Lifestyle
Nepali cinema over the years
Nepali cinema over the years
The Nepali film industry has progressed a lot over the years. Both the directors and the audience have seen changes in the sector. Some back-to-back hit movies have not only helped increase the stardom as well as the fan following of certain actors but have also made significant contribution to Nepa...
Feb 17, 2017
SOCIETY
Indian aid for Sindhuli tech institute
Indian aid for Sindhuli tech institute
KATHMANDU, Feb 17: Gyanveer Singh, second secretary at the Embassy of India, Kathmandu; Shiva Humagain, local development officer, Sindhuli; and Ambar Deep Devkota, principal of Sindhuli Community Technical Institute (SCTI), signed a memorandum of understanding for the construction of a three-storey...
Feb 17, 2017
SOCIETY
Tibetan Lhosar celebration in capital
Tibetan Lhosar celebration in capital
KATHMANDU, Feb 17: The Embassy of China organized a cultural program in the capital on Thursday to celebrate the Year of the Fire Rooster 2017 (Chinese Tibetan New Year).
Feb 17, 2017
SOCIETY, VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Valley Pollution Levels
Valley Pollution Levels
The graph above is based on the pollutant of fine particulate matter, PM2.5 (PM less than 2.5 microns) of Kathmandu Valley in a day.
Feb 17, 2017
POLITICS
Poll date likely to be announced Saturday
Poll date likely to be announced Saturday
KATHMANDU, Feb 17: Senior election officials on Thursday said that preparations are underway to announce a poll date on Saturday. May 15 is said to be the date that will be announced for the first phase local election.
Feb 17, 2017
POLITICS
Amid controversy, EC drops plan to use Smartmatic EVMs
Amid controversy, EC drops plan to use Smartmatic EVMs
KATHMANDU, Feb 17: The Election Commission (EC) has finally dropped its plan to purchase electronic voting machines from UK-based electronics supply firm Smartmatic, following a series of controversies sparked by its plan.
Feb 17, 2017
The Week
Libya revolution
Libya revolution
February 2017 marks eight years of the beginning of the Arab Spring protest of 2011 in Libya, which led to the ousting and ultimate death of Muammar Gaddafi (the deposed leader of Libya). My project team and I were on one of the last commercial flights leaving Libya at that time and though now it is...
Feb 17, 2017
The Week
The nuances of being a woman
The nuances of being a woman
There is no need to cringe. This is not a list of grievances from a feminist. It’s more of a day to day observation because being a modern woman in our society has never been this intriguing before. The subtle differences in the meaning and expression of being a female who is in tune with the times...
Feb 17, 2017
The Week
Good Reads
Good Reads
Good Reads
Feb 17, 2017
SOCIETY
'Traffic police suffer most from air pollution'
'Traffic police suffer most from air pollution'
KATHMANDU, Feb 17: Standing right in the middle of one of the busiest road sections of Kathmandu, she extended her right hand at shoulder level with the palm facing forward, while simultaneously blowing a whistle. Though clearly in a hurry, all the vehicles facing her palm obliged at her signal, com...
Feb 17, 2017