Kathmandu: Senior radio personality Krishna Tamrakar has passed away.



She died last night during treatment at the Neuro Hospital.



Tamrakar, who worked in Radio Nepal since 2018 BS has worked in Radio Nepal for a long time.



Tamrakar, who entered Radio Nepal in 2018 BS, conducted programs such as Naso, Mero Desh ko Mato, Hamro Ban Hamro Jiban, and other news readings on Radio Nepal until 2049 BS.

Senior radio personality Krishna Tamrakar passed away

Kathmandu: The sixth edition of Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF) is starting from Thursday in Kathmandu.



The festival will begin with the inauguration by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda. 'Chari' directed by Corin Sharma will be premiered as the opening film.



In a press conference held on Wednesday, it was informed that 95 films from 35 countries will participate in the festival competition.



The festival, which will be held under the slogan 'Celebration of stories from around the world', will be held from March 15 to 19 in four halls under the QFX chain and the auditorium of the Tourism Board.



The film will be screened at QFX's Civil Mall, Chhaya Centre, Labim Mall and Bhatbhateni in Bhaktapur.



The organizer has informed that the ticket booking is open in the movie hall and ticket booking can be done through the Khalti app as well.

Sixth NIF to begins from tomorrow in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win best actress, as Everything Everywhere All at Once dominated at the Oscars.



The creative multiverse adventure won seven awards including best picture, director and original screenplay.



In the history of the Oscars, no other film has ever won best picture, best director and three acting prizes.



In Everything Everywhere All at Once, Yeoh plays a Chinese-American laundrette owner who is mired in a tax audit, stuck in a crumbling marriage and struggling to connect with her daughter Joy.



Yeoh is only the second woman of colour to win best leading actress, following Halle Berry for Monster's Ball more than two decades ago.



(News Source: BBC)

Oscars 2023: Michelle Yeoh becomes first Asian best actress winner

Kathmandu: The song Naatu Naatu from the hit Telugu-language film RRR has made history by becoming the first Indian film song to win an Oscar.



The blockbuster track won Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards, beating heavyweights like Lady Gaga and Rihanna, reported BBC.



Its catchy tempo and choreography has captivated audiences around the world.



Accepting the award, composer MM Keeravani said the song was "the pride of every Indian".



On arrival at the ceremony, Kaala Bhairava, one of the singers of Naatu Naatu, told The Hollywood Reporter that the song was award-worthy because it was "rooted to its nativity".



Naatu Naatu has already made history by for best original song in January - a first for India. The same month, the song also won the Critics Choice award for the best song.



The peppy track - which translates to "Dance, Dance" in Telugu - became a global sensation after the film's release in the US last year.



Shot in front of the picturesque Mariinskyi Palace in Ukraine, the song features the film's lead actors - Ram Charan and Jr NTR - performing energetic dance moves.



The lively choreography has inspired several Instagram reels and dance trends on social media.



The film's director, SS Rajamouli, told Vanity Fair that he envisioned Naatu Naatu as a "fight scene" in which two freedom fighters bring a British officer to his knees - through dance.



RRR - short for Rise, Roar, Revolt - is a historical fantasy that tells the story of two revolutionaries who fight against British rule in India.



The dazzling action epic is one of India's most expensive films. The song itself was shot over 15 days, with 150 dancers and a crew of 200 working 12 hours a day.



The song features beats commonly used in folk songs in India's Telugu-speaking states, and several folksy references.



(News Source: BBC)

Oscars 2023: RRR's Naatu Naatu wins best original song

Kathmandu: The High Court of Pokhara has acquitted actor Paul Shah, who is serving a sentence in the case of child sexual abuse.



The bench of Judge Dilliraj Acharya and Sridhara Kumari Pudasaini gave the acquittal saying that the prosecution claim was not sufficient.



Paul Shah was sentenced to two and a half years in prison by District Court Nawalparasi on the charge of child sexual abuse and to pay compensation of 1 million to the victim.



Both the government attorney and Paul Shah filed an appeal in the High Court against the decision.



A case was filed against Paul Shah in District Court Nawalparasi East and District Court Tanahun on the charge of raping a minor singer.

High court acquitted Paul Shah

Kathmandu: Beyoncé won a record-breaking 32nd Grammy Award, while Harry Styles won album of the year, at this year's ceremony in Los Angeles.



Beyoncé made history as she won best dance/electronic album for her euphoric dance opus, Renaissance.



In doing so, she overtook Hungarian-British conductor George Solti, whose record of 31 Grammys had stood for more than 20 years, BBC reported.

Grammy Awards 2023: Beyoncé makes history and Harry Styles wins album of the year

Kathmandu: Cricket Association Nepal (CAN) has called 28 players for closed training for the triangular series of ICC Cricket World Cup League Two.



However, Sandeep Lamichhane, who was released on bail after being jailed for rape, is not included in the team.



The police had arrested Lamichhane after receiving a complaint of rape. District Court, Kathmandu sent him to prison for preliminary investigation.



But on the appeal made by Lamichhane against it, the High Court, Patan ordered his conditional release.



CAN has published the name of players for the closed training. The team includes, Mausham Dhakal, Ankit Subedi, Surya Tamang Kushal Bhurtel, Asif Sheikh, Gyanendra Malla, Rohitkumar Paudel, Dipendra Singh Ari and Gulsan Jha.



Similarly, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Sharad Bheshawkar, Lalit Rajvanshi, Vinod Bhandari, Sagar Dhakal and Sandeep Jora are also in the team.



The team includes, Kishore Mahato, Kamal Singh Airi, Siddhant Lonhi, Arjun Chand, Abhinath Bohora, Vivek Yadav, Bhim Sarki, Kushal Malla, Anil Kumar Sah, Vikram Shob and Bhuwan Sarki.

CAN called 28 players for closed training except Sandeep Lamichhane

Kathmandu: Actor Paul Shah, accused of raping a girl, has been acquitted by the District Court Tanahun.



Today the single bench of Judge Kom Prasad Acharya acquitted Shah saying that the claim was not sufficient in the accusation of rape.



Shah will not be released immediately even if he is acquitted by the district court as the Nawalpur district court sentenced him to two years and six months of imprisonment and a fine of Rs 25,000 on charges related to child abuse.



In addition, it was decided to pay compensation of 10 lakh rupees to the victim. He will be released only after serving that sentence. Shah has filed an appeal in Pokhara High Court against the decision of Nawalpur court.

Paul Shah acquitted by Tanahun District Court

Kathmandu: World famous Hollywood and Chinese actor Jet Li is in Nepal to celebrate New Year 2023 with family.



Sharing some photos on his social media, he has informed that he is Nepal to celebrate the new year.



He stated that he took a class on Buddhist philosophy with Yonge Mingyur Rinpoche for 6 days.



He has also stated that this was one of the most special Christmas weeks of his life and also his family and he studied for six days with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche in Nepal.



"I’m so appreciative of Rinpoche for spending time this holiday to give us wonderful teachings. We were also lucky enough to see many of my great gurus and visit holy places," he writes on his facebook.



Actor Lee is a Chinese action actor, producer, martial arts artist and retired Wushu champion. He made his acting debut with the 1982 Chinese film 'Shaolin Temple'.

World famous Chinese actor Jet Li in Kathmandu to celebrate New Year

Kathmandu: Actor Ramchandra Adhikari has become the first actor to benefit from the health insurance scheme arranged by the Film Development Board.



The government had earlier announced that it would provide health insurance facilities to artists who get special category identity cards. According to which the insurance company provided 46,600 rupees to the actor.



Film Development Board Chairman Bhuvan KC handed over the insurance amount to the officials at a program held in Kathmandu on Wednesday.



Actors Madandas Shrestha, Dinesh DC, Pooja Sharma, board member Prakash Bhattarai and others were present in the program.



The board introduced a program of health insurance in accordance with the plan to provide various facilities to the film workers who have received the special film worker identity card.



Out of 102 filmmakers who received identity cards under this program, 98 were insured.

Ramchandra Adhikari became the first actor to get health insurance

Kathmandu: The Film Development Board has allowed to run mid-night film shows. The board meeting held on Monday has decided to allow halls for mid-night film shows.



According to the decision, if the film is to be screened after 11:00 pm, the film should be screened in such a way as to ensure the necessary peace and security arrangements and the board should be informed about it before the screening. Previously, there was a provision that the film should be screened till 11 pm and if screened after that, the approval of the concerned district administration office should be taken and the Film Development Board should also be informed.

Govt allows mid-night movie shows

Kathmandu: The 10th edition of Nepal Literature Festival is going to be held in Pokhara from 21st December. Bookworm Foundation will organize the festival to be held in Pokhara.



Neeraj Bhari, director of Nepal Literature Festival, informed at a press conference held in Pokhara on Saturday that the preparations for the tenth edition of the literary festival have reached the final stage.



About 200 writers, politicians, writers, journalists, artists, editors and distinguished personalities will be present at the festival.



Event manager Sujata Khatri informed that more than 55 sessions, musical evenings and interesting materials will be included in the festival.



The organizers believe that thousands of literature lovers will gather at the literature festival every day.



Sri Lankan author Sehan Karunatilaka, author and journalist Akshay Mukul, associate professor and author Suketu Mehta, author and filmmaker Sawa Karim Khan, author Shreyana Bhattacharya and other internationally renowned personalities will participate in the festival 2022.

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