Perspective On Education System

Queries about life-relevant education that should teach students the art of living strike to every human mind. This emerges at the time when any intellectual aspirant fails to resolve the riddles of life. In fact, what is education? Whom should we call a real educated person? And what kind of educa

Race For Coronavirus Vaccines

Four years. That’s the fastest a vaccine has ever been developed -- and most take 10 to 15. But scientists are now racing to do it in under one. Dozens of research teams around the world are working to develop a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, using a mix of established techniques and new technologies. Funding for a vaccine has never been greater, with billions of dollars pouring in from around the world to make a product that could help to control the pandemic -- but...

Social Media Heralding New Dawn For Nepali Folk Songs

Many Nepalis may have viewed a video of the Nepali song, ' Timro Nai Maya Lagdachha Sahilee' in social media platforms like You-Tube, Face book, Twitter and Tik-Tok. The You-Tube persona in the song, Arko Pravo Mukharjee, has entertained the lovers of this song by altering the music of the song of a special folk genre that also includes popular folk songs such as Resham Firiree, Mohani Laglahai, Ama Le Sodhlin, Timro Nai Maya and so on.

Veteran actors seek extension of Kulman’s term at NEA

Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Executive Director Kulman Ghising’s term is expiring on September 14. As his term in office is coming to an end, veteran celebrities from the entertainment industry have started lobbying for reappointment of Ghising using their social sites. Veteran actors and comedians Madan Krishna Shrestha and Haribansha Aachrya both came in front to support Ghising with a message—“We should honour the one who brings light.”

Artistes should accept appreciation, criticism

The ongoing COVID -19 pandemic has affected the film industry with the halt of film production, distribution and exhibition. The rampaging pandemic has raised a question mark about the resumption of the film industry not only in Nepal but around the world. Rajesh Hamal, considered the ‘Mahanayak’ of the Nepali film industry, said that the situation was very confusing and it was unclear how long the crisis would last.

Swift fan returns box of signed albums

An independent record store owner in Wisconsin is thanking his lucky stars after a box of signed Taylor Swift albums was handed over by a loyal fan following a delivery issue. The pop superstar recently decided to give independent retailers a big boost by sending autographed copies of her latest hit release, Folklore, to select stores around the U.S. Tom Smith, manager of Green Bay's Exclusive Co., discovered he would be receiving the special CD shipment on Saturday, but the box was dropped off...

I am not a good singer, but a good performer: Durgesh

Singer Durgesh Thapa is often the subject of controversy and criticism when he releases his new songs. Most of the time, various allegations are made against the lyrics of his songs.

I will not repeat the mistake: Deepa Shree

Director and actress Deepa Shree Niraula has again apologised to the audience on the occasion of her birthday. After the ‘Mahanayak Controversy’, she had made an apology to actor Rajesh Hamal and his fans for her statement on a television interview and even though actor Hamal forgave her, she kept silent for a long time. Yesterday, on the occasion of her birthday, she again made a video and said, “My expression has hurt the hearts of all of you; please, forgive me thinking your own sister.” Niraula...

Paul Shah helps Kalikot landslide victims

Actor Paul Shah has reached Kalikot district and helped the flood and landslide victims of Naraharinath Gaunpalika. Hamro Team Nepal and Paul Shah Foundation have jointly provided assistance to the people affected by landslide. A landslide in Naraharinath Gaunpalika of Kalikot district had caused a great loss of life and property. Actor Shah and his team reached Kalikot to help the landslide victims despite the adverse weather condition.

Male celebs fast for their wives

The usual pattern of Haritalika Teej is that the wife fasts for the longevity of her husband and prosperity of the family. The tradition of fasting only by wives has gradually been changing and now husbands are also found fasting in Teej for the longevity of their wives!

Swift covers student’s $30,000 tuition fees

Taylor Swift has assisted a teenager in the U.K. with her university dreams by donating more than $30,000 (£22,700) to cover her tuition fees. Vitoria Mario, who moved to London from Portugal as a young teen, had recently created a GoFundMe page online to solicit donations, after learning she wasn’t eligible for a student loan or grant to help pay for her mathematics course at the University of Warwick.

At Johns Hopkins : Gaining Insights Into Novel Gene Regulatory Principles

In humans, three billion base pairs long DNA, “the blueprint of life,” contains the instruction and recipe codes for every cell in our body- translating the directives for which proteins to make, in what quantity, and when. These highly coordinated events, wherein the information flows from DNA (Deoxyribon

Pitt and Aniston reunite for first project in 19 years

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston are set to reunite for the first time in 19 years and the entire world will be watching. The former couple has just been announced as the latest signings for a star-studded project – a live table read of the hit comedy Fast Times At Ridgemont High.

Jolie's house has been 'chaos' during the pandemic

Angelina Jolie's house has been "chaos" during the coronavirus pandemic. The 'By the Sea' star - who has Maddox, 18, Pax, 16, Zahara, 15, Shiloh, 14, and 11-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox, with her ex-husband Brad Pitt - admits her home has been crazy with everyone in during lockdown, as she confessed some of her "high level meetings" have been interrupted. Speaking to Daily Pop, she said: "You know, I've never been one who valued relaxation ... I like chaos ... I've been on high level meetings...

Rastrakavi Ghimire passes away at 101

Rastrakavi Madhav Prasad Ghimire passed away at his Lazimpat-based residence on Tuesday evening. He was 101. Born on September 23, 1919 in Pustung, Lamjung district, Ghimire is well known for his literary works, including Gauri, Manjari, Malati Mangale, Aswasthama, Sakuntala, Charu Charcha, Himal Pari Himal Wari, Rastra Nirmata, Kinnar-Kinnari, Afno Bansuri Aafnai Geet and Indrakumari, among others.

Sugam Pokharel dedicates song to his late father

Singer Sugam Pokharel has dedicated his newly released song “Buwa Hajurko Yaad Aauchha” to his father. Singer Pokharel had recently lost his father, and has expressed grief over not being able to sing his new song to his father. His father Yeknath Pokharel breathed his last at his own residence in Biratnagar on July 25. He was 81. A former employee at the Department of Land Reform Management, late Pokharel was also known as ‘asan’ advocate in his locality.

Singer Tamang releases Relimai song

A music video of “Relimai” sung by emerging singer Nima Sange Tamang has been made public. The song was composed by Finju Pakhrin, arranged by Kumar Lama Yonjan and directed by Saroj Tamang. The song features artistes like Abhi Shrestha and Rabina Basnet. The cinematography of the music video is directed by Sanjit K. Ghising. The song is in the typical folk-pop style.

Actress Dhungana joins signing club

Nepali film actresses are trying their hands at singing. Nita Dhungana has become the latest actress to enter the singing club, joining the likes of Anu Shah and Paramita RL Rana. Actresses Rekha Thapa, Niruta Singh, Priyanka Karki, Pooja Sharma, Chhulthim Gurung and others have also introduced their singing side to their fans.

Cyrus 'never really cared' about marriage and children

Miley Cyrus doubts she will wed again following her divorce from Liam Hemsworth, because she "never really cared that much" about marriage and children. The Wrecking Ball hitmaker ended her 10-year on/off relationship with the Australian actor last summer, less than a year after quietly tying the knot, but in a new interview, Cyrus confesses settling down and starting a family was never high on her list of priorities.

No gathering during Gaura, Teej celebrations in Baitadi 

The COVID-19 crisis management centre in Baitadi has prohibited public celebration of the major festivals of Sudur Paschim folks- Gaura, and Teej, the festival mainly celebrated by the Hindu women, in a bid to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the community level.