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“Had there been no mango tree, I would have been dead”: 24-year-old Nepali man watched houses disappear and people being washed away

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Bibek Kumal, a 24-year-old Nepali labourer, woke on the morning of August 26, 2026 for his regular and ordinary work. He worked in Bidur, Nuwakot. But he didn’t think that his ordinary day would turn out to be extraordinary. He was digging a toilet pit outside a newly built house, about five feet deep. He … Read more

Old Bedsheets Repurpose Ideas: Don’t throw away old bedsheets: 7 surprisingly useful things you can make from them

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That worn-out bedsheet sitting at the back of your linen cupboard, too faded or thin to actually sleep under anymore, still has plenty of life left in it. Old sheets are soft, already washed dozens of times into a lint-free, cooperative fabric, and large enough to cover far more ground than a T-shirt or a … Read more

Historical Legends From Nepal: Why is Nepal called ‘ Sati le Sarape ko Desh’ or the land cursed by Sati: The haunting legend of Bhim Malla and his helpless wife

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AI-generated image for representation Once upon a time, in 17th-century Nepal, a powerful kingdom was shaken by a decision that would haunt its history for centuries.A trusted man at the royal court fell from favour. A death followed. And, as the legends say, a woman on a funeral pyre uttered words that would eventually give … Read more

Dozens Evacuated From Grand Canyon After Flash Flood Hits Creek Leading to the Colorado River

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Bright Angel Creek near the Phantom Ranger Station in the Grand Canyon, Arizona, is seen after flash flooding from storms, on Aug. 29, 2026. Parth Desai via AP FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.—A major flash flood at the Grand Canyon forced the evacuation of dozens of people and swept large boulders, metal structures and other debris into the … Read more

Nepal Floods: The ‘Green house’ that survived the Nepal floods: Viral social media video explains how smart engineering saved a single house from getting destroyed when everything around it stood in rubble

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Nepal is going through one of the worst natural disasters, where flash floods triggered by an iceberg collapse have torn through the Himalayan nation, killing over 700 people and leaving thousands more missing.Entire villages have been wiped off the map, with rivers of mud, boulders, and uprooted trees crushing everything in their path. Amid this … Read more

Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal: ‘National crush’ Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal takes premature retirement after 12 years in Army – His journey from President Murmu’s ADC to internet sensation

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Sambyal became a social-media sensation during his tenure as President Murmu’s ADC. For months, Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal was a familiar face beside President Droupadi Murmu at official ceremonies, public engagements and overseas visits. His military bearing, quiet presence and the occasional glimpse of his work alongside the President turned the otherwise low-profile Army officer … Read more

Andy Warhol: Quote of the day by Andy Warhol: “I just happen to like ordinary things. When I paint them, I don’t try to make them extraordinary. I just try to paint them ordinary-ordinary”; What the artist says about looking for true beauty in raw form

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Andy Warhol (Photo via Instagram) Andy Warhol was an American artist and filmmaker who emerged as one of the most famous figures of the Pop Art movement in the 1960s. He turned everyday objects like soup cans and soda bottles into iconic artworks, giving a new perspective to the idea of what art could be.Warhol’s … Read more

Glendale Sees 12 Percent Rise in Homeless Count

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GLENDALE, Calif.—The number of people experiencing homelessness in Glendale increased by 12 percent in the city’s 2026 homeless count, while the number of unsheltered people who reported becoming homeless dropped by more than half, city officials announced on Aug. 27. The Jan. 20 count identified 220 people experiencing homelessness in Glendale, located in Los Angeles … Read more