My City
Film Southasia concludes with five major awards
Film Southasia concludes with five major awards
KATHMANDU, Nov 6:The 11th edition of Film Southasia 2017 under the theme ‘Documentary Bears Witness’ came to a conclusion on Sunday. Having screened altogether 63 documentaries on contentious issues from 2-5 November at Yala Maya Kendra, the grand festival has certainly provided a platform for the c...
Nov 06, 2017
My City, Art & Culture, Festivals
Sakimana Puni for Love and Health
Sakimana Puni for Love and Health
Sakimana Puni is celebrated by the Newar community every year on Kartik Sukla Purnima. This year, the festival was celebrated amid much fanfare on Saturday. Devotees pay homage to the moon on this festival. On this day, families eat boiled pidalu (taro root) and sweet potatoes.
Nov 06, 2017
My City
A POET’S STORY
A POET’S STORY
When I was a boy I had no voice
Inarticulate and shy had no poise
In the head one day came a distant noise
I found myself that day - a unique voice
Nov 06, 2017
My City
What I think about boys
What I think about boys
My uncles were just boys when I was born. They were the first boys that came to my life. Now twenty years later, as I am struggling to write about what I think of boys, I still think of them. Being a girl, I cannot help thinking about boys in contrast to my kind. Ever since I can remember they have...
Nov 06, 2017
SOCIETY
Stakeholders call for ending violence against journalists
Stakeholders call for ending violence against journalists
BIRATNAGAR, Nov 6 : Stakeholders have stressed the need for the government to become serious to stop ongoing incidents of violence and murder against journalists.
While acknowledging the important role of the free press in taking democracy at the doors of the people, they viewed that impartial,...
Nov 06, 2017
WORLD
Saudi prince killed in helicopter crash near Yemen border
Saudi prince killed in helicopter crash near Yemen border
SAUDI ARABIA, Nov 6: A Saudi prince was killed on Sunday in a helicopter crash near the border with Yemen, Saudi authoritie said, a day after the kingdom intercepted a ballistic missile that was said to have originated from its war-torn neighbor.
Nov 06, 2017
ECONOMY
Manifestos are incomplete without clear execution plan
Manifestos are incomplete without clear execution plan
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: The economist Dr.Chandramani Adhikari has stated that the manifestos released by all political parties are incomplete. He said that on those released manifesto there is not clear execution scheme of the plan of actiion and not a clear vision to good governance.
Nov 06, 2017
My City
EASY RIDE WITH TOOTLE
EASY RIDE WITH TOOTLE
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: Carpooling and scooterpooling are not new concepts for humans. We have heard and been a part of the ‘pooling system’ with our friends, family or in many cases our co-workers. However, to adapt the practice in our everyday lives and share a ride with a complete stranger, we need a b...
Nov 06, 2017
My City
Make Comfort Your Winter Fashion
Make Comfort Your Winter Fashion
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: Winter in Nepal usually starts between the months of November to February. As the mercury gradually plummets, the nights become increasingly chilly. As a result, your clothes become too heavy after various layers to protect you from the cold temperature.
Nov 06, 2017
SPORTS
Asif shines in Nepal’s win over Bangladesh
Asif shines in Nepal’s win over Bangladesh
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: Nepal U-19 cricket team has wrapped up the Bangladesh tour with an impressive six wickets win over the home team on Sunday.
Nov 06, 2017