Swimmer, 99, 'breaks world record' in Australia

Published On: March 2, 2018 11:32 AM NPT By: Agencies

March 2: A 99-year-old Australian swimmer appears to have smashed a world record for his age group in the 50m freestyle.

In pictures:  Celebrities mark Holi at Baneshwar

Published On: March 1, 2018 02:17 PM NPT By: Chiran Sharma

KATHMANDU, March 1: On the auspicious occasions of Holi, the festival of colors, Nepali celebrities have marked the Holi festival at Banshwar in Kathmandu today.

Long kryptonite to superheroes, the Oscars begin to relent

Published On: February 28, 2018 09:19 AM NPT By: Associated Press

NEW YORK, Feb 28: Aside from the posthumous Oscar for Heath Ledger (“The Dark Knight”) and best-animated film for “The Incredibles,” no superhero film has ever penetrated the top categories of the Academy Awards.

Vladimir Putin's election supporters are using provocative pictures of female models in underwear in the latest bizarre tactic to fend off apathy in next month's Russian presidential poll.

Autism Appears Unrelated To Ultrasounds During Pregnancy

Published On: February 27, 2018 12:24 PM NPT By: Agencies

Feb 27: A study led by the Boston University School of Medicine has eased speculative fears after revealing no link between the number or duration of prenatal ultrasounds and a child’s later development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Daffodils May Soon Help Cure Cancer

Published On: February 27, 2018 11:59 AM NPT By: Agencies

Feb 27: Could Daffodils help us cure cancer? It may sound like a folk fairy tale but according to researchers from the RNA Molecular Biology Laboratory, there exists a scientific link between cancer and an extract from the flower.

Huawei’s AI-powered smartphone drives a Porsche

Published On: February 27, 2018 11:28 AM NPT By: Agencies

BARCELONA, Feb 27: China’s Huawei used the artificial intelligence capabilities of its flagship Mate 10 Pro phone to drive a sports car as the Mobile World Congress got under way in Barcelona on Feb 26, in what it said was a world first.

When people post photos of their fitness pursuits on social media they may be influencing, for better or worse, the health of their pals too, a new study suggests. The more exercise-related posts a person sees on social media, the more concerned they feel about their own weight, the researchers said.

Holi-stic skincare

Published On: February 27, 2018 10:32 AM NPT By: Agencies

Holi is the time to have some fun. You may not be bothered about staining your clothes or shoes but make sure the celebrations don’t wreak havoc on your skin, hair and nails.

Girl raped by man as his sister films crime

Published On: February 27, 2018 10:28 AM NPT By: Agencies

MEERUT, Feb 27: A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 22-year-old man as his sister filmed the act in Muzaffarnagar on Monday. An FIR for rape has been filed against the youth while his sister has been accused of abetment. Police are yet to get hold of the video. Investigating officers suspect the allegations to be a result of counter cases filed by two women against each other.