Culprits Of Violence Against Women

The news of rape, acid attack, and women violence ring in our ears with no disparity to daily weather news and daily political news, it happens almost daily. And it so common and regular that girls have to fear walking alone, to walk at night, to go out somewhere, being at home by themselves and in many cases fear of someone they know personally. A survey published in Times of India states that 95% of rapes are committed by someone the victim knows, relatives, and family members. I am forced to...

Man-eater leopard trapped in Tanahu (with video)

As many as 10 children lost their lives and six others got critically injured in the last two and a half years' period in Tanahu due to the attack of the leopards.

Bhadakuti to be shot in Rupandehi

Nepali film industry that has come to a standstill due to the spread of COVID-19 pandemic across the world is now gradually returning to normalcy with filmmakers announcing their new projects and their shooting dates. Even though the government has not given permission to open the cinema halls, many filmmakers are gearing up towards shooting their new films. Currently, a core team of the film Bhadakuti is now hunting locations for its shooting in Rupandehi district. The film unit reached various...

Actress Adhikari to make Boksi Ko Ghar

The play Boksi Ko Ghar (Witch’s House), which was staged at the Mandala Theater in 2073 BS, is soon coming to the audience as a film. The play was a solo performance of actress Sarita Giri. The play written and directed by Sulakshan Bharati was staged for about a month four years ago. The film also written by Bharati herself will be co-directed by Subrat Raj Acharya and Bharati.

Teacher turns to sculptor, earns Rs. 15 lakh a year

He said that a statue is worth around Rs. 15,000-20,000 and he has been selling statues at the same rate.

10th Int’l Folk Music Film Festival from Wednesday

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Harry, Meghan let princess Eugenie move into Frogmore Cottage

Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan have opened up Frogmore Cottage, their U.K. home, to Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank. A source familiar with the situation but not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to USA TODAY that the royal couple is delighted to allow Eugenie and Brooksbank to move in as they start their own family, though it remains Harry and Meghan’s home across the pond.

Song and dance to generate awareness on traffic rules

The Metropolitan Traffic Police is now conducting various public awareness campaigns and activities with the objective of making the transportation system in the Kathmandu Valley safer, orderly and effective. Lately, the traffic department has been spreading awareness about various traffic rules through songs and music. Recently, the traffic police have prepared a dance video containing the traffic rules to teach the public. Chief of the Division and Senior Superintendent of Police Bhim Prasad...

Reviving traditional music in modern times: Dapha Calling

Dapha Calling is a four-part panel discussion series that revolved around the knowledge within traditional music groups from the Newar community which are called Dāphā Khalah in Nepal Bhasa. This series is presented by the U.S. Embassy’s Book Bus and is jointly organized by the Tahnani Dapha Khalah, Kirtipur, Satori Center for the Arts and Quixote’s Cove. The organizing committee of the event aims to create a virtual space for Dapha practitioners, researchers, music educators, policy-makers...

Kerr says she’s ‘So Happy’ ex-husband Bloom found Perry

Miranda Kerr couldn’t be happier for her blended family. The 37-year-old model was praised by Drew Barrymore during an appearance on her talk show on Friday for her relationship with ex-husband Orlando Bloom’s fiancee, Katy Perry. Barrymore called Kerr and Perry’s relationship “so positive and such an amazing example” of how women should be. “I adore Katy and I just feel so happy that Orlando has found someone that makes his heart so happy,” Kerr replied. “Because at the end of...

Will Rajesh, Karishma share silver screen again?

Superstar Rajesh Hamal and successful actress Karishma Manandhar have worked together for several films. These two actors dominated the film industry for over a decade in the 90s and later with several hits. They were the most liked coupl

COVID-19 affected tourism in Rara Lake sees signs of rebounce with domestic tourists 

Rara Lake, a popular tourist destination in Mugu district that was marred for long by global COVID-19 pandemic has slowly attracted increasing number of domestic tourists.    

Urban Planning With Nepali Identity

The Democratic Republic of Nepal has embarked on the twin aspirations of Prosperous Nepal and Happy Nepali. The 15th Five Year Plan has formulated a long-term Vision 2100 for this dream to come true. In this context, accessible modern infrastructure and intensive connectivity, development and full capitalisation of human capital potential, high and sustainable production and productivity and high and equitable national income are expected to coast towards the accomplishment of prosperous Nepal. Similarly,...

Food, Festive Mood And Pandemic

Food is the essence of life. While food is imperative for survival, their prominences during festivals are central to the happiness, excitement and lasting memories. This year’s festivals however, have been different in many ways. While the Nepalis around the world have just winded up Dashain, an important Hindu festival, and preparing to usher in upcoming festivals, we all cannot deny the fact that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected our festive fervour

Large Cardamom Exports Problems and Possibilities

The Federation of Large Cardamom Entrepreneurs of Nepal has recently submitted a memorandum to the Government of Nepal regarding the adjustment of the large cardamom export invoice that is used for exporting the products to India. According to the Federation of Nepa

Goodbye FOMO, Welcome YOLO

Are you still checking emails, messages, and social networks? Do you count the 'likes' of and 'shares' of a status and do you feel anxious if people have not given you enough attention with their thumbs up and 'likes'? Are you stressed so that you do not miss something and you will be the last to know?

Fallacy Of Factual Representation

When I wonder how people think about fact and its relation with what represents it, two things, which many people tend to believe, occur to my mind — something in print is a fact and something told by a great human is also a fact. But when we serious

Swami Vivekananda’s ‘Karmayoga’ In Nepali

Swami Vivekananda needs no introduction. The conscious world, which is eager to know about Vedic values, philosophy and religions, knows him very well. The books written by him are common assets not only for the Hindus but are for all inquisitive people, who want to enrich the mind and soul with knowledge of spiritualism. The love to read Vivekananda's spiritual teachings among the Nepali readers is deep. His works, which are in the English language, are popular in the academic circles of Nepal....

Celebrating Festivals Under COVID-19 Shadow

Nepal is a beautiful land with people of various culture, ethnicity, people who practice different religions and share different beliefs. Among many countries in the world, our country also lies on the top list for celebrating several festivals in unique manners. Every festival celebrated here carries its significance. The two major festivals, Dashain and Tihar, never fail to bring smile among us. These festivals have their mythological importance and it is special and jovial to celebrate. People...

Comedian Giri making shift to organic farm from screens

Deepak Raj Giri, a well-known comedian in Nepal, has succeeded in getting immense love from the viewers because of his serials and movies. In addition to television screen-serials, Giri has managed to become a household name in big screen movies. From the comedy telefilm Tito Satya, Giri and Deepa Shree Niraula started their journey from television screen. The big screen films -- Chhakka Panja series and Chha Maya Chhapkai -- have established the comedian duo as trendsetters of Nepali film industry. Giri...