Annual AWON Bazaar to take place on November 27
- by Republica
Active Women of Nepal (AWON) Bazaar, one of the events organized by AWON, will be held at The Soaltee Hotel, Kathmandu on November 27.
Happenings
Chinese fashion photographer in Dior controversy apologizes
- by Associated Press
A renowned Chinese fashion photographer has apologized for her past work after online critics called it insulting to the Chinese people and fashion house Dior removed one of her photos from a show in Shanghai.
FYP Showcase highlighted students' ideas, technical prowess and adaptability
- by Republica
Islington College organized Final Year Project Showcase on Tuesday in Kathmandu. The one-day exhibition showcased the graduates’ enterprising projects including 3D Printer with CNC Engraver, a contactless payment system, and Travel Buddy-a virtual travel guide among others.
Smart shopping at Mlight Smart Mart
- by Republica
With the tagline 'Be Smart & Buy Smart', Mlight Smart Mart has been operating for 16 hours per day since October. This newly established mart is situated in Banasthali and is one stop destination for locals to get their grocery items.
7 steps to cure your hangover
- by Agencies
Hangovers begin after blood alcohol levels start to fall. In fact, according to some experts, the worst symptoms occur when levels reach zero.
Mayor Chiri Babu Maharjan performing Kukur Puja at Sneha’s Care Centre
- by Supradeepta Neupane
Well known street dog care centre Sneha’s Care Centre worshipped dogs at its center located in Chovar, Lalitpur on the occasion of Kukur Tihar on Wednesday. Lalitpur’s Mayor Chiri Babu Maharjan visited the shelter and performed Kukur puja.
Tree plantation to mark 61 years of diplomatic relationship between Nepal and Israel
- by Republica
Trees were planted in the park on the occasion to mark the 61st years of diplomatic relationship between Nepal and Israel, as a symbolic act of celebrating nature, goodness and promoting ecological awareness.
‘Experimental Water Color Painting Workshop’ in Pokhara
- by Republica
A workshop titled ‘Experimental Water Color Painting Workshop’ was held on Saturday at Pokhara. The workshop was conducted by the Department of Painting, Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) in association with Gandaki Academy, Gandaki province.
The Chimney restaurant reopened
- by Republica
Hotel Yak & Yeti has reopened The Chimney restaurant and its contemporary terraces. According to a press statement released by the hotel the restaurant serves Western and Asian cuisines in an up-scale and architecturally rich indoor seating yet simultaneously offers casual and comfortable alfresco dining experience on it’s newly built outdoor terraces.
‘Page 3 Nepalbhasha People’s Choice Awards’ calls for nomination entry
- by Republica
The fortnightly Nepalbhasha magazine Page 3 organized a press meet on Saturday in Bento lounge and Bar, New Road for the call for nomination entry for the fourth edition of ‘Page 3 Nepalbhasha People's Choice Award.’
2,700-year-old toilet found in Jerusalem was a rare luxury
- by Associated Press
Israeli archaeologists have found a rare ancient toilet in Jerusalem dating back more than 2,700 years, when private bathrooms were a luxury in the holy city, authorities said Tuesday.
Russian film crew in orbit to make first movie in space
- by Associated Press
A Russian actor and a film director rocketed to space Tuesday on a mission to make the world’s first movie in orbit, a project the Kremlin said will help burnish the nation’s space glory.
Painting exhibition 'Mahatma Gandhi's Principles for a Better World’ on display
- by Republica
A painting exhibition has been organized by Shivata Love Foundation with the support of the Indian Embassy and BP Koirala India-Nepal Foundation on the occasion of the 152nd Gandhi Jayanti.
Annual art exhibition by Alfresco on display
- by Republica
A total of 28 artists’ group exhibition ‘Alfresco Art Exhibition 2021’ began on October 3 at Nepal Art Council, Babermahal.
EXPLAINER: Why Facebook is holding off on kids’ Instagram
- by Associated Press
Bowing — perhaps only for a moment — to pressure from lawmakers, critics, the media and child development experts, Facebook said Monday it will “pause” its work on a kids’ version of its photo and video-oriented Instagram app.
‘Moulin Rouge!’ leads Tonys haul, but 3 big trophies to come
- by Associated Press
“Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” a jukebox adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s hyperactive 2001 movie, took an insurmountable lead at the Tony Awards, earning nine trophies with three top prizes — including best new musical — still up in the air.
Idled Thai taxis go green with mini-gardens on car roofs
- by Associated Press
Taxi fleets in Thailand are giving new meaning to the term “rooftop garden,” as they utilize the roofs of cabs idled by the coronavirus crisis to serve as small vegetable plots.
‘The nude exhibition 2021’ on display
- by Sangita Shrestha
Around 50 works of a total of 23 artists are on display at an exhibition titled ‘The Nude exhibition 2021’ which began on September 3 at M Cube Gallery, Chakupat, Lalitpur. As the title of the exhibition suggests, it features paintings, photographs, installations and sculptures that accentuate the beauty of the natural body without artificial clothing — nude.
World Vlogging Challenge to raise awareness on impact of climate change on Himalayan glaciers
- by Republica
"Himalayan glaciers are spread across eight countries and are the source of all major rivers across the region; these glaciers are melting at an alarming rate putting the future of billions of lives and the entire ecosystem in danger. We believe vloggers are great storytellers, influencers and sources of information to the new generation. The main objective of WVC is to let the youths know about the Himalayas and their glaciers."
Nepal European Union Film Festival to begin virtually
- by Republica
The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal is all set to present the Nepal European Union Virtual Film Festival 2021 (NEUFF 2021) on the virtual streaming platform Festival Scope. This is the 10 th edition of NEUFF that features 15 award-winning titles plus 24 other films from 14 European countries to the Nepali audience from September 17 to 25. is all set to present the Nepal European Union Virtual Film Festival 2021 (NEUFF 2021) on the virtual streaming platform Festival Scope. This is the 10 th edition of NEUFF that features 15 award-winning titles plus 24 other films from 14 European countries to the Nepali audience from September 17 to 25.