The Week
Nepalis on global arena
Nepalis on global arena
There are many Nepalis who are doing and accomplishing great things around the world. As their list of achievements grows, so does our pride. But that’s not all. These people are inspirational and we could all learn a thing or two from them.
May 17, 2019
ECONOMY, WORLD
China plans to cut jet fuel prices to aid airlines, consumers
China plans to cut jet fuel prices to aid airlines, consumer...
SINGAPORE/BEIJING, May 17: China is planning to lower wholesale aviation fuel prices as early as July, part of Beijing’s pledge to reduce business costs in a slowing economy, said an oil industry executive and a spokeswoman with the Chinese aviation authority.
May 17, 2019
My City, Entertainment
‘Big Bang Theory’ exits TV airwaves with emotional episode
‘Big Bang Theory’ exits TV airwaves with emotional episode
“The Big Bang Theory” closed out its run as television’s top-rated comedy with an emotional final episode that saw some big changes for the show’s group of geeky misfits.
May 17, 2019
The Week
Crafting Jewelry for a cause
Crafting Jewelry for a cause
Ojaswi Baidya and Ibha Baidya both confess to always having been particularly fond of silver jewelry. The sisters would always opt for silver instead of brass or even gold. Something about the sublime metal appealed to them and Ojaswi was also sensitive to metal, quickly getting itches and allergies...
May 17, 2019
SOCIETY
One dies in truck-scooter collusion in capital
One dies in truck-scooter collusion in capital
KATHMANDU, May 17: A girl died on the spot when her scooter was hit by a water tanker in front of the Kathmandu Mall on Friday morning.
May 17, 2019
WORLD
Modi proclaims a cleaner India, but the reality may be more murky
Modi proclaims a cleaner India, but the reality may be more...
KOPPAL/SHIKRAWA, May 17: Every morning around dawn, dozens of people gather by the dusty banks of a stream snaking through Shikrawa village, two hours south of India’s capital, New Delhi, to do the same thing: defecate in the open.
May 17, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Robert Pattinson to Play ‘The Batman’ for Matt Reeves and Warner Bros.
Robert Pattinson to Play ‘The Batman’ for Matt Reeves and Wa...
Sources tell that Robert Pattinson is in negotiations to play “The Batman” in Matt Reeves’ forthcoming superhero film, which hits theaters June 25, 2021.
May 17, 2019
WORLD
Mexico journalist murdered, fifth of 2019
Mexico journalist murdered, fifth of 2019
MEXICO, May 17: A journalist was murdered in a resort town on Mexico's Caribbean coast Thursday after receiving death threats, authorities said, the fifth reporter slain this year in one of the most dangerous countries for the press.
May 17, 2019
SOCIETY
NEA Chief Ghising blasts locals obstructing Trishuli III B construction (With video)
NEA Chief Ghising blasts locals obstructing Trishuli III B c...
KATHMANDU, May 17: A viral video on social media shows Managing Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority Kulman Ghising exchanging a heated debate with local residents at the site of ongoing Upper Trishuli III B hydropower project at Pairabesi in Nuwakot district.
May 17, 2019
The Week
Food you will love
Food you will love
Given the growing fascination of the Korean culture among Nepalis it’s no surprise that Korean restaurants these days get a lot of visitors. If the aisles of supermarket stores packed with ramen and other instant Korean snacks are any indication, Korean food is the new ‘it’. Hangkook Sarang in Naxal...
May 17, 2019