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Ball gowns galore: London’s V&A Museum stages new Dior show

Ball gowns galore: London’s V&A Museum stages new Dior show

- by Associated Press

“The Ballroom,” which celebrates the designer’s love for extravagant evening wear with aplomb. Dozens of handmade gowns in sumptuous silks, feathers and crystals are displayed in a mirrored room with lighting that simulates sparkling constellations and showers of gold dust.

Where there is ‘Hope’, there is a way

Where there is ‘Hope’, there is a way

- by Sangita Shrestha

As students do not have much financial support for an exhibition, it took them five months to make the exhibition a success. They are financially in debt and about the exhibition, Vikram shared, “We four connected instantly and we saved money from our pockets for the exhibition. In the course of our work, the owner of frame store was well impressed by our work that he did us a generous favor by making the frames in credit.” The exhibition started with a positive spirit and they are happy with the favorable outcome.

The forgotten: Manthapokhari and the Shiva temple

The forgotten: Manthapokhari and the Shiva temple

- by Sajesh Raj Nepal

Locals here believe that the temple is related to the king Birat of Mahabharat since the place is very close to the remains of Bhediyari, the believed capital of Matchya kingdom ruled by king Birat. Professor Dr Som Prasad Khatiwada says that inside the cremation area are the remains of Rani Math related to the Malini, the beloved of King Salahesh, a folk legend.

Russians plunge into icy waters to mark feast of Epiphany

Russians plunge into icy waters to mark feast of Epiphany

- by Associated Press

Russian believers imitate the baptism by entering the water and ducking themselves three times either on the evening before Epiphany or on that Jan. 19 feast day. Many make the sign of the cross, some others hold their noses.

Celebrating Maghe Sankranti

Celebrating Maghe Sankranti

- by Renu Twanabasu

The Newar community across the country is celebrating 'Ghiu Chaku Sankranti' today. As the community people especially consume ghiu and chaku on the day, the sankranti is observed after its name.

Sakimana Puni for Love and Health

Sakimana Puni for Love and Health

- by Sangita Shrestha

Sakimana Puni is celebrated by the Newar community every year on Kartik Sukla Purnima. This year, the festival was celebrated amid much fanfare on Saturday. Devotees pay homage to the moon on this festival. On this day, families eat boiled pidalu (taro root) and sweet potatoes.