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Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan and son test positive for COVID-19

Published On: July 12, 2020 07:25 AM NPT By: Reuters

MUMBAI, July 12: Amitabh Bachchan, one of India’s best known movie stars, has tested positive for COVID-19 together with his actor son Abhishek Bachchan, they said late on Saturday.

TikTok video of former crown princess Himani and daughters goes viral

Published On: June 9, 2020 10:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 9: TikTok has been a popular app among youths in Nepal. People from all walks of life and social status seem to have made good use of their free time during the lockdown by creating TikTok videos.

Freedom of expression gone wrong? Paatal Lok angers Nepalis who seek apology from Indian actor Anushka Sharma

Published On: May 19, 2020 10:30 AM NPT By: Aditi Baral

KATHMANDU, May 19 : Nepalis have been raging in an opinion war over the use of vulgar words on Nepali women in a new Indian web series titled Paatal Lok, an Amazon Prime production.

Arthur Gunn named runner up on ‘American Idol’

Published On: May 18, 2020 07:57 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 18: Dibesh Pokhrel, stage name Arthur Gunn, was named the runner up on ABC’s “American Idol” on Sunday.

To propagate Buddhism, we need to follow the rules

Published On: May 15, 2020 11:50 AM NPT By: Jampa Dorjee

Since the recent outbreak of COVID-19, the global epidemic has hit us hard. In this disaster, we, the Tibetan Buddhist disciples, suggest that the religious community and the overseas Buddhist Association jointly pray. Buddha's glorious sunlight covers all, may the epidemic dispelled early; and all living beings have peace and comfort.

Arthur Gunn makes it to top seven of American Idol (with video)

Published On: May 11, 2020 02:13 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 11: Dibesh Pokhrel, stage name Arthur Gunn, 21, originally from Nepal, has made it to the top seven of the American Idol 2020. He was selected as a top seven contestant after the online voting result was announced Sunday night.

Arthur Gunn makes it to top 10 of American Idol (with video)

Published On: May 4, 2020 08:56 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 4: Dibesh Pokhrel, stage name Arthur Gunn, 21, originally from Nepal, has made it to the top 10 of the American Idol 2020. He was selected as a top ten contestant after the online voting result was announced Sunday night. He received more than 36 million votes.

Lockdown rendezvous with Sampada Malla

Published On: April 26, 2020 12:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 26: At a time when the country is in lockdown due to the coronavirus, SRBN Media that produced the famous Nepali television show, "Ko bancha crorepati" is coming up with a talk show: Lockdown Rendezvous with Sampada.

Photos: Painting Rato Machhindranath

Published On: April 22, 2020 12:53 PM NPT By: Dipesh Shrestha

KATHMANDU, April 22: Rato Machhindranath is worshipped as the god of rain. According to legends, it is believed to have been brought to Kathmandu from Kamaru Kamakhya, India. Chariot of this deity is pulled with much fanfare during the chariot festival that is attended by a huge crowd in Kathmandu.

12 things to keep you busy during the lockdown

Published On: March 26, 2020 05:50 PM NPT By: Kunga Hyolmo

KATHMANDU, March 26: The government has urged one and all to stay home throughout the week-long lockdown. The job holders are strongly advised not to go to the office and work from their respective homes. Now, people are trying to maintain social distancing putting themselves in self-isolation as advised by various international agencies including WHO. It is tedious for everyone to stay home 24\7 without doing something.