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Supreme Court upholds removal of commercial activity from elephant corridor

India, July 21 -- The Supreme Court on Monday upheld a Madras high court order directing the removal of all commercial activity from a designated elephant corridor in Tamil Nadu's Western Ghats, while... Read More


Nepal's loneliest generation

Nepal, July 21 -- A generation of Nepali children is growing up healthier, better schooled than any before it and also the loneliest. This paradox belongs at the centre of our new government's thinkin... Read More


Disappointment and disillusionment for Dalits under the RSP leadership

Nepal, July 21 -- What has the Balendra Shah-led government delivered to the traditionally suppressed and marginalised groups, especially Dalits, in its first 100 days in office? Has it raised any hop... Read More


Top Business & Market Headlines Today - BL Morning Report, July 21, 2026

New Delhi, July 21 -- Govt reaches out to CJP amid raging protest; JP Nadda holds talks with 2-member team The Centre has initiated talks with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) amid escalating protests... Read More


The fear of being 'cringe'

Kathmandu, July 21 -- There was a time when embarrassment faded with the moment. You tripped, people laughed, and life moved on. Today, embarrassment can feel permanent. A single video, comment, or e... Read More


For Kathmandu's youths, running is about more than fitness

Kathmandu, July 21 -- Over the years, many youths from Kathmandu are joining running clubs as a part of their regular fitness routines. With Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Strava popularising the tre... Read More


Mint Quick Edit | Monsoon session of Parliament: let's have more light that heat please

New Delhi, July 21 -- Going by how the monsoon session of Parliament kicked off, India may be in for yet another season of stormy protests and adjournments. Monday's proceedings offered a fore-taste, ... Read More


Crude oil prices retreat from one-month high amid US-Iran war tensions; Brent at $88 per barrel

US-Iran war, July 21 -- Oil prices steadied after posting gains over the previous two sessions as tensions between the US and Iran persisted in the Middle East. Adding to supply concerns, Yemen's Hout... Read More


Foreign tourists are staying longer, but spending less in Nepal

Kathmandu, July 21 -- Foreign tourists are staying in Nepal longer than ever, but they are spending less each day, raising fresh concerns about the country's ability to attract high-value visitors des... Read More


US-Iran war: Around 100 American service members injured in July as Tehran strikes Washington's bases in Middle East

New Delhi, July 21 -- As the United States and Iran continue to trade strikes after the fragile ceasefire deal collapsed earlier this month, roughly 100 American service members have been injured in s... Read More