Sinéad O'Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer-songwriter, dies at 56 Sinéad O'Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer-songwriter, dies at 56 Sinéad O’Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her mid-20s and was known as much for her private struggles and provocative actions as for her fierce and expressive music, has died at 56. Sinéad O’Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her mid-20s and was known as much for her private struggles and provocative actions as for her fierce and expressive music, has died at 56. Entertainment 27 Jul, 2023
'Barbie' takes the box office crown and 'Oppenheimer' soars in a historic weekend 'Barbie' takes the box office crown and 'Oppenheimer' soars in a historic weekend “ Barbenheimer ” didn’t just work – it spun box office gold. “ Barbenheimer ” didn’t just work – it spun box office gold. Entertainment 24 Jul, 2023
Jaari film crosses 100 days Jaari film crosses 100 days 'Jaari', a film based on the marriage-related customs of the Limbu community, has completed 100 days of screening. 'Jaari', a film based on the marriage-related customs of the Limbu community, has completed 100 days of screening. Entertainment 22 Jul, 2023
Minimare win Nepal K-pop fest Minimare win Nepal K-pop fest With stellar performance to BTS’ hit number Run, Minimare became the winner of the 2023 K-pop World Festival in Nepal. They were awarded a cash prize of Rs 50,000 at the festival held in the Capital on July 15. With stellar performance to BTS’ hit number Run, Minimare became the winner of the 2023 K-pop World Festival in Nepal. They were awarded a cash prize of Rs 50,000 at the festival held in the Capital on July 15. Entertainment 17 Jul, 2023
Rock legend Robin Tamang no more Rock legend Robin Tamang no more Legendary rockstar Robin Tamang is no more. He was found dead at his residence in Budhanilkantha on July 4 as per media reports. He was 60. Legendary rockstar Robin Tamang is no more. He was found dead at his residence in Budhanilkantha on July 4 as per media reports. He was 60. Entertainment 06 Jul, 2023
Author Salman Rushdie awarded prestigious German prize for his literary work and resolve Author Salman Rushdie awarded prestigious German prize for his literary work and... Writer Salman Rushdie has been awarded a prestigious German prize for his literary work and for his resolve and positive attitude in the face of constant danger, the prize organizers said Monday. Writer Salman Rushdie has been awarded a prestigious German prize for his literary work and for his resolve and positive attitude in the face of constant danger, the prize organizers said Monday. Entertainment 20 Jun, 2023
Tony Awards telecast makes inclusive history and puts on quite a show despite Hollywood strike Tony Awards telecast makes inclusive history and puts on quite a show despite... The intimate, funny-sad musical “Kimberly Akimbo” nudged aside splashier rivals on Sunday to win the musical crown at the Tony Awards on a night when Broadway flexed its creative muscle amid the Hollywood writers’ strike and made history with laurels for nonbinary actors J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell. The intimate, funny-sad musical “Kimberly Akimbo” nudged aside splashier rivals on Sunday to win the musical crown at the Tony Awards on a night when Broadway flexed its creative muscle amid the Hollywood writers’ strike and made history with laurels for nonbinary actors J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell. Entertainment 12 Jun, 2023
Tina Turner, 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll' whose triumphant career made her world-famous, dies at 83 Tina Turner, 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll' whose triumphant career made her world-famous,... Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and ‘70s and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age with the chart-topping "What's Love Got to Do With It," has died at 83. Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and ‘70s and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age with the chart-topping "What's Love Got to Do With It," has died at 83. Entertainment 25 May, 2023
Cannes Film Festival readies a blockbuster edition, with Indy, 'Flower Moon,' Depp and more Cannes Film Festival readies a blockbuster edition, with Indy, 'Flower Moon,' Depp... The Cannes Film Festival, which will kick off Tuesday, is such a colossal extravaganza that taking measure of its ups and downs is notoriously difficult. It’s a showcase of the world’s best cinema. It’s a red-carpet spectacular. It’s a French Riviera hive of dealmaking. The Cannes Film Festival, which will kick off Tuesday, is such a colossal extravaganza that taking measure of its ups and downs is notoriously difficult. It’s a showcase of the world’s best cinema. It’s a red-carpet spectacular. It’s a French Riviera hive of dealmaking. Entertainment 14 May, 2023
Swaroop Raj Acharya's voice delivers Dr. Bastakoti's "Euta Prashna". Swaroop Raj Acharya's voice delivers Dr. Bastakoti's "Euta Prashna". The Touch Creation recently released a new song titled "Euta Prashna" in the melodic voice of popular singer Swaroop Raj Acharya. The Touch Creation recently released a new song titled "Euta Prashna" in the melodic voice of popular singer Swaroop Raj Acharya. Entertainment 01 May, 2023
K-pop star Moon Bin found dead at home K-pop star Moon Bin found dead at home Moon Bin, a singer from South Korean boyband Astro, was found dead at his home in Seoul, his management agency said Thursday. Moon Bin, a singer from South Korean boyband Astro, was found dead at his home in Seoul, his management agency said Thursday. Entertainment 20 Apr, 2023
CR7 Horaa: Becoming the fastest growing stream in the Nepali PUBG Mobile Community CR7 Horaa: Becoming the fastest growing stream in the Nepali PUBG Mobile Community Being a face of a growing community in a country like Nepal is no easy task but Sanjan Gautam, popularly known in the Nepal PUBG Mobile Community as CR7 Horaa has been doing quite well for himself in it. Starting out in the competitive PUBG Mobile scene in its early stages, Gautam was recommended by friends to start streaming his gameplay. Then in the March of 2021, the story of CR7 Horaa began. Being a face of a growing community in a country like Nepal is no easy task but Sanjan Gautam, popularly known in the Nepal PUBG Mobile Community as CR7 Horaa has been doing quite well for himself in it. Starting out in the competitive PUBG Mobile scene in its early stages, Gautam was recommended by friends to start streaming his gameplay. Then in the March of 2021, the story of CR7 Horaa began. Entertainment 17 Apr, 2023
India enthuses over Oscars for 'Naatu Naatu,' elephant doc India enthuses over Oscars for 'Naatu Naatu,' elephant doc India celebrated its two historic Academy Awards with enthusiasm befitting the high-energy best original song “Naatu Naatu.” India celebrated its two historic Academy Awards with enthusiasm befitting the high-energy best original song “Naatu Naatu.” Entertainment 14 Mar, 2023
Amitabh Bachchan injured while shooting film in India Amitabh Bachchan injured while shooting film in India Amitabh Bachchan said he was injured while shooting a film in southern India and is recovering at home. Amitabh Bachchan said he was injured while shooting a film in southern India and is recovering at home. Entertainment 06 Mar, 2023
Tom Sizemore, 'Saving Private Ryan' actor, dies at 61 Tom Sizemore, 'Saving Private Ryan' actor, dies at 61 Tom Sizemore, the “Saving Private Ryan” actor whose bright 1990s star burned out under the weight of his own domestic violence and drug convictions, died Friday at age 61. Tom Sizemore, the “Saving Private Ryan” actor whose bright 1990s star burned out under the weight of his own domestic violence and drug convictions, died Friday at age 61. Entertainment 05 Mar, 2023
Nepathya concludes Australia tour with Hobart concert Nepathya concludes Australia tour with Hobart concert As the concert went on, the audience swayed and sang with Amrit Gurung, Nepathya vocalist and social activist. As the concert went on, the audience swayed and sang with Amrit Gurung, Nepathya vocalist and social activist. Entertainment 19 Feb, 2023
Filmmaker Shyam Karki's Nepali documentary 'Wildfire' accorded international award; generates domestic buzz Filmmaker Shyam Karki's Nepali documentary 'Wildfire' accorded international award;... Filmmaker Shyam Karki's Nepali documentary 'Wildfire' accorded international award; generates domestic buzz Filmmaker Shyam Karki's Nepali documentary 'Wildfire' accorded international award; generates domestic buzz Entertainment 19 Feb, 2023
Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, condition worsens Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, condition worsens Nearly a year after Bruce Willis' family announced that he would step away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, his family says his “condition has progressed.” Nearly a year after Bruce Willis' family announced that he would step away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, his family says his “condition has progressed.” Entertainment 17 Feb, 2023
Nepathya gets warm fan welcome at Melbourne gig Nepathya gets warm fan welcome at Melbourne gig The show was staged at the Forum Hall in Melbourne, where hundreds of people had turned up for the live concert, according to a press release issued by Nepalaya. The show was staged at the Forum Hall in Melbourne, where hundreds of people had turned up for the live concert, according to a press release issued by Nepalaya. Entertainment 15 Feb, 2023
Nepathya performs in Sydney Nepathya performs in Sydney With this show, Sydney hosted Nepathya's concert for the record sixth time. With this show, Sydney hosted Nepathya's concert for the record sixth time. Entertainment 13 Feb, 2023
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.
