Another step forward Another step forward Ten years since it first opened to the public with the Kathmandu International Theatre Festival 2012 as its coorganiser along with Aarohan Gurukul, Mandala Theatre Nepal, located at Anamnagar, remains one of the influential theatrical hubs in the City. Ten years since it first opened to the public with the Kathmandu International Theatre Festival 2012 as its coorganiser along with Aarohan Gurukul, Mandala Theatre Nepal, located at Anamnagar, remains one of the influential theatrical hubs in the City. Entertainment 30 Oct, 2021
Despite hybrid release, 'Dune' draws well on the big screen Despite hybrid release, 'Dune' draws well on the big screen Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" debuted with $40.1 million in ticket sales in its opening weekend in North America, drawing a large number of moviegoers to see the thundering sci-fi epic on the big screen despite it also being available to stream in homes. Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" debuted with $40.1 million in ticket sales in its opening weekend in North America, drawing a large number of moviegoers to see the thundering sci-fi epic on the big screen despite it also being available to stream in homes. Entertainment 25 Oct, 2021
James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther on 'Friends,' dies James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther on 'Friends,' dies James Michael Tyler, the actor known widely for his recurring role as Gunther on "Friends," has died. He was 59. James Michael Tyler, the actor known widely for his recurring role as Gunther on "Friends," has died. He was 59. Entertainment 25 Oct, 2021
Ed Sheeran has COVID, will do performances from home Ed Sheeran has COVID, will do performances from home British pop star Ed Sheeran said Sunday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will do interviews and performances from his house while he self-isolates. British pop star Ed Sheeran said Sunday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will do interviews and performances from his house while he self-isolates. Entertainment 25 Oct, 2021
'The Batman' trailer unveils Pattinson in dark, violent turn 'The Batman' trailer unveils Pattinson in dark, violent turn Warner Bros. has unveiled its trailer for "The Batman," which features Robert Pattinson's first bone-crunching turn as a DC Comics superhero. Warner Bros. has unveiled its trailer for "The Batman," which features Robert Pattinson's first bone-crunching turn as a DC Comics superhero. Entertainment 17 Oct, 2021
Golden Globes still on, despite NBC dropping the awards show Golden Globes still on, despite NBC dropping the awards show The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which organizes the annual Golden Globes, said on Friday it will present the awards for television and film in January despite the NBC television network deciding in May to no longer air the show. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which organizes the annual Golden Globes, said on Friday it will present the awards for television and film in January despite the NBC television network deciding in May to no longer air the show. Entertainment 16 Oct, 2021
S.Korea's 'Squid Game' is Netflix's biggest original show debut S.Korea's 'Squid Game' is Netflix's biggest original show debut Hit South Korean show "Squid Game" has officially become Netflix's biggest original series launch, the streaming service said on Wednesday. Hit South Korean show "Squid Game" has officially become Netflix's biggest original series launch, the streaming service said on Wednesday. Entertainment 13 Oct, 2021
Netflix hit show 'Squid Game' spurs interest in learning Korean Netflix hit show 'Squid Game' spurs interest in learning Korean Interest in learning Korean has spiked since the launch of hit Netflix show "Squid Game", tutoring services reported, underscoring a growing global obsession with South Korean culture from entertainment to beauty products. Interest in learning Korean has spiked since the launch of hit Netflix show "Squid Game", tutoring services reported, underscoring a growing global obsession with South Korean culture from entertainment to beauty products. Entertainment 11 Oct, 2021
Bollywood stars begin shooting for Uunchai in Nepal Bollywood stars begin shooting for Uunchai in Nepal Bollywood actors Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Parineeti Chopra and Sarika Haasan — spouse of actor Kamal Haasan are in the country to shoot for their new movie Uunchai. Bollywood actors Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Parineeti Chopra and Sarika Haasan — spouse of actor Kamal Haasan are in the country to shoot for their new movie Uunchai. Entertainment 09 Oct, 2021
Adele says she wrote upcoming album for her son Adele says she wrote upcoming album for her son Adele mentioned she recorded her upcoming fourth album to elucidate her divorce to her younger son, because the British singer prepares to make her musical comeback. Adele mentioned she recorded her upcoming fourth album to elucidate her divorce to her younger son, because the British singer prepares to make her musical comeback. Entertainment 09 Oct, 2021
Russian actor blasts off to attempt a world first: a movie in space Russian actor blasts off to attempt a world first: a movie in space A Russian actress and a film director blasted off for the International Space Station on Tuesday, beating Tom Cruise in the race to shoot the first movie in space. A Russian actress and a film director blasted off for the International Space Station on Tuesday, beating Tom Cruise in the race to shoot the first movie in space. Entertainment 06 Oct, 2021
Lethal kids games drive viral fame of Netflix series "Squid Game" Lethal kids games drive viral fame of Netflix series "Squid Game" The hit Netflix series "Squid Game" from South Korea has gone viral across the world and online by morphing childhood games popular before the digital era such as "Red Light, Green Light" into deadly survival challenges. The hit Netflix series "Squid Game" from South Korea has gone viral across the world and online by morphing childhood games popular before the digital era such as "Red Light, Green Light" into deadly survival challenges. Entertainment 30 Sep, 2021
Emmys: 'Crown,' 'Lasso,' 'Queen's Gambit,' streaming triumph Emmys: 'Crown,' 'Lasso,' 'Queen's Gambit,' streaming triumph Netflix's "The Crown" and "The Queen's Gambit" combined with Apple TV+'s "Ted Lasso" to sweep top series honors at the Sunday's Emmy Awards, a first for streaming services that cemented their rise to prominence in the television industry. Netflix's "The Crown" and "The Queen's Gambit" combined with Apple TV+'s "Ted Lasso" to sweep top series honors at the Sunday's Emmy Awards, a first for streaming services that cemented their rise to prominence in the television industry. Entertainment 20 Sep, 2021
French film on illegal abortion wins top prize at Venice festival French film on illegal abortion wins top prize at Venice festival "Happening" (L'événement), a hard-hitting French drama about illegal abortion in the 1960s, won the Golden Lion award for best film at the Venice festival on Saturday. "Happening" (L'événement), a hard-hitting French drama about illegal abortion in the 1960s, won the Golden Lion award for best film at the Venice festival on Saturday. Entertainment 12 Sep, 2021
Bring recovery package for music industry: DJ Sherpa Bring recovery package for music industry: DJ Sherpa As the Covid-19 crisis has adversely affected every sector of society, the country’s music industry has also been hit hard by the pandemic. As the Covid-19 crisis has adversely affected every sector of society, the country’s music industry has also been hit hard by the pandemic. Entertainment 06 Sep, 2021
Nirvana sued by man who was nude baby on 'Nevermind' cover Nirvana sued by man who was nude baby on 'Nevermind' cover A 30-year-old man who appeared nude at 4 months old in 1991 on the cover of Nirvana's "Nevermind" album is suing the band and others, alleging the image is child pornography they have profited from. A 30-year-old man who appeared nude at 4 months old in 1991 on the cover of Nirvana's "Nevermind" album is suing the band and others, alleging the image is child pornography they have profited from. Entertainment 26 Aug, 2021
Drummer Charlie Watts, Rolling Stones backbone, dies at 80 Drummer Charlie Watts, Rolling Stones backbone, dies at 80 Charlie Watts, the self-effacing and unshakeable Rolling Stones drummer who helped anchor one of rock's greatest rhythm sections and used his "day job" to support his enduring love of jazz, has died, according to his publicist. He was 80. Charlie Watts, the self-effacing and unshakeable Rolling Stones drummer who helped anchor one of rock's greatest rhythm sections and used his "day job" to support his enduring love of jazz, has died, according to his publicist. He was 80. Entertainment 25 Aug, 2021
Akshay Kumar starrer 'Bell Bottom' to hit theatres across India on August 19 Akshay Kumar starrer 'Bell Bottom' to hit theatres across India on August 19 Akshay Kumar starrer 'Bell Bottom' to hit theatres across India on August 19 Akshay Kumar starrer 'Bell Bottom' to hit theatres across India on August 19 Entertainment 01 Aug, 2021
Slipknot founding drummer Joey Jordison dies at 46 Slipknot founding drummer Joey Jordison dies at 46 Joey Jordison, a founding member of Slipknot, who drummed for the influential metal band in its most popular period and helped write many of its best-known songs, has died Monday at age 46, his family said. Joey Jordison, a founding member of Slipknot, who drummed for the influential metal band in its most popular period and helped write many of its best-known songs, has died Monday at age 46, his family said. Entertainment 28 Jul, 2021
6 Nepali teams selected for virtual K-Pop World Festival 6 Nepali teams selected for virtual K-Pop World Festival Six Nepali K-pop dance cover teams have been selected to take part in the K-Pop World Festival scheduled to be held in South Korea. Six Nepali K-pop dance cover teams have been selected to take part in the K-Pop World Festival scheduled to be held in South Korea. Entertainment 27 Jul, 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.
