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Journalist Jagadishor Panday awarded in US

Journalist Jagadishor Panday awarded in US

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, OCT 9: Journalist Jagadishor Panday, who has been reporting for media outlets for more than 12 years, was awarded for his significant national and international contributions to Nepali journalism and the media industry. The...

Asmita Rana on Stage: Pursuing a childhood dream

Asmita Rana on Stage: Pursuing a childhood dream

- by Republica

From a young age, Asmita Rana nurtured a childhood dream of becoming a renowned model and dancer. This innate curiosity ignited her passion for dancing, a flame that burned brightly throughout her formative years. ...

Skin Deep: Exploring Skin Aesthetics in Nepal

Skin Deep: Exploring Skin Aesthetics in Nepal

- by Sara Pahari

How do you define beauty? The answer could be anything but objective. The concept of beauty has been debated and redefined throughout history. From the ancient emphasis on symmetry and proportion such as the golden...

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'Rato Tika Nidhar Ma' star knew at an early age he wanted to become an actor

'Rato Tika Nidhar Ma' star knew at an early age he wanted to become an actor

- by Samiksha Shrestha

It is said parents are the ultimate role models for their children. This was true in case of Ankit Sharma, the son of well-known Nepali actor and director Ashok Sharma. Following in his father’s footsteps, Ankit chose the film industry for a career. Ankit, now 26, first came to fame in 2019 with the film 'Rato Tika Nidhar Ma'. He started acting as a child, participating in his school plays. "My teachers used to encourage me to participate in various plays and then I became fond of acting," said Ankit. During his days in school, he landed a number of roles in theaters. One of the defining moments in his career was when he played the lead role in the musical drama 'The Lion King' (2010) by Jyoti Man Sherchan in which he played the role of 'Scar'. This not only catapulted him to a sudden fame, but also helped him to decide his future career. Over the years, he also played small roles in other plays such as 'Pied Piper' and 'True West'.

Pawz: Connecting fosters and adopters to rescue homeless dogs

Pawz: Connecting fosters and adopters to rescue homeless dogs

- by Manawi Shah

It is estimated that the streets of Kathmandu Valley alone are home to over 35,000 dogs who lack love, care and healthy lives. Many of these street dogs, also known as community dogs, live miserable lives on these streets and pass away uncared for illnesses and starvation. There is a confusing dynamic created between the people of the country, and dogs. About 81 percent of Nepal's population follows the Hindu religion which even dedicates a day for dogs known as ‘Kukur Tihar’ when the canines are worshiped but at other times, most of them receive cruel and inhumane treatment.

Dubai Food Festival 2022 to celebrate Dubai's global gastronomy

Dubai Food Festival 2022 to celebrate Dubai's global gastronomy

- by Agencies

The Dubai Food Festival (DFF), is back with a bang! Celebrating Dubai's global gastronomy status, the 14-day, the city-wide festival will showcase Dubai's most exciting culinary offerings. This food festival is indeed an unmissable event of the year. Hardcore foodies from all over the world flock to Dubai to celebrate food and indulge in some of the 'best in the world' foodie experiences. In its ninth edition, this year's festival will take guests on an immersive tour of a city home to more than 200 nationalities and renowned for its rich culinary diversity. DFF will showcase the best authentic homegrown cuisine and concepts created by Dubai's local food heroes, as well as world-acclaimed fine dining restaurants, experiences, and masterclasses by leading chefs with views of iconic locations.

Darwin notebooks missing for 20 years returned to Cambridge

Darwin notebooks missing for 20 years returned to Cambridge

- by Associated Press

Two of naturalist Charles Darwin’s notebooks that were reported stolen from Cambridge University’s library have been returned, two decades after they disappeared. The university said Tuesday that the manuscripts were left in the library inside a pink gift bag, along with a note wishing the librarian a Happy Easter.

Man touts electric unicycle as answer to high gas prices

Man touts electric unicycle as answer to high gas prices

- by Associated Press

A Massachusetts man says he has the answer for those singing the blues about stratospheric gas prices. Rick Madeira, of Fall River, has taken to riding his electric unicycle to work, saving on gas and cutting his commute time in the process.

Scientists figure out how vampire bats got a taste for blood

Scientists figure out how vampire bats got a taste for blood

- by Associated Press

Scientists have figured out why vampire bats are the only mammals that can survive on a diet of just blood. They compared the genome of common vampire bats to 26 other bat species and identified 13 genes that are missing or no longer work in vampire bats.

Holi Punhi Celebration in London

Holi Punhi Celebration in London

- by Republica

Pasa Puchah Guthi UK (PPGUK) , London observed the ‘Holi Punhi’ at Elthorne Park and Nepal Authentic Dining Restaurant on Saturday. According to a press statement released by PPGUK, this was the first time PPGUK London celebrated Holi Punhi with its members. Around 40 Guthi members were present at the celebration, which ran between 1pm-4pm, on the day.

With walkout threat, Disney finds itself in balancing act

With walkout threat, Disney finds itself in balancing act

- by Associated Press

With some workers across the U.S. threatening a walkout Tuesday, The Walt Disney Co. finds itself in a balancing act between the expectations of a diverse workforce and demands from an increasingly polarized, politicized marketplace.

Oil to protect your skin on Holi

Oil to protect your skin on Holi

- by Agencies

It's that time of the year when colors take over everything - the air, your clothes, even your hair and skin and hence, skincare during Holi has to be paramount since the season is changing and our skin is in transition mode hence the care has to be little extra than usual.

UNESCO fears Ukraine harm as Russian culture backlash grows

UNESCO fears Ukraine harm as Russian culture backlash grows

- by Associated Press

An Amsterdam museum said Thursday it has cut its close links to the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg and UNESCO warned of damage to Ukraine’s cultural heritage, as international cultural institutions stepped up their condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.