- Wednesday, 25 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Amid mental health crisis, toy industry takes on a new role: Building resilience
As more children emerge from the pandemic grappling with mental health issues, their parents are seeking ways for them to build emotional resilience. And toy companies are paying close attention.
Israel hands over dead bodies of five Nepalis
Minister Saud seeks int’l organisations’ support in finding Bipin Joshi’s status
Poland holding election on Sunday
Poland is holding an election Sunday that many view as its most important one since the 1989 vote that toppled communism. At stake are the health of the nation's democracy, its legal stance on LGBTQ+ rights and abortion, and the foreign alliances of a country on NATO's eastern flank that has been a crucial ally to Ukraine.
Rockheads embark on their first-ever Nepal tour in 2023
Formed in 2010, Rockheads is a pop/indie rock group based in Kathmandu, who initiated their journey as a cover band in the Thamel music scene. The group went through a few line-up changes during their early stages but settled on their first stagnant incarnation comprising Bishesh Bhandari on vocals and guitars, Sanjay Aryal on bass, Nikesh Kc on guitars and Samyak Pakhrin Lama on drums.
Best Buy plans to phase out sales of physical movies in the coming months
Best Buy is saying goodbye to movie-watching with physical discs. The consumer electronics retailer plans to phase out its DVD and Blu-ray sales by earl
Empower Rural Women For Prosperity
October 15 marks the International Day of Rural Women. This day praises and gives special appreciation to the rural women’s contribution all around the globe. Marking this day in Nepal always reminds of rural women farm
Check Food Adulteration Practices
Festivals are an integral part of Nepali culture, celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy. Nepal, a country known for its vibrant festivals and rich culinary heritage, often witnesses a surge in unhygienic food preparation practices d
Save Your Eyesight
Visual impairment can be debilitating as we have witnessed people with such problems facing extreme difficulty doing their day-to-day activities. For one reason or other, doing regular eye checkup does not fall in our priority. We often overlook eye problems in the early stage before they start to cause serious damage to our eyesight. Refractive errors, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and age related m
Victims Of Gender-based Violence Receive Support
Many women still face gender-based violence (GBV). In Malawi, the non-profit organisation Purple Innovation, is rehabilitating victims by engaging them in entrepreneurial projects. 49-year-old Malita Ngumbi is a widow from Mzuzu, northern Malawi, and a beneficiary of Purple Innovation’s work. In 1997, Ngumbi faced what she describes as the worst form of sexual and physical abuse from her then-husband.
SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher reacts to Hollywood studios breaking off negotiations
Fran Drescher has steered the actors’ guild through its monthslong strike. On the heels of Hollywood studios abruptly breaking off talks with the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists this week, the actor and union president says she's baffled and disappointed.
Experts say Hamas and Israel are committing war crimes in their fight
he deadly attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians and the devastating Israeli airstrikes and blockade of Gaza have raised accusations among international legal experts that both sides were violating international law.
Limb service begins at Chisapani Hospital
An artificial limb service project has commenced at Chisapani Hospital in Bardaghat, Nawalparasi-West. The project, CG Sabal Center, is established with the support from Chaudhary Foundation. Binod Chaudhary, a Member of the House of Repres
Humla locals are unable to enter China’s Taklakot
Dashain festival is at the doorsteps and markets have started getting crowded throughout the country. The scenario is not as joyous and extravagant, but the locals of Humla, a Himalayan and remote district still not connected with other parts of the country by motorable roads, are also excited about the festival.
India hand Pakistan seven-wicket World Cup rout
Skipper Rohit Sharma’s 86 and an inspired bowling display helped India hammer Pakistan by seven wickets in their high-profile World Cup clash at the 132,000-capacity Ahmedabad stadium on Saturday.
Paradox of Dashain market: Crowds swell but business just as usual
Swelling crowd of people in the market to buy different goods, ranging from edible foods to clothes to wear signals the arrival of Dashain, the great festival of Nepal.
