OPINION
The battle of Sindhuli
The battle of Sindhuli
King Prithvi Narayan Shah’s unification campaign was focused on Kathmandu but it seemed like a powerful state to win over. To weaken it, he blockaded the Kathmandu Valley. This affected East India Company’s trade with Tibet (and China) because their trade was carried out via Kathmandu.
Aug 18, 2019
OPINION
Living after marriage
Living after marriage
My wife knows it all but still, I have an honest confession to make. I am a culprit of reinforcing the age-old patriarchal practice of welcoming the bride into bridegroom’s place. I got married in October 2018. Post the October event, I have come across several instances where I have had to battle a...
Aug 18, 2019
OPINION
Trump’s one-way economy
Trump’s one-way economy
LONDON – Nowadays, when people ask me how I am, I answer, jokingly, that I’m doing great, so long as I ignore Donald Trump’s presidency in the United States, Brexit, the crisis of the United Kingdom’s major political parties, and the performance of Manchester United.
Aug 18, 2019
OPINION
Case against Chhaupadi
Case against Chhaupadi
Chhau is a tradition associated with the menstrual taboo in the western part of Nepal. This tradition prohibits Hindu women and girls from participating in normal family activities during menstruation as they are considered impure. Women are required to live in a cattle-shed or hut during menstruati...
Aug 18, 2019
Infographic
Infographics: July 2019 was hottest month on record
Infographics: July 2019 was hottest month on record
July was the hottest month measured on Earth since records began in 1880, the latest in a long line of peaks that scientists say backs up predictions for man-made climate change. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said that July was 0.95 degrees Celsius (1.71 degrees Fahrenheit...
Aug 18, 2019
SPORTS
Mane and Firmino give Liverpool 2-1 win at Southampton
Mane and Firmino give Liverpool 2-1 win at Southampton
Aug 17: Superb individual goals by forwards Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino gave Liverpool a 2-1 Premier League win at Southampton and provisionally lifted them to the top of the standings on Saturday.
Aug 17, 2019
SPORTS
Two out of two for Arsenal as Aubameyang sinks stubborn Burnley
Two out of two for Arsenal as Aubameyang sinks stubborn Burn...
LONDON, Aug 17: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang grabbed the winner as Arsenal overcame a stubborn Burnley to maintain their winning start in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Aug 17, 2019
SOCIETY
Final rites of artist Adhikari conducted at Pashupati Aryaghat
Final rites of artist Adhikari conducted at Pashupati Aryagh...
KATHMANDU, Aug 17 : Last rites of senior artist Shubhadra Adhikari have been performed at Pashupati Aryaghat today. Her mortal remains were consigned to flames in the electric crematorium.
Aug 17, 2019
My City, Entertainment
Kristen Wiig is engaged to longtime boyfriend Avi Rothman!
Kristen Wiig is engaged to longtime boyfriend Avi Rothman!
Actor Kristen Wiig and longtime boyfriend and actor Avi Rothman are engaged!
Aug 17, 2019
My City, Entertainment
Here's the complete list of upcoming Taylor Swift songs from 'Lover'
Here's the complete list of upcoming Taylor Swift songs from...
It seems like Taylor Swift is equally excited for the release of her upcoming album 'Love' as her fans!
Aug 17, 2019