India's legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at age 90 India's legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at age 90 Shyam Benegal, a renowned Indian filmmaker known for pioneering a new wave cinema movement that tackled social issues in the 1970s, has died after suffering from chronic kidney disease. He was 90. Shyam Benegal, a renowned Indian filmmaker known for pioneering a new wave cinema movement that tackled social issues in the 1970s, has died after suffering from chronic kidney disease. He was 90. Entertainment 24 Dec, 2024
'Squid Game' returns looking for win with season 2 'Squid Game' returns looking for win with season 2 Stepping onto the set of “Squid Game” season two, Lee Jong-jae felt like he had never left. Stepping onto the set of “Squid Game” season two, Lee Jong-jae felt like he had never left. Entertainment 23 Dec, 2024
MrBeast's new show already faced controversy. Its new giveaway partner may bring more MrBeast's new show already faced controversy. Its new giveaway partner may bring more MrBeast's ambitious reality show, which the YouTube megastar hopes will expand his giant online reach and turn the corner on recent controversies, is already raising questions from consumer advocates over a partnership with a fintech company. MrBeast's ambitious reality show, which the YouTube megastar hopes will expand his giant online reach and turn the corner on recent controversies, is already raising questions from consumer advocates over a partnership with a fintech company. Entertainment 20 Dec, 2024
Mariah Carey's 'Christmas Time' comes to an end: See pictures from the holiday tour Mariah Carey's 'Christmas Time' comes to an end: See pictures from the holiday tour Mariah Carey is the Queen of Christmas for a reason — and not just because “All I Want for Christmas Is You" tops the charts seasonally. Mariah Carey is the Queen of Christmas for a reason — and not just because “All I Want for Christmas Is You" tops the charts seasonally. Entertainment 18 Dec, 2024
Kane Brown 'gave everything' on his new album, 'The High Road.' The journey home meant experimenting Kane Brown 'gave everything' on his new album, 'The High Road.' The journey home... This album, which will be released Jan. 24, includes more features than any other in Brown’s discography, including tracks with Khalid, Jelly Roll, and the legendary Brad Paisley. This album, which will be released Jan. 24, includes more features than any other in Brown’s discography, including tracks with Khalid, Jelly Roll, and the legendary Brad Paisley. Entertainment 17 Dec, 2024
How to write a holiday rom-com for TV, according to the experts How to write a holiday rom-com for TV, according to the experts Have you ever watched a holiday rom-com on Hallmark Channel or Lifetime — or any of the other many networks and streamers that now air them — and thought, “I could write that”? It's harder than you may think — but just as fun. Have you ever watched a holiday rom-com on Hallmark Channel or Lifetime — or any of the other many networks and streamers that now air them — and thought, “I could write that”? It's harder than you may think — but just as fun. Entertainment 15 Dec, 2024
Popular actor in southern India is freed on bail after spending a night in jail in a stampede case Popular actor in southern India is freed on bail after spending a night in jail in a... A popular actor in southern India was released from jail on bail on Saturday, a day after he was arrested by police in connection with a stampede that led to the death of a woman at the premiere of his movie earlier this month. A popular actor in southern India was released from jail on bail on Saturday, a day after he was arrested by police in connection with a stampede that led to the death of a woman at the premiere of his movie earlier this month. Entertainment 14 Dec, 2024
The end of an Eras tour approaches, marking a bittersweet moment for Taylor Swift fans The end of an Eras tour approaches, marking a bittersweet moment for Taylor Swift... Swift kicked off the Eras tour in Glendale, Arizona, the first of many sold-out stadiums as the tour progressed first in the U.S. and later into South America, Asia, the United Kingdom and Canada. Swift kicked off the Eras tour in Glendale, Arizona, the first of many sold-out stadiums as the tour progressed first in the U.S. and later into South America, Asia, the United Kingdom and Canada. Entertainment 10 Dec, 2024
inDrive's Alternativa Film Awards & Festival 2024 concludes; Celebrates social impact in Yogyakarta, Indonesia inDrive's Alternativa Film Awards & Festival 2024 concludes; Celebrates social impact... The Alternativa Film Awards & festival, by inDrive—a global mobility and urban service platform—concluded successfully on November 29, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The Alternativa Film Awards & festival, by inDrive—a global mobility and urban service platform—concluded successfully on November 29, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Entertainment 05 Dec, 2024
Taylor Swift 'Eras' tie-in book is a smash, selling more than 800,000 copies in first weekend Taylor Swift 'Eras' tie-in book is a smash, selling more than 800,000 copies in first... Just one retail chain was enough for Taylor Swift to have the top-selling book last week and the biggest publishing launch of 2024. Just one retail chain was enough for Taylor Swift to have the top-selling book last week and the biggest publishing launch of 2024. Entertainment 05 Dec, 2024
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here, and Taylor Swift is once again the platform's most-streamed artist Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here, and Taylor Swift is once again the platform's... Swift was 2024’s most-streamed artist globally, ranking in more than 26.6 billion streams. She's followed by The Weekend, Bad Bunny, Drake and Billie Eilish, in that order. Swift was 2024’s most-streamed artist globally, ranking in more than 26.6 billion streams. She's followed by The Weekend, Bad Bunny, Drake and Billie Eilish, in that order. Entertainment 04 Dec, 2024
Former My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar dies at age 44 Former My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar dies at age 44 Bob Bryar, a former drummer with My Chemical Romance who played on the band’s career-defining rock opera, “The Black Parade,” has died, according to the band. Bob Bryar, a former drummer with My Chemical Romance who played on the band’s career-defining rock opera, “The Black Parade,” has died, according to the band. Entertainment 03 Dec, 2024
Orry on the move Orry on the move Orhan Awatramani aka Orry was recently in the country with other celebrity influencers along with the Harper’s Bazaar team. Orhan Awatramani aka Orry was recently in the country with other celebrity influencers along with the Harper’s Bazaar team. Entertainment 02 Dec, 2024
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen gets engaged to Hailee Steinfeld Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen gets engaged to Hailee Steinfeld The NFL reposted the picture on X to congratulate the pair on their engagement, with a message ending with a ring and heart emoji. The NFL reposted the picture on X to congratulate the pair on their engagement, with a message ending with a ring and heart emoji. Entertainment 01 Dec, 2024
Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present Friday with the surprise drop of a new album. Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present Friday with the surprise drop of a new album. Entertainment 24 Nov, 2024
Viola Davis to receive Golden Globes' Cecil B. DeMille Award Viola Davis to receive Golden Globes' Cecil B. DeMille Award Nominations for the upcoming Globes show are scheduled to be announced Dec. 9. Nominations for the upcoming Globes show are scheduled to be announced Dec. 9. Entertainment 21 Nov, 2024
Hollywood stars gather for honorary Oscars event celebrating Quincy Jones, Bond producers, more Hollywood stars gather for honorary Oscars event celebrating Quincy Jones, Bond... The family of Quincy Jones was not sure they wanted to attend the Governors Awards. The family of Quincy Jones was not sure they wanted to attend the Governors Awards. Entertainment 18 Nov, 2024
Jake Paul beats 58-year-old Mike Tyson as the hits don't match the hype Jake Paul beats 58-year-old Mike Tyson as the hits don't match the hype The boos from a crowd wanting more action were growing again when Jake Paul dropped his gloves before the final bell, and bowed toward 58-year-old Mike Tyson. The boos from a crowd wanting more action were growing again when Jake Paul dropped his gloves before the final bell, and bowed toward 58-year-old Mike Tyson. Entertainment 16 Nov, 2024
John Krasinski named People magazine's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive John Krasinski named People magazine's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive Let the office debates begin — John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. Let the office debates begin — John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. Entertainment 13 Nov, 2024
Queen Bey and Yale: The Ivy League university is set to offer a course on Beyoncé and her legacy Queen Bey and Yale: The Ivy League university is set to offer a course on Beyoncé... Professors at other colleges and universities have also incorporated Beyoncé into their courses or offered classes on the superstar. Professors at other colleges and universities have also incorporated Beyoncé into their courses or offered classes on the superstar. Entertainment 12 Nov, 2024
Business Trip Turbo users can now book international hotels in Nepali currency Trip Turbo has partnered with Agoda to provide international hotel booking services for Nepali travellers through its platform.
Business Sun Nepal Life organizes AML/CFT training for agency managers Sun Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited conducted an Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) training programme for Agency Development Managers under its “ADM 360° Growth Summit 1.0”.
Lifestyle The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 happening tomorrow with three bands, djs, and 20 restaurants The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 is happening tomorrow, May 23, at The Everest Hotel, Kathmandu. Mark your calendars for what promises to be one of the biggest food and lifestyle celebrations of the year, featuring food, music, games, and endless entertainment for the entire family.
Kathmandu PM Shah continues to dodge HoR meeting amid opposition protest The Alternative Development Finance Mobilisation Bill, 2026, was approved by a majority at the House of Representatives today, despite a deliberate protest tactic by opposition lawmakers to disrupt legislative proceedings.
Business Central bank withdrawing Rs 100 billion to manage liquidity Nepal Rastra Bank is set to absorb Rs 100 billion from the banking system on Friday as part of its liquidity management measures.
Nepal Two Indian climbers die on Everest; Third being rescued from South Col Two Indian climbers have died while descending from the summit of Mount Everest, bringing the season's death toll on the world's highest peak to five.
Sports Nepal women defeat Malaysia in T20 practice match Nepal defeated Malaysia by seven wickets in a practice match ahead of the second international Women’s T20 tournament in Malaysia on Thursday.
Environment Excessive excavation in Narayani River draws scrutiny The District Monitoring Committee in Nawalpur has directed authorities concerned to regulate excavation and extraction works in the Narayani River after irregularities were found during an on-site inspection.
Nepal US Embassy Nepal's public affairs chief summits Everest in historic first Mike Harker, Public Affairs Chief at the US Embassy Nepal, successfully summited Mount Everest at around 9:10 AM on May 20, becoming the first serving American Foreign Service Officer to scale the world's highest peak.
