WORLD
Myanmar government using ‘abusive laws’ to punish critics: Human Rights Watch
Myanmar government using ‘abusive laws’ to punish critics: H...
YANGON, Feb 1: Myanmar’s government under Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has used repressive laws to prosecute peaceful critics, dashing hopes that its first democratic leader in decades would safeguard free speech, Human Rights Watch said on Friday.
Feb 01, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Fashion, Art & Culture, Exhibitions
Ball gowns galore: London’s V&A Museum stages new Dior show
Ball gowns galore: London’s V&A Museum stages new Dior show
“The Ballroom,” which celebrates the designer’s love for extravagant evening wear with aplomb. Dozens of handmade gowns in sumptuous silks, feathers and crystals are displayed in a mirrored room with lighting that simulates sparkling constellations and showers of gold dust.
Feb 01, 2019
SOCIETY
Two held with 117 ampules of narcotics
Two held with 117 ampules of narcotics
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Police have arrested two people with 117 ampules of narcotics in the capital on Friday.
Feb 01, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Travel
Sharks drawn to warm waters by Israeli coastal power plant
Sharks drawn to warm waters by Israeli coastal power plant
Sandbar and dusky sharks have been sighted around the power plant for decades, but scientists only started collecting data two years ago. Although they are still trying to count the smatterings of sharks nearby, researcher Aviad Scheinin said the hundreds flocking exclusively to the Hadera power pla...
Feb 01, 2019
SPORTS
Nepal under pressure to win today's match to remain in T20 Int'l
Nepal under pressure to win today's match to remain in T20 I...
KATHMANDU, Feb 1 (RSS): Nepal is under pressure to win today's match of the ongoing T20 International Series in United Arab Emirates to continue its stay in the Series.
Feb 01, 2019
Lifestyle
Hip-hop turns 40 -- and its parents are beaming with pride
Hip-hop turns 40 -- and its parents are beaming with pride
Forty years ago, hip-hop was little known outside its birthplace, New York -- until the Sugarhill Gang decided to record their rhymes, launching the genre's rise as a dominant cultural and commercial force.
Feb 01, 2019
SOCIETY
Rare ‘loderi’ rhododendron found in forests of Myagdi
Rare ‘loderi’ rhododendron found in forests of Myagdi
MYAGDI, Feb 1: The rare ‘loderi’ variety of rhododendron has been found growing n the forests at Narchyang in Annapurna rural municipality-4 of northern Myagdi.
Feb 01, 2019
WORLD
India's Modi looks to budget to shore up political base; jobs and farmers in focus
India's Modi looks to budget to shore up political base; job...
NEW DELHI, Feb 1: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is expected to try and shore up its political support with big ticket farm giveaways and tax cuts for the middle class in its final federal budget on Friday, months before elections.
Feb 01, 2019
POLITICS
Amid controversy, Lucky Sherpa resigns as ambassador to Australia
Amid controversy, Lucky Sherpa resigns as ambassador to Aust...
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Lucky Sherpa has stepped down as the Ambassador to Australia stating that it was against her ethics to continue serving as the ambassador amid allegations of human trafficking. Sherpa resigned from her position following direction from Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and co-chairperso...
Feb 01, 2019
Lifestyle
Veteran actor BS Rana passes away
Veteran actor BS Rana passes away
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Veteran actor B.S. Rana passed away on Friday.
Feb 01, 2019