WORLD
China reports fall in coronavirus cases, says economy resilient, but infections rising els...
China reports fall in coronavirus cases, says economy resili...
SHANGHAI/BEIJING, Feb 22: China reported a decrease in the number of new deaths and new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, while its central bank predicted a limited short-term economic impact and said the country was confident in winning the fight against the epidemic.
Feb 22, 2020
SPORTS
New Zealand take lead but India strike back late
New Zealand take lead but India strike back late
WELLINGTON, Feb 22: Captain Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor combined to put New Zealand in a strong position in the first test before India struck back late on Saturday to remove both just as their partnership threatened to take the match away from the tourists.
Feb 22, 2020
SPORTS, Latest Updates
India’s Kanchenjunga into Khaptad quarters
India’s Kanchenjunga into Khaptad quarters
DHANGADHI, Feb 22: India’s Kanchenjunga Football Club has advanced into the quarterfinals of the ongoing fourth Sudur Paschim International Invitational Khaptad Gold Cup defeating Bagmati Football Club 4-2 in the penalty shootouts in Dhangadhi on Friday.
Feb 22, 2020
WORLD
Iran counts votes in election stacked in favour of hardliners
Iran counts votes in election stacked in favour of hardliner...
DUBAI, Feb 22: Iran has started counting votes in its parliamentary election, state TV said on Saturday, in which hardline allies of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are likely to gain a seizable majority based on preliminary results.
Feb 22, 2020
SPORTS, Latest Updates
Machhindra to face Three Star for Satashi Gold Cup title
Machhindra to face Three Star for Satashi Gold Cup title
DAMAK, Feb 22: Bikash Khawas scored an own goal yet again as A-Division League champion defeated the competition’s runner-up Tribhuvan Army Club 2-0 to advance into the final of the ongoing third Satashi Gold Cup in Damak on Friday.
Feb 22, 2020
SPORTS
Late Lewandowski goal earns Bayern nervous 3-2 win over Paderborn
Late Lewandowski goal earns Bayern nervous 3-2 win over Pade...
BERLIN, Feb 22: Bundesliga pacesetters Bayern Munich twice squandered the lead and needed an 88th minute winner from Robert Lewandowski to beat bottom club Paderborn 3-2 in a thrilling game on Friday.
Feb 22, 2020
OPINION
Should we be worried about AI?
Should we be worried about AI?
On January 2, the BBC reported about a study regarding the use of artificial intelligence in making medical diagnosis. The tests carried out during the study showed that the AI based computer system outperformed human doctors in diagnosing breast cancer. The computer algorithm outperformed radiologi...
Feb 22, 2020
OPINION
Untapped leadership
Untapped leadership
In Nepal like in many other countries, you often read about CEOs of big businesses like major banks or corporate groups talking about leadership and management as if only power, money, that often come from privilege, are the only essential determinants of leadership. With media houses in search for...
Feb 22, 2020
OPINION
Together against coronavirus
Together against coronavirus
Nepal is my second home.This could be surprising for many people. Everyone would aspire to go to developed countries like the United States and the UK and take pride in living in New York, London or Paris, rather than in dusty Kathmandu. I have tried to tell them about snowy mountains, sacred templ...
Feb 22, 2020
SPORTS
Agar hat-trick helps Australia thrash South Africa in first T20
Agar hat-trick helps Australia thrash South Africa in first...
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 21: Australia off-spinner Ashton Agar took a career-best 5-24, including a hat-trick, as they thrashed hosts South Africa by a massive 107 runs in the first Twenty20 International at The Wanderers on Friday.
Feb 22, 2020