WORLD
India boosts Hindu pilgrimage to holy cave in conflict-torn Kashmir
India boosts Hindu pilgrimage to holy cave in conflict-torn...
PAHALGAM, July 28: India is hailing a Hindu pilgrimage to a holy cave high in the snow-capped mountains of contested Kashmir as an example of communal harmony, in a region where the Muslim-majority population is overwhelmingly hostile to its rule.
Jul 28, 2019
My City, Gen-Next, Article
Car-mania!
Car-mania!
In Nepal, automobiles were not introduced till the period of Rana Regime. The first car brought upon this country is a T-model Ford in 1912. It was the royal order for the personal use of the king of Nepal. This model-T Ford weighing 1 ton, was carried by 40 men in 10 rows from Amlekhganj to the cap...
Jul 28, 2019
Lifestyle
Nobel Prize-winning physicist Schrieffer dies in Florida
Nobel Prize-winning physicist Schrieffer dies in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, July 28: John Robert Schrieffer, a physicist who shared in the 1972 Nobel Prize in physics for developing a pioneering theory of superconductivity, has died. He was 88.
Jul 28, 2019
My City, Gen-Next, Slammed
The Dove’s Mockery
The Dove’s Mockery
I fly and gaze with a sigh
As someone stops peace scheme the world has to try
Because it gets heated when I wish it wouldn’t
Because men do what they often shouldn’t
Because agreements fail, and pursuits go wrong
Conspiracies and Cold War all year along.
Jul 28, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Movies
Anne Hathaway: ‘Modern Love’ role gave her more compassion
Anne Hathaway: ‘Modern Love’ role gave her more compassion
Anne Hathaway says playing a bipolar character in Amazon’s new series “Modern Love” affected her emotionally long after she wrapped the role.
Jul 28, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Movies
Russi Taylor, longtime voice of Minnie Mouse, dies at 75
Russi Taylor, longtime voice of Minnie Mouse, dies at 75
Russi Taylor, an actress who gave voice to Minnie Mouse for more than three decades, has died. Walt Disney Co. chairman Bob Iger announced Taylor’s death in a statement Saturday. Taylor died Friday in Glendale, California, Disney said. She was 75. The cause was not immediately clear.
Jul 28, 2019
SOCIETY
One killed five injured in road accident
One killed five injured in road accident
CHITWAN, July 28: One person died and five others were injured when a bus rammed on to a truck at Fisling in ward no. 4 of Icchyakamana rural municipality this morning.
Jul 28, 2019
WORLD
Romanian leader floats harsher penalties for murder, rape
Romanian leader floats harsher penalties for murder, rape
BUCHAREST, July 28: Romania’s prime minister said Saturday she is considering a referendum on harsher penalties for crimes like murder, rape and pedophilia in the wake of the rape and killing of a 15-year-old girl that has shocked the country.
Jul 28, 2019
WORLD
Indonesia’s leader says sinking Jakarta needs giant sea wall
Indonesia’s leader says sinking Jakarta needs giant sea wall
JAKARTA, July 28: Indonesia’s president said in an interview that he wants to see the speedy construction of a giant sea wall around Jakarta to prevent the low-lying capital from sinking under the sea, lending renewed backing and a sense of urgency to a slow-moving and politically contested mega pro...
Jul 28, 2019
SOCIETY
Biplav Kaski Secretary arrested
Biplav Kaski Secretary arrested
KASKI, July 28: A leader of the banned Netra Bikram Chand 'Biplav' group has been arrested by police. District secretary of the group Sujan BK was arrested from Pokhara on Saturday evening.
Jul 28, 2019