TECHNOLOGY
Facebook has 2 billion users
Facebook has 2 billion users
SAN FRANCISCO, July 7: It's the biggest status update ever from Mark Zuckerberg: Two billion people — more than a quarter of the world's population — hang out on Facebook at least once a month.
Jul 07, 2017
WORLD
10 killed in blitz car bomb attack in Egypt's Sinai
10 killed in blitz car bomb attack in Egypt's Sinai
EL-ARISH, Egypt, July 7: Islamic militants unleashed a suicide car bomb and heavy gunfire on an Egyptian military checkpoint in northeastern Sinai Peninsula on Friday, leaving 10 security troops including a special forces colonel dead and wounding at least 20, authorities said.
Jul 07, 2017
POLITICS
Ex-king celebrates 71st birthday (with photos and video)
Ex-king celebrates 71st birthday (with photos and video)
KATHMANDU, June 7: Former King Gyanendra Shah celebrated his 71st birthday amidst a gathering of pro-monarchs at Nirmal Niwas on Friday.
Jul 07, 2017
POLITICS
Hearing on Bharatpur case deferred once again
Hearing on Bharatpur case deferred once again
KATHMANDU, July 7: The Supreme Court yet again deferred the hearing on the writ petition demanding court order to resume vote counting in Bharatpur Metropolitan City.
Jul 07, 2017
POLITICS
Two bills tabled in parliament
Two bills tabled in parliament
KATHMANDU, July 7: Two bills have been tabled in today's meeting of the Legislature-Parliament.
Jul 07, 2017
The Week
Striving for a balanced life
Striving for a balanced life
Not everybody can dominate the work scene as well as balance the home life, but Girley Agrawal makes it look entirely too easy. Apart from being a mother of two sons, she is also the head of the CG Education Foundation. The Week caught up with her to learn about her career and how she manages to bal...
Jul 07, 2017
The Week
Providing a hassle-free commute
Providing a hassle-free commute
Commuting in Kathmandu can be a nightmare and those who drive can vouch for that. And if you try to take a cab, the haggling will make you even more frustrated. And sometimes you might not want to drive or take a taxi to a party but then you are left with no option. It was because of these reasons I...
Jul 07, 2017
The Week
A dedicated actor
A dedicated actor
With the recent release of his third movie, Karkhana, life looks good for Shushil Shrestha who started his career as a model before going on to become the face of Panache Runway in 2014. He then made his debut as an actor with Hostel Returns, and was nominated for the best new actor in NFDC National...
Jul 07, 2017
The Week
The famous five : Five works of art you should know
The famous five : Five works of art you should know
That’s the beauty of paintings; you don’t have to be an art enthusiast to understand it. Every piece of art has the power to transcend time and boundaries and it will speak to you the way you want it to. Paintings are always interesting and their interpretations are even more so. Here are a few art...
Jul 07, 2017
The Week
The colors of Danfe
The colors of Danfe
Danfe in Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, with its creative handbags and fancy dresses, feels much more than just another store from the moment you enter. It’s charm is enhanced by the often heard laughter of young women behind the sewing machines. After the devastating earthquake of 2015, the project Danfe wa...
Jul 07, 2017