WORLD
U.S.-China trade war heats up as tariffs take effect
U.S.-China trade war heats up as tariffs take effect
BEIJING/WASHINGTON, July 6: U.S. tariffs on $34 billion in Chinese imports took effect as a deadline passed on Friday, and with Beijing having vowed to respond immediately in kind, the two biggest economies were set on a risky path toward a full-blown trade war.
Jul 06, 2018
SOCIETY
Over half dozen settlements in Sunsari submerged
Over half dozen settlements in Sunsari submerged
SUNSARI, July 6: Over half a dozen villages in Sunsari have been flooded. Rains have swollen local rivers that have advanced and submerged riverside the settlements, displacing scores of families.
Jul 06, 2018
SOCIETY
Baitadi health facilities dealing with increasing patients with waterborne diseases
Baitadi health facilities dealing with increasing patients w...
BAITADI, July 6: Health institutions in the district are dealing with high pressure of patients with various waterborne diseases.
Jul 06, 2018
NEPAL
Residents draw govt attention as Gorkha Brewery fills Narayani River with toxic chemicals
Residents draw govt attention as Gorkha Brewery fills Naraya...
KATHMANDU, July 6:Growing pollution in the Narayani River at Gaindakot Municipality of Nawalparasi East has made the locals to call for timely interventions from the government to protect the river.
Jul 06, 2018
The Week
Wonderful waffles
Wonderful waffles
Nestled in a relatively quiet alley at Durbar Marg in Kathmandu is the Nepali franchise of The Belgian Waffle Co. This Indian waffle chain that has over a 100 outlets in India is now branching out and the recent launch of Nepal’s outlet is how they decided to kick start it. And, in just a month, The...
Jul 06, 2018
WORLD
Several ex-members of Japan doomsday cult including leader executed: media
Several ex-members of Japan doomsday cult including leader e...
TOKYO, July 6: The former leader of Aum and several other members of the Japanese doomsday cult that carried out a deadly sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway in 1995 were executed on Friday, public broadcaster NHK reported.
Jul 06, 2018
The Week
Must have apps
Must have apps
From games to photo editing tools, there is a lot that we keep on our phones. Our smartphones would be pretty useless without the many apps we download on a regular basis from the Google Play Store or the App Store. Often what we download is based on recommendations or ratings.
Jul 06, 2018
The Week
Yoga for weight loss
Yoga for weight loss
Not getting the required results even after spending hours at the gym? Maybe you should give yoga a try. Apart from improving flexibility, reducing stress, and strengthening your muscles, yoga can also be an extremely effective way to shed some kilos.
Jul 06, 2018
The Week
Lessons on the go
Lessons on the go
Ujjwal Rai claims that only two things in this world excite him: Walking and trekking. Trekking is exhilarating because it gives him a chance to learn from different cultures, traditions, and food habits. It helps him explore the unexplored. And traveling by foot enables him to discover different te...
Jul 06, 2018
The Week
‘Glass skin’ Get the look
‘Glass skin’ Get the look
A Korean beauty routine for getting ‘glass skin’ recently went viral on social media, and is a trending topic on Instagram and Twitter. This ritual, which gives your skin a dewy, glowing effect, is actually something that Korean idols and beauty enthusiasts have been practicing for over a decade.
Jul 06, 2018