OPINION, Latest Updates
The spirit of 2019
The spirit of 2019
PARIS – As in 1848, 1968, 1989, and 2010-2012, a wave of popular protests has taken the world by surprise. Ongoing mass revolts-in Beirut, Santiago, Hong Kong, Algiers, Baghdad, and other cities—are gaining strength and wrong footing governments. But although the temptation to seek historical compar...
Nov 03, 2019
OPINION, Latest Updates
Setting examples of our own
Setting examples of our own
Why is my existence questioned? Why is my opinion questioned just because of my womanhood? Does working till late night and being independent, living on my own, wearing clothes of my choice make me promiscuous? I often think of these questions.
Nov 03, 2019
OPINION, Latest Updates
Limitations of liberty
Limitations of liberty
“Hami Yestai Ta Ho Ni Bro.” When this “rap” music video first came out, I was immediately dissuaded to see it. I have never been an avid fan of the genre and particularly not of the artist, “Vten”. But when I did finally see it, after the chatter it caused on social media—I did not enjoy it, but thi...
Nov 03, 2019
OPINION, Latest Updates
Teaching through poetry
Teaching through poetry
Use of poetry in English language teaching at educational institutions appears to be very uncommon practice in Nepal. There are several reasons behind this. First, there are people who don’t see much value of it. They see value in learning math, science, engineering, and information technology that...
Nov 03, 2019
Infographic, Latest Updates
U.S. impeachment process
U.S. impeachment process
The U.S. Constitution permits Congress to remove a president before his or her term is up if enough senators vote to say that they committed “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanours.” Article Two, Section 4 of the Constitution gives the House of Representatives the sole power to imp...
Nov 03, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Photo feature : Chaath festival observed in Kathmandu with fanfare
Photo feature : Chaath festival observed in Kathmandu with f...
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: People have observed the most important day of Chhath festival on Saturday. They thronged nearby rivers, lakes and ponds to offer "Argha" (curd) to Sun God.
Nov 02, 2019
My City, Lifestyle
Parkour Dinesh to represent Nepal in America's Got Talent
Parkour Dinesh to represent Nepal in America's Got Talent
Nepali Parkour athlete Dinesh Sunar has conferred a world record certificate for the third time in the Guinness Book of World Records
Nov 02, 2019
My City, Entertainment
Dwayne Johnson to make film on MMA fighter Mark Kerr
Dwayne Johnson to make film on MMA fighter Mark Kerr
Dwayne Johnson popularly known as 'The Rock' is all set to develop a film on mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr named 'The Smashing Machine'.
Nov 02, 2019
My City, Entertainment
Why Yami Gautam didn’t celebrate Diwali this year
Why Yami Gautam didn’t celebrate Diwali this year
Bollywood celebrities look forward to Diwali. There are many who host festive parties at home, then there are those who travel to their hometown to spend time with their friends and family.
Nov 02, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Literature
All set for IME Nepal Literature Festival Janakpur Edition
All set for IME Nepal Literature Festival Janakpur Edition
Bookworm Foundation announced that the IME Nepal Literature Festival will be held at Janakpur from November 8 to 10 in Janakpur.
Nov 02, 2019