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Asaram convicted of raping minor girl at his Jodhpur ashram, faces 10 years in jail

Published On: April 25, 2018 11:32 AM NPT By: Agencies

JODHPUR, April 25: A Jodhpur court on Wednesday convicted self-styled godman Asaram of raping a minor girl, dashing the hopes of thousands of followers who claim he is innocent. The special court also convicted two others in the 2013 case amid watertight security, letting off two of his alleged accomplices.

SRH bowlers stifle MI in low-scoring thriller

Published On: April 25, 2018 10:11 AM NPT By: Agencies

MUMBAI, April 25: A fine and disciplined bowling display by the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) helped them to eke out a 31-run win against Mumbai Indians(MI) in a low-scoring thriller at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.

9,000 Nepalis face deportation as Trump administration prepares to cancel residency permits

Published On: April 25, 2018 09:28 AM NPT By: Agencies

The Department of Homeland Security is preparing to cancel the temporary residency permits of about 9,000 immigrants from Nepal, the Trump administration’s latest move to expel foreigners living in the United States with some form of provisional status.

How to date during MeToo Era

Published On: April 24, 2018 03:26 PM NPT By: Agencies

The #MeToo movement has brought a tidal wave of social change, giving a voice to victims of sexual harassment and holding their perpetrators accountable - but where has it left us in terms of dating?

PM Oli speaks to prime ministers of India, Pakistan to resume stalled SAARC process

Published On: April 24, 2018 01:42 PM NPT By: Agencies

KATHMANDU, April 24: Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has said that he had spoken to both his Indian and Pakistani counterparts to resume the stalled SAARC process by sorting out their differences.

For faster weight loss, include these 5 superfoods in your daily diet

Published On: April 24, 2018 01:06 PM NPT By: Agencies

Superfoods are excellent for weight loss. Besides helping you lose belly fat, they’re also great for overall health as they’re full of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and other elements that run your body efficiently.

JK Rowling 'not interested' in 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' stage sequel

Published On: April 24, 2018 11:34 AM NPT By: Agencies

After seven books, eight films and one Broadway play, author JK Rowling said she is content with the way the story of 'Harry Potter' has turned out and she would not want to stretch the plot any further.

YouTube removed over eight million videos in last quarter of 2017

Published On: April 24, 2018 10:49 AM NPT By: Agencies

YouTube released a transparency report on how it is enforcing its community guidelines, which do not allow contents related to "pornography, incitement to violence, harassment, or hate speech", for example.

Liverpool want to sign €100million star to challenge Premier League champions Manchester City next season

Published On: April 24, 2018 10:03 AM NPT By: Agencies

Liverpool want to sign Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak but will have to fork out €100million to meet his buyout clause, according to reports.

Iyer fifty in vain as KXIP top table with 4-run win

Published On: April 24, 2018 07:36 AM NPT By: Agencies

A fresh track at Feroz Shah Kotla, for Delhi Daredevils' first home game of the season, had plenty to offer for the pacers and appeared one of the quickest wickets so far in IPL 2018. Using that to their advantage Daredevils managed to restrict Kings XI Punjab to 143 for 8, thanks to the efforts of Liam Plunkett and Avesh Khan. However, it was a combination of pace and spin that did the trick for Kings XI Punjab as they overcame a Shreyas Iyer half-century to top the table with a four-run win.

Royal baby boy: Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to prince

Published On: April 23, 2018 06:22 PM NPT By: Agencies

ENGLAND, April 23: The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to her third child. The baby boy was delivered at 11.01am today weighing 8lbs 7oz, Kensington Palace confirmed.

Pasang Lhamu Sherpa defied societal norms to climb Mount Everest

Published On: April 23, 2018 05:01 PM NPT By: Agencies

On Oct. 5, 1990, French mountaineer Christine Janin became the first French woman to summit the peak of Mount Everest. She climbed the Earth’s highest mountain with a team composed of mostly French women, which was one reason Pasang Lhamu Sherpa stood out.

Liverpool star as good as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Published On: April 23, 2018 02:29 PM NPT By: Agencies

MOHAMED SALAH is on a par with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo and he’ll prove it over the next 10 years, says Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson.

World's first ocean plastic-cleaning machine set to tackle Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Published On: April 23, 2018 02:15 PM NPT By: Agencies

April 23: Scientists are preparing to launch the world's first machine to clean up the planet's largest mass of ocean plastic.

ICC to Discuss Entry of More Associate Teams in World Cup

Published On: April 23, 2018 11:36 AM NPT By: Agencies

KOLKOTA, April 23: The International Cricket Council (ICC) will discus at its board meeting here about how to address the issue of accommodating more associate teams in future World Cups, an official said on Sunday.

US Bangla questions Nepal's crash report

Published On: April 23, 2018 09:14 AM NPT By: Agencies

US-Bangla Airlines yesterday raised questions over the primary investigation report of the Nepalese authorities on the March 12 crash of its plane at Kathmandu airport that left 51 dead, 27 of them Bangladeshis.

Sanju Samson, Krishnappa Gowtham guide Rajasthan Royals to tense win

Published On: April 23, 2018 06:42 AM NPT By: Agencies

Sanju Samson’s second 52, guided by Krishnappa Gowtham’s 11-ball 33 helped Rajasthan Royals secure a tense three-wicket win over Mumbai Indians.

Chennai Super Kings beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by four runs

Published On: April 23, 2018 06:34 AM NPT By: Agencies

HYDERABAD, April 23: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pipped Sunrisers Hyderabad by four runs at theRajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Sunday to return to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) table.

ISIS claims responsibility for suicide blast that killed at least 31 people at voter registration centre in Kabul

Published On: April 22, 2018 03:28 PM NPT By: Agencies

KABUL, April 22: ISIS has claimed responsibility for suicide blast that killed at least 31 at a voter registration centre in Kabul.

Earth Day 2018: Everything you need to know

Published On: April 22, 2018 12:10 PM NPT By: Agencies

People around the world will come together this weekend to celebrate the planet and to take action to protect it.