Movies love a comeback story. This summer, it's their turn. Movies love a comeback story. This summer, it's their turn. This summer at the movies, Tom Cruise is back in the cockpit behind those iconic aviators. Doctors Grant, Sattler and Ian Malcolm are returning for another round with the dinosaurs. Natalie Portman is picking up Thor's hammer. And Jordan Peele is poised to terrify us with the unknown. Again. This summer at the movies, Tom Cruise is back in the cockpit behind those iconic aviators. Doctors Grant, Sattler and Ian Malcolm are returning for another round with the dinosaurs. Natalie Portman is picking up Thor's hammer. And Jordan Peele is poised to terrify us with the unknown. Again. Entertainment 05 May, 2022
The dance of storytellers The dance of storytellers Performers in red traditional attires shone on the stage of Mandala Theatre, Thapagaun on May 2 as they moved elegantly showcasing one of the most gracious dance forms — Kathak. Performers in red traditional attires shone on the stage of Mandala Theatre, Thapagaun on May 2 as they moved elegantly showcasing one of the most gracious dance forms — Kathak. Entertainment 05 May, 2022
Netflix aims to curtail password sharing - and bring in ads Netflix aims to curtail password sharing - and bring in ads An unexpectedly sharp drop in subscribers has Netflix considering changes to its service that it has long resisted: Minimizing password sharing and creating a low-cost subscription supported by advertising. An unexpectedly sharp drop in subscribers has Netflix considering changes to its service that it has long resisted: Minimizing password sharing and creating a low-cost subscription supported by advertising. Entertainment 20 Apr, 2022
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
Business Govt collects Rs 1.11 trillion in revenue, achieves 75% of annual target The government has collected Rs 1.112 trillion in revenue, achieving 75.17 percent of its annual target with 19 days remaining in the current fiscal year.
Opinion RSP's first convention: A search for vision to drive the country Bharatpur is buzzing with political activities with the first three-day General Convention of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) now heading towards its fag end.
Sports Trossard, De Bruyne score and Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 to advance at the World Cup Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start at the World Cup to advance to the knockout round with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday night.
Sports France forward Ousmane Dembélé scores a first-half World Cup hat trick in 4-1 win over Norway Not so fast, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé. Ousmane Dembélé has just entered the Golden Boot race.
Nepal RSP concludes first convention amid myriad of shortcomings The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) ended its historic first general convention with the last elections of the central committee marred by a sharp decline in voter turnout and public allegations of factionalism.
Nepal RSP emerges as major political force after first general convention: Chair Lamichhane Newly elected Chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, on Friday said the party has emerged as a major and mature political force following its first general convention.
Kathmandu Judiciary, media complement each other: Chief Justice Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma has said the judiciary and the media are complementary institutions that share the common responsibility of safeguarding citizens' rights and ensuring justice.
Nepal Amnesty, Advocacy Forum urge Nepal to end torture, ensure accountability Amnesty International Nepal and Advocacy Forum-Nepal have urged the government to take urgent action to end torture, custodial deaths and impunity, warning that Nepal continues to fail in meeting its constitutional and international human rights obligations.
Business British Council honours top IELTS registration partners in Nepal The British Council Nepal has recognised the country's top-performing IELTS registration partners for their contribution to expanding access to international education, employment and migration opportunities.