Celebs monsoon style
- by Republica
In this gloomy season with frequent rainfall, not many people are enthusiastic and they care less to try out different styles and fashion. Feeling lazy and not wanting to dress up is not surprising at all.
My City From the Print
James Gunn completes first draft of Guardians of the Galaxy 3
- by IANS
Hollywood director James Gunn has completed the first draft of the plot for ‘Guardians of the Galaxy 3’ and is planning to make a change in the franchise’s continuity.
I want to work every day to be better at 70: Justin Bieber
- by IANS
Canadian singer Justin Bieber says that he has wasted a lot of time in the past and now he wants to work every day to be better when he reaches 70.
John Avildsen, Oscar-winning director of Rocky, dead at 81
- by Reuters
John Avildsen, the Oscar-winning director who made Hollywood’s quintessential underdog story in 1976 boxing saga ‘Rocky with a then-unknown Sylvester Stallone, and crafted another inspiring tale in ‘The Karate Kid,’ died on Friday at age 81, his family said.
Manisha Koirala ‘excited, committed’ to clean river Bagmati
- by IANS
Actress Manisha Koirala, who has been appointed as the goodwill ambassador of Bagmati clean-up mega campaign, says she is “excited and committed” to be a part of this intiative. Manisha on Saturday took to Twitter to share a photograph of a group of people cleaning up with river.
Rising Junkiri’s platform for young writers
- by Republica
Rising Junkiri (RJ), a platform for young writers, had organized a meet-up for bloggers and writers at Genesis Cafe on Saturday.
Teafresho International represented Nepal at World Tea Expo 2017
- by Republica
The World Tea Expo 2017 was held from June 12-15 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, USA. According to the press statement released by Teafresho International a total of 268 companies from India, China, Sri Lanka, Japan, Taiwan, Columbia, Nepal made their presentation where booth no: 1162 presented Teafresho Nepali Tea and Herbs.
Int’l standard dry port and exhibition halls to be constructed (with video)
- by Smriti Dhungana
KATHMANDU, June 18: The government is preparing to construct dry port and international standard exhibition hall in Chobhar. The estimated budget of the project is around Rs 1.5 billion.
Third edition of Nepalbhasa award announced
- by Republica
Elohan Prakashan Pvt Ltd had announced nomination for 'Page3 people's choice award’ on June 9 in an event organized at Nepa Banquet, Kushibun.
Pokhara gets its first acting and directing school
- by Santosh Subedi
National Art School has been established in Pokhara to further the region’s art and literature. Director Krishna Udashi has founded the school as he believes there are not enough institutions nation-wide for students to learn the basics of acting and theater. The National Art School came to existence on Thursday.
Crowdfunding to attend Oxford University
- by Sonam Lama
Kailash Panday barely had an idea about his life taking a roller-coaster ride when he left home for India at 17. Born to a family who lived a simple life in Ramechhap, it was quite tough for him to build his career on his own. Nonetheless, accepting the challenges that life threw at him, he now stands proud as a corporate lawyer and a chartered accountant. Holding a degree of Chartered Accountancy from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (2012), he earned Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from University of Delhi in 2016.
Gearing up for 11th Israeli Film Festival
- by Republica
If you are a film enthusiasts and love watching international movies, then get ready for 11 th Israeli Film Festival. The film festival is organized by Embassy of Israel in Nepal in association with Nepal Film Society.
Panchakanya Group completes plumbing training
- by Republica
Panchakanya Group under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program completed plumbing training on Thursday that began on May 17. According to the press statement released by Panchakanya Group, the training conducted around a month had total 57 participants and two of them were women.
BAT-SIGNAL LIGHTS UP LOS ANGELES
- by Associated Press
Los Angeles became Gotham City Thursday night as the Bat-Signal glowed at City Hall in honor of late Batman actor Adam West.
Gender, Economic Activity & Equality
- by Pramod Bhattarai
The relationship between economic empowerment, often discussed in relation to employment and income, and gender equality is not straightforward. Increased access to employment and income for women does not readily translate into an improved status or bargaining power for women. Although involvement in economic activity is a necessary condition for the attainment of gender equality in the economic sphere, it is in itself not sufficient, partly because not all economic activity is empowering and additional measures are required to promote gender equality in other areas.
A recollection of living abroad
- by Shuvechha Ghimire
When I say I was raised shy, nervous, and narrow-minded, many people within my circle don’t believe me. My friends currently know me as someone who asks a lot of questions and debates over unconventional issues. I have a focused approach to life that translates to everything that I am and aspire to be. A major part of what I am today is because of my two years in the UK that introduced me to a dynamic educational environment, a multicultural community and a few moments of cultural shock.
SEE results vibe!
- by Republica
Students in Nepal don’t get as much attention for any other examination results--be it +2, Bachelors, Masters or higher--as they get when Secondary Education Examination (SEE) results, used to be School Leaving Certificate (SLC), are out. They get congratulatory calls and text messages from relatives they haven’t heard from since last Dashain or longer. Their results become one of the priorities in social events. If they are not much of a family person, they utter ‘Same Pinch!’ and ‘Let’s party’ at least a dozen times while discussing their results with their friends. Typically considered “an iron gate”, SEE examination is the first national-level examination they attend which is why this examination holds a special place among students, parents and their relatives.
Tips for a better camping experience
- by Republica
A great way to come out of your comfort zone, enjoy nature, spend time with your friends and family is by camping. Camping can be very fun activity but it also can be a lot of work. However, with a little bit of pre-planning and a few of these tips, you can make your camping experience memorable.