Harry Potter turns 20

Published On: June 27, 2017 05:40 PM NPT By: Agencies

LONDON, June 27: After years of rejection letters, British author JK Rowling finally published the first volume of the Harry Potter saga 20 years ago, on June 26, 1997.

5 things about Kali Prasad Baskota

Published On: June 26, 2017 10:51 AM NPT By: Republica

Kali Prasad Baskota is a renowned singer, musician, composer and lyricist in Nepal. He began taking vocal classes in 1999. His musical career as a lyricist and composer began with the release of the song ‘Chahana Sakiyo’. The release of the song ‘Jaalma,’in the movie ‘Resham Filili’ launched his singing career and remains one of his biggest hits. My City’s Sonam Lama caught up with Baskota to talk about the five things which people may not know about him.

KATHMANDU, June 25: Publication nepa-laya is launching a new book on health and well-being ‘Khana Khanu Bhayo ? Hamra Bhansa Bare Bazar Ka Bhram’ (false assumption about health and nutrition). The book, jointly authored by Dr Aruna Upreti, a long-time campaigner of healthy lifestyle and Laxman Adhikari, is due for release on July 2.

Cheryl Cole took to Instagram on Sunday to wish a happy first Father’s Day to her beau Liam Payne.

Ed Sheeran weighs in on Taylor Swift, Katy Perry feud

Published On: June 21, 2017 07:15 PM NPT By: Agencies

Despite all the she-said, she-said in the Taylor Swift/Katy Perry feud, Ed Sheeran said in a recent interview that he thinks the back-and-forth is overblown.

Trend of cover songs sans artist consent

Published On: June 21, 2017 03:21 PM NPT By: Smriti Dhungana

KATHMANDU, June 21: The trend of uploading cover songs of retro Nepali songs in youtube is consistently increasing. Following the easy access and popularity of social media, various artists and film units have called to upload the cover songs and to post in the social media.

Katy Perry makes Twitter history with 100 million followers

Published On: June 17, 2017 05:26 PM NPT By: Agencies

WASHINGTON, June 17: Pop superstar Katy Perry has made history by becoming the first user to garner 100 million followers on Twitter, the social media platform announced.

China's Great Wall repaired with simple tools, bricks of old

Published On: June 17, 2017 05:17 PM NPT By: Reuters

BEIJING, June 17: At one of the most treacherous and least restored stretches of China's Great Wall, a line of pack mules halted upon emerging from the gloom of a dense forest draped in mist and dew.

Nepalis splurging on trendy clothings

Published On: June 15, 2017 04:30 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar

KATHMANDU, June 14: What comes to your mind when you think of summer? For an average person, it is the season of scorching heat but for fashionistas, it is the season to try out the new trends in the fashion world.

Fans get riled up at Justin Bieber for not singing Despacito

Published On: June 14, 2017 06:48 PM NPT By: Agencies

STOCKHOLM, June 14: A disgruntled fan threw a shoe at pop star Justin Bieber when he refused to sing Despacito at the Summerburst festival over the weekend.