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Monkey Punch, creator of megahit Japan comic Lupin III, dies

Monkey Punch, creator of megahit Japan comic Lupin III, dies

- by Associated Press

Cartoonist Monkey Punch, best known as the creator of the Japanese megahit comic series Lupin III, has died at age of 81. His office, MP Pictures, said Wednesday that Monkey Punch, whose real name is Kazuhiko Kato, died of pneumonia on April 11.

Andy Hui apologizes after taxi camera captures infidelity

Andy Hui apologizes after taxi camera captures infidelity

- by Associated Press

A tearful Hong Kong celebrity Andy Hui apologized after a newspaper published footage of his apparent dalliance with an actress that was captured on a camera installed in a taxi. Hui, an actor and singer, married Hong Kong pop star Sammi Cheng in 2013.

Photo exhibition celebrating friendship begins

Photo exhibition celebrating friendship begins

A photo exhibition by photographer Deepak Tolange kicked off on Thursday at IOE, Pulchowk Campus, Lalitpur. The photo exhibition is organized by the Embassy of Germany and Goethe-Zentrum Institute to celebrate 60 years of friendship between Nepal and Germany.

Jemele Hill still speaking her mind, this time on podcast

Jemele Hill still speaking her mind, this time on podcast

- by Associated Press

Jemele Hill has moved on, but not from speaking her mind. The former ESPN host, best known to the non-sports world for tweets about President Donald Trump that provoked the White House to unsuccessfully seek her firing, launches a weekly podcast Monday on Spotify. On the show, ‘Jemele Hill is Unbothered,’ she’ll conduct interviews and give commentary on sports, politics and culture.

Bell peppers and onions help boost white fish’s taste

Bell peppers and onions help boost white fish’s taste

- by Associated Press

A brief stovetop braise is the perfect way to cook delicate white fish like cod, since it keeps the fish moist and silky while creating a sauce at the same time. To give the mild fillets a boost of flavor, we paired them with a Spanish-style peperonata, a combination of cooked bell peppers and onions, to which we added tomatoes, wine, paprika, and fresh thyme for depth of flavor.

Bhaktapur celebrates Sagun Jatra

Bhaktapur celebrates Sagun Jatra

- by Renu Twanabasu

A major attraction of Bhaktapur’s Biska Jatra is ‘Swaga biyagu Jatra’, which means offerings to the deities. It is celebrated annually on the fourth of Baishakh.

Putting Yourself in his Shoes:  AHMED DULLA!!!

Putting Yourself in his Shoes: AHMED DULLA!!!

- by Avijit Thapa

It has been a while since Dulla Shoes launched its product in Nepal. From 2012 till date, Ahmed Dulla, Founder of Dulla Shoes has been through a roller coaster ride on his maiden entrepreneurial Venture.

Tradition of tongue-piercing

Tradition of tongue-piercing

- by Renu Twanabasu

Buddha Krishna Baag Shrestha pierces his tongue every year on the jatra held annually at Khasi Tole, Bodey, Bhaktapur. Shrestha first pierced his tongue in 2005. However, it was in 2008 when he started doing it on a yearly basis.

Government bans PUBG in Nepal

Government bans PUBG in Nepal

- by Kiran Lama

The government has directed internet service provider (ISP) to ban PUBG, a popular first person shooter multiple-player online game.

Glimpses of Biskaa Jatra

Glimpses of Biskaa Jatra

- by Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

Biskaa Jatra kicked off on April 10 this year. This jatra is celebrated for eight nights and nine days respectively. Here, are some glimpses of Biskaa Jatra:

Scarlett Johansson seeks police following paparazzi scare

Scarlett Johansson seeks police following paparazzi scare

- by Agencies

Reel life Marvel super hero Scarlett Johansson had to take refuge at police station following a dangerous paparazzi chase on Monday. The incident took place after 'The Avengers: Endgame' star featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live! along with three of her famous co-stars, Robert Downey Jr, Paul Rudd and Chris Hemsworth.

Indian embassy celebrates ICCR Foundation Day

Indian embassy celebrates ICCR Foundation Day

- by Republica

Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), Embassy of India, Kathmandu celebrated Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Foundation Day on April 9 at Hotel Radisson, Kathmandu.

Sanyukta's painting exhibition ‘The Fire of Change’ to begin on Tuesday

Sanyukta's painting exhibition ‘The Fire of Change’ to begin on Tuesday

- by Republica

A solo painting exhibition of Sanyukta Shrestha, ‘The Fire of Change’ is all set to kick off at Classic Gallery, Lalitpur from April 16 to April 18. Shrestha is a London based software engineer who leads the cultural community of Newars in the capital of UK. Shrestha is also the director of Nepal’s first animated movie, ‘The Legend of Shankhadhar’.