'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
Get ready for more games: 'Squid Game' readies for Season 2 Get ready for more games: 'Squid Game' readies for Season 2 The creator of Netflix's “Squid Game” says the hit TV series will be back for a season two, even though most TV shows in South Korea run for just one season. Due to the show’s global success, Hwang Dong-hyuk said, “I almost feel like you leave us no choice.” The creator of Netflix's “Squid Game” says the hit TV series will be back for a season two, even though most TV shows in South Korea run for just one season. Due to the show’s global success, Hwang Dong-hyuk said, “I almost feel like you leave us no choice.” Entertainment 11 Nov, 2021
'A self-portrait in songs': Paul McCartney looks back on his lyrics 'A self-portrait in songs': Paul McCartney looks back on his lyrics From looking for inspiration on the bus to finding titles in dreams, Paul McCartney looks back on his life in a new book recounting how he wrote some of the world's most famous songs. From looking for inspiration on the bus to finding titles in dreams, Paul McCartney looks back on his life in a new book recounting how he wrote some of the world's most famous songs. Entertainment 06 Nov, 2021
Sujita Basnet crowned Miss Universe Nepal 2021 Sujita Basnet crowned Miss Universe Nepal 2021 Sujita Basnet, a non-resident Nepali residing in the US, was crowned Miss Universe Nepal 2021. Sujita Basnet, a non-resident Nepali residing in the US, was crowned Miss Universe Nepal 2021. Entertainment 31 Oct, 2021
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.
