SOCIETY
Govt seeks to scrap Bir tender for radiotherapy machine
Govt seeks to scrap Bir tender for radiotherapy machine
KATHMANDU, April 24: Following a controversial procurement process at Bir Hospital for a Cobalt-60 radiotherapy machine, the Ministry of Health is planning to request the Indian embassy to provide the machine as a grant.
Apr 24, 2017
OPINION
Ending poverty
Ending poverty
The cost of eradicating poverty appears to be somewhat less than $100 billion actual dollars
Apr 24, 2017
ELECTION
Local polls in two phases, May 14 and June 14
Local polls in two phases, May 14 and June 14
KATHMANDU, April 24: In an apparent bid to bring the agitating Madhes-based political parties onboard the election process, the government has formally decided to hold the local level elections in two phases.
Apr 24, 2017
OPINION
Infographics: Iran's presidential candidates
Infographics: Iran's presidential candidates
Iran's presidential candidates
Apr 24, 2017
POLITICS
Reconstruction halted as water sources dry up in Sindhupalchowk
Reconstruction halted as water sources dry up in Sindhupalch...
CHAUTARA, April 24: Fifty-year-old Yam Bahadur Giri, a local of Gothapani Village of Chautara in Sindhupalchowk district, used to help in rebuilding houses in his village which was severely affected by the 2015 earthquake.
Apr 24, 2017
Lifestyle
New ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ TV version ‘not a feminist story,’ says its star
New ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ TV version ‘not a feminist story,’ say...
The cast of a new adaptation of dystopian novel “The Handmaid’s Tale” insisted on Friday they did not set out to make a feminist statement, but some hoped the TV show would inspire viewers to take political action.
Apr 23, 2017
Lifestyle
Kendrick Lamar scores biggest US album release of year
Kendrick Lamar scores biggest US album release of year
Kendrick Lamar pulled off the biggest US album debut this year with “DAMN.” which sold 603,000 copies or equivalent in streaming and downloads since April 14.
Apr 23, 2017
Lifestyle
‘I’m happy on red beacon ban’
‘I’m happy on red beacon ban’
Veteran actress Hema Malini, who attended Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards 2017 on Friday, said that she is happy with Indian government’s decision to ban red beacons from vehicles.
Apr 23, 2017
Lifestyle
‘13 Reasons Why’ Be kind with your words!
‘13 Reasons Why’ Be kind with your words!
KATHMANDU, April 23: “13 Reasons Why” is popular Netflix series based on the 2007 novel written by Jay Asher. The series has gained popularity all over world, mostly for its story and the message it portrays.
Apr 23, 2017
Lifestyle
Why our taste for music differs
Why our taste for music differs
KATHMANDU, April 23: People’s taste in music has been evolving over time. From classical music to hip-hop to pop/rock, people have been prioritizing different genres of music throughout their generations. Today’s modern music seems to be leaning more towards pop, EDM and hip-pop.
Apr 23, 2017