'Nomadland' wins 4 BAFTAs including best picture, director 'Nomadland' wins 4 BAFTAs including best picture, director Gig-economy Western “Nomadland” won four prizes including best picture on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards, which were handed out during a pandemic-curbed ceremony that recognized a diverse array of screen talent. Gig-economy Western “Nomadland” won four prizes including best picture on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards, which were handed out during a pandemic-curbed ceremony that recognized a diverse array of screen talent. Entertainment 12 Apr, 2021
'Nothing less than a giant': Rapper-actor DMX dies at 50 'Nothing less than a giant': Rapper-actor DMX dies at 50 DMX, the iconic hip-hop artist behind the songs “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” and “Party Up (Up in Here)” whose distinctively gruff voice and thoughtful messages in his rhymes made him one of rap’s biggest stars, has died, according to a family statement Friday. He was 50. DMX, the iconic hip-hop artist behind the songs “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” and “Party Up (Up in Here)” whose distinctively gruff voice and thoughtful messages in his rhymes made him one of rap’s biggest stars, has died, according to a family statement Friday. He was 50. Entertainment 10 Apr, 2021
Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks, Celeste lead race for UK's Brit Awards Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks, Celeste lead race for UK's Brit Awards Singer-songwriters Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks and Celeste lead the competition for the Brit Awards, with a trio of nominations apiece for the UK music prizes. Singer-songwriters Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks and Celeste lead the competition for the Brit Awards, with a trio of nominations apiece for the UK music prizes. Entertainment 01 Apr, 2021
'Virginia Woolf,' 'Goldbergs' star George Segal dies at 87 'Virginia Woolf,' 'Goldbergs' star George Segal dies at 87 George Segal, the banjo player turned actor who was nominated for an Oscar for 1966's “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” and worked into his late 80s on the ABC sitcom “The Goldbergs,” died Tuesday in Santa Rosa, California, his wife said. George Segal, the banjo player turned actor who was nominated for an Oscar for 1966's “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” and worked into his late 80s on the ABC sitcom “The Goldbergs,” died Tuesday in Santa Rosa, California, his wife said. Entertainment 24 Mar, 2021
Prince Harry gives advice to grieving children in new book Prince Harry gives advice to grieving children in new book Britain’s Prince Harry has written the forward for a new book aimed at the children of frontline workers who died in the COVID-19 pandemic, sharing the pain he suffered as a boy after the death of his mother, Princess Diana. Britain’s Prince Harry has written the forward for a new book aimed at the children of frontline workers who died in the COVID-19 pandemic, sharing the pain he suffered as a boy after the death of his mother, Princess Diana. Entertainment 21 Mar, 2021
Plans solidify for 93rd Oscars: No Zoom, no sweatshirts Plans solidify for 93rd Oscars: No Zoom, no sweatshirts With nominations set and just over a month until showtime, details are trickling out about the 93rd Oscars and neither sweatshirts nor Zoom made the cut. With nominations set and just over a month until showtime, details are trickling out about the 93rd Oscars and neither sweatshirts nor Zoom made the cut. Entertainment 20 Mar, 2021
Fueled by fans, 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' hits HBO Max Fueled by fans, 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' hits HBO Max The result, "Zack Snyder's Justice League," debuted on HBO Max on Thursday. It's not just a director's cut. It's a whole new movie. The result, "Zack Snyder's Justice League," debuted on HBO Max on Thursday. It's not just a director's cut. It's a whole new movie. Entertainment 19 Mar, 2021
After top Grammy win, singer H.E.R. is heading to the Oscars After top Grammy win, singer H.E.R. is heading to the Oscars A night after winning the top Grammy Award for songwriting, R&B singer H.E.R. and her collaborators Tiara Thomas and D'Mile have become Oscar-nominated songwriters. A night after winning the top Grammy Award for songwriting, R&B singer H.E.R. and her collaborators Tiara Thomas and D'Mile have become Oscar-nominated songwriters. Entertainment 16 Mar, 2021
Beyonce, Taylor Swift make Grammy history as women dominate big prizes Beyonce, Taylor Swift make Grammy history as women dominate big prizes Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish took the top prizes at the Grammy Awards on Sunday but Beyonce was the big winner on a history making night marked by multiple wins for women. Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish took the top prizes at the Grammy Awards on Sunday but Beyonce was the big winner on a history making night marked by multiple wins for women. Entertainment 15 Mar, 2021
J-Rod done: Lopez, Rodriguez call off 2-year engagement J-Rod done: Lopez, Rodriguez call off 2-year engagement Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez called off their two-year engagement, according to multiple reports based on anonymous sources. The former slugger proposed to the actor a couple years ago after the celebrity couple started dating in early 2017. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez called off their two-year engagement, according to multiple reports based on anonymous sources. The former slugger proposed to the actor a couple years ago after the celebrity couple started dating in early 2017. Entertainment 13 Mar, 2021
Ranbir Kapoor contracts COVID-19, Alia Bhatt tests negative Ranbir Kapoor contracts COVID-19, Alia Bhatt tests negative Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has contracted COVID-19. Veteran actor Neetu Kapoor, who is the mother of Ranbir Kapoor, took to Instagram to confirm the same. Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has contracted COVID-19. Veteran actor Neetu Kapoor, who is the mother of Ranbir Kapoor, took to Instagram to confirm the same. Entertainment 10 Mar, 2021
Royal family says Harry, Meghan racism charges 'concerning' Royal family says Harry, Meghan racism charges 'concerning' Buckingham Palace said Tuesday that allegations of racism made earlier this week by Prince Harry and Meghan were “concerning" and would be addressed privately by the royal family. Buckingham Palace said Tuesday that allegations of racism made earlier this week by Prince Harry and Meghan were “concerning" and would be addressed privately by the royal family. Entertainment 10 Mar, 2021
BTS on 1st Grammy nod: 'It's hard to express in words' BTS on 1st Grammy nod: 'It's hard to express in words' Stuck at home during the pandemic, BTS created “Dynamite" and released the song to their isolated fans as a gift. Now, the gift has returned to them — in the form of their first Grammy nomination. Stuck at home during the pandemic, BTS created “Dynamite" and released the song to their isolated fans as a gift. Now, the gift has returned to them — in the form of their first Grammy nomination. Entertainment 09 Mar, 2021
Oprah's deft royal interview shows why she's still the queen Oprah's deft royal interview shows why she's still the queen There were royal victims and villains in Harry and Meghan’s tell-all — or tell enough — interview with Oprah Winfrey. But there was only one immediate and clear winner: the American media queen. There were royal victims and villains in Harry and Meghan’s tell-all — or tell enough — interview with Oprah Winfrey. But there was only one immediate and clear winner: the American media queen. Entertainment 09 Mar, 2021
Grammy performers: Taylor Swift, BTS, Cardi B, Billie Eilish Grammy performers: Taylor Swift, BTS, Cardi B, Billie Eilish Taylor Swift, BTS, Cardi B and Billie Eilish are set to perform at next week’s Grammy Awards. Taylor Swift, BTS, Cardi B and Billie Eilish are set to perform at next week’s Grammy Awards. Entertainment 08 Mar, 2021
Meghan says British royals worried about her son's dark skin Meghan says British royals worried about her son's dark skin Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, said there were concerns about how dark her son Archie’s skin would be before his birth and that such worries explained why he was not given the title of prince. Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, said there were concerns about how dark her son Archie’s skin would be before his birth and that such worries explained why he was not given the title of prince. Entertainment 08 Mar, 2021
Harry, Meghan to delve into tough royal split with Oprah Harry, Meghan to delve into tough royal split with Oprah Sunday night’s airing of a two-hour special hosted by Oprah Winfrey will provide the first, and unprecedented, peek into the couple’s departure from royal duties and the strains it has placed on them. Sunday night’s airing of a two-hour special hosted by Oprah Winfrey will provide the first, and unprecedented, peek into the couple’s departure from royal duties and the strains it has placed on them. Entertainment 07 Mar, 2021
Meghan: talk with Oprah without royals' input 'liberating' Meghan: talk with Oprah without royals' input 'liberating' Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex has described to Oprah Winfrey how “liberating” it was to have a conversation - let alone a sit-down interview - with the television host without royal minders. Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex has described to Oprah Winfrey how “liberating” it was to have a conversation - let alone a sit-down interview - with the television host without royal minders. Entertainment 06 Mar, 2021
Animated 'Demon Slayer' strikes chord with pandemic Japan Animated 'Demon Slayer' strikes chord with pandemic Japan The terrifying plight depicted in the swashbuckling animated film, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train," has struck a chord with pandemic-era Japan, and possibly with the world. The terrifying plight depicted in the swashbuckling animated film, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train," has struck a chord with pandemic-era Japan, and possibly with the world. Entertainment 04 Mar, 2021
Palace to investigate after Meghan accused of bullying staff Palace to investigate after Meghan accused of bullying staff Buckingham Palace said Wednesday it was launching an investigation after a newspaper reported that a former aide had made a bullying allegation against the Duchess of Sussex. Buckingham Palace said Wednesday it was launching an investigation after a newspaper reported that a former aide had made a bullying allegation against the Duchess of Sussex. Entertainment 04 Mar, 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.
