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Two dead after seven-storey fall at Abba tribute concert

Two dead after seven-storey fall at Abba tribute concert
BBC (03 NOVEMBER) SWEDEN- Two people have died and another has been injured after a person fell seven floors at a concert hall in Sweden. Around 1,000 people had gathered at the Uppsala Konsert & Kongress hall near the capital, Stockholm, for an Abba tribute concert on Tuesday evening. But 30 minutes before the show was due to begin, a... Read More

Meena and Prakash crowned ‘Dohori Champions’

Meena and Prakash crowned ‘Dohori Champions’
Kathmandu, Oct 31 (RSS): The pair of Meena Budhathoki and Prakash Parajuli has bagged the title of ‘First Dohori Champion’ in the nationwide televised Dohori song competition organized by the Nepal Television. In the finals held at the bank of the Fewa lake in Pokhara on Saturday evening, the couple won the title including a prize money of Rs. 2... Read More

Takashi Miike’s notorious 2001 film was banned in several countries for its graphic, ultra-violent scenes, while some consider it a cult classic, writes James Balmont.

Takashi Miike’s notorious 2001 film was banned in several countries for its graphic, ultra-violent scenes, while some consider it a cult classic, writes James Balmont.
27th October 2021 BBC- In November 2001, one of the most violent and notorious films to emerge from Japan premiered in the UK, at the London Film Festival. Later described by Empire magazine as “a masterpiece of extreme cinema, crammed full of images that push back the boundaries of what’s possible – and allowable – on screen”, it would be... Read More

Russian director who filmed first movie in space says the Moon or Mars could be next

Russian director who filmed first movie in space says the Moon or Mars could be next
EURONEWS OCT 19-Russian film director Klim Shipenko said on Tuesday he was up for making a movie on the moon or even Mars after returning from 12 days of shooting aboard the International Space Station that transformed his ideas about the possibilities of cinema. Shipenko and actress Yulia Peresild returned to Earth on Sunday after gathering more than 30 hours... Read More

Squid Game helps Netflix subscriptions pick up

Squid Game helps Netflix subscriptions pick up
BBC News, New York (20 OCT)-Netflix subscriptions picked up in the third quarter of 2021 as non-English language shows continued to be the streaming platform’s best performers. The US firm added 4.4 million users in the three months to 30 September, more than double the previous quarter. Korean TV series Squid Game was its biggest hit, watched by 142 million... Read More

Facebook could be facing a Big Tobacco reckoning

Facebook could be facing a Big Tobacco reckoning
New York, NY (CNN Business): It’s been a tough week for Facebook. Whistleblower Frances Haugen testified to Congress that the company is aware that its platforms are used to spread hate and misinformation but has failed to take action to prevent it. The social media giant and several of its services were also hit with widespread outages. Facebook’s leaders have come under... Read More

Panchpokhari Ultra Trail Half Marathon-2021 to take place on November 13

Panchpokhari Ultra Trail Half Marathon-2021 to take place on November 13
Sindhupalchok, Oct 10 (RSS): Panchpokhari Winter Ultra Trail Half Marathon-2021 will be organised for the promotion of tourist destinations at Panchpokhari Rural Municipality in the district including Panchpokhari Kunda. To be organised jointly by the Sports Development Council, Bagmati Province and Panchpokhari Sports Development Committee, the race that is scheduled to take place on November 13 aims to promote tourist... Read More

Actress Richa Sharma becomes new mother

Actress Richa Sharma becomes new mother
16 September, KATHMANDU: Nepali cine actress Richa Sharma has become a new mother. She has given birth to a baby boy, according to the official page of the comedy champion. Meanwhile, Actress Keki Adhikari also shared the post of comedy champion and congratulated Richa. Read More