SOCIETY
Tipper knocks down one in Bhaktapur
Tipper knocks down one in Bhaktapur
BHAKTAPUR, June 22: A scooter rider died when a tipper knocked his light vehicle in front of Madhyapurthimi Municipality Sanothimi Campus at around 5.30 this morning.
Jun 22, 2018
The Week
Daring to dream
Daring to dream
Almost every student, at one point of life, dreams of going abroad for higher education. But that dream isn’t easy to pursue as the college application process is a tedious and tiring one. Nevertheless, the abroad allure often trumps the hassles and hurdles one has to face while preparing to go to c...
Jun 22, 2018
WORLD
Saudi Arabia gears up to end women driving ban
Saudi Arabia gears up to end women driving ban
Saudi Arabia will allow women to drive from Sunday, ending the world's only ban on female motorists, a historic reform marred by what rights groups call an expanding crackdown on activists.
Jun 22, 2018
WORLD
Yemen's Houthis indicate willingness to hand over port to UN
Yemen's Houthis indicate willingness to hand over port to UN
WASHINGTON, June 22: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have indicated they would be willing to hand over management of Hodeidah port to the United Nations, a potential breakthrough in a conflict that has caused the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, sources familiar with the efforts said.
Jun 22, 2018
The Week
Shimmers and glitters
Shimmers and glitters
Glitters from the 90s are back in trend and it’s now time for you to shine and go all out with your makeup. Get ready to spice things up a little bit as this week is going to be all about experimentation. Yes, sparkles can get a bit messy if you don’t know how to apply it properly, which is why we a...
Jun 22, 2018
ECONOMY
Priceless herbals being exported at Rs 20 per kg
Priceless herbals being exported at Rs 20 per kg
KATHMANDU, June 22: In lack of processing centers and sluggish technological development, precious herbs are being exported for mere Rs. 20 per kilogram.
Jun 22, 2018
WORLD
2 Koreas meet to arrange reunions of war-split families
2 Koreas meet to arrange reunions of war-split families
SOUTH KOREA, June 22: North and South Korean officials met Friday for talks on resuming reunions of families divided by the 1950-53 Korean War as the rivals boost reconciliation amid a diplomatic push to resolve the North Korean nuclear crisis.
Jun 22, 2018
ECONOMY
NBA again caps interest rates on deposits
NBA again caps interest rates on deposits
KATHMANDU, June 22: With tacit support from the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the Nepal Bankers’ Association (NBA) has once again decided to cap interest rates on deposits.
Jun 22, 2018
The Week
Studying in the United States
Studying in the United States
Attending a university for the first time can be daunting. As a new student, there might be several things that you are worried about. Now imagine attending a university that is almost 13,000 kilometres away from home. This is the case for many Nepali students who decide to continue their further ed...
Jun 22, 2018
The Week
Hit it up
Hit it up
All you need to know about High Intensity Interval Training
Jun 22, 2018