19th edition of KIMFF kicks off highlighting climate issues 19th edition of KIMFF kicks off highlighting climate issues The 19th edition of the Kathmandu International Film Festival (KIMFF) kicked off in the Capital on December 9 with the theme of ‘Climate Karma’ and is screening more than 60 films from 28 countries. The 19th edition of the Kathmandu International Film Festival (KIMFF) kicked off in the Capital on December 9 with the theme of ‘Climate Karma’ and is screening more than 60 films from 28 countries. Lifestyle 10 Dec, 2021
Sarala Gautam's 'Pinjadako Manchhe' released as e-book Sarala Gautam's 'Pinjadako Manchhe' released as e-book The collected essays cast a ponderous gaze upon the issues of alienation, technology, patriarchy and ecology. The collected essays cast a ponderous gaze upon the issues of alienation, technology, patriarchy and ecology. Lifestyle 26 Nov, 2021
A life of excellent service A life of excellent service Dr Sangya Malla, Superintendent of Nepal Police, has been awarded the 2021 United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year Award by the United Nations Department of Peace Operations, becoming the first Nepali woman to receive the award. She was presented the award amidst a virtual ceremony on November 9 by the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. Dr Sangya Malla, Superintendent of Nepal Police, has been awarded the 2021 United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year Award by the United Nations Department of Peace Operations, becoming the first Nepali woman to receive the award. She was presented the award amidst a virtual ceremony on November 9 by the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. Lifestyle 13 Nov, 2021
A charismatic teller of tales A charismatic teller of tales Saigrace Pokharel is a popular Nepali storyteller who has been winning the hearts of millions of Nepali fans the world over with his captivating stories. Saigrace Pokharel is a popular Nepali storyteller who has been winning the hearts of millions of Nepali fans the world over with his captivating stories. Lifestyle 30 Oct, 2021
Indian barber siblings turn heads into canvasses by giving unusual haircuts Indian barber siblings turn heads into canvasses by giving unusual haircuts In a small salon in a nondescript town in northern India, a haircut is not just a trim or a crew cut but an opportunity to get some art embossed on the back of your head. In a small salon in a nondescript town in northern India, a haircut is not just a trim or a crew cut but an opportunity to get some art embossed on the back of your head. Lifestyle 20 Oct, 2021
Three killed, one critically injured in Ramechhap jeep accident Three killed, one critically injured in Ramechhap jeep accident Three persons died while one sustained critical injuries after the jeep they were travelling on plunged into a river in Manthali of Ramechhap district this morning. Three persons died while one sustained critical injuries after the jeep they were travelling on plunged into a river in Manthali of Ramechhap district this morning. Lifestyle 16 Sep, 2021
Agencies told to instal vehicle scanner at customs Agencies told to instal vehicle scanner at customs Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has instructed the authorities concerned to instal vehicle scanner at the main customs points. Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has instructed the authorities concerned to instal vehicle scanner at the main customs points. Lifestyle 13 Sep, 2021
Aalaka Atreya Chudal's 'Ninada Vallari' launched Aalaka Atreya Chudal's 'Ninada Vallari' launched The book which is written in prosodies or Chhanda is the first book published under Nepa-laya Kavita, an exclusive imprint series promoting various genres of Nepali poetry. The book which is written in prosodies or Chhanda is the first book published under Nepa-laya Kavita, an exclusive imprint series promoting various genres of Nepali poetry. Lifestyle 07 Sep, 2021
Where has all the music gone? Where has all the music gone? On his daily morning walks, Bhaktapur resident Samir Disti used to come across elderly people singing bhajans (religious devotional songs) and playing traditional musical instruments in the Taumadi Square — in the paati (traditional places used for resting and performing religious, and cultural activities) in front of the Bhairabnath Temple of Bhaktapur — before the pandemic. On his daily morning walks, Bhaktapur resident Samir Disti used to come across elderly people singing bhajans (religious devotional songs) and playing traditional musical instruments in the Taumadi Square — in the paati (traditional places used for resting and performing religious, and cultural activities) in front of the Bhairabnath Temple of Bhaktapur — before the pandemic. Lifestyle 08 Aug, 2021
Pandemic and shutdowns leave students without succour Pandemic and shutdowns leave students without succour Pandemic and shutdowns leave students without succour Pandemic and shutdowns leave students without succour Lifestyle 13 Jun, 2021
The Clubhouse buzz The Clubhouse buzz Clubhouse has become the talk of the town of late. It’s an audio-based invite-only social media application that allows users to create or join voice chat rooms conveniently. Clubhouse has become the talk of the town of late. It’s an audio-based invite-only social media application that allows users to create or join voice chat rooms conveniently. Lifestyle 08 Jun, 2021
Restrictions add to the plight of Valley's street animals Restrictions add to the plight of Valley's street animals Restrictions add to the plight of Valley’s street animals Restrictions add to the plight of Valley’s street animals Lifestyle 03 Jun, 2021
Masking up even when home to keep loved ones safe Masking up even when home to keep loved ones safe ​​​​​​​Since the past few days Dr Om Murti Anil, a senior consultant cardiologist at Nepal Cardiac Centre, has been sharing awareness videos accompanied by various studies and research evidences on why people should start wearing masks inside their homes as well, and refrain from inviting guests via his Facebook handle which has more than a million followers. ​​​​​​​Since the past few days Dr Om Murti Anil, a senior consultant cardiologist at Nepal Cardiac Centre, has been sharing awareness videos accompanied by various studies and research evidences on why people should start wearing masks inside their homes as well, and refrain from inviting guests via his Facebook handle which has more than a million followers. Lifestyle 09 May, 2021
In COVID-hit India, a 26-year-old doctor decides who lives and who dies In COVID-hit India, a 26-year-old doctor decides who lives and who dies Aggarwal, who was brought up in Delhi, wanted to be a doctor since he was 6 years old – a job that carries huge prestige in India. Aggarwal, who was brought up in Delhi, wanted to be a doctor since he was 6 years old – a job that carries huge prestige in India. Lifestyle 05 May, 2021
Valley dwellers turn to spirituality, yoga and pets to cope with pandemic blues Valley dwellers turn to spirituality, yoga and pets to cope with pandemic blues The resurgence of COV- ID-19 cases in the country has again caused headache to the public who had just begun to recuperate from a long pandemic year. The resurgence of COV- ID-19 cases in the country has again caused headache to the public who had just begun to recuperate from a long pandemic year. Lifestyle 01 May, 2021
Problems at home impact employee creativity more than problems at work: Study Problems at home impact employee creativity more than problems at work: Study Feeling ostracised by family members has a negative effect on employee creativity, more so than feeling ostracised at work, according to a study - Feeling ostracised by family members has a negative effect on employee creativity, more so than feeling ostracised at work, according to a study - Lifestyle 21 Apr, 2021
Of trials, errors, and eventual success Of trials, errors, and eventual success From a curious teenager in Tanahun to ending up in Kathmandu with dreams of making it big in the music industry and failing, to obtaining his PhD from Cornell University, and to co-patenting the right of single cell cancer therapy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Dr Digbijay Raja Mahat’s journey of trials, errors and eventual success is no less than a fictional saga. From a curious teenager in Tanahun to ending up in Kathmandu with dreams of making it big in the music industry and failing, to obtaining his PhD from Cornell University, and to co-patenting the right of single cell cancer therapy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Dr Digbijay Raja Mahat’s journey of trials, errors and eventual success is no less than a fictional saga. Lifestyle 29 Mar, 2021
Indian lingerie model, 52, hopes to inspire inclusivity, change Indian lingerie model, 52, hopes to inspire inclusivity, change Geeta J, a former teacher who took to modelling when she turned 50, says she wants innerwear companies in India to be more inclusive and avoid featuring only younger women in their promotion drives. Geeta J, a former teacher who took to modelling when she turned 50, says she wants innerwear companies in India to be more inclusive and avoid featuring only younger women in their promotion drives. Lifestyle 23 Mar, 2021
Nepathya releases video of 'Yo Jindagani' Nepathya releases video of 'Yo Jindagani' The video might be new for new Nepathya audiences, but for those who grew up listening to the song, it is a cherished memory of the past. The video might be new for new Nepathya audiences, but for those who grew up listening to the song, it is a cherished memory of the past. Lifestyle 04 Mar, 2021
Ganesh Prasad Lath's novel 'Kshamadaan' releasing next week Ganesh Prasad Lath's novel 'Kshamadaan' releasing next week Nepalaya, the book publication house, is all set to release Ganesh Prasad Lath's 'Kshamadaan' next week. Nepalaya, the book publication house, is all set to release Ganesh Prasad Lath's 'Kshamadaan' next week. Lifestyle 26 Feb, 2021
Sports Desert Vipers sign Nepal's Kushal Malla for ILT20 in UAE Nepal's all-rounder Kushal Malla is set to feature for the Desert Vipers in the International League T20 (ILT20) in the United Arab Emirates for the upcoming season.
Sports Stokes to miss Champions League but Root back in England squad England cricket star Ben Stokes has been left out of the squad for the Champions Trophy in February and March next year because of injury.
World France's military is being ousted from more African countries. Here's why The officials declined to confirm numbers of troop reductions but called it significant.
Sports Travis Head is in doubt for Australia in 4th cricket test against India The series is level at 1-1 after the third test in Brisbane ended in a rainy draw.
World Bangladesh seeks extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina from India India’s Foreign Ministry said it had received Bangladesh’s request but didn't immediately provide details.
Nepal Will not let off anyone involved in cooperative fraud: Minister Gurung Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has said that the government would not let anyone off named in the report of the Parliamentary Investigation Committee on Cooperative Fraud.
World Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashes in Kazakhstan leaving 32 survivors An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashed Wednesday in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, leaving at least 32 survivors, according to officials. More than 30 people are likely dead.
Kathmandu Second edition of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Climbing Competition scheduled for January The second edition of the Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Climbing Competition is set to take place on January 29 and 30.
Kathmandu Kathmandu Valley weather: Cold morning, clearer skies expected today Kathmandu Valley is currently experiencing cloudy weather due to the influence of a westerly low-pressure system and westerly winds.
