Gorilla loses appetite, lions develop cough after catching COVID-19 at Prague Zoo
- by Reuters
A gorilla and two lions have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Prague Zoo, which is closed amid lockdown restrictions in the country. ...
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Nepali youth speak out to stop violence against women and girls
- by Republica
Wall of Hope Campaign in partnership with Human Rights Film Focus Nepal and Palincha Nepal organized a campaign Youth Speak Out, launched on December 10, 2020 and is going to conclude on March 8 on...
Weary of COVID restrictions, Finns take up running in deep snow in socks
- by Associated Press
Finns keen to avoid gyms and other indoor sports venues this winter because of the coronavirus pandemic have found a new way to keep fit - running in the snow wearing no training shoes, just...
8 Fascinating Valentine's Day facts
- by Republica
Every February 14, lovers from around the world exchange chocolates, flowers and lavish gifts to celebrate the most romantic day of the year: Valentine's Day. ...
Expressing love on Valentine's Day
- by Sangita Shrestha
Love can be expressed any day or everyday. But there is Valentine's Day dedicated as the day to express love. ...
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Valentine’s Special: ‘Share Love, Save Lives’
- by Republica
With the motto ‘If you are spending anyway, why not spend for a good cause’, Blood Cancer Society Nepal and Utpala Cafe are jointly organizing a fundraising event entitled ‘Valentine’s Special, Share Love to Save Lives’, for blood cancer patients on Sunday in Utpala Café, Bauddha.
Mars mission inspires growing fan base back in China
- by Associated Press
Cui Tingting dyed her hair Mars red for the arrival of China’s spacecraft at the planet known in Chinese as the Fire Star.
Students of Tri-Chandra College demand revival of Sanskrit department
- by Republica
A group of 13 students in Tri-Chandra College, Ghantaghar, has demanded the revival of Sanskrit department in the college. The dormant Sanskrit department has not been accepting applications although faculty has been appointed, according to the students.
Good of the Hive: the New York muralist on a mission to hand-paint 50,000 bees
- by Reuters
Having rendered more than 5,500 of the insects in 30 murals and installations over the past five years, Willey says the shared experience of the coronavirus pandemic has made people more receptive to the sense of interdependence he aims to evoke.
Carp diem: Vietnamese mark Lunar New Year with annual fish release
- by Reuters
Vietnamese kicked off preparations for the Lunar New Year festival on Thursday by releasing ornamental carp into rivers and lakes - an age-old ceremony held one week before the “Tet” holiday officially begins.
Eager to eat out, Malaysians get a taste for drive-in dining
- by Reuters
Diners in Malaysia can now enjoy restaurant meals from the safety and comfort of their vehicles after an eatery started a drive-in service for people eager to eat out during a coronavirus lockdown.
Meet Robby Megabyte, Bosnia's first robot rock band musician
- by Reuters
Bosnia’s most popular rock band, Dubioza Kolektiv, has a new recruit who sings and plays musical instruments - a humanoid robot called Robby Megabyte.
Open call for ‘Innovation Grant Programme’
- by Republica
Applications for the program began on 20 January, 2021 and the application submission deadline is on 18 February.
For one survivor, Holocaust memories live on only in faded photos
- by Associated Press
For some survivors of the Holocaust, the vow to “never forget” takes on a special meaning when they have only faded memories, or none at all, of parents they lost as young children.
8 Most interesting facts about nursing
- by Republica
Nepal celebrated 59th National Nursing Day on Thursday. And nurses might be the blood and beating heart of a hospital, but you might not know as much as you think though. Here, My City has compiled some unique facts and statistics about nursing from the world that might leave you shocked and surprised.
Pompeii’s museum comes back to life to display amazing finds
- by Associated Press
Decades after suffering bombing and earthquake damage, Pompeii’s museum has been reborn, showing off exquisite finds from excavations of the ancient Roman city.
Chief Minister of Province 1 Sherdhan Rai gets married
- by Republica
Chief Minister of Province 1, Sherdhan Rai tied the knot with Jangmu Sherpa on Sunday. A limited number of leaders and relatives were present at the wedding ceremony held at a party palace in Kathmandu.
Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87
- by Associated Press
Larry King, the suspenders-sporting everyman whose broadcast interviews with world leaders, movie stars and ordinary Joes helped define American conversation for a half-century, died Saturday. He was 87.
Teen whom Biden befriended as fellow stutterer has book deal
- by Associated Press
Brayden Harrington, the teenager whom President-elect Joe Biden befriended as a fellow stutterer — and will be part of a primetime inaugural special — has a book coming out this summer.
Fifty years on, the Nile dam that changed the face of Egypt
- by Associated Press
Yassin Saeed remembers when the Nile’s annual flood drenched his village in the years before the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Now, former flood lands are green fields year-round.