Mahesh Bhatt spoke against India’s ban on Pakistani talent

Published On: February 27, 2017 06:10 PM NPT By: Agencies

Mahesh Bhatt has been a strong supporter of Pakistan-India cultural exchange, previously spoke against the ban and now is putting his money where his mouth is.

'Moonlight' wins best picture Academy Award (photo feature)

Published On: February 27, 2017 11:53 AM NPT By: Associated Press

The coming-of-age drama "Moonlight" is the winner of the best picture Academy Award. The film won after the end of the awards ceremony was plunged into chaos after "La La Land" was mistakenly announced as the best picture winner.

Inter College Music Competition concludes preliminary round

Published On: February 26, 2017 11:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: The 13th Kathmandu College of Management Inter College Music Competition’s (KCM  ICMC) preliminary round concluded on Saturday.

Diplo’s event in Kathmandu postponed

Published On: February 26, 2017 11:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: Dancemandu team announced that the event with Diplo scheduled for March 1 at Club Déjà Vu, Durbarmarg is postponed to April 5.

Lamphu to begin shooting today

Published On: February 26, 2017 11:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: Upcoming movie ‘Lamphu’ will begin the shooting today.

Moonlight sweeps Spirit Awards

Published On: February 26, 2017 11:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

‘Moonlight’ triumphed at the Film Independent Spirit Awards with six wins on Saturday, besting grief drama ‘Manchester by the Sea’ ahead of Sunday’s Oscar’s ceremony.

The Vagina Monologues 2017 in Kathmandu

Published On: February 26, 2017 11:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: The Vagina Monologues 2017, a benefit production for Hamri Bahini- The Green Angels, was held on Saturday and Sunday at Shilpee Theater, Battisputali . V-Day is a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls.

‘Ek Boli Ek Daam’ a heartwarming folktale-based Nepali play

Published On: February 26, 2017 11:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: ‘Ek Boli Ek Daam,’ a Nepali play, written by Shijan Dahal and directed by Praween Khatiwada is based on a Nepali fairytale. The play is presented by NG Group in association with Mandala Theater Nepal.

5 things about Sabitra Bhandari

Published On: February 26, 2017 11:00 PM NPT By: Republica

Sabitra Bhandari, 20, is a popular name in Nepali women’s football. She began her journey as a professional footballer in 2014 when she joined the Armed Police Force (APF). She plays as a striker for APF club and has represented Nepal in various international games. She was able to make headlines when she scored the highest number of goals in the 4th SAFF Women’s Championship which was held in Silguri, India. She netted six goals against Bhutan, five goals against Maldives and one goal against India, scoring 12 goals all together in the championship. Sabitra is also the first Nepali woman footballer to score double hat-trick in a single international match. She grabbed this title in a match against Bhutan in the 4th SAFF Women’s Championship. In conversation with Republica’s Prasansha Rimal, she shares five things many may not know about her.

Nepathya rocks Butwal

Published On: February 26, 2017 06:33 PM NPT By: Republica

BUTWAL, Feb 26: Folk rock band Nepathya performed at the Kalika School ground in Butwal on Saturday. The concert started in the evening lasted for two hours.