Bangladesh Charges Ahead

On the second day of our arrival at Dhaka- the fast growing city with modern sophistication- my friend Murshed Alam Sarkar took us on a journey to Kishoreganj. The exit from Dhaka city gave fleeting glimpses of the suburban and rural landscape of Bangladesh. The six hour long journey from Dhaka to Kishoreganj was filled with varied and contrasting images of developing and fast growing Bangladesh. The sleek road and swanky expressways, big apartments and complex, joint venture industries interspersed...

COVID-19: Challenges And Preparedness

Since the beginning of human civilization and its evolution, infectious diseases have spread and grown along with the spread of human population. Pandemics have occurred through the ages. The present time is not the first occasion that this globe has been through a pandemic. In Nepalese culture, it was preferred for adopting a safe distance in making houses and planting trees in every house which had ensured our safety. But rampant growth of houses along with the rapid growth of population, increase...

Depression : Not All Wounds Visible

The saying, "It takes one to know one," is a perfect example to shed light on depression among the unlucky ones who are bearing this burden or those lucky ones who somehow overcame this burden.

Youth commits suicide in quarantine after returning from India

A 32-year old youth placed in quarantine set up at Chabis Pathibhara Rural Municipality-7 of the district has committed suicide on Sunday night.

India-returnee forced to observe mourning period in quarantine

Bhatta, who returned home from New Delhi of India, has been placed in quarantine set up at Bhumiraj Secondary School, Chadepani, for the last four days and his father died some six days ago. He was brought to Dogadakedar from Gaddachauki of Kanchanpur by the rural municipality.

Nepali celebs voice against nepotism prevalent in film industry

After the shocking demise of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, issue of nepotism has once again come to the fore in the Nepali film industry. In Bollywood, actress Kangana Ranaut has been openly challenging to the filmmakers for promoting nepotism in the industry. In Sushant's death, she had accused of a systematic murder because he was not acknowledged by the Bollywood filmdom.

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput found hanging in Bandra home

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found hanging at his Bandra apartment on Sunday, police said. He was 34.

All-Star patriotic collaboration

Twenty-four of Nepal's biggest artists collaborate in the special lockdown version of Rato Ra Chandra Surya, as these musicians stuck in their homes contribute to the collaboration with whatever devices available during this period of lockdown.

New feature films being released on digital platform

Cinema halls have remained shut for a long time due to lockdown, prompting a few filmmakers to release their films through digital platforms. A few days ago, “Kopila”, a film based on the rape and murder of 13–year-old Nirmala Panta of Kanchanpur district, was released on Dish Home.

Gaga addresses systemic racism

Lady Gaga is speaking out against police brutality in a powerful message to this year’s graduating class. In a message recorded as part of YouTube’s Dear Class of 2020 graduation special on Sunday, the Chromatica artist opened up about the recent nationwide protests against systemic racial injustice and encouraged students to take action. Gaga began by explaining how she originally recorded a different speech for the commencement special two weeks ago, before the killing of George Floyd by...

Manisha in quarantine of Kathmandu

The actress has been staying in a hotel along with her father Prakash Koirala, mother and one family member in high vigilance, after arriving in Kathmandu on Tuesday from India via Belahiya border point, Bhairahawa, a source confirmed.

Film industry expresses mixed reactions to new budget

In his budget speech on Thursday, Finance Minister Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada pledged to encourage the production of native Nepali films. The films which promote and preserve nationality, national unity, language and culture will benefit from the new budget. Presenting the budget in the joint session of the Federal Parliament on Thursday, Finance Minister Dr Khatiwada said the government would give priority to filming the cinema. The government has allocated budget to build film cities in all seven...

Luring youths towards sastriya sangeet

Jayshree Music Society, established in 2011 is a non profitable organization that mainly aims to promote and conserve the practice of Eastern Classical Music in our nation. Though sastriya sangeet has been a communal tradition practiced in most of Eastern Asian territory, nonetheless, its popular western tag makes this musical style more titled towards the Indian heritage. However, most scholars debate that name Indian Classical Music was preferred for the reason as the music is practiced throughout...

Poet and lyricist Ratna Sumsher Thapa dies

Legendary poet and lyricist Ratna Shumsher Thapa passed away on Thursday. He was 83.

We are recovering slowly: Barsha and Sanjog

After her controversial statement on Kalapani border issue actress Barsha Raut has been trolled and has become a talk-of-the-town. In a live interview, she said that the border issue should be resolved through dialogue between Nepal and India.

Barsha Raut apologises for her statement on border issue

Actress Barsha Raut has apologised for her statement on the border dispute between Nepal and India. She has been trolled by a controversial statement on the recent Nepal and India border issue.

Love song released amid COVID-19 pandemic

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, new musical creations are coming to the market to raise public awareness about the coronavirus. While the wave of songs related to corona is going on, singer Sanjib Parajuli has released a music video having nothing to do with the coronavirus.

Nepali celebrities stand with actress Manisha Koirala

Actress Manisha Koirala has become the target of media bashing from the Indian TV channels for supporting the government act of unveiling the new map including the Nepali territories of Kalapani, Lipulek and Limpiyadhura.

Deutch: Feel guilty for making it out okay from COVID-19

Actress Zoey Deutch feels guilty about her “privileged” recovery process after testing COVID-19 positive. Deutch joins the list of celebrities including Idris Elba, Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, and Daniel Kim who battled the virus and recovered.

Manisha Koirala supports new Nepal map

Amid a border dispute between India and Nepal over Kalapani and Lipulekh, Bollywood actor Manisha Koirala has supported the Nepalese government’s move to show these two regions as part of its territory.