Comical moments off camera

Published On: May 12, 2017 08:45 AM NPT By: Republica

Some of the comedy shows that we grew up watching like ‘Hijo Aaja Ko Kura’ and ‘Tito Satya’ made us laugh till our bellies hurt, but what made the actors of those epic shows laugh? Surely working on such funny skits must have been funnier. The Week talked to some of Nepal’s favorite comedians to find out what had them in splits while filming their shows.

Kylie Jenner suffers altitude sickness on Peru trip

Published On: May 11, 2017 06:45 PM NPT By: Agencies

Kylie Jenner, the fashion model and younger half-sister of Kim Kardashian, was forced to use an oxygen mask after suffering difficulty breathing during a trip to the Peruvian city of Cusco, high in the Andes.

Meghan and Prince Harry are practically engaged already

Published On: May 11, 2017 06:45 PM NPT By: Agencies

As in, the year in which Prince Harry—heretofore one of the most eligible bachelors in the world—officially removes himself from the market.

Morphed culture

Published On: May 9, 2017 11:20 PM NPT By: Sarthak Byanjankar

It’s in the nature of every social animal; they inherit some traits from their surrounding and adapt themselves accordingly to better suit their existence. Humans too adapt themselves; morphing themselves to suit their respective environment. So people are bound to share culture, adapting to what suits best to them and foregoing those they consider to be a hindrance or a malpractice with respect to time. With time cultures merge making it indistinguishable from the other. So do the origin of rituals and true motives of our ancestors in establishing the said rules and regulation known as culture.

Taking small steps toward a new beginning

Published On: May 9, 2017 11:10 PM NPT By: Rishika Pokharel

“Mummy, my friend has called me to visit Pashupatinath Temple”, I said. I was very eager to visit the temple as it was going to be probably the last visit before he left. I momentarily forgot that I was menstruating and for my mother visiting a temple during menstruation was like committing a crime.

Heart to Heart with Malvika

Published On: May 9, 2017 11:00 PM NPT By: Republica

I am a 22-year-old woman currently living abroad. Me and my boyfriend work together. We have been together for almost two and a half years. Our relationship went beautifully for one and a half year. But, he doesn’t want to be in a relationship anymore. He said that he wants to grow and make a good career but I think as we both are in a same profession it’ll be easier for both of us to grow together. I have always been supportive to him and he also supports me but not the way he used to. I know he loves me but he never shows his emotions. He now wants me to move on and wants to see change in me. But it’s really hard for me to move on. It hurts so much to know that he no longer wants me. I have cried a lot and every time I think of him, it reminds me of those beautiful days we spent together which have turned into memories now. I always try to make him understand how I need him but he seems to get irritated and has stopped talking to me now. I feel like dying. What should I do?

‘Babu Kancha’ to go on floor from May 19

Published On: May 9, 2017 06:27 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 9:   A new Nepali movie is all set to go on floor from third week of May. The shooting of ‘Babu Kancha’, a new directorial movie of Shovit Basnet will start from May 19.

Brad Pitt’s revealing interview

Published On: May 9, 2017 04:30 PM NPT By: Agencies

Though he once considered himself a legitimate stoner, with dreams of blazing up with Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson, Pitt's officially retired from the pot-smoking game. Pitt admits that, until he started a family with ex-wife Jolie, he was a full-blown pot-head, with aims to claim a spot among the legends.

Feeling very blessed and thankful in Nepal: Keegan

Published On: May 9, 2017 03:26 PM NPT By: Smriti Dhungana

KATHMANDU, May 9: British actress Michelle Keegan has said that Nepal has given her a ‘totally different perspective’ on life.

Baahubali 2 becomes India's highest-grossing movie

Published On: May 8, 2017 07:10 PM NPT By: Agencies

An epic battle movie from one of India's lesser-known film industries has trumped Bollywood by becoming the country's highest-grossing film to date, an industry analyst said on Monday.