sherpa Foundation has provided a financial donation to the government's relief fund to support communities affected by the recent floods.
Kathmandu Foreign minister Khanal leaves for COP31 in Türkiye Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal left for Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, scheduled for November 9-20.
Kathmandu Indian Ambassador Dalela among three envoys accredited to Nepal Three newly appointed ambassadors, including India's new envoy Sudhakar Dalela, formally assumed their diplomatic responsibilities in Nepal after presenting their letters of credence to President Ramchandra Paudel at a special ceremony in Kathmandu on Friday.
Nepal Nepal approves first National Standard for High-Altitude Sickness Management The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has approved a national standard aimed at improving the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of high-altitude sickness, a condition that affects trekkers, mountaineers and residents in Nepal's mountainous regions.
Nepal As towns modernise, Dhankuta's weekly markets remain vital to rural trade Despite the growth of permanent shops, supermarkets and road connectivity across Dhankuta, traditional weekly markets that began more than a century ago continue to play a central role in local commerce, linking farmers directly with consumers and preserving a long-standing rural trading culture.
Kathmandu Passengers can now track luggage movement at Tribhuvan Airport International passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport will now be able to monitor the movement of their checked baggage in real time after authorities introduced a live-feed system aimed at improving transparency and passenger service.
Nepal Police seize 2.82 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur Police have seized 2,820.5 kilograms of marijuana hidden in a field in Udayapur, one of the largest recent drug recoveries in the district, and launched an investigation to identify those behind the consignment.