Bhaktapur / March 23: Jujubhai Shrestha, renowned for bravado of piercing tongue every year in ‘Jibro Chedne Jatra’ (Tongue Piercing Festival) in Baisakh 2, has announced to renounce from this traditional activity. The 38-year-old resident of Bode in Bhaktapur organized a press conference in Bhaktapur on Thursday to inform on his retirement. Jujubhai had been […]
Kathmandu / Mar 18: A new play delving into the life and times of Lichchhavi-era princess Bhrikuti premiered at the Shilpee Theatre in the Capital on Thursday. Written by Sarubhakta, the play has been directed by debutant director Pavitra Khadka. The play follows Bhrikuti’s journey to Tibet and her contribution in popularising Buddhism there. Though […]
Kathmandu / March 4: A Nepali play ‘Bukhyacha Mann,’ written and directed by Raj Shah was staged at Sarwannam Theatre on Thursday. The play features actors Aaditya Sharma, Aarohi Sharma, Sudarshan Aryal, Prakash KC, Sharmila Nagarkoti and Sujita Adhikari, among others. The play begins with one of the popular traditions practiced in the Western region, […]
Kathmandu / Feb 18: Kunjana Ghimire, aka Suntali, is a Nepali comedian, actor and social worker. She is one of the main characters of Nepali TV series ‘Meri Basai’. Republica’s Prasansha Rimal had a conversation with Kunjana about her career and life. How did you start off your career? I was involved in various extra […]
Tillottama / Feb 8: The title winner of the ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’ Season 9 – a dance contest aired on the Indian tv channel ‘Colors’ – was given a hero’s welcome after returning to her home district here in Nepal. Teriya Fauja Magar of Rupandehi on Tuesday came home to an upbeat welcome ceremony by […]
Kathmandu / Jan 21: A Nepali girl has won the title of a famous Indian dance realilty show ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’ Season 9. Teriya Magar of Rudrapur VDC, Rupandehi, has grabbed the coveted title, defeating the other two contestants – Salman Yusuff Khan and Shantanu Maheshwari. With the victory, Magar will receive a cash prize […]
Kathmandu / Jan 7: Sixteen different books related to children’s literature have been unveiled simultaneously on Saturday. Minister for Education, Dhaniram Poudel, released the books, published by Khoji Publication. On the occasion, Minister Poudel said that preparation of curriculum and methods of teaching should be prepared keeping into account the child psychology. The existing education […]
Kathmandu / Dec. 31: If you’re like the majority of people, you’re probably thinking about making a New Year’s resolution. From losing weight to getting organized, spending less/saving more, and enjoying life to the fullest (last year’s top four resolutions), we often make grand plans every January. Unfortunately, just 8% of us will be successful, […]
Kathmandu / Dec 29: Youth singer Nisha Deshar and musician Santosh Shrestha will be honoured jointly with the ‘Narayan Gopal Youth Music Award’ for this year. A meeting of the Narayan Gopal Youth Music Award took a decision to this effect on Wednesday. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 50,000 and a gold […]
Timothy Aryal, Kathmandu / Dec 24: Picture a dingy, dimly-lit hovel that houses nothing but a famished and an agonised family, desperately seeking an escape. That is exactly what Bhoko Ghar (The Starving Home) opens with. The family of four continually dreams of fleeing from their immediate conundrum. And just like its characters, the play Bhoko […]
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