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19 killed as violence erupts in Nepal over social media ban; HM resigns

Violent protests by youths against a government ban on social media sites rocked Nepal on Monday, with police's use of force leaving at least 19 people dead and over 300 others injured, and home......

Wife of Nepal ex-PM burnt alive as protestors torch their house

Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, wife of the former Nepali Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal, has died after suffering critical burns when their house in Kathmandu was torched during the violent protests,......

15,000 Prisoners Escape In Nepal

30 undertrial prisoners from Nepal, who escaped after a jail break, were arrested by Sashastra Seema Bal jawans at the India-Nepal border in Bihar. IMAGE: Nepalese army personnel conduct a flag......

Gen Z leaders endorse former CJ for interim Nepal PM

As anti-establishment protests led by Nepal's Gen Z continue across the country, youth leaders at the forefront of the demonstrations have stated that the widespread corruption and political......

Prachanda inaugurated China-funded Pokhara airport two weeks ago

The Pokhara International Airport, which witnessed the fatal crash of a Nepalese passenger plane with 72 people onboard on Sunday, was inaugurated two weeks ago by Nepal's newly-appointed Prime......

Nepal's tourism industry hit hard; to lose 2 lakh visitors

Image: Bhimsen Tower aka Dharahara in Nepal after the earthquake. Built by Nepal's first prime minister in 1832, the site, also known as the Bhimsen Tower, was popular among tourists who would......

'What Happened In Nepal Is Heartbreaking'

'Today is a black day for Nepal -- when bullets respond to the voice of the people, outrage against corruption and demand for justice.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Manisha Koirala/Instagram Prajakta......

The 'Misunderstanding' Between Zeenat Aman and Devsaab

Zeenat Aman has been sharing her snippets about her journey into the film industry and her star-maker, Dev Anand, on Instagram in a three-part series. In the first part, she spoke about how she......

Anushka Sharma's mommy style!

Just how do film folk spend their weekends? We find out through their media media feeds. Photograph: Kind courtesy Anushka Sharma/Instagram Anushka Sharma has discovered a new accessory: A......

India's Lone Woman Downhill Rider Turns Trailblazer

Downhill mountain biking, a sport that involves racing down steep, rugged trails at high speed, demands strength, technical skill and mental endurance. IMAGE: With no professional infrastructure,......

SAG: India men, women win badminton gold

IMAGE: The Indian men’s badminton team pose with their medals after beating Sri Lanka in the team final at the South Asian Games in Pokhara, Nepal, on Monday. Photograph: BAI/Twitter......

India tally 100 gold medals at South Asian Games

IMAGE: India won silver at the 4X400m relay on Friday. India ended the athletics competition with a whopping 47 medals (12 gold, 20 silver, 15 bronze). Photograph: South Asian Games/Twitter India......