Govt urged to ban beauty pageants in Nepal
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Some lawmakers on Monday urged the government to ban beauty pageants in the country.
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Some lawmakers on Monday urged the government to ban beauty pageants in the country.
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth attended the Chelsea Flower Show on Monday, the latest of several appearances that have helped to ease public concerns about her health ahead of a national celebration of her seven decades on the throne.
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Be it buying a new car or opening a new business, the Hindu tradition of breaking a coconut on auspicious occasions remains the same across India. The act of breaking a coconut is not just a ritual but has a whole emotion attached to it. This ritual is said to attract prosperity and even resolve money-related problems. But do you the historical event connected with this ritual and what is the exact reason behind the practice?
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Music label T-Series on Monday refuted plagiarism claims by Pakistani musician Abrar Ul Haq, who has accused Karan Johar's Dharma Productions of copying his song 'Nach Punjaban' without permission in their upcoming comedy 'Jugjugg Jeeyo'. The trailer of the film, featuring Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, and Kiara Advani, featured a recreated version of the popular 2002 track by Haq.
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Monkeypox cases have been reported around the world in recent weeks. More than 80 cases of Monkeypox have been confirmed in at least 12 countries. The World Health Organization has said another 50 suspected cases are being investigated and more cases are likely to be reported.
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Colin Cantwell, the man who designed the spacecraft in the “Star Wars” films, has died. He was 90.
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Chris Pratt has a lot to celebrate, and we're not talking the upcoming release of the eagerly anticipated Jurassic World Dominion and completing filming of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. On Sunday, Pratt took to social media to share the news that he and wife Katherine Schwarzenegger had welcomed their second daughter on Saturday. In his post, Pratt revealed that the new baby's name is Eloise Christina Schwarzenegger Pratt and that both she and Schwarzenegger are doing well.
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Nepali actress Surakchya Panta met Lee Jung Jae, the award winning South Korean star of Netflix’s “Squid Game” at The Cannes Red Carpet.
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The Ukraine crisis grabbed the spotlight in Cannes on Friday as a semi-naked protester painted in blue and yellow was ejected from the red carpet.
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Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson are among those departing from “Saturday Night Live,” leaving the sketch institution without arguably its two most famous names after Saturday’s 47th season finale.
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Brands must empower their community to be change agents in their own right? Various Nepali beauty brands are making their way on community betterment. Here is the list of some of the community based brands participating in Brand Nepal this year.
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Whether you want give gifts to your loved ones or want to pamper yourselves, handicrafts products must be your first choice. Thus, when you visit The Brand Nepal 2022, today, you will see lots of Nepali handicrafts brands waiting for you. Organized by Radio Nagarik, you can see the following handicrafts brands in Brand Nepal Go Local- the carnival celebrating Nepali brands and products. Similarly, it would be unfortunate, if it forgets about eco-friendly and natural products that one uses in our daily lifestyle. Here is a list of herbal lifestyle products that are participating in Brand Nepal this year.
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Any carnival or celebrations are incomplete without delicious food. Brand Nepal 2022, the carnival celebrating Nepali brands and products, also consists of various authentic Nepali brands delivering tastiest and original product of foods to its customers. Organized by Radio Nagarik, Monsoon edition Brand Nepal Go Local is happening on 21 May, Saturday where you can visit and try out various food products of the following brands.
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The clothing industry is one of the most ancient industries. Every year, there is the emergence of new trends and new fabrics in the clothing industry. Similarly, Nepali clothing brands with their own authentic and trendy style are growing rapidly. However, are these brands getting proper recognition and appreciation as they deserve?
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Famed British singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran and his wife, Cherry Seaborn, have welcomed the birth of their second daughter. The award-winning singer posted a photo of a pair of tiny socks on Instagram on Thursday and wrote: "Want to let you all know we've had another beautiful baby girl. We are both so in love with her, and over the moon to be a family of 4 x."
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Pop singer Rihanna and rapper A$AP Rocky are new parents of a baby boy, according to a report on the TMZ website on Thursday. Rihanna, 34, gave birth on May 13 in Los Angeles, TMZ said, citing sources with knowledge of the matter. It is their first child.
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Organized by Radio Nagarik, on May 21, 2022, there will be various authentic brands that provide delicious food, trendy clothing along with various accessories at the grand event. These brands are unique in their own way and cater to all age groups. Here is a list of eight Nepali brands that are participating in the Monsoon edition of ‘Brand Nepal Go Local’ carnival this year.
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Former Punjab Congress president, comedian and cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has been sentenced to one year in jail by a high court in India in a 34-year-old road incident.
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Raju Lama, the famous Nepali songwriter and singer of musical band Mongolian Heart was welcomed at the Tribhuvan International Airport today with the national flag and musical instruments. He had ascended the highest peak this year through Imagine Nepal Expedition to spread the message against climate change. Singer Lama, after his return to Kathmandu, said that he would now focus on a tree-planting campaign.
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Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift received an honorary doctorate from New York University on Wednesday and told graduates that everything would be all right, echoing the sentiments of her hit single "Shake It Off." The 32-year-old urged students to make the most of their choices. "Life can be heavy - especially if you try to carry it all at once... all the grudges, all the updates on your ex.... You get to pick what your life has time and room for."