India's official Oscar entry, which failed to make the cut, wins big at major Bollywood awards show 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
No turning back: A pivotal moment for women and girls in Asia-Pacific Thirty years ago, the world made a promise: gender equality for all. Opinion 07 Mar, 2025
Child marriage in Nepal: Challenges and opportunities Child marriage remains a critical social issue in Nepal, deeply rooted in cultural traditions and exacerbated by economic hardships and systemic barriers. Despite its prohibition under the Civil Code of 1963, the practice continues, particularly among marginalised groups. Opinion 31 Jan, 2025
Brides, biryani and marriage multiplexes: Pakistan's wedding season heats up in cool weather Guests thumbed through the order of service, which one Muslim guest in the pews said was “very helpful” for navigating the Christian ceremony. Lifestyle 04 Feb, 2024
'I feel trapped': Scores of underage Rohingya girls forced into abusive marriages in Malaysia In Bangladesh, Save the Children says child marriage is one of the agency’s most reported worries among camp residents. World 24 Dec, 2023
Patrick Dempsey named Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine He's not just “McDreamy” anymore — Patrick Dempsey is now also People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive. Entertainment 08 Nov, 2023
Swollen Karnali puts human settlements, bridges at high risk As the water level in Karnali River has increased due to incessant rainfall for some days, human settlements on the banks of the river and suspension bridges over the river are at high risk. Nepal 14 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Dahal's stupidity Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who is also the chairman of the CPN-Maoist Centre, has once again landed into controversy by saying that one Indian national, Pritam Singh, had put a lot of efforts to make him the prime minister of Nepal. Opinion 07 Jul, 2023
Despite legal provisions teenage pregnancy rampant Despite the National Civil (Code) Act, 2017, 70 (1) (d), which stipulates if both boys and girls have attained twenty years of age, they can be eligible for marriage, teenage pregnancy is rampant in Nepal. Nepal 06 Jul, 2023
WVIN has been collaborating with all three tiers of govt in the sphere of child welfare World Vision International Nepal started work in 2001. It has been working in the sector of child protection, inclusive and quality education, nutrition, health, and livelihoods for over two decades. Nepal 10 Jun, 2023
Manushi in Siwangi design making Nepal proud in India One of the most beautiful designs displayed at the three-day The Himalayan Times TGIF Nepal Fashion Week was the chaubandi cholo-lehenga set designed by Siwangi Pradhan. Environment 28 Sep, 2022
A day of glamour and elegance The second day of the TGIF Nepal Fashion Week 2022 on September 23 presented the audience with the glamour and opulence of the designers with the unabashed use of sequins. Entertainment 24 Sep, 2022
