Despite hybrid release, 'Dune' draws well on the big screen Despite hybrid release, 'Dune' draws well on the big screen Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" debuted with $40.1 million in ticket sales in its opening weekend in North America, drawing a large number of moviegoers to see the thundering sci-fi epic on the big screen despite it also being available to stream in homes. Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" debuted with $40.1 million in ticket sales in its opening weekend in North America, drawing a large number of moviegoers to see the thundering sci-fi epic on the big screen despite it also being available to stream in homes. Entertainment 25 Oct, 2021
James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther on 'Friends,' dies James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther on 'Friends,' dies James Michael Tyler, the actor known widely for his recurring role as Gunther on "Friends," has died. He was 59. James Michael Tyler, the actor known widely for his recurring role as Gunther on "Friends," has died. He was 59. Entertainment 25 Oct, 2021
Ed Sheeran has COVID, will do performances from home Ed Sheeran has COVID, will do performances from home British pop star Ed Sheeran said Sunday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will do interviews and performances from his house while he self-isolates. British pop star Ed Sheeran said Sunday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will do interviews and performances from his house while he self-isolates. Entertainment 25 Oct, 2021
'The Batman' trailer unveils Pattinson in dark, violent turn 'The Batman' trailer unveils Pattinson in dark, violent turn Warner Bros. has unveiled its trailer for "The Batman," which features Robert Pattinson's first bone-crunching turn as a DC Comics superhero. Warner Bros. has unveiled its trailer for "The Batman," which features Robert Pattinson's first bone-crunching turn as a DC Comics superhero. Entertainment 17 Oct, 2021
Golden Globes still on, despite NBC dropping the awards show Golden Globes still on, despite NBC dropping the awards show The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which organizes the annual Golden Globes, said on Friday it will present the awards for television and film in January despite the NBC television network deciding in May to no longer air the show. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which organizes the annual Golden Globes, said on Friday it will present the awards for television and film in January despite the NBC television network deciding in May to no longer air the show. Entertainment 16 Oct, 2021
S.Korea's 'Squid Game' is Netflix's biggest original show debut S.Korea's 'Squid Game' is Netflix's biggest original show debut Hit South Korean show "Squid Game" has officially become Netflix's biggest original series launch, the streaming service said on Wednesday. Hit South Korean show "Squid Game" has officially become Netflix's biggest original series launch, the streaming service said on Wednesday. Entertainment 13 Oct, 2021
Netflix hit show 'Squid Game' spurs interest in learning Korean Netflix hit show 'Squid Game' spurs interest in learning Korean Interest in learning Korean has spiked since the launch of hit Netflix show "Squid Game", tutoring services reported, underscoring a growing global obsession with South Korean culture from entertainment to beauty products. Interest in learning Korean has spiked since the launch of hit Netflix show "Squid Game", tutoring services reported, underscoring a growing global obsession with South Korean culture from entertainment to beauty products. Entertainment 11 Oct, 2021
Bollywood stars begin shooting for Uunchai in Nepal Bollywood stars begin shooting for Uunchai in Nepal Bollywood actors Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Parineeti Chopra and Sarika Haasan — spouse of actor Kamal Haasan are in the country to shoot for their new movie Uunchai. Bollywood actors Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Parineeti Chopra and Sarika Haasan — spouse of actor Kamal Haasan are in the country to shoot for their new movie Uunchai. Entertainment 09 Oct, 2021
Adele says she wrote upcoming album for her son Adele says she wrote upcoming album for her son Adele mentioned she recorded her upcoming fourth album to elucidate her divorce to her younger son, because the British singer prepares to make her musical comeback. Adele mentioned she recorded her upcoming fourth album to elucidate her divorce to her younger son, because the British singer prepares to make her musical comeback. Entertainment 09 Oct, 2021
Russian actor blasts off to attempt a world first: a movie in space Russian actor blasts off to attempt a world first: a movie in space A Russian actress and a film director blasted off for the International Space Station on Tuesday, beating Tom Cruise in the race to shoot the first movie in space. A Russian actress and a film director blasted off for the International Space Station on Tuesday, beating Tom Cruise in the race to shoot the first movie in space. Entertainment 06 Oct, 2021
Lethal kids games drive viral fame of Netflix series "Squid Game" Lethal kids games drive viral fame of Netflix series "Squid Game" The hit Netflix series "Squid Game" from South Korea has gone viral across the world and online by morphing childhood games popular before the digital era such as "Red Light, Green Light" into deadly survival challenges. The hit Netflix series "Squid Game" from South Korea has gone viral across the world and online by morphing childhood games popular before the digital era such as "Red Light, Green Light" into deadly survival challenges. Entertainment 30 Sep, 2021
Emmys: 'Crown,' 'Lasso,' 'Queen's Gambit,' streaming triumph Emmys: 'Crown,' 'Lasso,' 'Queen's Gambit,' streaming triumph Netflix's "The Crown" and "The Queen's Gambit" combined with Apple TV+'s "Ted Lasso" to sweep top series honors at the Sunday's Emmy Awards, a first for streaming services that cemented their rise to prominence in the television industry. Netflix's "The Crown" and "The Queen's Gambit" combined with Apple TV+'s "Ted Lasso" to sweep top series honors at the Sunday's Emmy Awards, a first for streaming services that cemented their rise to prominence in the television industry. Entertainment 20 Sep, 2021
French film on illegal abortion wins top prize at Venice festival French film on illegal abortion wins top prize at Venice festival "Happening" (L'événement), a hard-hitting French drama about illegal abortion in the 1960s, won the Golden Lion award for best film at the Venice festival on Saturday. "Happening" (L'événement), a hard-hitting French drama about illegal abortion in the 1960s, won the Golden Lion award for best film at the Venice festival on Saturday. Entertainment 12 Sep, 2021
Bring recovery package for music industry: DJ Sherpa Bring recovery package for music industry: DJ Sherpa As the Covid-19 crisis has adversely affected every sector of society, the country’s music industry has also been hit hard by the pandemic. As the Covid-19 crisis has adversely affected every sector of society, the country’s music industry has also been hit hard by the pandemic. Entertainment 06 Sep, 2021
Nirvana sued by man who was nude baby on 'Nevermind' cover Nirvana sued by man who was nude baby on 'Nevermind' cover A 30-year-old man who appeared nude at 4 months old in 1991 on the cover of Nirvana's "Nevermind" album is suing the band and others, alleging the image is child pornography they have profited from. A 30-year-old man who appeared nude at 4 months old in 1991 on the cover of Nirvana's "Nevermind" album is suing the band and others, alleging the image is child pornography they have profited from. Entertainment 26 Aug, 2021
Drummer Charlie Watts, Rolling Stones backbone, dies at 80 Drummer Charlie Watts, Rolling Stones backbone, dies at 80 Charlie Watts, the self-effacing and unshakeable Rolling Stones drummer who helped anchor one of rock's greatest rhythm sections and used his "day job" to support his enduring love of jazz, has died, according to his publicist. He was 80. Charlie Watts, the self-effacing and unshakeable Rolling Stones drummer who helped anchor one of rock's greatest rhythm sections and used his "day job" to support his enduring love of jazz, has died, according to his publicist. He was 80. Entertainment 25 Aug, 2021
Akshay Kumar starrer 'Bell Bottom' to hit theatres across India on August 19 Akshay Kumar starrer 'Bell Bottom' to hit theatres across India on August 19 Akshay Kumar starrer 'Bell Bottom' to hit theatres across India on August 19 Akshay Kumar starrer 'Bell Bottom' to hit theatres across India on August 19 Entertainment 01 Aug, 2021
Slipknot founding drummer Joey Jordison dies at 46 Slipknot founding drummer Joey Jordison dies at 46 Joey Jordison, a founding member of Slipknot, who drummed for the influential metal band in its most popular period and helped write many of its best-known songs, has died Monday at age 46, his family said. Joey Jordison, a founding member of Slipknot, who drummed for the influential metal band in its most popular period and helped write many of its best-known songs, has died Monday at age 46, his family said. Entertainment 28 Jul, 2021
6 Nepali teams selected for virtual K-Pop World Festival 6 Nepali teams selected for virtual K-Pop World Festival Six Nepali K-pop dance cover teams have been selected to take part in the K-Pop World Festival scheduled to be held in South Korea. Six Nepali K-pop dance cover teams have been selected to take part in the K-Pop World Festival scheduled to be held in South Korea. Entertainment 27 Jul, 2021
Actor Will Smith pays for July 4 fireworks in New Orleans Actor Will Smith pays for July 4 fireworks in New Orleans Fireworks are returning to New Orleans on Independence Day thanks to actor Will Smith. Fireworks are returning to New Orleans on Independence Day thanks to actor Will Smith. Entertainment 05 Jul, 2021
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.
