Scientists have found that a conversation between an adult and a child may change the child’s brain, and this back-and-forth conversation can be more critical to language development. The researchers found that children from higher-income families hear about 30 million more words during their first three years of life than children from lower-income families.

BAFTAs: Kate Middleton goes green on "Time's Up' dress code

Published On: February 20, 2018 09:24 AM NPT By: Agencies

Kate Middleton arrived at the 71st British Academy Film Awards in an olive green Jenny Packham gown, standing out from the crowd dressed in black.

'Three Billboards' leads the pack at politically edged BAFTA awards

Published On: February 19, 2018 04:31 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Feb 19:  Dark comedy “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” was the biggest winner at the BAFTA Film Awards, held in London on Sunday, an event which saw the campaign for women’s rights in the entertainment industry take center stage.

The male form in various states of undress has featured in Nepali art for centuries. Just look at the Chakrasamvara Mandala, a 13th-century Nepali paubha painting depicting the union of the deity Chakrasamvara and his consort Vajravarahi, or the many statues in erotic poses found at the Hindu temples of Kathmandu.

Iskra Lawrence displays her sizzling cleavage in tiny red bralet

Published On: February 17, 2018 05:32 PM NPT By: Agencies

Iskra matched her incredibly racy lingerie with her scarlet sky-scraper stilettos which added to her height to make her stand out at the glitzy fashion event.

Weekend Hangout

Published On: February 16, 2018 02:55 PM NPT By: Republica

Every Friday and Saturday, we look into venues around the city to find a suitable place to hang around with our friends and loved ones. Sometimes, it becomes difficult to decide. Republica Online brings weekend hangouts in Kathmandu that you can hop in to for some good music, a bottle of beer and some mouth watering food. We bring venues, bands at your screen and help you decide with some recommended dish to try.

From Maoist symbol to hipster accessory: Nepali shoes get revamp

Published On: February 16, 2018 10:45 AM NPT By: Agencies

Long maligned as the footwear of choice for Nepal's Maoist guerillas, Goldstar sneakers are undergoing a revival in the Himalayan nation -- fast becoming a must-have hipster accessory.

Porn star says she feels free to discuss Trump encounter

Published On: February 15, 2018 02:12 PM NPT By: Associated Press

NEW YORK, Feb 15:  Stormy Daniels, the porn star whom Donald Trump’s attorney acknowledges paying $130,000 just before Election Day, believes she is now free to discuss an alleged sexual encounter with the man who is now president, her manager told The Associated Press.

Right hair brush for various hair types

Published On: February 15, 2018 11:26 AM NPT By: Agencies

Do you know that one of the key reasons for hair fall and breakage is your hairbrush? No matter how many different oils or hair masks you try, a wrong hairbrush for your hair type can cause more damage than you think. So next time you're brushing your hair, make sure you have the right one. Read through and find the perfect one for your hair type:

Kim Kardashian goes topless, ignites controversy

Published On: February 14, 2018 07:08 PM NPT By: Agencies

It's hard to estimate, when you consider the screen shots from Kim’s sex tape alone and then cycle through her Playboy and Paper spreads and then consider her Instagram account, like, everday.