WORLD
Indian PM Modi's visit to disputed bordering area irks China
Indian PM Modi's visit to disputed bordering area irks China
KATHMANDU, Feb 9: China on Saturday "firmly opposed" Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, asserting that it has never recognized the sensitive border state and the Indian leadership should refrain from any action that may "complicate the boundary question", media reports...
Feb 09, 2019
Lifestyle
Optimism may help people fight chronic pain
Optimism may help people fight chronic pain
Optimism may be key to coping with chronic pain, claims a new study of soldiers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. And you don't need to be a vet to benefit from a positive attitude, the research suggests.
Feb 09, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Music
Janelle Monae applauds jump in Grammy nominations for women
Janelle Monae applauds jump in Grammy nominations for women
At a pre-Grammy brunch honoring Janelle Monae, a few hundred music industry players and performers packed tightly in a room to hear the singer speak passionately about women being the backbone of the music industry and dominating in nominations at Sunday’s show.
Feb 09, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Food & Drinks
This Chocolate Day: Go local!
This Chocolate Day: Go local!
After Rose Day and Propose Day, Valentine Day’s week observes Chocolate Day today. To add sweet flavor of romance in relationship, couples tend to celebrate the day with gifting and exchanging chocolates with each other.
Feb 09, 2019
Lifestyle
Diet drugs Make Mosquitoes Stop Biting, Study Finds
Diet drugs Make Mosquitoes Stop Biting, Study Finds
Is it possible to make mosquitoes essentially go on a “diet”? Researchers of a new study find how diet drugs could stop mosquito bites.
Feb 09, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Movies
'We're happy with it,' say makers of big budget 'Alita: Battle Angel'
'We're happy with it,' say makers of big budget 'Alita: Batt...
Big-budget action film “Alita: Battle Angel” may have garnered lukewarm reviews, but the filmmakers behind the manga-inspired movie envisioned by James Cameron say they are delighted with how it has turned out.
Feb 09, 2019
ECONOMY
Nepal seeks two additional seaports with India for third country trade
Nepal seeks two additional seaports with India for third cou...
KATHMANDU, Feb 9: Nepal has proposed India to allow two more ports to do business with third countries, senior government officials said on Saturday.
Feb 09, 2019
ECONOMY
Rs 160 million distributed to Bajura former bonded farm laborers
Rs 160 million distributed to Bajura former bonded farm labo...
BAJURA, Feb 9: One hundred sixty million rupees has been distributed to the erstwhile farm bonded laborers in Bajura district.
Feb 09, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Casey Affleck's new film explores fatherhood in world without women
Casey Affleck's new film explores fatherhood in world withou...
A new film about a father-daughter relationship in a world without women was shaped by Casey Affleck’s own struggles with becoming a single parent, the Oscar-winning actor said at the Berlin Film Festival where “Light Of My Life” is premiering.
Feb 09, 2019
My City, Entertainment
Streep joins ‘Big Little Lies’ after being fan of show
Streep joins ‘Big Little Lies’ after being fan of show
Meryl Streep’s self-professed addiction to “Big Little Lies” had the bonus of turning the Oscar-winning actress into a star of the HBO drama’s second season.
Feb 09, 2019