MPSE selects Nepali sound editor as active member MPSE selects Nepali sound editor as active member Sound editor and mixer Kishore Acharya, who recently received the Best Sound Editor award at the D-cine Award, was on April 14 selected as an active member of the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE). MPSE is a highly reputed organisation of the US that honours sound editors and design professionals from across the world. Sound editor and mixer Kishore Acharya, who recently received the Best Sound Editor award at the D-cine Award, was on April 14 selected as an active member of the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE). MPSE is a highly reputed organisation of the US that honours sound editors and design professionals from across the world. Entertainment 17 Apr, 2022
Nepathya performs post-Covid concert in Damak Nepathya performs post-Covid concert in Damak While captivating the audiences, Gurung also urged them to explore and understand Nepal as well. While captivating the audiences, Gurung also urged them to explore and understand Nepal as well. Entertainment 15 Apr, 2022
Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban over Chris Rock slap Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban over Chris Rock slap The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. Entertainment 09 Apr, 2022
Nepathya to rock Damak on New Year Nepathya to rock Damak on New Year After two years of Covid-imposed hibernation, Nepathya, Nepal's popular folk-rock band, is gearing to welcome New Year with a bang at Damak concert. After two years of Covid-imposed hibernation, Nepathya, Nepal's popular folk-rock band, is gearing to welcome New Year with a bang at Damak concert. Entertainment 07 Apr, 2022
Nepal to debut at Venice Biennale Nepal to debut at Venice Biennale Nepal is all set to debut at the 59th Venice Biennale scheduled to take place from April 23 to November 27 in Italy. Nepal is all set to debut at the 59th Venice Biennale scheduled to take place from April 23 to November 27 in Italy. Entertainment 07 Apr, 2022
Batiste wins album honor, Zelenskiy makes appeal at Grammys Batiste wins album honor, Zelenskiy makes appeal at Grammys Multi-genre artist Jon Batiste won album of the year and R&B duo Silk Sonic took two of the top honors on Sunday at a Grammy awards ceremony that featured a surprise appeal for support from wartime President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine. Multi-genre artist Jon Batiste won album of the year and R&B duo Silk Sonic took two of the top honors on Sunday at a Grammy awards ceremony that featured a surprise appeal for support from wartime President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine. Entertainment 04 Apr, 2022
Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap Will Smith resigned Friday from the motion picture academy following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organization imposed. Will Smith resigned Friday from the motion picture academy following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organization imposed. Entertainment 02 Apr, 2022
Bruce Willis, diagnosed with aphasia, steps away from acting Bruce Willis, diagnosed with aphasia, steps away from acting Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after a diagnosis of aphasia, a condition that causes loss of the ability to understand or express speech, his family said Wednesday. Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after a diagnosis of aphasia, a condition that causes loss of the ability to understand or express speech, his family said Wednesday. Entertainment 31 Mar, 2022
Will Smith would face little more than a slap if charged Will Smith would face little more than a slap if charged Will Smith's slap seen 'round the world at the Oscars was clearly a crime, legal experts say, but the chances of prosecution are slim and even if convicted he'd likely face little more than a slap of his own — on the wrist. Will Smith's slap seen 'round the world at the Oscars was clearly a crime, legal experts say, but the chances of prosecution are slim and even if convicted he'd likely face little more than a slap of his own — on the wrist. Entertainment 30 Mar, 2022
Jessica Chastain wins best actress Oscar for 'Tammy Faye' Jessica Chastain wins best actress Oscar for 'Tammy Faye' Jessica Chastain won the Academy Award for best actress Sunday night for “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” in which she portrays the rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. Jessica Chastain won the Academy Award for best actress Sunday night for “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” in which she portrays the rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. Entertainment 28 Mar, 2022
Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on stage, then wins an Oscar Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on stage, then wins an Oscar Best actor winner Will Smith smacked presenter Chris Rock in the face with an open hand and shouted a vulgarity at the comedian for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's hairstyle in an epic moment overshadowing the Oscars ceremony on Sunday. Best actor winner Will Smith smacked presenter Chris Rock in the face with an open hand and shouted a vulgarity at the comedian for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's hairstyle in an epic moment overshadowing the Oscars ceremony on Sunday. Entertainment 28 Mar, 2022
The Oscars are tonight. Here's how to watch or stream live The Oscars are tonight. Here's how to watch or stream live The Oscars are tonight. Here's how to watch or stream live The Oscars are tonight. Here's how to watch or stream live Entertainment 27 Mar, 2022
The Oscars are Sunday, and change is in the air The Oscars are Sunday, and change is in the air For the first time in two years, the Academy Awards are rolling out the red carpet at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre for what the film academy hopes will be a back-to-normal Oscars. Except for all the stuff that's changed. For the first time in two years, the Academy Awards are rolling out the red carpet at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre for what the film academy hopes will be a back-to-normal Oscars. Except for all the stuff that's changed. Entertainment 27 Mar, 2022
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dead at 50 Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dead at 50 Taylor Hawkins, for 25 years the drummer for Foo Fighters and best friend of frontman Dave Grohl, has died during a South American tour with the rock band. He was 50. Taylor Hawkins, for 25 years the drummer for Foo Fighters and best friend of frontman Dave Grohl, has died during a South American tour with the rock band. He was 50. Entertainment 26 Mar, 2022
Case registered against actor Paul Shah Case registered against actor Paul Shah The Public Prosecutor’s Office has registered a case against actor Paul Shah on the charge of raping a minor. The Public Prosecutor’s Office has registered a case against actor Paul Shah on the charge of raping a minor. Entertainment 23 Mar, 2022
'The Batman,' still No. 1, crosses $300 million 'The Batman,' still No. 1, crosses $300 million "The Batman" is still going strong three weeks into its theatrical run, with a tight grip on the top spot at the box office. "The Batman" is still going strong three weeks into its theatrical run, with a tight grip on the top spot at the box office. Entertainment 21 Mar, 2022
'The Power of the Dog' wins best picture at UK's BAFTAs 'The Power of the Dog' wins best picture at UK's BAFTAs Sci-fi epic “Dune” won five prizes and brooding Western “The Power of the Dog” was named best picture as the British Academy Film Awards returned Sunday with a live, black-tie ceremony after a pandemic-curtailed event in 2021. Sci-fi epic “Dune” won five prizes and brooding Western “The Power of the Dog” was named best picture as the British Academy Film Awards returned Sunday with a live, black-tie ceremony after a pandemic-curtailed event in 2021. Entertainment 14 Mar, 2022
Made-in-Japan manga goes global with Webtoon, Deadpool Made-in-Japan manga goes global with Webtoon, Deadpool Deadpool, meet All Might. Perhaps nothing highlights how the world of manga, the comics and cartoons originating in Japan, has gone global better than that coming together of superheroes, American and Japanese. Deadpool, meet All Might. Perhaps nothing highlights how the world of manga, the comics and cartoons originating in Japan, has gone global better than that coming together of superheroes, American and Japanese. Entertainment 11 Mar, 2022
'The Batman' gives movie theaters a new hope with big launch 'The Batman' gives movie theaters a new hope with big launch Batman has his fair share of pressures, from saving Gotham to saving movie theaters. And while they’re both still decidedly works in progress, “The Batman,” starring Robert Pattinson, managed to give a little glimmer of hope to both by grossing $128.5 million in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. Batman has his fair share of pressures, from saving Gotham to saving movie theaters. And while they’re both still decidedly works in progress, “The Batman,” starring Robert Pattinson, managed to give a little glimmer of hope to both by grossing $128.5 million in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. Entertainment 07 Mar, 2022
Comedy series starring Zelenskyy gets boost in popularity Comedy series starring Zelenskyy gets boost in popularity Countries are snapping up the rights to "Servant of the People" — a comedy series starring the Ukrainian President, as the Ukrainian President. Countries are snapping up the rights to "Servant of the People" — a comedy series starring the Ukrainian President, as the Ukrainian President. Entertainment 04 Mar, 2022
Nepal Sherpa Foundation provides Rs 4 million to PMDRF The Sherpa Foundation has provided a financial donation to the government's relief fund to support communities affected by the recent floods.
Kathmandu Foreign minister Khanal leaves for COP31 in Türkiye Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal left for Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, scheduled for November 9-20.
Kathmandu Indian Ambassador Dalela among three envoys accredited to Nepal Three newly appointed ambassadors, including India's new envoy Sudhakar Dalela, formally assumed their diplomatic responsibilities in Nepal after presenting their letters of credence to President Ramchandra Paudel at a special ceremony in Kathmandu on Friday.
Nepal Nepal approves first National Standard for High-Altitude Sickness Management The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has approved a national standard aimed at improving the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of high-altitude sickness, a condition that affects trekkers, mountaineers and residents in Nepal's mountainous regions.
Nepal As towns modernise, Dhankuta's weekly markets remain vital to rural trade Despite the growth of permanent shops, supermarkets and road connectivity across Dhankuta, traditional weekly markets that began more than a century ago continue to play a central role in local commerce, linking farmers directly with consumers and preserving a long-standing rural trading culture.
Kathmandu Passengers can now track luggage movement at Tribhuvan Airport International passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport will now be able to monitor the movement of their checked baggage in real time after authorities introduced a live-feed system aimed at improving transparency and passenger service.
Nepal Police seize 2.82 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur Police have seized 2,820.5 kilograms of marijuana hidden in a field in Udayapur, one of the largest recent drug recoveries in the district, and launched an investigation to identify those behind the consignment.
Environment UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures Three stories about climate change are playing out like popular movie genres as United Nations climate negotiations begin in Antalya, Turkey.
Opinion Nepal should not only negotiate the consequences; it should confront the cause at COP31 The government of Nepal has outlined four core national priorities to highlight at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), to be held from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye.