My City - Happenings

Gearing up for ' Tuborg Lalitpur Tattoo Convention 2020'

- by Republica

If you are yearning to get inked or want to hang-out with Nepali tattoo enthusiasts, then 'Tuborg Lalitpur Tattoo Convention 2020' would be a great place for you this weekend that is kicking-off at Nakhipot (Basket Ball court), Lalitpur from March 6 to 7.

Nepal’s journey to Miss Universe 2020 halts

- by Republica

Since 2017, Nepal began its journey to Miss Universe beauty pageant that continued for three consecutive years. However, this year Nepal won’t be participating in Miss Universe.

NAFA gearing up for 10th National Art Exhibition

- by Republica

Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) is gearing up for the 10 th National Art Exhibition which is schedule on April 14 and will continue till May 3 at Nepal Art Council, Babermahal.

Saugat’s upcoming ‘Mantra’ features picturesque view of Mt Manaslu

- by Republica

As a teaser of Saugat Malla and Diya Pun starrer movie ‘Mantra’ released, it has already created hype amid Nepali movie fanatics.

Spotify launches playlists for dogs left home alone

- by Reuters

Spotify has made playlists and a podcast for dogs to listen to in their owners’ absence, after finding that nearly 74% of UK pet-owners play music for their animals.

How can you make healthy food resolutions really stick?

- by Associated Press

For many of us, January is all about giving things up: Maybe we’re going to stop eating meat and embrace a plant-based diet. Or we’re ready to kick excess sugar to the curb after a holiday season awash in sweets. Or we’re committed to avoiding fast food.

Life hacks for students

- by Republica

Always getting confused between “affect” and “effect”? Here’s a trick to remember – “Affect” is an Action. Both the words start with an A. Hence, affect is a verb. “Effect” is a thing. Hence, effect is a noun. If you can’t remember this, just use the word “impact” and you will never go wrong.

Health benefits of dark chocolate

- by Republica

One of the top dark chocolate benefits for skin is attributed to its flavonol content and its ability to protect against sun damage.

Priyanka’s fun filled bachelorette party

Kollywood heartthrob Priyanka Karki who is getting married to Ayushman Desraj Joshi is celebrating bachelorette party in Thailand.

Tips to give back to your community

- by Republica

Look up the places where you can volunteer and utilize your skills. You can find plenty of community schools, local hospitals and animal shelters where your help can prove useful.

Never ending women’s water woes

- by Krishna Kisi

Though drinking water pipelines have reached most of the households of Chyamasingh, Bhaktapur, women still have to struggle to fetch water from public tap. They don’t have any option but to wait for hours for their turn to fill their vessels at public taps.

7 ways to avoid procrastination

- by Republica

Start using a planner, this makes it much easier to keep track of individual assignments and important due dates.

Anushka says winning BWAP and Multimedia Award is success for Nepal

- by Republica

Miss Nepal World 2019 Anushka Shrestha said that she has raised important issues at the Miss World 2019, beauty pageant held in London, recently.

Health benefits of almonds

- by Republica

Almonds contain relatively high levels of vitamin E. Vitamin E and other antioxidants help prevent oxidative damage in the body. Scientists have also tentatively linked a higher vitamin E intake with a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Kathmandu International Film Festival begins

- by Republica

With the festival tagline “Voices from the Margins” Kathmandu International Film Festival officially began at City Hall, Bhrikutimandap on Wednesday. This is the 17 th edition of Kimff where, it is celebrating Sir Edmund Hillary’s centennial year and a special screening of ‘The Ascent of Everest’, about the conquest of Everest by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa on May 29, 1953, officially marked the opening of the film festival.