ECONOMY
Obi Worldphone enters Nepal
Obi Worldphone enters Nepal
KATHMANDU, June 17: The Silicon Valley-based smartphone-maker Obi Worldphone has announced its entry into the Nepal market.
Issuing a statement on Thursday, Obi Worldphone -- a company founded by Apple Inc ex-CEO John Sculley -- said it had partnered with Jyoti Group subsidiary Starck Tech and laun...
Jun 17, 2016
ECONOMY
'Dhurmus-Suntali' Brand Ambassadors Of City Express
'Dhurmus-Suntali' Brand Ambassadors Of City Express
KATHMANDU, June 17: City Express Money Transfer announced Thursday that Sita Ram Kattel and Kunjana Ghimire, who play the characters Dhurmus and Suntali in the comedy series Meri Bassai, have been roped in as its brand ambassadors.
Jun 17, 2016
ECONOMY
Dragonair Awards Its Top-Performing Agents In Nepal
Dragonair Awards Its Top-Performing Agents In Nepal
KATHMANDU, June 17: Dragonair said Thursday it had honored its top-performing passenger and cargo agents in Nepal on Wednesday for their service to passengers and contribution to the success of Dragonair in the Nepali market in 2015.
Jun 17, 2016
ECONOMY
Tata Motors showroom in Dang
Tata Motors showroom in Dang
KATHMANDU, June 17: Tata Motors Wednesday opened a new showroom in Dang.
Jun 17, 2016
SPORTS
Atletico Madrid signs Argentina midfielder Nicolas Gaitan
Atletico Madrid signs Argentina midfielder Nicolas Gaitan
MADRID, June 17: Atletico Madrid says it has reached a deal with Benfica to sign Argentina midfielder Nicolas Gaitan.
Jun 17, 2016
WORLD
Ukraine 'outraged' by UN chief's remarks on Russia
Ukraine 'outraged' by UN chief's remarks on Russia
UNITED NATIONS, June 17: Ukraine's U.N. ambassador said Thursday he is "completely outraged" by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's comments in a prepared speech saying Russia has a critical role to play in ending the conflict in his country.
Jun 17, 2016
SPORTS
Subdued Germany held by Poland
Subdued Germany held by Poland
SAINT-DENIS, June 16: Germany and Poland played out the first goalless draw of the European Championship on Thursday in a dour match at the Stade de France.
Jun 17, 2016
Republica Watch
A new tower to rise besides the ruins of Dharahara
A new tower to rise besides the ruins of Dharahara
KATHMANDU, June 17: Instead of rebuilding the Dharahara Tower, the government has decided to build a similar modern tower next to the ruins of the historical monument which collapsed during last year's devastating earthquake.
Jun 17, 2016
The Week
The Madheshi plight
The Madheshi plight
Madhesh is a geographical area that covers a major stretch of Nepal from East to West.
The people from Madhesh share intensive resemblance with its neighboring regions which are part of another country called India. However, people from Madhesh are not Indians but Nepali citizens.
Jun 16, 2016
The Week
When wife shops, you drop
When wife shops, you drop
It’s been almost two and half years since I got married and people still ask me how married life feels as if I’m a newly-wed. I don’t know how to answer that question.
Jun 16, 2016