Four must-follow rules for young writers

Published On: November 5, 2016 10:10 AM NPT By: Bibidh Subedi

A lot of people assume that a person who has command over language, grammar and are creative, writing comes fast and easy. However, it’s not always the case. “Sometimes it (writing) comes easily and perfectly; sometimes it’s like drilling rock and then blasting it out with charges,” said Ernest Hemingway.

KATHMANDU, Nov 4: Nepali runner Mira Rai has been nominated for National Geographic’s Adventurer of the Year 2017.

First Nepali animated movie screened in London

Published On: November 5, 2016 09:56 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 4: A private viewing of the first animated Nepali movie “The Legend of Shankhadahar” was held amongst Nepali Diaspora audience in Greenford Town Hall, London on the occasion of Nepal Sambat 1137.

Use your smartphone to cast spells like Harry Potter

Published On: November 4, 2016 06:00 PM NPT By: Agencies

Potterheads, rejoice! You can now step into the world of Harry Potter and try your hand at magic using just your smartphone, thanks to new features by Google.

Pop-culture news may help remove stigma around single mothers

Published On: November 4, 2016 04:45 PM NPT By: PTI

Celebrity news reports over the past four decades may have contributed to the changing makeup of the traditional family and helped destigmatise out-of-wedlock childbirths in the US, a new study has found. “Celebrities typically did not apologize for getting pregnant outside of marriage,” said Hanna Grol-Prokopczyk, an assistant professor from University at Buffalo.

"Doctor Strange": Very strange indeed

Published On: November 4, 2016 04:36 PM NPT By: IANS

If the new supernatural spectacle from the self contained world of Marvel Comics were to be described in one word, it would have to be 'strange'. If we stretch it -- as the film does its spindly wiry spiraling narrative that goes effortlessly onward with its dazzling display of alternate reality -- to another word then it would be 'strange and stirring'.

Oli-Prachanda deusi duet goes viral

Published On: November 3, 2016 11:11 PM NPT By: Anjali Subedi

KATHMANDU, Nov 3 : Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal/Prachanda says to former Prime Minister Oli –

Review: 'Doctor Strange' dazzles with mind-bending visuals

Published On: November 3, 2016 06:59 PM NPT By: Associated Press

No affinity for superheroes or familiarity with Marvel mythology is required to enjoy the visual spectacle that is "Doctor Strange." Being open to mysticism and the possibility of parallel dimensions might help, though.

Fear of failure keeps me going: Alia Bhatt

Published On: November 3, 2016 06:54 PM NPT By: IANS

MUMBAI, Nov 3: Actress Alia Bhatt, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming slice-of-life film “Dear Zindagi”, says failure is something which keeps her going.

Val Kilmer denies he is suffering from cancer

Published On: November 3, 2016 04:47 PM NPT By: Agencies

Actor Val Kilmer has denied news that he has throat cancer after his co-star Michael Douglas claimed he wasn’t doing well. Douglas claimed his friend Kilmer was on the losing end of a battle with throat cancer on Sunday.