SOCIETY
'Barrier' policy for MBBS/BDS students questioned
'Barrier' policy for MBBS/BDS students questioned
KATHMANDU, Oct 11: It has been disclosed that a significant number of MBBS and BDS (Bachelor in Dental Surgery) students are disqualified from completing their studies due to repeated failure in exams administered by their respective universities.
Oct 11, 2018
My City
Souls of My City: Happily ever after
Souls of My City: Happily ever after
Sanokaji Maharjan would throw love notes to Rupa Bista (Maharjan) to express his feelings. Now, the couple has been married for 27 years. However, the first three years of their marriage wasn’t easy. Maharjan’s family didn’t approve of the inter-caste marriage, and the groom lacked work skills.
Oct 11, 2018
My City
Expression and feelings on display at Taragaon Museum
Expression and feelings on display at Taragaon Museum
Artist Nabin Nalbo’s solo exhibition started from Sunday at The Taragaon Museum, Bauddha. Nablo was selected for the museum’s first artist’s space program -- ‘Taragaon Open Studio‘. The artist was given a one-month-window to prepare for the exhibition, in September.
Oct 11, 2018
My City
‘Aana Ra Suka’ on YouTube
‘Aana Ra Suka’ on YouTube
A duet featuring Melina Rai and Gobinda Chemjong Limbu -- ‘Aana Ra Suka’ -- was released on Monday on YouTube. The Tara Prakash Limbu composition was penned down by Ram Jan Subba and arranged by Sahas Shakya.
Oct 11, 2018
My City
Indra Jatra in photos
Indra Jatra in photos
The solo exhibition of 11-year-old Shashwat Budhathoki was held at Premier International School, Khumaltar, on Tuesday. Altogether 20 photographs based on Indra Jatra were displayed at the exhibition.
Oct 11, 2018
My City
The river has cried every night
The river has cried every night
My mind is blank at the moment
Couldn’t think of how it happened
There was not much in between us
Those days are still fresh when we knew each other first.
Oct 11, 2018
My City
Are you an awesome flirt?
Are you an awesome flirt?
We were focused on a discussion on flirting during a get-together. The discussion lasted for a couple of hours. As we got deeper into the subject of being a flirt while in a relationship, everyone shared their own opinion. Some said that it was an inborn talent which could do no harms if the intent...
Oct 11, 2018
WORLD
South Korea considers lifting some sanctions on North Korea
South Korea considers lifting some sanctions on North Korea
SEOUL, Oct 11: South Korea is considering lifting some of its unilateral sanctions against North Korea to create more momentum for diplomacy aimed at improving relations and defusing the nuclear crisis, the South’s foreign minister said Wednesday.
Oct 11, 2018
My City
Unique concept of fried ice cream roll at Funkey Delights
Unique concept of fried ice cream roll at Funkey Delights
Considering the lack of adequate knowledge, Anishman Dong and Sandeep Gurung established an ice cream parlor named Funkey Delights that serves scrumptious fried ice cream roll among other varieties of the dessert. The venture started on May 28, this year from City Center, Kathmandu. Now, the busines...
Oct 11, 2018
My City
Homework or kites? Caught in a catch-22 situation
Homework or kites? Caught in a catch-22 situation
Dashain is already at our doorstep and the festival vibe has taken over the city. Many people have started packing to partake in the festival merriment at their native birthplace. However, the vibe isn’t equally awesome for everyone. Some cannot spend their festival as they wished. The students are...
Oct 11, 2018