80yo US national treks to Everest Base Camp in inspirational feat ​​​​​​​ In an extraordinary display of determination and physical endurance, 80-year-old VV Sundaram, a US national based in Chennai, has successfully trekked to Everest Base Camp, defying age and inspiring adventurers worldwide. Nepal 2d ago
Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73 Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to global audiences, died on Sunday. He was 73. World 16 Dec, 2024
Experimenting outside of one's chosen genre Jonisha Poudel, a classical vocalist from Pokhara, has practised and performed classical music on the stages of Kalanidhi Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, Kirateshwar Sangeetashram, Yalamaya Classics, and the Rastriya Sanskritik Sansthan. Entertainment 17 Oct, 2024
As old as, or even older than jazz … One of the performers at this year’s Surya Nepal Jazzmandu is Dhrupad Gurukul Kathmandu — an ensemble that carries forward the ancient tradition of Dhrupad, a major form of Hindustani classical music that is distinguished by its emphasis on maintaining the purity of raagas and swaras. Entertainment 07 Oct, 2024
Who is Crown Prince Frederik, Denmark's soon-to-be king? An athlete, decorated military officer and rock music fan, Frederik has a more informal style than his mother but is equally popular in the Scandinavian country. Lifestyle 12 Jan, 2024
NAMUDA honours six artistes The Nepal Academy of Music and Drama (NAMUDA) honoured six veterans of different artistic fields amidst an event held in the Capital on June 27. Sports 29 Jun, 2023
India's visa temples attract devotees aspiring to go abroad India's visa temples attract devotees aspiring to go abroad World 17 Dec, 2022
National Examination Board releases schedule for SEE, Grade XII exams The National Examination Board of Nepal has released the schedule for Secondary Education Examination which is slated to commence from May 27 and Grade XII exams starting on June 9. Nepal 10 Mar, 2021
Draft exemption for BTS: Public consensus needed, says S Korean Defence Minister nominee KATHMANDU: Should the members of the immensely popular K-pop band BTS be exempt from mandatory military service? South Korea’s Defence Minister nominee Suh Wook says that public consensus is needed before such a decision is made. According to The... Travel Abroad 15 Sep, 2020
Coronavirus the musical: US scientists turn virus into melody to aid research From tinkling harmonies as the virus disarms cells to clashing and stormy as it replicates, US scientists have translated the novel coronavirus’ spiked protein structure to music in an effort to better understand the pathogen. Professor Markus... Environment 21 Apr, 2020
Polish composer Penderecki dies at 86 after long illness WARSAW: Poland's Krzysztof Penderecki, one of the world's most celebrated composers, died on Sunday at the age of 86, said state-controlled news agency PAP. "After a long and serious illness, Krzysztof Penderecki - one of the greatest Polish... Women 29 Mar, 2020
Prabal Gurung celebrates the churning creative energy of NYC NEW YORK: In celebration of the grit and eclectic glamour of his adopted New York City, Prabal Gurung staged his New York Fashion Week show Tuesday night at the famed Rainbow Room high above Midtown with his favorite street musician on a piano... Art & Culture 12 Feb, 2020
