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Earthquakes, 'Guthis' and lessons

Nepal, Dec. 21 -- Until just before the First World War, Nepal maintained a largely self-reliant socio-economic system rooted in cotton cultivation, local iron extraction and brass-based artisanal ind... Read More


AI slop and science

Nepal, Dec. 21 -- Over the past three years, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has had a profound impact on society. AI's impact on human writing, in particular, has been enormous. The large lan... Read More


East Bengal FC win inaugural SAFF Women's Club Championship

Kathmandu, Dec. 21 -- The SAFF Championship was something "we wanted to conquer and make history-and we did it," a proud Anthony Samson Andrews, the head coach of East Bengal FC, said in the post-matc... Read More


Comedian beats Kennedy Center rebrand race to include Trump's name, purchases TrumpKennedyCenter.org

New Delhi, Dec. 21 -- The Kennedy Center's board in its rebranding effort announced a new name for the cultural institution. On 18 December, the members of the board voted to rename it after US Presid... Read More


Punjab: Talwara residents protest BBMB proposal to hand over DAV Public School mgmt to private bidders

Talwara (Hoshiarpur), Dec. 21 -- Hundreds of locals, including school staff, students, parents, alumni and members of social organisations, staged a protest at Talwara on Saturday against the Bhakra B... Read More


Ludhiana: Ombudsman quashes PSPCL's rRs.r26-lakh demand from college

Ludhiana, Dec. 21 -- Highlighting a string of serious lapses in billing practices and internal accountability, the Punjab Electricity Ombudsman has quashed a staggering Rs.26.26 lakh electricity deman... Read More


Wesley So slams Chess World Cup format, backs Nepomniachtchi's 'valid' Goa criticism; makes big D Gukesh prediction

India, Dec. 21 -- Currently in action at the ongoing Global Chess League, Wesley So is enjoying his time in Mumbai. The 32-year-old had a difficult time in Goa at the recently held Chess World Cup, cr... Read More


State makes 'Disha' app mandatory for special schools to ensure uniformity

India, Dec. 21 -- In a move aimed at improving the quality and consistency of education for intellectually disabled students, the state's department of disability welfare has decided to strictly imple... Read More


The Constitution binds generations, movements and courts: Indira Jaising

India, Dec. 21 -- Senior advocate and feminist legal scholar Indira Jaising on Saturday said the Indian Constitution was the single thread that bound citizens across languages, regions and generations... Read More


Winter Solstice 2025: All You Need to Know About the Shortest Day and Longest Night

India, Dec. 21 -- This Sunday marks a pivotal moment in our planet's annual journey. On December 21, 2025, at precisely 10:03 a.m. EST, the Northern Hemisphere will experience the winter solstice-the ... Read More