Musician Neneh Cherry and medic Rachel Clarke are among finalists for a major nonfiction prize Musician Neneh Cherry and medic Rachel Clarke are among finalists for a major... Winners of both nonfiction and fiction prizes will be announced June 12 at a ceremony in London. Winners of both nonfiction and fiction prizes will be announced June 12 at a ceremony in London. Entertainment 26 Mar, 2025
Nepathya enthralls Hobart, the world's southernmost city, with Nepali folk rock Nepathya enthralls Hobart, the world's southernmost city, with Nepali folk rock The program showcased a blend of new and classic songs, with Amrit Gurung continuously interacting with the audience throughout the event. The program showcased a blend of new and classic songs, with Amrit Gurung continuously interacting with the audience throughout the event. Entertainment 20 Mar, 2025
Nepal International Film Festival from March 20 Nepal International Film Festival from March 20 The 8th edition of the Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF) is taking place in Kathmandu on April 20-24. The 8th edition of the Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF) is taking place in Kathmandu on April 20-24. Entertainment 19 Mar, 2025
Belgian actor Émilie Dequenne dies at 43 of rare cancer, report says Belgian actor Émilie Dequenne dies at 43 of rare cancer, report says Émilie Dequenne, the Belgian actor who won a top Cannes Film Festival prize for her breakout role in “Rosetta,” has died, a news report says. She was 43. Émilie Dequenne, the Belgian actor who won a top Cannes Film Festival prize for her breakout role in “Rosetta,” has died, a news report says. She was 43. Entertainment 17 Mar, 2025
Nepathya announces additional Sydney concert after tickets sell out Nepathya announces additional Sydney concert after tickets sell out Nearly three weeks before the scheduled concert date, all 5,500 tickets for Nepathya’s Sydney show sold out via online bookings. Nearly three weeks before the scheduled concert date, all 5,500 tickets for Nepathya’s Sydney show sold out via online bookings. Entertainment 13 Mar, 2025
Nepathya wins hearts at Perth concert Nepathya wins hearts at Perth concert This marked the band’s third appearance in Perth, the capital of Western Australia, which maintains a slight two-hour time difference from Nepal. This marked the band’s third appearance in Perth, the capital of Western Australia, which maintains a slight two-hour time difference from Nepal. Entertainment 11 Mar, 2025
India's official Oscar entry, which failed to make the cut, wins big at major Bollywood awards show India's official Oscar entry, which failed to make the cut, wins big at major... The film that was submitted as India’s official Oscar entry but failed to make the final list of nominees has swept the International Indian Film Academy Awards, which recognize outstanding work in the country's film industry. The film that was submitted as India’s official Oscar entry but failed to make the final list of nominees has swept the International Indian Film Academy Awards, which recognize outstanding work in the country's film industry. Entertainment 10 Mar, 2025
Lady Gaga strikes a chord: The superstar singer rekindles passion for music with new album 'Mayhem' Lady Gaga strikes a chord: The superstar singer rekindles passion for music with new... Next month, Gaga will headline Coachella and perform a free concert on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach in May. Next month, Gaga will headline Coachella and perform a free concert on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach in May. Entertainment 07 Mar, 2025
Sean Baker wins best director Oscar for 'Anora' in Academy Awards sweep Sean Baker wins best director Oscar for 'Anora' in Academy Awards sweep “Anora” creator Sean Baker won best director, best picture and two other Academy Awards at the Oscars on Sunday, bookending a dominant awards season for the American filmmaker whose stories seek to humanize sex workers and immigrants. “Anora” creator Sean Baker won best director, best picture and two other Academy Awards at the Oscars on Sunday, bookending a dominant awards season for the American filmmaker whose stories seek to humanize sex workers and immigrants. Entertainment 03 Mar, 2025
Zoe Saldaña wins first Oscar, sweeping awards season as best supporting actress in 'Emilia Pérez' Zoe Saldaña wins first Oscar, sweeping awards season as best supporting actress in... Zoe Saldaña earned her first Academy Award for best supporting actress in “Emilia Pérez,” capping an already accomplished awards season Sunday. Zoe Saldaña earned her first Academy Award for best supporting actress in “Emilia Pérez,” capping an already accomplished awards season Sunday. Entertainment 03 Mar, 2025
Complete list of winners at the 97th Academy Awards Complete list of winners at the 97th Academy Awards Adrien Brody took home his second leading man Oscar for “The Brutalist,” Mikey Madison took home the best actress statuette and “Anora” was crowned best picture on its way to five awards Sunday. Adrien Brody took home his second leading man Oscar for “The Brutalist,” Mikey Madison took home the best actress statuette and “Anora” was crowned best picture on its way to five awards Sunday. Entertainment 03 Mar, 2025
Strip club Cinderella story 'Anora' wins best picture at 97th Academy Awards Strip club Cinderella story 'Anora' wins best picture at 97th Academy Awards "Anora,” a strip club Cinderella story without the fairy tale ending, was crowned best picture at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, handing Sean Baker’s gritty, Brooklyn-set screwball farce Hollywood’s top prize. "Anora,” a strip club Cinderella story without the fairy tale ending, was crowned best picture at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, handing Sean Baker’s gritty, Brooklyn-set screwball farce Hollywood’s top prize. Entertainment 03 Mar, 2025
Adrien Brody wins best actor for 'The Brutalist,' taking home his second career Oscar Adrien Brody wins best actor for 'The Brutalist,' taking home his second career Oscar Adrien Brody clinched his second Oscar for best actor, winning Sunday for his role as a visionary Hungarian architect in “ The Brutalist ” and solidifying his legacy as one of Hollywood's most compelling talents. Adrien Brody clinched his second Oscar for best actor, winning Sunday for his role as a visionary Hungarian architect in “ The Brutalist ” and solidifying his legacy as one of Hollywood's most compelling talents. Entertainment 03 Mar, 2025
Breakout star Mikey Madison wins best actress Oscar for 'Anora' over Hollywood veteran Demi Moore Breakout star Mikey Madison wins best actress Oscar for 'Anora' over Hollywood... Mikey Madison won the best actress Oscar on Sunday for “Anora," a role that catapulted the 25-year-old into a burgeoning film career after achieving initial success on television. Mikey Madison won the best actress Oscar on Sunday for “Anora," a role that catapulted the 25-year-old into a burgeoning film career after achieving initial success on television. Entertainment 03 Mar, 2025
Fendi celebrates 100 years with lush runway show and Sean Paul rocking the after-party Fendi celebrates 100 years with lush runway show and Sean Paul rocking the... The Fall-Winter 2025-26 collection plumbed the brand’s considerable heritage — with a spotlight on Fendi's fur and leather craftsmanship. The Fall-Winter 2025-26 collection plumbed the brand’s considerable heritage — with a spotlight on Fendi's fur and leather craftsmanship. Entertainment 27 Feb, 2025
Michelle Trachtenberg, 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Harriet the Spy' star, dies at 39 Michelle Trachtenberg, 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Harriet the Spy' star, dies at... Michelle Trachtenberg, a former child star who appeared in the 1996 “Harriet the Spy” hit movie and went on to co-star in two buzzy millennial-era TV shows — “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl” — has died. She was 39. Michelle Trachtenberg, a former child star who appeared in the 1996 “Harriet the Spy” hit movie and went on to co-star in two buzzy millennial-era TV shows — “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl” — has died. She was 39. Entertainment 27 Feb, 2025
Darjeeling's musical legacy to shine at this month's Paleti concert Darjeeling's musical legacy to shine at this month's Paleti concert Paleti has been a platform for intimate musical gatherings for the past 20 years. Paleti has been a platform for intimate musical gatherings for the past 20 years. Entertainment 24 Feb, 2025
The Oscars are more international than ever. So why is the international film category broken? The Oscars are more international than ever. So why is the international film... For many filmmakers, the Oscars are a pipe dream. But not because they think their movies aren’t good enough. For many filmmakers, the Oscars are a pipe dream. But not because they think their movies aren’t good enough. Entertainment 21 Feb, 2025
Death of South Korean actor at 24 sparks discussion about social media and internet culture Death of South Korean actor at 24 sparks discussion about social media and internet... Following Kim’s death, several of the country’s major newspapers on Tuesday published editorials and opinion pieces lambasting the toxic online comments about the actor. Following Kim’s death, several of the country’s major newspapers on Tuesday published editorials and opinion pieces lambasting the toxic online comments about the actor. Entertainment 18 Feb, 2025
Nepathya set for Australia Tour with performances in seven cities Nepathya set for Australia Tour with performances in seven cities The final stop on their tour will be Sydney, a city that boasts one of the largest concentrations of Nepathya fans in the Southern Hemisphere. The final stop on their tour will be Sydney, a city that boasts one of the largest concentrations of Nepathya fans in the Southern Hemisphere. Entertainment 12 Feb, 2025
Kathmandu NC takes disciplinary action against its two general secretaries, joint general secretary The Nepali Congress (NC) has taken action against General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwo Prakash Sharma, as well as Joint General Secretary Farmulla Mansur, on the charge of violating party discipline.
Environment Aquatic bird numbers rise, species diversity falls in Pokhara Valley The latest census of aquatic birds in the wetlands and lakes of the Pokhara Valley has recorded an increase in overall bird numbers but a decline in species diversity, raising concerns among conservationists.
Business CIT posts over Rs 1.25 billion net profit in last fiscal year The Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) recorded a net profit of over Rs 1.25 billion after tax in the last fiscal year, officials said on Wednesday.
World The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571, activists say The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has surpassed 2,500, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on demonstrators.
Business Infinix launches XPAD 20 Pro tablet in Nepal Smartphone brand Infinix has expanded its product lineup in Nepal with the launch of the XPAD 20 Pro, a premium big-screen tablet aimed at users seeking a blend of productivity, entertainment, and smart learning.
Business AMDU appoints Laxmi Sunrise Capital as issue manager for IPO Annapurna Machha Dana Udyog Limited (AMDU), a leading agri-processing company in Nepal, has appointed Laxmi Sunrise Capital Limited as the issue and sales manager for its forthcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO), as the company advances towards public listing and the next phase of large-scale industrial expansion.
Sports Surya Nepal Eastern Open tees off in Dharan The second tournament of the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2025–26, the Surya Nepal Eastern Open, is beginning today at the Dharan Golf Club, one of the premier golfing venues in Koshi Province.
Business Gold, silver prices hit fresh records Gold price in the domestic market continued its upward momentum on Wednesday, climbing by Rs 1,500 per tola to reach a new all-time high of Rs 278,000 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
Opinion SGC of the NC: Deuba should attend to avoid party's split The Special General Convention (SGC) of the Nepali Congress (NC) underway in the capital has virtually cast a spell on all the Nepalis...
