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Mentored by Michael Clarke, backed by Ricky Ponting, Sandeep Lamichhane gets IPL call

Published On: January 29, 2018 03:43 PM NPT By: Agencies

Back in 2016, Delhi Daredevils scouts looking out for a young spinner zeroed in on a Nepali leggie by the name of Sandeep Lamichhane, then not yet 16. Ahead of the IPL 2018 auction, the teen was put through a quiet trial in Delhi, and a video of his bowling was sent to team coach Ricky Ponting. The Australian legend was impressed.

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.'s Louis Philippe enters Nepal

Published On: January 29, 2018 03:28 PM NPT By: Agencies

Kathmandu, Jan 29: Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. announced its premium menswear brand, Louis Philippe's foray into Nepal with the launch of its first exclusive brand outlet at Labim Mall, Lalitpur on January 28.

Australia storm into U-19 World Cup final after defeating Afghanistan

Published On: January 29, 2018 02:05 PM NPT By: Agencies

Australia have cruised into their first under-19 cricket World Cup decider in six years after easily accounting for Afghanistan in the semi-finals.

U.S. soldiers are revealing sensitive and dangerous information by jogging

Published On: January 29, 2018 01:29 PM NPT By: Agencies

BEIRUT, Jan 29:  An interactive map posted on the Internet that shows the whereabouts of people who use fitness devices such as Fitbit also reveals highly sensitive information about the locations and activities of soldiers at U.S. military bases, in what appears to be a major security oversight.

5 ways to fall in love according to science

Published On: January 29, 2018 12:09 PM NPT By: Agencies

You can’t cast a spell on your would-be-lover. But you can take a cue from these researches and potentially up your chances of developing romantic feelings. After all, science knows best.

Gunmen storm military university in Kabul

Published On: January 29, 2018 10:52 AM NPT By: Agencies

KABUL, Jan 29: Gunmen attacked a military university in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan early on Monday, triggering explosions and gun fight, with unknown casualties, China's Xinhua news agency reported, quoting sources and witnesses.

Japan cryptocurrency exchange to refund stolen $400m

Published On: January 28, 2018 02:56 PM NPT By: Agencies

A Japan-based cryptocurrency exchange will refund about $400m to customers stolen by hackers two days ago in one of the biggest thefts of digital funds.

Trump denies climate change, but says he may sign Paris accord

Published On: January 28, 2018 12:45 PM NPT By: Agencies

WASHINGTON, Jan 28: President Donald Trump says he is skeptical about climate change, but says he might sign the United States back up to the Paris climate agreement.

Brazil: Gunmen storm Fortaleza nightclub killing 14

Published On: January 28, 2018 08:53 AM NPT By: Agencies

Gunmen have stormed a nightclub in north-east Brazil, killing at least 14 people.

Britney Spears fans hopeful for tickets after UK tour pre-sale disaster

Published On: January 27, 2018 05:28 PM NPT By: Agencies

Britney Spears fans are hoping for better success in acquiring tickets for her new UK tour after the website crashed during pre-sale yesterday (26 January).

Fund being raised to fly Brazil Gurung's body to Nepal

Published On: January 27, 2018 03:44 PM NPT By: Agencies

SYDNEY, Jan 27: A Nepalese chef thought to have murdered his British backpacker girlfriend before killing himself could have been driven by cocaine abuse.

Judge issues arrest warrant after professor refuses to speak English

Published On: January 27, 2018 03:00 PM NPT By: Agencies

UNITED STATES, Jan 27:  A University of Hawaii professor caused a ruckus in court on Wednesday when he refused to respond to a judge’s questions in English and requested a Hawaiian interpreter.

Camel botox in Saudi Arabia beauty pageant

Published On: January 26, 2018 01:30 PM NPT By: Agencies

SAUDI ARABIA, Jan 26:  Their necks were long, cheeks broad, humps shapely and lips droopy. Too droopy. At least 12 contestants have been disqualified from Saudi Arabia’s annual camel beauty contest because the owners injected their lips with Botox.

Winter Olympics 2018: 169 Russians approved to compete as neutrals

Published On: January 26, 2018 11:38 AM NPT By: Agencies

A total of 169 Russian athletes have been approved to take part in next month's Pyeongchang Winter Olympics under a neutral flag.

'Padmaavat' hits screen amid violence by Rajput outfits

Published On: January 25, 2018 05:29 PM NPT By: Agencies

New Delhi, Jan 25:  Amid calls for its ban resonating across several states in the country, Padmaavat released in theatres today.

Grumpy Cat wins $710,000 payout in copyright lawsuit

Published On: January 25, 2018 11:20 AM NPT By: Agencies

A cat made famous online because of its permanent scowl has been awarded $710,000 (£500,000) in a copyright case by a California federal court.

Day before screening, protests intensify against 'Padmaavat '

Published On: January 24, 2018 03:45 PM NPT By: Agencies

New Delhi, Jan 24:  A day before the release of Padmaavat, a Bollywood film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, protests erupted in several parts of the country.

Lalu Prasad found guilty in third case; sentenced to five years in jail

Published On: January 24, 2018 03:44 PM NPT By: Agencies

NEW DELHI, Jan 24: A special CBI court in Ranchi on Wednesday convicted Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Chief Minister of Bihar Lalu Prasad Yadav and another former chief minister Jagannath Mishra in the third case of multi-crore fodder scam related to fraudulent withdrawal of money from Chaibasa treasury in 1990s.

Heavy snow affects arrivals at Davos

Published On: January 23, 2018 02:40 PM NPT By: Agencies

DAVOS, Jan 23: The global economy and geopolitical tensions are taking a back seat to a more immediate problem at this year's Davos summit of political and business leaders: heavy snow is burying the venue.

In social media we don't trust: Survey Reveals

Published On: January 22, 2018 03:16 PM NPT By: Agencies

An overwhelming majority of the public believe social media companies do not do enough to tackle bullying, illegal activities and the spreading of extremist content on their sites, a major survey has found.