SOCIETY
Janakpur all ready for Indian PM’s state visit
Janakpur all ready for Indian PM’s state visit
JANAKPUR, May 11: Locals in the holy city of Janakpur await the state visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday as the provincial and local governments in coordination with the federal government have given the whole place a total facelift to welcome the visiting dignitaries.
May 11, 2018
The Week
‘NaMo’ste Nepal
‘NaMo’ste Nepal
Yes, we are entirely dependant on you and, in terms of bilateral give and take, we take a lot more than we can ever give. But, no matter what our situation or condition, we are a sovereign country that would like to be treated as such.
May 11, 2018
The Week
Short and simple workout
Short and simple workout
The benefits of being active go far beyond losing weight or getting a body worth flaunting just in time for summer. Routine physical exercise strengthens the heart and lungs, improves energy levels and, studies have shown that, it even prevents many chronic diseases from developing.
May 11, 2018
SOCIETY
Nepalis laud Korean peace deal
Nepalis laud Korean peace deal
KATHMANDU, May 11: Top politicians, diplomats and social activists have lauded the recent historic peace deal signed between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea as part of efforts made to end the decades-long war between the two countries.
May 11, 2018
The Week
Managing money
Managing money
I’m a spendthrift. Girls usually are. But I’m someone who usually plans how to spend money before the actual cash even comes her way. My mother thinks this is a very bad thing and is always telling me to save and then save some more. I tell her the worst thing would be to die with money in the bank.
May 11, 2018
SOCIETY
Madhav Nepal dissatisfied with govt’s working style
Madhav Nepal dissatisfied with govt’s working style
KATHMANDU, May 11: Former prime minister and senior leader of the ruling CPN-UML has expressed his dissatisfaction over the working style of the government saying that the government has not done anything more than just talking about economic prosperity.
May 11, 2018
SPORTS
Sunrisers Hyderabad knock out Delhi Daredevils, in playoffs
Sunrisers Hyderabad knock out Delhi Daredevils, in playoffs
A 176-run stand between Shikhar Dhawan and skipper Kane Williamson took 2016 IPL champions Sunrisers Hyderabad to victory, leaving Rishabh Pant’s 128 not out for Delhi Dardevils in vain in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 matcha
May 11, 2018
The Week
Charya Nritya: Dancing for enlightenment
Charya Nritya: Dancing for enlightenment
The common belief is that to experience enlightenment one must sit motionless and be completely still. Dance seems antithetical to enlightenment. But not many know of Charya Nritya, or Charya dance. Charya is a sacred form of Buddhist art, which, if done properly with right understanding, will lead...
May 11, 2018
SOCIETY
PM Modi to arrive today
PM Modi to arrive today
KATHMANDU, May 11: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is coming to Nepal today for a two-day official visit. PM Modi will be landing at 10:15 AM via Indian air force special helicopter where he will be having program at Janakpur and will be coming to Kathmandu.
May 11, 2018
ECONOMY
Two and half years on, Nepal still await exchange facility
Two and half years on, Nepal still await exchange facility
Modi had lifted ban on the circulation of 500, 1,000 rupee banknotes during his Nepal visit in 2014.
May 11, 2018