Row Over Hijab

Freedom and rights might be the most commonly used words in the 21st century. We have evolved in such a manner that the existence of freedom and fundamental rights equals our own existence. This can be felt in the ongoing Hijab row of Karnataka in India.

Great Wall, a symbol of China’s strength

A group of 60 athletes and journalists were given an opportunity to visit a section of the wall, making them among the few Olympic visitors able to bypass the virtual tours and cardboard cutouts of the wall in the Olympics media center and experience the real thing.

COVID-19 truck blockade in Canada shuts down Ford plant

A blockade of the bridge between Canada and Detroit by protesters demanding an end to Canada’s COVID-19 restrictions forced the shutdown Wednesday of a Ford plant and began to have broader implications for the North American auto industry.

Inflation up, foreign reserves down

Consumer price inflation has increased in the first three months of the current fiscal year 2021/22. According to the current macroeconomic and financial report published by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Wednesday, the year-on-year (y-o-y) consumer price inflation stood at 5.65 per cent in the sixth month of 2021/22 compared to 3.56 per cent a year ago.

The ‘hero’s friend’ Prem Pandey and his journey to filmmaking

Supporting characters are vital for making movies entertaining. Yet, in many cases, they are side-lined or under-emphasised in favour of the “lead.” But film critics and scholars, both in Nepal and abroad, routinely point out the importance of, for lack of a better word, “non-lead” actors in giving shape and form to films.

Deepika says she makes ‘bolder choices’ because of Ranveer

Deepika Padukone likes to weigh her words before she speaks. She considers the questions, pauses for a moment as if looking for the right phrase, and articulates her thoughts precisely. This attention to detail, emphasis on a considered opinion is not just limited to her interviews, it is evident in all aspects of her life and career.

Light rains, snow predicted from today

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has predicted light rains in most parts of the country and snowfall in the high hills and mountains from Wednesday to Friday. Due to the influence of westerly winds in the country, the weather has changed across the nation and there is a possibility of light to moderate rain in many places of Sudurpashchim, Karnali, Lumbini and Gandaki, according to Manju Basi, a senior meteorologist at DHM. The current system which was active since Tuesday will recede...

Provincial hospital to be built in Okhaldhunga

A provincial hospital is set to be built in Okhaldhunga in an effort to provide quality health service to the people of the district as well as its surrounding districts – Okhaldhinga, Solukhumbu, Khotang and Udayapur. That has made the people elated.

ECN begins feasibility study for EVM application in local polls

The Election Commission of Nepal (ECN) has started the feasibility study for the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the upcoming local level elections slated for 13 May 2022. The commission is for the use of EVM to reduce the cost and complexity in the polls, said Chief Election Commissioner, Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya.

IBN allows India's CEL to conduct feasibility of 350MW solar projects

The Investment Board of Nepal (IBN) has decided to permit the Central Electronics Limited (CEL) of India to conduct the feasibility study for 350 MW solar energy projects in Doti and Dadeldhura districts in Sudurpaschim Province.