3 members of K-pop sensation BTS diagnosed with COVID-19 3 members of K-pop sensation BTS diagnosed with COVID-19 Three members of the K-pop superstar group BTS have been infected with the coronavirus after returning from abroad, their management agency said. Three members of the K-pop superstar group BTS have been infected with the coronavirus after returning from abroad, their management agency said. Entertainment 26 Dec, 2021
K-pop star Suga tests positive for COVID-19 after BTS return from US K-pop star Suga tests positive for COVID-19 after BTS return from US Suga, songwriter and rapper for K-pop sensation BTS, has tested positive for the coronavirus after returning from in-person concerts in the United States, the group's management said on Friday. Suga, songwriter and rapper for K-pop sensation BTS, has tested positive for the coronavirus after returning from in-person concerts in the United States, the group's management said on Friday. Entertainment 24 Dec, 2021
'Matrix Resurrections' rewrites its programming: review 'Matrix Resurrections' rewrites its programming: review In the 22 years since the "The Matrix" debuted, it has never left us — or depending on your pill of choice, we have never left it. Despite two largely disappointing sequels, "The Matrix" still hasn't quite gone out of style — neither its long leather jackets nor its sci-fi vision of an illusive reality beyond what's in front of us. In the 22 years since the "The Matrix" debuted, it has never left us — or depending on your pill of choice, we have never left it. Despite two largely disappointing sequels, "The Matrix" still hasn't quite gone out of style — neither its long leather jackets nor its sci-fi vision of an illusive reality beyond what's in front of us. Entertainment 22 Dec, 2021
'Summer of Soul,' 'Drive My Car' make Oscars shortlist 'Summer of Soul,' 'Drive My Car' make Oscars shortlist Documentaries about Julia Child, "Black Woodstock," the pandemic and The Velvet Underground and acclaimed international films like Japan's "Drive My Car," Iran's "A Hero" and Norway's "The Worst Person in the World" just got a little closer to scoring Oscar nominations. Documentaries about Julia Child, "Black Woodstock," the pandemic and The Velvet Underground and acclaimed international films like Japan's "Drive My Car," Iran's "A Hero" and Norway's "The Worst Person in the World" just got a little closer to scoring Oscar nominations. Entertainment 22 Dec, 2021
Spidey nets 3rd best opening of all time with $253 million Spidey nets 3rd best opening of all time with $253 million Never underestimate your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, even with a mutating virus afoot. Despite rising concerns over the omicron variant, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” not only shattered pandemic-era box office records; it became the third best opening of all time behind “Avengers: Endgame” ($357.1 million) and “Avengers: Infinity War" ($257.7 million). Never underestimate your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, even with a mutating virus afoot. Despite rising concerns over the omicron variant, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” not only shattered pandemic-era box office records; it became the third best opening of all time behind “Avengers: Endgame” ($357.1 million) and “Avengers: Infinity War" ($257.7 million). Entertainment 20 Dec, 2021
Adele and Ed Sheeran lead nominees for BRIT Awards Adele and Ed Sheeran lead nominees for BRIT Awards Adele and Ed Sheeran were announced on Saturday as two of the top nominees for the 2022 BRIT Awards, with four nominations each. Adele and Ed Sheeran were announced on Saturday as two of the top nominees for the 2022 BRIT Awards, with four nominations each. Entertainment 19 Dec, 2021
'Spider-Man: No Way Home' snags eye-popping $50M in previews 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' snags eye-popping $50M in previews For the first time since the pandemic began, the box office is booming. "Spider-Man: No Way Home" grossed $50 million in Thursday previews alone, a stunning start for a movie set to break pandemic records. For the first time since the pandemic began, the box office is booming. "Spider-Man: No Way Home" grossed $50 million in Thursday previews alone, a stunning start for a movie set to break pandemic records. Entertainment 18 Dec, 2021
TikTok posts referencing violence raise anxiety at schools TikTok posts referencing violence raise anxiety at schools Some parents kept their children home, police stepped up patrols and educators tightened security protocols Friday in response to viral TikTok posts alluding to unconfirmed threats of violence that raised anxiety levels at schools nationwide. Some parents kept their children home, police stepped up patrols and educators tightened security protocols Friday in response to viral TikTok posts alluding to unconfirmed threats of violence that raised anxiety levels at schools nationwide. Entertainment 18 Dec, 2021
Review: A Spidey sense overdose in 'No Way Home' Review: A Spidey sense overdose in 'No Way Home' Spider-Man movies have come in such flurries over the last two decades that you could almost tell time by them. Who needs the long centuries of the Triassic, Jurassic and the Cretaceous, when, in the span of just one generation you can have the Tobey epoch, the Garfield era and the Tomozoic? Spider-Man movies have come in such flurries over the last two decades that you could almost tell time by them. Who needs the long centuries of the Triassic, Jurassic and the Cretaceous, when, in the span of just one generation you can have the Tobey epoch, the Garfield era and the Tomozoic? Entertainment 15 Dec, 2021
KIMFF concludes honouring best films KIMFF concludes honouring best films God’s Buffalo, a documentary about a buffalo washed away by the floods of Indrawati, won the Best Mountain Film award at the 19th edition of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) that concluded on December 13 in the Capital. God’s Buffalo, a documentary about a buffalo washed away by the floods of Indrawati, won the Best Mountain Film award at the 19th edition of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) that concluded on December 13 in the Capital. Entertainment 15 Dec, 2021
Hollywood largely silent on Golden Globe nominations amid controversy Hollywood largely silent on Golden Globe nominations amid controversy Movie dramas "The Power of the Dog" and "Belfast" led nominations on Monday for the annual Golden Globes in a year clouded by controversy and a scaled-down ceremony. Movie dramas "The Power of the Dog" and "Belfast" led nominations on Monday for the annual Golden Globes in a year clouded by controversy and a scaled-down ceremony. Entertainment 14 Dec, 2021
Pop superstar Alicia Keys unveils new album 'KEYS' in Dubai Pop superstar Alicia Keys unveils new album 'KEYS' in Dubai Superstar Alicia Keys on Friday debuted her new album live in front of a packed crowd at the world's fair in Dubai — a lively pop performance full of soaring vocals and piano solos. Superstar Alicia Keys on Friday debuted her new album live in front of a packed crowd at the world's fair in Dubai — a lively pop performance full of soaring vocals and piano solos. Entertainment 11 Dec, 2021
Nims Purja's '14 peaks: Nothing is Impossible' ranks at no 7 in Netflix Global Top 10 Nims Purja's '14 peaks: Nothing is Impossible' ranks at no 7 in Netflix Global Top 10 The Netflix documentary '14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible', which follows mountaineer Nirmal Purja 'Nimsdai' as he sets off on a daring quest to set a new mountaineering record, currently ranks at No. 7 on the Netflix Global Top 10 movies list. The Netflix documentary '14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible', which follows mountaineer Nirmal Purja 'Nimsdai' as he sets off on a daring quest to set a new mountaineering record, currently ranks at No. 7 on the Netflix Global Top 10 movies list. Entertainment 10 Dec, 2021
BRIT Awards to introduce gender-neutral categories at 2022 show BRIT Awards to introduce gender-neutral categories at 2022 show Britain's pop music honours, the BRITs, will get rid of its female and male categories from next year, introducing gender-neutral awards for local and international artists, organisers said on Monday. Britain's pop music honours, the BRITs, will get rid of its female and male categories from next year, introducing gender-neutral awards for local and international artists, organisers said on Monday. Entertainment 23 Nov, 2021
Kevin Spacey ordered to pay $31M for 'House of Cards' losses Kevin Spacey ordered to pay $31M for 'House of Cards' losses Kevin Spacey and his production companies must pay the studio behind “House of Cards” more than $30 million because of losses brought on by his firing for sexual misconduct, according to an arbitration decision made final Monday. Kevin Spacey and his production companies must pay the studio behind “House of Cards” more than $30 million because of losses brought on by his firing for sexual misconduct, according to an arbitration decision made final Monday. Entertainment 23 Nov, 2021
Hitmakers BTS stamp their authority on American Music Awards Hitmakers BTS stamp their authority on American Music Awards South Korean superstars BTS were crowned artist of the year at the American Music Awards on Sunday, brushing aside challenges from Taylor Swift, Drake and The Weeknd as they took home a total of three awards and teamed up with Coldplay for a raucous "My Universe" and closed the show with "Butter." South Korean superstars BTS were crowned artist of the year at the American Music Awards on Sunday, brushing aside challenges from Taylor Swift, Drake and The Weeknd as they took home a total of three awards and teamed up with Coldplay for a raucous "My Universe" and closed the show with "Butter." Entertainment 22 Nov, 2021
Miramax sues Tarantino over planned 'Pulp Fiction' NFTs Miramax sues Tarantino over planned 'Pulp Fiction' NFTs Miramax filed a lawsuit Tuesday against director Quentin Tarantino over the director's plans to create and auction off a series of NFTs based on his work on "Pulp Fiction." Miramax filed a lawsuit Tuesday against director Quentin Tarantino over the director's plans to create and auction off a series of NFTs based on his work on "Pulp Fiction." Entertainment 17 Nov, 2021
'Red Notice,' 'Squid Game' top Netflix hours-watched metric 'Red Notice,' 'Squid Game' top Netflix hours-watched metric Netflix on Tuesday rolled out a new website that measures its most-viewed films and series by the amount of hours users spend watching them. The results? People are watching "Squid Game" and the new action-adventure film "Red Notice" maybe even more than you would have guessed. Netflix on Tuesday rolled out a new website that measures its most-viewed films and series by the amount of hours users spend watching them. The results? People are watching "Squid Game" and the new action-adventure film "Red Notice" maybe even more than you would have guessed. Entertainment 17 Nov, 2021
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka: Now Available In Nepali The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka: Now Available In Nepali Published for the first time as an illustrated novel in the Nepali language, with over 80 black and white illustrations across 122 pages, this novel, The Metamorphosis, is available from November 2021 under print on demand services and eBook editions through different online platforms, including Apple Books. Published for the first time as an illustrated novel in the Nepali language, with over 80 black and white illustrations across 122 pages, this novel, The Metamorphosis, is available from November 2021 under print on demand services and eBook editions through different online platforms, including Apple Books. Entertainment 15 Nov, 2021
Britney Spears got all to agree she needed to be freed Britney Spears got all to agree she needed to be freed There were no more of the heated arguments or dueling court filings of the past few months, no more tearful testimony or angry accusations. There were no more of the heated arguments or dueling court filings of the past few months, no more tearful testimony or angry accusations. Entertainment 13 Nov, 2021
Nepal UN minority rights expert Nicolas Levrat visiting Nepal from Dec 4–13 UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Nicolas Levrat has begun an official visit to Nepal, scheduled from 4 to 13 December 2025, to assess the situation of national, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities in the country.
Business MetLife Nepal partners with Beema Gojima App to launch exclusive digital insurance packages MetLife Nepal has partnered with Neoassure Insurance Agent Pvt. Ltd., the company behind the digital insurance platform Beema Gojima, to introduce a range of exclusive insurance packages that customers can now purchase directly through the mobile app.
Opinion More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes.
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
Sports Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot.
Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
