Night of healing, relaxing music Night of healing, relaxing music Drum Jatra 2022 — a seven-day percussion festival featuring national and international artistes — is underway from April 11. Mangal Man Maharjan, Navin Chettri, Bijay Shrestha, Eduardo Mendonca, Ashesh Rai, and Nimesh Kapali were the featured artistes on the festival’s fifth day on April 15. Drum Jatra 2022 — a seven-day percussion festival featuring national and international artistes — is underway from April 11. Mangal Man Maharjan, Navin Chettri, Bijay Shrestha, Eduardo Mendonca, Ashesh Rai, and Nimesh Kapali were the featured artistes on the festival’s fifth day on April 15. Entertainment 18 Apr, 2022
MPSE selects Nepali sound editor as active member MPSE selects Nepali sound editor as active member Sound editor and mixer Kishore Acharya, who recently received the Best Sound Editor award at the D-cine Award, was on April 14 selected as an active member of the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE). MPSE is a highly reputed organisation of the US that honours sound editors and design professionals from across the world. Sound editor and mixer Kishore Acharya, who recently received the Best Sound Editor award at the D-cine Award, was on April 14 selected as an active member of the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE). MPSE is a highly reputed organisation of the US that honours sound editors and design professionals from across the world. Entertainment 17 Apr, 2022
Nepathya performs post-Covid concert in Damak Nepathya performs post-Covid concert in Damak While captivating the audiences, Gurung also urged them to explore and understand Nepal as well. While captivating the audiences, Gurung also urged them to explore and understand Nepal as well. Entertainment 15 Apr, 2022
Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban over Chris Rock slap Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban over Chris Rock slap The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. Entertainment 09 Apr, 2022
Nepathya to rock Damak on New Year Nepathya to rock Damak on New Year After two years of Covid-imposed hibernation, Nepathya, Nepal's popular folk-rock band, is gearing to welcome New Year with a bang at Damak concert. After two years of Covid-imposed hibernation, Nepathya, Nepal's popular folk-rock band, is gearing to welcome New Year with a bang at Damak concert. Entertainment 07 Apr, 2022
Nepal to debut at Venice Biennale Nepal to debut at Venice Biennale Nepal is all set to debut at the 59th Venice Biennale scheduled to take place from April 23 to November 27 in Italy. Nepal is all set to debut at the 59th Venice Biennale scheduled to take place from April 23 to November 27 in Italy. Entertainment 07 Apr, 2022
Batiste wins album honor, Zelenskiy makes appeal at Grammys Batiste wins album honor, Zelenskiy makes appeal at Grammys Multi-genre artist Jon Batiste won album of the year and R&B duo Silk Sonic took two of the top honors on Sunday at a Grammy awards ceremony that featured a surprise appeal for support from wartime President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine. Multi-genre artist Jon Batiste won album of the year and R&B duo Silk Sonic took two of the top honors on Sunday at a Grammy awards ceremony that featured a surprise appeal for support from wartime President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine. Entertainment 04 Apr, 2022
Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap Will Smith resigned Friday from the motion picture academy following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organization imposed. Will Smith resigned Friday from the motion picture academy following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organization imposed. Entertainment 02 Apr, 2022
Bruce Willis, diagnosed with aphasia, steps away from acting Bruce Willis, diagnosed with aphasia, steps away from acting Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after a diagnosis of aphasia, a condition that causes loss of the ability to understand or express speech, his family said Wednesday. Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after a diagnosis of aphasia, a condition that causes loss of the ability to understand or express speech, his family said Wednesday. Entertainment 31 Mar, 2022
Will Smith would face little more than a slap if charged Will Smith would face little more than a slap if charged Will Smith's slap seen 'round the world at the Oscars was clearly a crime, legal experts say, but the chances of prosecution are slim and even if convicted he'd likely face little more than a slap of his own — on the wrist. Will Smith's slap seen 'round the world at the Oscars was clearly a crime, legal experts say, but the chances of prosecution are slim and even if convicted he'd likely face little more than a slap of his own — on the wrist. Entertainment 30 Mar, 2022
Jessica Chastain wins best actress Oscar for 'Tammy Faye' Jessica Chastain wins best actress Oscar for 'Tammy Faye' Jessica Chastain won the Academy Award for best actress Sunday night for “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” in which she portrays the rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. Jessica Chastain won the Academy Award for best actress Sunday night for “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” in which she portrays the rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. Entertainment 28 Mar, 2022
Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on stage, then wins an Oscar Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on stage, then wins an Oscar Best actor winner Will Smith smacked presenter Chris Rock in the face with an open hand and shouted a vulgarity at the comedian for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's hairstyle in an epic moment overshadowing the Oscars ceremony on Sunday. Best actor winner Will Smith smacked presenter Chris Rock in the face with an open hand and shouted a vulgarity at the comedian for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's hairstyle in an epic moment overshadowing the Oscars ceremony on Sunday. Entertainment 28 Mar, 2022
The Oscars are tonight. Here's how to watch or stream live The Oscars are tonight. Here's how to watch or stream live The Oscars are tonight. Here's how to watch or stream live The Oscars are tonight. Here's how to watch or stream live Entertainment 27 Mar, 2022
The Oscars are Sunday, and change is in the air The Oscars are Sunday, and change is in the air For the first time in two years, the Academy Awards are rolling out the red carpet at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre for what the film academy hopes will be a back-to-normal Oscars. Except for all the stuff that's changed. For the first time in two years, the Academy Awards are rolling out the red carpet at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre for what the film academy hopes will be a back-to-normal Oscars. Except for all the stuff that's changed. Entertainment 27 Mar, 2022
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dead at 50 Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dead at 50 Taylor Hawkins, for 25 years the drummer for Foo Fighters and best friend of frontman Dave Grohl, has died during a South American tour with the rock band. He was 50. Taylor Hawkins, for 25 years the drummer for Foo Fighters and best friend of frontman Dave Grohl, has died during a South American tour with the rock band. He was 50. Entertainment 26 Mar, 2022
Case registered against actor Paul Shah Case registered against actor Paul Shah The Public Prosecutor’s Office has registered a case against actor Paul Shah on the charge of raping a minor. The Public Prosecutor’s Office has registered a case against actor Paul Shah on the charge of raping a minor. Entertainment 23 Mar, 2022
'The Batman,' still No. 1, crosses $300 million 'The Batman,' still No. 1, crosses $300 million "The Batman" is still going strong three weeks into its theatrical run, with a tight grip on the top spot at the box office. "The Batman" is still going strong three weeks into its theatrical run, with a tight grip on the top spot at the box office. Entertainment 21 Mar, 2022
'The Power of the Dog' wins best picture at UK's BAFTAs 'The Power of the Dog' wins best picture at UK's BAFTAs Sci-fi epic “Dune” won five prizes and brooding Western “The Power of the Dog” was named best picture as the British Academy Film Awards returned Sunday with a live, black-tie ceremony after a pandemic-curtailed event in 2021. Sci-fi epic “Dune” won five prizes and brooding Western “The Power of the Dog” was named best picture as the British Academy Film Awards returned Sunday with a live, black-tie ceremony after a pandemic-curtailed event in 2021. Entertainment 14 Mar, 2022
Made-in-Japan manga goes global with Webtoon, Deadpool Made-in-Japan manga goes global with Webtoon, Deadpool Deadpool, meet All Might. Perhaps nothing highlights how the world of manga, the comics and cartoons originating in Japan, has gone global better than that coming together of superheroes, American and Japanese. Deadpool, meet All Might. Perhaps nothing highlights how the world of manga, the comics and cartoons originating in Japan, has gone global better than that coming together of superheroes, American and Japanese. Entertainment 11 Mar, 2022
'The Batman' gives movie theaters a new hope with big launch 'The Batman' gives movie theaters a new hope with big launch Batman has his fair share of pressures, from saving Gotham to saving movie theaters. And while they’re both still decidedly works in progress, “The Batman,” starring Robert Pattinson, managed to give a little glimmer of hope to both by grossing $128.5 million in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. Batman has his fair share of pressures, from saving Gotham to saving movie theaters. And while they’re both still decidedly works in progress, “The Batman,” starring Robert Pattinson, managed to give a little glimmer of hope to both by grossing $128.5 million in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. Entertainment 07 Mar, 2022
Business QR payments, mobile banking surge as Nepal logs Rs 852bn in digital transactions in one month Digital payment transactions surged across all channels in the month from mid-March to mid-April 2026, according to the current macroeconomic and financial situation report covering nine months of 2025/26 released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Business More companies, higher index, bigger market: Nepal's stock exchange expands in 2025/26 Nepal's stock market has grown stronger over the past year, with the benchmark index climbing to 2,833.6 points in mid-April 2026 from 2,662.1 a year ago, meaning the value of shares traded on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has risen for investors across the country, according to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Kathmandu Opposition leader Angdembey calls for dialogue, consensus and result-oriented budget Bhishma Raj Angdembey, parliamentary leader of the main opposition Nepali Congress, has stressed that democracy must be guided by dialogue, discussion, consensus and participation, urging the government to heed concerns raised by lawmakers.
Business NEPSE falls 1.41% to 2,744 points The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index declined by 39.44 points, or 1.41 percent, on Tuesday to close at 2,744.40 points, reversing gains from the previous session.
Nepal Two killed, 22 injured in Arghakhanchi bus accident Two people died on the spot and 22 others were injured in a bus accident at Durgaphant Kudule in Panini-8, Arghakhanchi.
Nepal Five bridges on Bheri Corridor left incomplete for six years Construction of several bridges along the Bheri Corridor road project remains stalled for years, even as significant progress has been made in road development along the Jajarkot–Dolpa section.
Opinion What nurses taught me that Nepal has forgotten Florence Nightingale would not recognise the wards I trained in. As a second-year medical student in the early 1990s, my first serious lessons in medicine came not from doctors or surgeons, but from nurses.
Science and Tech A South Korean startup captures workers' techniques to develop AI brains for robots His head, chest and hands strapped with body cameras, David Park deftly folded a banquet napkin the way he has thousands of times during his nine years at the five-star Lotte Hotel Seoul. Each of his motions is fed into a database that will one day teach a robot to do the same.
Business Ramada Itahari unveils May Dining and Hospitality offers Ramada by Wyndham Itahari has introduced a series of promotional offers for May, targeting both in-house guests and local visitors with dining and leisure experiences.
