The Nepal Premier League has undeniably changed the atmosphere in this Himalayan nation. It has brought light to Kirtipur nightlife, sponsors to scoreboards, and pride to fans starved of large-scale sporting events. It has also created pockets of income, moments of possibility, and glimpses of what a sports economy could look like.
It is a matter of shame for all of us that 78 years after independence we still have a major portion of our rural population living in primitive conditions. They lack electricity, clean cooking fuel, potable water and toilets in their homes. Somehow modern technology has not touched their lives.
The biggest victims of heavy snowfall are often invisible in public conversations.They are the daily wage workers. laborers, construction workers, street vendors, load carriers, and small service providers who depend on daily earnings to feed their families.When snow blocks roads and markets shut down, their income stops immediately. There is no work from home for a daily wager. No paid leave. No savings cushion for many. Each snowbound day means an empty kitchen, anxious parents, and children who may go to bed hungry. Winter for them is not scenic; it is a season of survival.
Breaking from the tradition of only marching columns, the Indian Army showcased a "phased battle array" for the first time, mirroring real combat-zone deployment. This included a sequence of new military, technological, and specialized units, highlighting the country's defence self-reliance and modernization.
The Indian embassy in Nepal has organized the seventh International Day of Yoga on Sunday virtually. The theme this year is "Be With Yoga, Be At Home" (Ghar Ghar ma Yog) in line with the Covid-19 restrictions, encouraging people to practice "Yoga for Wellness"
A web series on the love affair between a Hindu boy and a Muslim girl divided by the India-Pakistan border but united by the grief of losing their fathers in the conflict over Kashmir has generated a fierce public debate on Twitter in Pakistan
A Pakistani woman, Mariam Nusrat, has made it to the Forbes Next 1000 List, which celebrates start-ups and businesses with fewer than USD 10 million in revenue and unlimited potential to inspire
Indian actor Farhan Akhtar, who had played Milkha Singh on the big screen, mourned his demise and said he is still unable to accept that the athlete passed away on Friday
The Indian cricket team on Saturday wore black armbands on the second day of the World Test Championship final against New Zealand as a mark of respect to track legend Milkha Singh, who passed away due to COVID-19 related complications
Pakistani actress Meera, who has also dabbled in Indian films, alleged she was receiving death threats from goons who attacked her house in Lahore and were threatening to take over her family properties
Pakistani actress and morning show host Nida Yasir has revealed that she was robbed while on vacation in Turkey with her family. Nida shared details of the robbery on her morning show, explaining that her valuables were stolen in Istanbul
Shatranji, a traditional fabric of Rangpur district use for rugs and carpets, has been recognized as a Geographical Indication (GI) product of Bangladesh
The salary of cricketers under the Bangladesh Cricket Board central contract will go up by 10 to 20 percent
The Bangladesh government is considering launching a dedicated television channel for students, Education Minister Dipu Moni told parliament
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar on Thursday donated Rs 1 crore/10 million for the construction of a school building at Neeru village in Tulail along the Line of Control (LoC) in northern Kashmir’s Bandipora district
Bangladesh Tigers, a recently approved scheme by the Bangladesh Cricket Board, will primarily focus on nurturing a second rung of talent and hone the skills of talented cricketers who have potential to make it to the national side
Football, though a very popular sport in a cricket-mad region, has still a long way to reach international standards in South Asia, with all the eight countries from the region bowing out in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers – two of them in the first round, and the others in the second
Bangladeshi short film “Niruddesh Jatra” (Journey to oblivion) has received an honorable mention in the Best Student Director category at the Prague International Indie Film Festival
Bangladesh actress Pori Moni says she now feels reassured after the arrests of main suspects businessman Nasir Mahmood and Tuhin Siddiqui Omi on charges of trying to rape and murder her and will continue the fight for justice
