Feb 16, 2020

My City, Entertainment

Steven Spielberg's son Sawyer makes big-screen acting debut in 'Honeydew'

Steven Spielberg's son Sawyer makes big-screen acting debut...

Ace Director Steven Spielberg's son Sawyer Spielberg' has hit the big screens with an acting debut in horror movie 'Honeydew.'

Ace Director Steven Spielberg's son Sawyer Spielberg' has hit the big screens with an acting debut in horror movie 'Honeydew.'

Feb 16, 2020

Feb 16, 2020

SOCIETY, Latest Updates

Three crocodiles found dead in Chitwan

Three crocodiles found dead in Chitwan

KATHMANDU, Feb 16: Three crocodiles released into the Rapti and Narayani rivers last year have been found dead.

KATHMANDU, Feb 16: Three crocodiles released into the Rapti and Narayani rivers last year have been found dead.

Feb 16, 2020

Feb 16, 2020

My City, Entertainment

'Gully Boy' sweeps Filmfare awards winning all major categories

'Gully Boy' sweeps Filmfare awards winning all major categor...

Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt swept the Filmfare Awards by winning all the major accolades at the event including the Best Film Award on Saturday night.

Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt swept the Filmfare Awards by winning all the major accolades at the event including the Best Film Award on Saturday night.

Feb 16, 2020

Feb 16, 2020

My City, Lifestyle, Food & Drinks

Caffeine: Myths vs. Facts

Caffeine: Myths vs. Facts

While this is true to some extent, caffeine is not addictive like drugs and other indulgences. Consuming it regularly might induce some dependence.

While this is true to some extent, caffeine is not addictive like drugs and other indulgences. Consuming it regularly might induce some dependence.

Feb 16, 2020

Feb 16, 2020

Editorial

No fooling on Melamchi

No fooling on Melamchi

One major reason why Melamchi Drinking Water Project has become like a mirage for thirsty Kathmandu is because the political leaders in power have cared little to complete the project on time. We were told, months ago, that over 90 percent of the works have been completed and that it would take just...

One major reason why Melamchi Drinking Water Project has become like a mirage for thirsty Kathmandu is because the political leaders in power have cared little to complete the project on time. We were told, months ago, that over 90 percent of the works have been completed and that it would take just...

Feb 16, 2020

Feb 16, 2020

OPINION

Truth and ecstasy

Truth and ecstasy

Faking complete knowledge is not wisdom. Therefore, it is a wise thing to say “I don’t know”. Only the people who can admit to not knowing tend to be more intellectually and emotionally confident than the ones who pretend to know it all. Herein lies the openness to the path of learning and knowledge...

Faking complete knowledge is not wisdom. Therefore, it is a wise thing to say “I don’t know”. Only the people who can admit to not knowing tend to be more intellectually and emotionally confident than the ones who pretend to know it all. Herein lies the openness to the path of learning and knowledge...

Feb 16, 2020

Feb 16, 2020

OPINION

Fear the threat

Fear the threat

Few days ago, a person claiming to belong to ‘banned’ communist party called me for some monetary assistance for his party. He had misunderstood me for a manpower supplier to foreign countries. I said that he was calling a wrong number. A follow up to that call has not arrived yet. But this is the i...

Few days ago, a person claiming to belong to ‘banned’ communist party called me for some monetary assistance for his party. He had misunderstood me for a manpower supplier to foreign countries. I said that he was calling a wrong number. A follow up to that call has not arrived yet. But this is the i...

Feb 16, 2020

Feb 16, 2020

SOCIETY, Latest Updates

Rescued 175 Nepalis from China taken to Kharipati quarantine (with photos)

Rescued 175 Nepalis from China taken to Kharipati quarantine...

KATHMANDU, Feb 16: The 175 Nepalis airlifted from Wuhan of China earlier this morning have been taken to the quarantine set up at Kharipati. The Nepal Electricity Authority training centre has been converted into a temporary quarantine where they will spend at least two weeks before going home.

KATHMANDU, Feb 16: The 175 Nepalis airlifted from Wuhan of China earlier this morning have been taken to the quarantine set up at Kharipati. The Nepal Electricity Authority training centre has been converted into a temporary quarantine where they will spend at least two weeks before going home.

Feb 16, 2020

Feb 16, 2020

OPINION

Dealing with children with learning disability

Dealing with children with learning disability

A few years ago, during an interaction with school children, I noticed a few children behaving differently. I thought they were just shy, but there was one hyperactive child.  I asked the teacher’s permission to interact closely with the child.  I suspected learning disabilities in the child. Initia...

A few years ago, during an interaction with school children, I noticed a few children behaving differently. I thought they were just shy, but there was one hyperactive child.  I asked the teacher’s permission to interact closely with the child.  I suspected learning disabilities in the child. Initia...

Feb 16, 2020

Feb 16, 2020

OPINION

When Viruses Turn Political

When Viruses Turn Political

OXFORD – Before the coronavirus exploded into the news, a report by the World Health Organization warned that the world was not prepared for “a fast-moving, virulent respiratory pathogen pandemic” that could kill 50-80 million people, cause panic and instability, and seriously affect the global econ...

OXFORD – Before the coronavirus exploded into the news, a report by the World Health Organization warned that the world was not prepared for “a fast-moving, virulent respiratory pathogen pandemic” that could kill 50-80 million people, cause panic and instability, and seriously affect the global econ...

Feb 16, 2020