SOCIETY
Govt to operate 300 electric buses in Kathmandu and major cities
Govt to operate 300 electric buses in Kathmandu and major ci...
KATHMANDU, April 9: The government plans to operate 300 electric public buses for Kathmandu valley, according to Shakti Bahadur Basnet, the minister for Forest and Environment.
Apr 09, 2019
WORLD
Theresa May to ask Merkel and Macron for Brexit delay
Theresa May to ask Merkel and Macron for Brexit delay
LONDON, April 9: British Prime Minister Theresa May will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday to argue for a Brexit delay while her ministers hold crisis talks with Labour to try to break the deadlock in London.
Apr 09, 2019
WORLD
BJP-led alliance to win slim majority in general election: poll
BJP-led alliance to win slim majority in general election: p...
NEW DELHI, April 9: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling alliance will win a thin majority in a general election that starts on Thursday, an average of four opinion polls showed, with a focus on national security appearing to trump concerns over jobs and farm prices.
Apr 09, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Game of Thrones: Why Sansa could win it all
Game of Thrones: Why Sansa could win it all
Where most “Game of Thrones” fans were horrified by the beheading of the beloved Ned Stark and blamed it on a ruthless king, Columbia University business professor Bruce Craven saw a lesson in failed leadership.
Apr 09, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt roped in for their third film together?
Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt roped in for their third film t...
Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt are currently at the top of their games. Both are among the highest paid actors in the industry and have maintained a straight record of delivering box office successes only.
Apr 09, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Social
Oprah Winfrey donates $2 million to Puerto Rico relief
Oprah Winfrey donates $2 million to Puerto Rico relief
Oprah Winfrey is donating $2 million to help rebuild Puerto Rico and support arts and cultural programs after the devastating 2017 hurricane.
Apr 09, 2019
ECONOMY
Oil prices hover near five-month highs as global markets tighten
Oil prices hover near five-month highs as global markets tig...
SINGAPORE, April 9: Oil prices rose to fresh 5-month highs on Tuesday as markets tightened amid OPEC-led supply cuts, U.S. sanctions against Iran and Venezuela, and escalating violence in Libya.
Apr 09, 2019
My City, Gen-Next, Article
5 Tips to apply for graduate school in the United States
5 Tips to apply for graduate school in the United States
When a Nepali student graduates with a Bachelor’s (undergraduate) degree, and wants to pursue a Master’s or a PhD (graduate degrees) there are a handful of accredited universities to choose from at home. Naturally neighboring countries, China, India and Bangladesh are hot favorites to study medicine...
Apr 09, 2019
TECHNOLOGY
Facebook, Google face widening crackdown over online content
Facebook, Google face widening crackdown over online content
LONDON, April 9: Tech giants like Facebook and Google came under increasing pressure in Europe on Monday when countries proposed stricter rules to force them to block extreme material such as terrorist propaganda and child porn.
Apr 09, 2019
ECONOMY, WORLD
India delays May order for Iran oil, awaits clarity on sanctions waiver: sources
India delays May order for Iran oil, awaits clarity on sanct...
NEW DELHI, April 9: Indian refiners are holding back from ordering Iranian oil for loading in May pending clarity on whether Washington will extend a waiver from U.S. sanctions against the OPEC-member, four sources said.
Apr 09, 2019