Soprano Anna Netrebko to open Royal Opera season, returning after a 6-year absence Soprano Anna Netrebko to open Royal Opera season, returning after a 6-year absence Netrebko also is to appear in four performances of a revival of Puccini's “Turandot” from Dec. 15-23 and to give a recital on June 24, 2026. Netrebko also is to appear in four performances of a revival of Puccini's “Turandot” from Dec. 15-23 and to give a recital on June 24, 2026. Entertainment 02 Apr, 2025
Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65 Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65 Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim Morrison in “The Doors,” has died. He was 65. Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim Morrison in “The Doors,” has died. He was 65. Entertainment 02 Apr, 2025
Nepathya enthralls Melbourne with a sold-out concert Nepathya enthralls Melbourne with a sold-out concert With the Melbourne concert concluded, Nepathya, along with its 14-member team, is now set to head to Sydney for the final leg of their tour. With the Melbourne concert concluded, Nepathya, along with its 14-member team, is now set to head to Sydney for the final leg of their tour. Entertainment 26 Mar, 2025
Musician Neneh Cherry and medic Rachel Clarke are among finalists for a major nonfiction prize Musician Neneh Cherry and medic Rachel Clarke are among finalists for a major... Winners of both nonfiction and fiction prizes will be announced June 12 at a ceremony in London. Winners of both nonfiction and fiction prizes will be announced June 12 at a ceremony in London. Entertainment 26 Mar, 2025
Nepathya enthralls Hobart, the world's southernmost city, with Nepali folk rock Nepathya enthralls Hobart, the world's southernmost city, with Nepali folk rock The program showcased a blend of new and classic songs, with Amrit Gurung continuously interacting with the audience throughout the event. The program showcased a blend of new and classic songs, with Amrit Gurung continuously interacting with the audience throughout the event. Entertainment 20 Mar, 2025
Nepal International Film Festival from March 20 Nepal International Film Festival from March 20 The 8th edition of the Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF) is taking place in Kathmandu on April 20-24. The 8th edition of the Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF) is taking place in Kathmandu on April 20-24. Entertainment 19 Mar, 2025
Belgian actor Émilie Dequenne dies at 43 of rare cancer, report says Belgian actor Émilie Dequenne dies at 43 of rare cancer, report says Émilie Dequenne, the Belgian actor who won a top Cannes Film Festival prize for her breakout role in “Rosetta,” has died, a news report says. She was 43. Émilie Dequenne, the Belgian actor who won a top Cannes Film Festival prize for her breakout role in “Rosetta,” has died, a news report says. She was 43. Entertainment 17 Mar, 2025
Nepathya announces additional Sydney concert after tickets sell out Nepathya announces additional Sydney concert after tickets sell out Nearly three weeks before the scheduled concert date, all 5,500 tickets for Nepathya’s Sydney show sold out via online bookings. Nearly three weeks before the scheduled concert date, all 5,500 tickets for Nepathya’s Sydney show sold out via online bookings. Entertainment 13 Mar, 2025
Nepathya wins hearts at Perth concert Nepathya wins hearts at Perth concert This marked the band’s third appearance in Perth, the capital of Western Australia, which maintains a slight two-hour time difference from Nepal. This marked the band’s third appearance in Perth, the capital of Western Australia, which maintains a slight two-hour time difference from Nepal. Entertainment 11 Mar, 2025
India's official Oscar entry, which failed to make the cut, wins big at major Bollywood awards show India's official Oscar entry, which failed to make the cut, wins big at major... The film that was submitted as India’s official Oscar entry but failed to make the final list of nominees has swept the International Indian Film Academy Awards, which recognize outstanding work in the country's film industry. The film that was submitted as India’s official Oscar entry but failed to make the final list of nominees has swept the International Indian Film Academy Awards, which recognize outstanding work in the country's film industry. Entertainment 10 Mar, 2025
Lady Gaga strikes a chord: The superstar singer rekindles passion for music with new album 'Mayhem' Lady Gaga strikes a chord: The superstar singer rekindles passion for music with new... Next month, Gaga will headline Coachella and perform a free concert on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach in May. Next month, Gaga will headline Coachella and perform a free concert on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach in May. Entertainment 07 Mar, 2025
Sean Baker wins best director Oscar for 'Anora' in Academy Awards sweep Sean Baker wins best director Oscar for 'Anora' in Academy Awards sweep “Anora” creator Sean Baker won best director, best picture and two other Academy Awards at the Oscars on Sunday, bookending a dominant awards season for the American filmmaker whose stories seek to humanize sex workers and immigrants. “Anora” creator Sean Baker won best director, best picture and two other Academy Awards at the Oscars on Sunday, bookending a dominant awards season for the American filmmaker whose stories seek to humanize sex workers and immigrants. Entertainment 03 Mar, 2025
Zoe Saldaña wins first Oscar, sweeping awards season as best supporting actress in 'Emilia Pérez' Zoe Saldaña wins first Oscar, sweeping awards season as best supporting actress in... Zoe Saldaña earned her first Academy Award for best supporting actress in “Emilia Pérez,” capping an already accomplished awards season Sunday. Zoe Saldaña earned her first Academy Award for best supporting actress in “Emilia Pérez,” capping an already accomplished awards season Sunday. Entertainment 03 Mar, 2025
Complete list of winners at the 97th Academy Awards Complete list of winners at the 97th Academy Awards Adrien Brody took home his second leading man Oscar for “The Brutalist,” Mikey Madison took home the best actress statuette and “Anora” was crowned best picture on its way to five awards Sunday. Adrien Brody took home his second leading man Oscar for “The Brutalist,” Mikey Madison took home the best actress statuette and “Anora” was crowned best picture on its way to five awards Sunday. Entertainment 03 Mar, 2025
Strip club Cinderella story 'Anora' wins best picture at 97th Academy Awards Strip club Cinderella story 'Anora' wins best picture at 97th Academy Awards "Anora,” a strip club Cinderella story without the fairy tale ending, was crowned best picture at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, handing Sean Baker’s gritty, Brooklyn-set screwball farce Hollywood’s top prize. "Anora,” a strip club Cinderella story without the fairy tale ending, was crowned best picture at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, handing Sean Baker’s gritty, Brooklyn-set screwball farce Hollywood’s top prize. Entertainment 03 Mar, 2025
Adrien Brody wins best actor for 'The Brutalist,' taking home his second career Oscar Adrien Brody wins best actor for 'The Brutalist,' taking home his second career Oscar Adrien Brody clinched his second Oscar for best actor, winning Sunday for his role as a visionary Hungarian architect in “ The Brutalist ” and solidifying his legacy as one of Hollywood's most compelling talents. Adrien Brody clinched his second Oscar for best actor, winning Sunday for his role as a visionary Hungarian architect in “ The Brutalist ” and solidifying his legacy as one of Hollywood's most compelling talents. Entertainment 03 Mar, 2025
Breakout star Mikey Madison wins best actress Oscar for 'Anora' over Hollywood veteran Demi Moore Breakout star Mikey Madison wins best actress Oscar for 'Anora' over Hollywood... Mikey Madison won the best actress Oscar on Sunday for “Anora," a role that catapulted the 25-year-old into a burgeoning film career after achieving initial success on television. Mikey Madison won the best actress Oscar on Sunday for “Anora," a role that catapulted the 25-year-old into a burgeoning film career after achieving initial success on television. Entertainment 03 Mar, 2025
Fendi celebrates 100 years with lush runway show and Sean Paul rocking the after-party Fendi celebrates 100 years with lush runway show and Sean Paul rocking the... The Fall-Winter 2025-26 collection plumbed the brand’s considerable heritage — with a spotlight on Fendi's fur and leather craftsmanship. The Fall-Winter 2025-26 collection plumbed the brand’s considerable heritage — with a spotlight on Fendi's fur and leather craftsmanship. Entertainment 27 Feb, 2025
Michelle Trachtenberg, 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Harriet the Spy' star, dies at 39 Michelle Trachtenberg, 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Harriet the Spy' star, dies at... Michelle Trachtenberg, a former child star who appeared in the 1996 “Harriet the Spy” hit movie and went on to co-star in two buzzy millennial-era TV shows — “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl” — has died. She was 39. Michelle Trachtenberg, a former child star who appeared in the 1996 “Harriet the Spy” hit movie and went on to co-star in two buzzy millennial-era TV shows — “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl” — has died. She was 39. Entertainment 27 Feb, 2025
Darjeeling's musical legacy to shine at this month's Paleti concert Darjeeling's musical legacy to shine at this month's Paleti concert Paleti has been a platform for intimate musical gatherings for the past 20 years. Paleti has been a platform for intimate musical gatherings for the past 20 years. Entertainment 24 Feb, 2025
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.
