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HBO film on Reynolds and Fisher becomes unexpected memorial

Published On: January 8, 2017 08:25 PM NPT By: Associated Press

HBO thought its documentary ‘Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds’ would be perfect for Mother’s Day. Instead, it has turned into a television memorial service.

Nepathya in action: Tones, tunes and thrills

Published On: January 8, 2017 08:10 PM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung

Kathmandu, Jan 8: As is the case with each Nepathya concert, everyone always has their own pick of ‘the classics’ that they hope to not only experience live but also sing along to their heart’s content. With this sense of excitement and anticipation, the Tundikhel ground swelled up to capacity with fans on January 7, 2017. The occasion was the grand finale of Nepal’s first ever bike reality show, Pulsar Dare Venture season II. The concert also planned to announce the winners of their 10 bikers who had completed the daring journey from Kathmandu, all the way to Takasindu, Solukhumbu on their motorbikes.

SRK, Mahira’s Zaalima breaks records with over 20 million views (with video)

Published On: January 8, 2017 04:00 PM NPT By: Agencies

After the trailer of the much anticipated Shah Rukh Khan and Mahira Khan starrer Raees broke all records, a song from the movie has also garnered millions of views in just a few hours.

H'wood stars salute Obama for his achievements

Published On: January 8, 2017 02:13 PM NPT By: PTI

Los Angeles, Jan 8: From Leonardo DiCaprio to Tom Hanks, Hollywood A-listers lent their voices to a farewell tribute honoring the outgoing US President Barack Obama.

Deepika Padukone to appear on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’

Published On: January 8, 2017 01:50 PM NPT By: Agencies

MUMBAI, Jan 8: After Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone is all set to set the stage on fire at 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show.'

Robert Pattinson calls off his wedding

Published On: January 8, 2017 01:21 PM NPT By: Agencies

Apparently, the Twilight actor fears their families will release all the couple’s secrets to the media if they were invited to their wedding.

Being more social this New Year could help improve health: Study

Published On: January 8, 2017 12:54 PM NPT By: IANS

This New Year, be a little more social as friends and family have great potential to help you develop new healthy habits and stay the course, suggests a study.

'Batman' actress Francine York no more

Published On: January 7, 2017 02:01 PM NPT By: IANS

Actress Francine York, who had more than 150 television and film credits, is dead. She was 80.

Bollywood needs to dignify portrayal of gay characters: Meiyang Chang

Published On: January 7, 2017 01:36 PM NPT By: PTI

Actor-singer Meiyang Chang, who will be playing a gay character in a web series, feels Bollywood needs to handle such portrayals with more sensitivity. In the web series “Untag”, Chang plays the role of Nischay Barbara and he has made sure he doesn’t play the role in a stereotypical way.

Now, apps on your smartphone can cut depression, anxiety

Published On: January 7, 2017 12:57 PM NPT By: Agencies

Researchers from Northwestern University in the United States found that 13 speedy mini-apps called 'IntelliCare' significantly reduced 50 percent depression and anxiety in participants, who used the apps on their smartphones up to four times a day using psychotherapy or with antidepressant medication.