There were times that nature gave us And it will keep on providing what it has But the time has been harsh on nature And we need to reconsider and work altogether

Time has come to take movement for social justice forward by bringing in political parties to stand for it

A gay couple was allegedly asked to give up their seats to accommodate a straight couple during an Alaska Airlines flight from New York City to Los Angeles.

KATHMANDU, July 30: Real-life couple, Nischal Basnet and  Swastima  Khadka, have been featured together in the ‘Nacha Firiri’, on the YouTube channel of G21 Digital.

Gopal and Binda Nepali, of Naubise – Dhading, have spent the better part of their conjugal life selling Taparis near Kasthamandap. They have been running their shop in a narrow lane of Basantapur, which leads to Kastamandap, for the past 16 years.

July 7: Vikram Chandra’s novel Sacred Games tackles all the big themes: crime, friendship, betrayal, love. Most of all, though, the 900-page book is a story about Mumbai. Sprawling yet focused, there is something cinematic in the writing.

Nepal should seek Indian support in seed production and marketing, agriculture mechanization and development of agriculture-related infrastructure

SOULS OF MY CITY

Two years ago, when 30-year-old Swarupa Basnet decided to get married to her boyfriend of eight years, the couple wanted to keep the wedding ceremony simple and share the expenses equally between their families. This concept was unheard of and many people from her now husband’s side of the family and even her own relatives mocked them for it back then.

KATHMANDU, April 25: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said rights and responsibilities come together and it is the duty of all to bear this fact in mind while exercising one's rights

KATHMANDU, April 21: CPN-UML and CPN-MC will jointly mark 69 years of Communist Party of Nepal together on Sunday.

Though being closely touched by the scenario, where breaking marriages are as easy as breakups and breakups are just impatient actions, where lust is respected and feelings flayed like seasons and where years of togetherness never hesitated to part ways, I still believe in you- in love!

KATHMANDU, April 15: Nepali Congress General Secretary Shashank Koirala has intensified works to bring all the disgruntled groups under one umbrella as he throws his hat in the ring to be the next leader at the helm of the grand old party.

KATHMANDU, April 11: Celebrated Nepali artists will be exhibiting their paintings in an exhibition, “Ages of Paintings Mini-Large” at Music Art Gallery, Jhamiskhel from April 14 to May 1.

KATHMANDU, April 4: The top leaders of CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Center) have expressed their renewed commitment to finalize the proposed merger between the two parties within the deadline previously agreed upon.

Manchester City are reportedly ready to put together a stunning £305million transfer package to beat Manchester United and Real Madrid to Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar.

DHARAN, Mar 5: On the occasion of Holi on Friday, youngsters of Dharan were busy celebrating the festival of colors whereas a group of youth artist from Pokhara and Dharan decide to head toward the historically as well as naturally significant Bijayapur.

UML-Maoist unification

Started as a casual gathering of a handful of passionate bikers, Riders Unified today serves as a recognized platform for people sharing a common interest of the thrilling sport, biking. This vibrant group, with 400 registered members, and more than a thousand trainees, seeks to promote freestyle riding in Nepal along with road safety.

For generations, mothers have hand-knitted woolen socks, mufflers, caps for their children to keep them warm and safe during chilling winter. Though earlier it simply seemed habitual, the gesture somehow has lost its charm in the recent years, probably because of modernization or eventual shift in people's preferences regarding fashion.

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: CPN (UML) general secretary Ishwar Pokharel has said his party was ready to work together with Tarai centric parties and amend the constitution.

Supporting each other, coming together in the moments of need is what makes a nation stronger and resilient

KATHMANDU, Jan 8: The UML has taken strong exception to a government plan to hold the first meeting of the provincial assembly in Kathmandu, saying such a move would be against the spirit of federalism. Criticizing the preparations to appoint governors for the seven provinces without fixing the provincial capitals, UML leaders on Sunday said that the government should take both decisions at once or let the new government do it.

BARBADOS, Dec 27: The cousin of Rihanna has been shot dead mere hours after they spent Christmas Day together in Barbados.

BHAKTAPUR, Oct 20 : Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said those forces wanting to murder democracy have now united.

Some had just celebrated marriages of half a century or longer. They spent their time volunteering and playing with grandchildren. A few had lived through both world wars.

My City Narratives: Heart to heart with Malvika

LOS ANGELES, Sept 6: Singer Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom reunited on the beach over the Labor Day weekend here. After being spotted together at the beach in California, the former couple added fuel to rumors that they are back together.

Badri Pariyar is a 51 year old local tailor based in Bhotebahal, Kathmandu. Badri says he has been involved in tailoring for as long as he remembers.

Trafficking of Nepalis

RAUTAHAT, August 6: The four children, who died after drowning in water-filled ditch in Rautahat on Saturday, have been cremated en mass a day later. Locals, school children and parents mourned their death and paid them a final homage before the cremation.

The number of start-ups and entrepreneurs has mushroomed in the Kathmandu Valley in recent years. Regardless of how unrealistic and unsustainable the idea may be, people claim to be an entrepreneur and start a business of their own. But, starting a business should be a thought-through process. While merely an idea is not enough to sustain a business, the very first thing that any venture requires is space. And with space comes a list of expenses that needs to be taken care of.

The number of start-ups and entrepreneurs has mushroomed in the Kathmandu Valley in recent years. Regardless of how unrealistic and unsustainable the idea may be, people claim to be an entrepreneur and start a business of their own. But, starting a business should be a thought-through process. While merely an idea is not enough to sustain a business, the very first thing that any venture requires is space. And with space comes a list of expenses that needs to be taken care of.

KATHMANDU, July 30: Chief Election Commissioner Dr Ayodhee Prasad Yadav has said that the election of the provincial assembly and the House of Representatives was not possible together for constitutional as well as managerial reasons.

The recruiters, to their dismay, are rarely able to find right hires from among new graduates.

KATHMANDU, May 27: The representatives from government and different foreign aid agencies have committed to working together on better emergency preparedness during crises in Nepal.

KATHMANDU, May 9: Poverty Alleviation Fund (PAF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) to work together in 14 earthquake-affected districts.

NEW DELHI, April 11: Indian Premier League’s tenth season not only has the cricket lovers excited but is also keeping all Bollywood followers glued to the screens.

If India is willing to sell to Nepal the weapons it builds with foreign technology, we have no reason to look elsewhere.

Kenichi Yokohama, chief of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Nepal Representative Mission (NRM), has completed his tenure in Nepal. He is moving to New Delhi, India for his next assignment. Before flying to New Delhi to take over his next assignment, Yokohama talked with Kuvera Chalise of Republica on his experiences in Nepal, ADB-funded projects and the long-awaited Melamchi Water Supply Project. Excerpts:

SOLUKHUMBU, March 11: Of course, they wish to welcome more and more tourists to their hometown. With this desire, the women of Khunde came together to build tourism infrastructure in their area so that more tourists would come to their village.

KATHMANDU, Feb 24: After months of obstruction by various opposition parties including the CPN-UML, parliament on Thursday was able to hold deliberations on the seven-point amendment bill that was tabled earlier.

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: Iwan Wiranata-atmadja, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Nepal, has paid a courtesy farewell call on Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal at his official residence, Baluwatar today.

The chairman of the English FA says he has spoken to gay players about providing more support and helping them to come out as a group.

KATHMANDU, Dec 27: The government has informed the federal alliance which also includes the United Democratic Madhesi Front that it would take together the constitution amendment bill and the bills relating to the elections.

RUKUM, Dec 24: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal  has said that there is no alternative for the political parties to come together for implementation of the constitution.

MUMBAI, Dec 21: Actress Priyanka Chopra has been roped in as the global ambassador of hair care brand Pantene. She has become the first Indian actress to represent the brand globally.

They are two of the hottest stars on the planet, but it took a movie about loneliness in deep space to bring together Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence.

Mumbai, Dec 5: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan said he and Salman Khan can definitely work together in a film again.

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Local and foreign musicians will get together to offer a unique show with jazz classics from legends such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Duke Ellington that every music enthusiast will be able to enjoy. This special concert will take place at Moksh Bar in Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur on Saturday, Dec 3.