'More than meets the eye': The hidden meanings in a US masterpiece

The painting School of Beauty, School of Culture is among the exhibits in a major new London retrospective of the US artist Kerry James Marshall. But there is more to the salon scene than first meets the eye.

Govt’s CGT collection declines to Rs 601.49 million in a month due to low turnover of shares

Last month’s Capital Gains Tax (CGT) collection fell to less than one-third of the previous month’s Rs 2.15 billion, reflecting a decline in the NEPSE index and daily turnover, while CGT earnings for FY 2024/25 totaled…

2025 Great Sage Culture Week & Monkey King Contest Opens

2025 Inaugural National Great Sage Culture and Arts Week and China Monkey Mountain Monkey King Contest Grandly Opens

The 2025 Great Sage Culture and Arts Week in Jiyuan celebrated Monkey King traditions while linking China’s Monkey Mountain with Nepal’s Swayambhunath Temple to highlight shared cultural ties.

Nepal Observes Vishwakarma Puja with Devotion

Workers, artisans, and communities worship tools, machines, and vehicles, seeking blessings for safety, prosperity, and creativity.

US welcomes appointment of Karki as interim prime minister

The United States welcomed Sushila Karki’s appointment as Nepal’s interim prime minister, praised efforts for a peaceful transition after recent unrest, and expressed condolences for lives lost.

China congratulates Karki on appointment as interim prime minister

China has congratulated Sushila Karki on becoming Nepal’s interim prime minister and expressed readiness to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation.

Success belongs to those who stay open, says international market expert

"Tariffs are a form of self-isolation. In the long term, they will hurt the United States more than China," says Chris Pereira.

Remains of 30 Chinese martyrs in Korean War returned to homeland from ROK

he remains of 30 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were returned to China on Friday from the Republic of Korea (ROK).

Nepal U-23 football team to return home today

The Nepal U-23 national football team, currently in Tajikistan for the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, will return home on Friday following unexpected travel disruptions.