Fact or fiction? UK govt says 'The Crown' should be clear Fact or fiction? UK govt says 'The Crown' should be clear LONDON: Britain's culture minister thinks the Netflix TV series "The Crown" should come with a disclaimer: It's a work of fiction. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden... LONDON: Britain's culture minister thinks the Netflix TV series "The Crown" should come with a... Travel Abroad 30 Nov, 2020
The pandemic is changing Hollywood, maybe forever The pandemic is changing Hollywood, maybe forever NEW YORK: “No New ‘Movies’ Till Influenza Ends” blared a New York Times headline on Oct. 10, 1918, while the deadly second wave of the Spanish Flu was... NEW YORK: “No New ‘Movies’ Till Influenza Ends” blared a New York Times headline on Oct. 10,... Travel Abroad 26 Nov, 2020
Beyonce dominates Grammy nods; snubbed The Weeknd calls process 'corrupt' Beyonce dominates Grammy nods; snubbed The Weeknd calls process 'corrupt' LOS ANGELES: Beyonce dominated nominations for the 2021 Grammy Awards on Tuesday in a field that favored alternative artists over mainstream musicians, topped by a stunning... LOS ANGELES: Beyonce dominated nominations for the 2021 Grammy Awards on Tuesday in a field that favored... Travel Abroad 25 Nov, 2020
Swift wins top prize at AMAs, says she's re-recording music Swift wins top prize at AMAs, says she's re-recording music NEW YORK: Taylor Swift won her third consecutive artist of the year prize at the American Music Awards, but she missed the show for a good reason: She said she's busy... NEW YORK: Taylor Swift won her third consecutive artist of the year prize at the American Music Awards,... Travel Abroad 23 Nov, 2020
List of winners at the 2020 American Music Awards List of winners at the 2020 American Music Awards A list of the winners at the 2020 American Music Awards, held Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. — Artist of the year: Taylor Swift — New artist of... A list of the winners at the 2020 American Music Awards, held Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los... Travel Abroad 23 Nov, 2020
Temple kissing scenes stir trouble for Netflix India Temple kissing scenes stir trouble for Netflix India NEW DELHI: An Indian state on Sunday asked police to investigate after a member of the country's ruling party objected to scenes in the Netflix series A Suitable Boy, in... NEW DELHI: An Indian state on Sunday asked police to investigate after a member of the country's ruling... Travel Abroad 22 Nov, 2020
K-Pop's BTS marks year of the pandemic with "BE" album, and single "Life Goes On" K-Pop's BTS marks year of the pandemic with "BE" album, and single "Life Goes On" SEOUL: South Korean megaband BTS released their latest album "BE" on Friday and will perform the new single "Life Goes On" remotely for the 2020 American Music Awards... SEOUL: South Korean megaband BTS released their latest album "BE" on Friday and will perform the new... Travel Abroad 20 Nov, 2020
Charles Yu novel, Malcolm X bio win National Book Awards Charles Yu novel, Malcolm X bio win National Book Awards NEW YORK: Charles Yu's “Interior Chinatown,” a satirical, cinematic novel written in the form of a screenplay, has won the National Book Award for fiction. Tamara... NEW YORK: Charles Yu's “Interior Chinatown,” a satirical, cinematic novel written in the form of a... Travel Abroad 19 Nov, 2020
Tarantino has deal for 2 books on films, including 1 his own Tarantino has deal for 2 books on films, including 1 his own NEW YORK: Quentin Tarantino's next work of imagination will be in book form. The Oscar-winning director has a two-book deal with Harper, beginning with a novelization of... NEW YORK: Quentin Tarantino's next work of imagination will be in book form. The Oscar-winning... Travel Abroad 18 Nov, 2020
Michael B. Jordan named People magazine's 'sexiest man alive' Michael B. Jordan named People magazine's 'sexiest man alive' LOS ANGELES: "Black Panther" actor Michael B. Jordan was named People's magazine's 'sexiest man alive' on Tuesday, the third Black actor in a row to be given the annual... LOS ANGELES: "Black Panther" actor Michael B. Jordan was named People's magazine's 'sexiest man... Travel Abroad 18 Nov, 2020
Connery's 007 pistol from 'Dr.No' stars at Hollywood auction Connery's 007 pistol from 'Dr.No' stars at Hollywood auction LOS ANGELES: The handgun used by the late Sean Connery in the first James Bond film is the star attraction in a Hollywood auction next month. The semi... LOS ANGELES: The handgun used by the late Sean Connery in the first James Bond film is the star... Travel Abroad 11 Nov, 2020
'American Idol' contestant Nikki McKibbin dies at 42 'American Idol' contestant Nikki McKibbin dies at 42 ARLINGTON: Nikki McKibbin, a singer from Texas best known for her third place finish in the first season of American Idol, has died. She was 42. McKibbin’s husband,... ARLINGTON: Nikki McKibbin, a singer from Texas best known for her third place finish in the first season... Travel Abroad 02 Nov, 2020
Former James Bond actor Sean Connery dies aged 90 Former James Bond actor Sean Connery dies aged 90 Scottish movie legend Sean Connery, who shot to international stardom as the suave, sexy and sophisticated British agent James Bond and went on to grace the silver... Scottish movie legend Sean Connery, who shot to international stardom as the suave, sexy and... Travel Abroad 31 Oct, 2020
Arrest made in 2008 kidnapping of journalists in Afghanistan Arrest made in 2008 kidnapping of journalists in Afghanistan NEW YORK: An Afghan man has been brought to the United States to face charges in the 2008 gunpoint kidnapping of a journalist for The New York Times, an Afghan journalist... NEW YORK: An Afghan man has been brought to the United States to face charges in the 2008 gunpoint... Travel Abroad 29 Oct, 2020
Bill Cosby, now 83, grins in newly released prison mug shot Bill Cosby, now 83, grins in newly released prison mug shot HARRISBURG: A newly released prison mug shot shows Bill Cosby smiling with a disposable mask hanging off his face. The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections recently... HARRISBURG: A newly released prison mug shot shows Bill Cosby smiling with a disposable mask hanging off... Travel Abroad 21 Oct, 2020
India cinemas reopen to small audiences after months in dark India cinemas reopen to small audiences after months in dark NEW DELHI: Seven months after screens went dark, cinemas reopened Thursday in much of India with mostly old titles on the marquee — a sign of the country’s efforts to... NEW DELHI: Seven months after screens went dark, cinemas reopened Thursday in much of India with mostly... Travel Abroad 17 Oct, 2020
K-pop group BTS' label Big Hit debuts at double its IPO price K-pop group BTS' label Big Hit debuts at double its IPO price Big Hit valued at about $8.4 bln at debut price Billboard-topping BTS accounted for 88% of label's sales in H1 Big Hit's online savvy, fandom platform are... Big Hit valued at about $8.4 bln at debut price Billboard-topping BTS accounted for 88% of... Travel Abroad 15 Oct, 2020
Kanye West focuses on religion in first election campaign video Kanye West focuses on religion in first election campaign video LOS ANGELES: Rapper Kanye West on Monday released his first official campaign video in his long-shot bid to be elected US president on Nov. 3, focusing on religion and... LOS ANGELES: Rapper Kanye West on Monday released his first official campaign video in his long-shot bid... Travel Abroad 13 Oct, 2020
Former CJ Min Bahadur Rayamajhi's memoir hits the market Former CJ Min Bahadur Rayamajhi's memoir hits the market KATHMANDU: Former Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Nepal Min Bahadur Rayamajhi has penned a memoir- Nyayapalikama Chaar Dashak: Mera Samjhana (Four Decades in the... KATHMANDU: Former Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Nepal Min Bahadur Rayamajhi has penned a memoir-... Travel Abroad 11 Oct, 2020
K-pop titan BTS's online concert draws global fans K-pop titan BTS's online concert draws global fans SEOUL: Fans of BTS tuned in to an online concert by the K-pop boyband on Saturday, holding their signature light sticks and sharing messages in a chatroom. Titled... SEOUL: Fans of BTS tuned in to an online concert by the K-pop boyband on Saturday, holding their... Travel Abroad 11 Oct, 2020
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.
