Entertainment

September 16, 2024 5:07 PM

Olympics-Games’ opening ceremony starts under watchful eye of security forces

The Olympics' opening ceremony began in Paris on Friday by depicting a fictional scenario in which the arrival of theOlympic flame goes awry, ahead of an extravagant show on the river Seine that will kick off the summer Games. French soccer superstar Zinedine Zidane was shown running across Paris t...

July 22, 2024 5:45 PM

Nigerian artist seeks world record for largest drawing

Nigerian artist Fola David is seeking the Guinness record for the largest drawing by an individual after spending six days on his piece in a stadium in, the commercial capital Lagos. David, also a medical doctor, said his 1,050 square-metre "Unity in Diversity" artwork, an image of two giant hands ...

September 16, 2024 5:54 PM

76th Primetime Emmy Awards: Netflix, Disney dominate 2024 nominations

The nominations for the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards were unveiled today, showcasing the best in television over the past year. FX's epic series 'Shogun' leads the pack with an impressive 25 nominations, including a nod for Best Drama Series. Other top contenders include FX's 'The Bear' with 23 nomin...

July 13, 2024 9:40 PM

Stars gather in Mumbai as son of Asia’s wealthiest person ties the knot

From international celebrities to business tycoons, and from renowned politicians to globe-trotting diplomats, guests have begun arriving in Mumbai as the city gears up for the wedding of Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia's richest person and chairman of Reliance Industries. The...

July 11, 2024 12:43 PM

Kathmandu prepares itself to hold 8th SATA award 2024

Kathmandu sets itself to host the prestigious South Asian Travel Award 2024 event to be organised in19th September this year. Stakeholders in Hospitality and tourism business from India, Maldives, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan contest in South Asian Travel Award 2024 under various categories.  In...

July 10, 2024 5:42 PM

Global lithium sector eyes Argentina’s salt flats on tech test run

In a dusty plain in northern Argentina's mountains, black tubes stretching two stories high fill a massive tank with salty brine sucked from deep below ground. The brine contains lithium, a silvery white metal essential for making electric vehicle batteries and in high demand as the world shifts to...

July 5, 2024 1:47 PM

Justin Bieber arrives in Mumbai to perform at Ambani-Merchant wedding

Canadian pop star Justin Bieber arrived in Mumbai on Friday (July 5) to perform at the wedding festivities of Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani. Anant is set to marry his long-time girlfriend Radhika Merchant, whose father is CEO of Encore Healthcare, where she serves as a board direc...

July 1, 2024 4:34 PM

Acclaimed Albanian novelist Ismail Kadare dies at 88

Ismail Kadare, an acclaimed Albanian novelist and playwright who opposed the long rule of late Communist dictator Enver Hoxha, has died in a Tirana hospital after having a heart attack, local television cited his editor as saying. He was 88. Kadare, a leading figure in Albanian and international li...

June 29, 2024 10:07 AM

India and USA extend agreement on equalisation levy until June 30

India and the United States have agreed to extend their transitional agreement on the Equalisation Levy until June 30. This decision comes after both countries initially joined 134 other members of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework in October 2021 to address tax challenges from the digitalization of ...

June 28, 2024 1:46 PM

Singer-songwriter Kinky Friedman passes away at 79

American singer-songwriter, novelist, and satirist Kinky Friedman has passed away at the age of 79. His death was confirmed on his official social media account, as reported by People. "Kinky Friedman stepped on a rainbow at his beloved Echo Hill, surrounded by family and friends. Despite enduring ...