SOCIETY

Clouds blanket nation; thunderstorms, rain and snow likely

Clouds blanket nation; thunderstorms, rain and snow likely

From the Terai plains to the hills and mountains across Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim pro...

From the Terai plains to the hills and mountains across Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim pro...

Mar 21, 2026

WORLD

Swiss will not export war equipment to US during Mideast conflict

Swiss will not export war equipment to US during Mideast conflict

Switzerland has already refused US requests for flights over its territory since the war erupted on February 28 when the...

Switzerland has already refused US requests for flights over its territory since the war erupted on February 28 when the...

Mar 21, 2026

WORLD

Trump and Netanyahu split on gas field attack, raise questions about whether they’re in sync on war

Trump and Netanyahu split on gas field attack, raise questions about whether they’re in sync on war

The attack by Israel on the South Pars gas field prompted Iran to retaliate against energy infrastructure in other Middl...

The attack by Israel on the South Pars gas field prompted Iran to retaliate against energy infrastructure in other Middl...

Mar 21, 2026

WORLD

Social media impacts youth wellbeing: UN happiness report

Social media impacts youth wellbeing: UN happiness report

This year's World Happiness Report highlighted the impact of social media as many countries impose or mull legislative r...

This year's World Happiness Report highlighted the impact of social media as many countries impose or mull legislative r...

Mar 21, 2026

Literature

Now, I am Awake

Now, I am Awake

Now, I am Awake

Now, I am Awake

Mar 21, 2026

WORLD

Trump calls NATO allies 'cowards' over Iran

Trump calls NATO allies 'cowards' over Iran

Trump has recently veered between saying that Washington needs no help to secure the vital waterway for oil tankers, and...

Trump has recently veered between saying that Washington needs no help to secure the vital waterway for oil tankers, and...

Mar 21, 2026

WORLD

Global trade growth to slow in 2026 with further pressure from Middle East conflict: WTO

Global trade growth to slow in 2026 with further pressure from Middle East conflict: WTO

In its latest Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report, the WTO forecast that in a baseline growth scenario excluding...

In its latest Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report, the WTO forecast that in a baseline growth scenario excluding...

Mar 21, 2026

Literature

Finding Grace in Chaos: Yuyutsu Sharma’s Poetry in Uncertain Times

Finding Grace in Chaos: Yuyutsu Sharma’s Poetry in Uncertain Times

Set during the isolating months of the COVID-19 pandemic and concluding with travels in Ireland, the collection unfolds...

Set during the isolating months of the COVID-19 pandemic and concluding with travels in Ireland, the collection unfolds...

Mar 21, 2026

WORLD

Far from war, global fuel frustrations mount

Far from war, global fuel frustrations mount

Benchmark oil prices are hovering around $100, a surge of around 40 to 50 percent since the war against Iran began to di...

Benchmark oil prices are hovering around $100, a surge of around 40 to 50 percent since the war against Iran began to di...

Mar 21, 2026

WORLD

Attacks raise concerns over spectre of energy war

Attacks raise concerns over spectre of energy war

Attacks on energy infrastructure this week has sent oil and gas prices soaring as they raise the spectre of the conflict...

Attacks on energy infrastructure this week has sent oil and gas prices soaring as they raise the spectre of the conflict...

Mar 21, 2026