'All my love, Elliot': Actor Page comes out as transgender 'All my love, Elliot': Actor Page comes out as transgender NEW YORK: Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page, the star of "Juno," "Inception" and "The Umbrella Academy," came out as transgender Tuesday in an announcement greeted as a... NEW YORK: Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page, the star of "Juno," "Inception" and "The Umbrella Academy,"... Travel Abroad 02 Dec, 2020
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli makes TikTok debut Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli makes TikTok debut KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli now has an account on TikTok, a popular video-sharing social networking service. The app is popular across all sections of people... KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli now has an account on TikTok, a popular video-sharing social... Travel Abroad 30 Nov, 2020
Dave Prowse, actor who played Darth Vader, dies at 85 Dave Prowse, actor who played Darth Vader, dies at 85 LONDON: Dave Prowse, the British weightlifter-turned-actor who was the body, though not the voice, of arch-villain Darth Vader in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, has... LONDON: Dave Prowse, the British weightlifter-turned-actor who was the body, though not the voice, of... Travel Abroad 30 Nov, 2020
Fact or fiction? UK govt says 'The Crown' should be clear Fact or fiction? UK govt says 'The Crown' should be clear LONDON: Britain's culture minister thinks the Netflix TV series "The Crown" should come with a disclaimer: It's a work of fiction. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden... LONDON: Britain's culture minister thinks the Netflix TV series "The Crown" should come with a... Travel Abroad 30 Nov, 2020
The pandemic is changing Hollywood, maybe forever The pandemic is changing Hollywood, maybe forever NEW YORK: “No New ‘Movies’ Till Influenza Ends” blared a New York Times headline on Oct. 10, 1918, while the deadly second wave of the Spanish Flu was... NEW YORK: “No New ‘Movies’ Till Influenza Ends” blared a New York Times headline on Oct. 10,... Travel Abroad 26 Nov, 2020
Beyonce dominates Grammy nods; snubbed The Weeknd calls process 'corrupt' Beyonce dominates Grammy nods; snubbed The Weeknd calls process 'corrupt' LOS ANGELES: Beyonce dominated nominations for the 2021 Grammy Awards on Tuesday in a field that favored alternative artists over mainstream musicians, topped by a stunning... LOS ANGELES: Beyonce dominated nominations for the 2021 Grammy Awards on Tuesday in a field that favored... Travel Abroad 25 Nov, 2020
Swift wins top prize at AMAs, says she's re-recording music Swift wins top prize at AMAs, says she's re-recording music NEW YORK: Taylor Swift won her third consecutive artist of the year prize at the American Music Awards, but she missed the show for a good reason: She said she's busy... NEW YORK: Taylor Swift won her third consecutive artist of the year prize at the American Music Awards,... Travel Abroad 23 Nov, 2020
List of winners at the 2020 American Music Awards List of winners at the 2020 American Music Awards A list of the winners at the 2020 American Music Awards, held Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. — Artist of the year: Taylor Swift — New artist of... A list of the winners at the 2020 American Music Awards, held Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los... Travel Abroad 23 Nov, 2020
Temple kissing scenes stir trouble for Netflix India Temple kissing scenes stir trouble for Netflix India NEW DELHI: An Indian state on Sunday asked police to investigate after a member of the country's ruling party objected to scenes in the Netflix series A Suitable Boy, in... NEW DELHI: An Indian state on Sunday asked police to investigate after a member of the country's ruling... Travel Abroad 22 Nov, 2020
K-Pop's BTS marks year of the pandemic with "BE" album, and single "Life Goes On" K-Pop's BTS marks year of the pandemic with "BE" album, and single "Life Goes On" SEOUL: South Korean megaband BTS released their latest album "BE" on Friday and will perform the new single "Life Goes On" remotely for the 2020 American Music Awards... SEOUL: South Korean megaband BTS released their latest album "BE" on Friday and will perform the new... Travel Abroad 20 Nov, 2020
Charles Yu novel, Malcolm X bio win National Book Awards Charles Yu novel, Malcolm X bio win National Book Awards NEW YORK: Charles Yu's “Interior Chinatown,” a satirical, cinematic novel written in the form of a screenplay, has won the National Book Award for fiction. Tamara... NEW YORK: Charles Yu's “Interior Chinatown,” a satirical, cinematic novel written in the form of a... Travel Abroad 19 Nov, 2020
Tarantino has deal for 2 books on films, including 1 his own Tarantino has deal for 2 books on films, including 1 his own NEW YORK: Quentin Tarantino's next work of imagination will be in book form. The Oscar-winning director has a two-book deal with Harper, beginning with a novelization of... NEW YORK: Quentin Tarantino's next work of imagination will be in book form. The Oscar-winning... Travel Abroad 18 Nov, 2020
Michael B. Jordan named People magazine's 'sexiest man alive' Michael B. Jordan named People magazine's 'sexiest man alive' LOS ANGELES: "Black Panther" actor Michael B. Jordan was named People's magazine's 'sexiest man alive' on Tuesday, the third Black actor in a row to be given the annual... LOS ANGELES: "Black Panther" actor Michael B. Jordan was named People's magazine's 'sexiest man... Travel Abroad 18 Nov, 2020
Connery's 007 pistol from 'Dr.No' stars at Hollywood auction Connery's 007 pistol from 'Dr.No' stars at Hollywood auction LOS ANGELES: The handgun used by the late Sean Connery in the first James Bond film is the star attraction in a Hollywood auction next month. The semi... LOS ANGELES: The handgun used by the late Sean Connery in the first James Bond film is the star... Travel Abroad 11 Nov, 2020
'American Idol' contestant Nikki McKibbin dies at 42 'American Idol' contestant Nikki McKibbin dies at 42 ARLINGTON: Nikki McKibbin, a singer from Texas best known for her third place finish in the first season of American Idol, has died. She was 42. McKibbin’s husband,... ARLINGTON: Nikki McKibbin, a singer from Texas best known for her third place finish in the first season... Travel Abroad 02 Nov, 2020
Former James Bond actor Sean Connery dies aged 90 Former James Bond actor Sean Connery dies aged 90 Scottish movie legend Sean Connery, who shot to international stardom as the suave, sexy and sophisticated British agent James Bond and went on to grace the silver... Scottish movie legend Sean Connery, who shot to international stardom as the suave, sexy and... Travel Abroad 31 Oct, 2020
Arrest made in 2008 kidnapping of journalists in Afghanistan Arrest made in 2008 kidnapping of journalists in Afghanistan NEW YORK: An Afghan man has been brought to the United States to face charges in the 2008 gunpoint kidnapping of a journalist for The New York Times, an Afghan journalist... NEW YORK: An Afghan man has been brought to the United States to face charges in the 2008 gunpoint... Travel Abroad 29 Oct, 2020
Bill Cosby, now 83, grins in newly released prison mug shot Bill Cosby, now 83, grins in newly released prison mug shot HARRISBURG: A newly released prison mug shot shows Bill Cosby smiling with a disposable mask hanging off his face. The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections recently... HARRISBURG: A newly released prison mug shot shows Bill Cosby smiling with a disposable mask hanging off... Travel Abroad 21 Oct, 2020
India cinemas reopen to small audiences after months in dark India cinemas reopen to small audiences after months in dark NEW DELHI: Seven months after screens went dark, cinemas reopened Thursday in much of India with mostly old titles on the marquee — a sign of the country’s efforts to... NEW DELHI: Seven months after screens went dark, cinemas reopened Thursday in much of India with mostly... Travel Abroad 17 Oct, 2020
K-pop group BTS' label Big Hit debuts at double its IPO price K-pop group BTS' label Big Hit debuts at double its IPO price Big Hit valued at about $8.4 bln at debut price Billboard-topping BTS accounted for 88% of label's sales in H1 Big Hit's online savvy, fandom platform are... Big Hit valued at about $8.4 bln at debut price Billboard-topping BTS accounted for 88% of... Travel Abroad 15 Oct, 2020
School Times Global Nepali students call for digital voting rights for citizens abroad Nearly 60 groups of Nepali students studying in universities across 10 countries have formally urged the Prime Minister, President and Chief Election Commissioner to ensure voting rights for Nepalis living abroad in the upcoming elections.
Nepal CIAA moves to file charges against 55 individuals, including former ministers and secretaries in Pokhara International Airport corruption case The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) is preparing to register one of the largest corruption cases in Nepal’s aviation history, involving alleged irregularities in the construction of the Pokhara International Airport.
Business NEPSE drops 21 points as all sectors turn red The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) fell by 21.48 points on Sunday to close at 2,609.69, marking a 0.81 percent decline on the first trading day of the week.
Kathmandu NHRC submits annual report to President The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) submitted its 2024/25 Annual Report to President Ramchandra Paudel at Shital Niwas today.
School Times Elections will be held on schedule: Minister Kharel Communications and Information Technology Minister Jagadish Kharel has said the government is committed to holding the upcoming House of Representatives elections on the announced date.
Nepal Yadav takes oath as Madhesh Chief Minister, sets confidence vote for Dec 10 Krishna Prasad Yadav was sworn in today as the sixth Chief Minister of Madhes Province.
Nepal Int'l Civil Aviation Day being marked today The International Civil Aviation Day is being marked across the world today, especially in the ICAO Member States. This Day is being marked under the theme "Safe Skies and a Sustainable Future for All."
Business Gold price drops by Rs 200 per tola, silver rises by 50 Gold price fell by Rs 200 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
Environment Partly cloudy weather expected nationwide today The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly cloudy conditions across the country today.
