OPINION
Can poor countries avoid a vaccine bidding war?
Can poor countries avoid a vaccine bidding war?
The best way to help poor countries obtain more doses is to reach an international agreement, presumably through COVAX and the WHO, to coordinate the allocation of available vaccines.
Dec 24, 2020
OPINION
Reasons to hope for better actions on climate change
Reasons to hope for better actions on climate change
We can expect Joe Biden to play a leading role to unite countries for combating climate change effects more effectively.
Dec 24, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
HoR won't be reinstated: NCP General Secretary Poudel
HoR won't be reinstated: NCP General Secretary Poudel
BUTWAL, Dec 23: General Secretary of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Bishnu Prasad Poudel has claimed that the House of Representatives (HoR) would not be reinstated.
Dec 24, 2020
My City, Lifestyle, Fashion, Social
Louis Vuitton yoga mat made of leather draws Hindu complaint
Louis Vuitton yoga mat made of leather draws Hindu complaint
A Hindu activist is calling on luxury goods maker Louis Vuitton to pull a yoga mat made partly from cowhide leather, calling it “hugely insensitive.”
Dec 23, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Daily Commentary: Stock market consolidates after politically fueled volatility
Daily Commentary: Stock market consolidates after politicall...
KATHMANDU, Dec 23: The local share market opened Wednesday’s trading in an upbeat note climbing over 2,100’s level in the morning. The index retraced sharply within the beginning trading hour and hovered around 2,100 mark at mid-day. Stocks saw further decline in the latter trading hours pushing the...
Dec 23, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Pedro Pascal dons different armor for ‘Wonder Woman 1984’
Pedro Pascal dons different armor for ‘Wonder Woman 1984’
When Pedro Pascal started to think about his “Wonder Woman 1984” villain Max Lord, one name came to mind: Gordon Gekko. Who better to model his power suit-wearing striver on than the embodiment of 1980s greed and callousness?
Dec 23, 2020
WORLD
Turkish journalist Dundar gets 27 years in absentia for espionage
Turkish journalist Dundar gets 27 years in absentia for espi...
ANKARA, Dec 23: Turkish journalist Can Dundar was sentenced in absentia to 27 years and six months in prison for espionage and aiding an armed terrorist organisation, his lawyers said on Wednesday, calling the verdict politically motivated.
Dec 23, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
EC to investigate and verify claims of NCP’s rival factions : Spokesperson Shrestha
EC to investigate and verify claims of NCP’s rival factions...
KATHMANDU, Dec 23: The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday said that it will conduct a thorough investigation to verify claims made by the rival factions of the ruling Nepal Communist Party before granting an official recognition to one of them.
Dec 23, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
COVID-19 death tally goes past 1,800 in Nepal
COVID-19 death tally goes past 1,800 in Nepal
KATHMANDU, Dec 23: The total number of people dying of COVID-19 infection in Nepal has surpassed 1,800-mark on Wednesday as five more people succumbed to this viral infection that was first reported in the Chinese province of Wuhan in December last year.
Dec 23, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Tom Hanks ready to take Covid-19 vaccine publicly
Tom Hanks ready to take Covid-19 vaccine publicly
Hollywood star Tom Hanks was one of the first celebrities who tested positive for Coronavirus. Now that several countries are coming up with their own COVID-19 vaccines and politicians worldwide are getting their vaccinations publicly, Tom Hanks has come forward to follow similar steps.
Dec 23, 2020