When reel raises questions on real issues

When reel raises questions on real issues

Where mainstream political parties are failing to voice the hopes and woes of the people of Nepal, contemporary Nepali films namely Mansarra, Bokshi ko Ghar and Pujar Sarki have been able to show some silver linings in the cloud.

Where mainstream political parties are failing to voice the hopes and woes of the people of Nepal, contemporary Nepali films namely Mansarra, Bokshi ko Ghar and Pujar Sarki have been able to show some silver linings in the cloud.

Lifestyle 22 Jun, 2024

For Senegalese fishermen, Eid al-Adha is now a source of anguish, not a joyful occasion

For Senegalese fishermen, Eid al-Adha is now a source of anguish, not a joyful...

Yet, residents of Thiaroye-sur-Mer are prepared to give the new government some time.

Yet, residents of Thiaroye-sur-Mer are prepared to give the new government some time.

Lifestyle 16 Jun, 2024

Even when Africans want to visit Europe legally, rejection rates are high. Algeria is one example

Even when Africans want to visit Europe legally, rejection rates are high. Algeria is...

The study called the practices discriminatory and urged Schengen countries to reform them.

The study called the practices discriminatory and urged Schengen countries to reform them.

Lifestyle 13 Jun, 2024

President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, is convicted of all 3 felonies in federal gun trial

President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, is convicted of all 3 felonies in federal...

Hunter Biden left the courthouse holding hands with the first lady and his wife.

Hunter Biden left the courthouse holding hands with the first lady and his wife.

Lifestyle 11 Jun, 2024

What to know about the latest trial involving Amanda Knox

What to know about the latest trial involving Amanda Knox

Knox and Sollecito were convicted in their first trial but after another round of flip-flop verdicts, they were ultimately exonerated by Italy’s highest court in 2015.

Knox and Sollecito were convicted in their first trial but after another round of flip-flop verdicts, they were ultimately exonerated by Italy’s highest court in 2015.

Lifestyle 04 Jun, 2024

Globe-trotting anthropologist who drew comparisons to Indiana Jones dies at age 94

Globe-trotting anthropologist who drew comparisons to Indiana Jones dies at age 94

Schuyler Jones, a globe-trotting American anthropologist and adventurer whose exploits drew comparisons to iconic movie character Indiana Jones, has died.

Schuyler Jones, a globe-trotting American anthropologist and adventurer whose exploits drew comparisons to iconic movie character Indiana Jones, has died.

Lifestyle 26 May, 2024

Moon Pradhan from Nepal elected District Director of Toastmaster International's Nepal, North India district

Moon Pradhan from Nepal elected District Director of Toastmaster International's...

A Nepali woman has been elected the position of District Director of the Toastmasters International’s District 41 covering Nepal and Northern India, becoming the first female from Nepal to head the position.

A Nepali woman has been elected the position of District Director of the Toastmasters International’s District 41 covering Nepal and Northern India, becoming the first female from Nepal to head the position.

Lifestyle 19 May, 2024

Abu Dhabi, once an untapped desert city, sees its first brewery open as UAE relaxes its alcohol laws

Abu Dhabi, once an untapped desert city, sees its first brewery open as UAE relaxes...

Abu Dhabi represents a completely untapped market for Side Hustle.

Abu Dhabi represents a completely untapped market for Side Hustle.

Lifestyle 17 May, 2024

German ex-leader Angela Merkel's memoirs to be published in late November, titled 'Freedom'

German ex-leader Angela Merkel's memoirs to be published in late November, titled...

But her record has faced criticism as well since she stepped down, notably her approach to Ukraine and Russia.

But her record has faced criticism as well since she stepped down, notably her approach to Ukraine and Russia.

Lifestyle 13 May, 2024

Buddha's birthday: When is it and how is it celebrated in different countries?

Buddha's birthday: When is it and how is it celebrated in different countries?

In India and Nepal, sweet rice porridge is served on this day to recall the story of Sujata, a maiden who offered the Buddha a bowl of milk porridge.

In India and Nepal, sweet rice porridge is served on this day to recall the story of Sujata, a maiden who offered the Buddha a bowl of milk porridge.

Lifestyle 12 May, 2024

BOX: An unforeseen consequence

BOX: An unforeseen consequence

The ‘Aging Well in Asia’ report unveiled by the Asian Development Bank on Thursday has mentioned a report that found a large increase in allowances under a nationwide senior citizen programme in Nepal associated with reduced food consumption by women, even though it increased the likelihood of financial assistance by 64.4 per cent.

The ‘Aging Well in Asia’ report unveiled by the Asian Development Bank on Thursday has mentioned a report that found a large increase in allowances under a nationwide senior citizen programme in Nepal associated with reduced food consumption by women, even though it increased the likelihood of financial assistance by 64.4 per cent.

Lifestyle 03 May, 2024

Prepare now to help people age well: ADB

Prepare now to help people age well: ADB

The longer lifespans that reflect the development success of developing Asia and the Pacific are posing increasing challenges to secure the well-being of the rapidly ageing population.

The longer lifespans that reflect the development success of developing Asia and the Pacific are posing increasing challenges to secure the well-being of the rapidly ageing population.

Lifestyle 04 May, 2024

It started with a tweet. What if Harry Potter attended an HBCU? Now it's a book series

It started with a tweet. What if Harry Potter attended an HBCU? Now it's a book...

Williams talked to The Associated Press about how his tweet became a novel and his inspirations for “Blood at the Root.”

Williams talked to The Associated Press about how his tweet became a novel and his inspirations for “Blood at the Root.”

Lifestyle 03 May, 2024

Activist who fought for legal rights for Europe's largest saltwater lagoon wins 'Green Nobel'

Activist who fought for legal rights for Europe's largest saltwater lagoon wins...

Over the next several years, Vicente, now 61, led a grassroots campaign to save the region's ecological jewel from collapse.

Over the next several years, Vicente, now 61, led a grassroots campaign to save the region's ecological jewel from collapse.

Lifestyle 29 Apr, 2024

Would you like a cicada salad? The monstrous little noisemakers descend on a New Orleans menu

Would you like a cicada salad? The monstrous little noisemakers descend on a New...

Periodical cicadas stay buried for years, until they surface and take over a landscape.

Periodical cicadas stay buried for years, until they surface and take over a landscape.

Lifestyle 19 Apr, 2024

Transgender inclusion? World's major religions take varying stances on policies toward trans people

Transgender inclusion? World's major religions take varying stances on policies...

In Islam, there isn’t a single central religious authority and policies can vary in different regions.

In Islam, there isn’t a single central religious authority and policies can vary in different regions.

Lifestyle 10 Apr, 2024

Unique experiences, shared memories of ink tales

Unique experiences, shared memories of ink tales

As the last day of the 11th International Nepal Tattoo Convention headed towards its end, the ambience got busier as the crowd eagerly waited for one of the thrilling performances of the day — piercing.

As the last day of the 11th International Nepal Tattoo Convention headed towards its end, the ambience got busier as the crowd eagerly waited for one of the thrilling performances of the day — piercing.

Lifestyle 08 Apr, 2024

Spreading energy and art

Spreading energy and art

Organising an event continuously for 11th edition is not an easy feat — you get discouraged, challenges tend to crumble you, and you may get bored too.

Organising an event continuously for 11th edition is not an easy feat — you get discouraged, challenges tend to crumble you, and you may get bored too.

Lifestyle 07 Apr, 2024

Connections forged in ink

Connections forged in ink

As the needle pierced the skin with the buzzing sound of tattoo machine, some endured it comfortably, some let out a shiver, and some just created different facial expressions to tolerate the pain.

As the needle pierced the skin with the buzzing sound of tattoo machine, some endured it comfortably, some let out a shiver, and some just created different facial expressions to tolerate the pain.

Lifestyle 07 Apr, 2024

Taking Nepali tattoo scene to the next level

Taking Nepali tattoo scene to the next level

Promoting tattoo as an art form of Nepal and displaying its rich culture, the three-day tattoo extravaganza — 11th International Nepal Tattoo Convention kicked off at Heritage Garden Sanepa, on April 5.

Promoting tattoo as an art form of Nepal and displaying its rich culture, the three-day tattoo extravaganza — 11th International Nepal Tattoo Convention kicked off at Heritage Garden Sanepa, on April 5.

Lifestyle 06 Apr, 2024