WORLD
Fighting in Kurdish-held Syrian town despite cease-fire
Fighting in Kurdish-held Syrian town despite cease-fire
CEYLANPINAR, TURKEY, Oct 18: Associated Press journalists witnessed continued fighting Friday morning in a northeast Syrian town at the center of the fight between Turkey and Kurdish forces, despite a U.S.-brokered cease-fire that went into effect hours earlier.
Oct 18, 2019
SPORTS
UEFA bans Ajax fans for Champions League trip to Chelsea
UEFA bans Ajax fans for Champions League trip to Chelsea
NYON, Oct 18; Ajax Amsterdam have been banned from selling tickets to their fans for next month’s Champions League game at Chelsea following crowd trouble in their match at Valencia, European soccer’s governing body UEFA has s
Oct 18, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Hitler satire 'Jojo Rabbit' mixes dark humor with plea for tolerance
Hitler satire 'Jojo Rabbit' mixes dark humor with plea for t...
New Zealand movie director Taika Waititi says he likes a challenge and his satire of Adolf Hitler and Nazi culture may be his riskiest and most successful yet.
Oct 18, 2019
POLITICS, Latest Updates
President Bhandari to meet Indian counterpart, Japanese PM in Tokyo
President Bhandari to meet Indian counterpart, Japanese PM i...
KATHMANDU, Oct 18: President Bidya Devi Bhandari is paying an official visit to Japan from October 20 to 22 to attend the Ceremony of the Enthronement of Naruhito, the Emperor of Japan.
Oct 18, 2019
The Week
Healthy and happy pets
Healthy and happy pets
Pets are an essential part of our lives. They are truly a man’s best friends. Research suggests that pet owners are less likely to be depressed and suffer from other chronic health problems. Studies have proven that pet owners tend to have lower blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels th...
Oct 18, 2019
The Week
Common décor mistakes to avoid
Common décor mistakes to avoid
Decorating your home is fun. Little tweaks here and there have the power to completely change the feel of a space. But it’s quite easy to fall into the trap of getting carried away and not thinking things through. Here are five common décor mistakes that you should avoid at all costs.
Oct 18, 2019
The Week
You too can have beautiful hair!
You too can have beautiful hair!
We all want luscious, silky hair but the sun, pollution, and harsh tap water often wreck havoc and make our manes rough and dry. Here’s what you can do to reverse the damage.
Oct 18, 2019
SOCIETY, DIASPORA, Latest Updates
Kumar Pant elected as NRNA global president
Kumar Pant elected as NRNA global president
KATHMANDU, Oct 18: Kumar Pant has been elected as the global president of Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA).
Oct 18, 2019
The Week
Time for jazz
Time for jazz
Surya Nepal Jazzmandu, aka the Kathmandu Jazz Festival, started on October 17 (yesterday) and will continue until October 23. For these seven days, Jazzmandu 2019 will celebrate its 17th year by hosting several shows across Kathmandu valley, as renowned musicians from Nepal and around the world come...
Oct 18, 2019
The Week
An enchanting read
An enchanting read
I was excited beyond measure when I heard Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni was coming up with a book that was a retelling of the epic Ramayana. Her book ‘Palace of Illusions’, the retelling of the Mahabharat through the eyes of Draupadi, made for an interesting read and I wanted to see how she would prese...
Oct 18, 2019