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Phosphenes wants you to slow down and 'Sleep on the Grass'

Nepal, May 9 -- "Wake up slowly, don't chase the city lights," is how the upcoming song 'Sleep on the Grass' by Phosphenes starts. This title track by one of Nepal's growing bands, which is now makin... Read More


Two years on, Nepalis still unable to scan and pay in India

Kathmandu, May 9 -- When India and Nepal launched a cross-border QR payment system in March 2024, it was celebrated as a milestone, a sign that the two neighbours were finally building seamless digita... Read More


Content creator Kaarina Kaisar placed on life support

Dhaka, May 9 -- Actress and content creator Kaarina Kaisar has been put on life support at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. Her father, former national footballer Mohammad Kaisar Hamid, shared the informa... Read More


Young doctors urge higher tobacco prices to discourage youth smoking

Dhaka, May 9 -- Young doctors on Saturday demanded an effective increase in tobacco product prices in the upcoming FY2026-27 national budget to discourage tobacco use among young people and protect th... Read More


Govt betraying July Revolution, constitutional reform must follow referendum mandate: Nahid Islam

Dhaka, May 9 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Saturday accused the government of betraying the aspirations of the 2024 July Revolution, demanding immediate implementation of con... Read More


"They batted pretty well": RR's stand-in captain Jaiswal credits GT's batters after 77-run loss

Jaipur, May 9 -- Rajasthan Royals (RR) stand-in captain Yashasvi Jaiswal credited Gujarat Titans' (GT) batters after his team suffered a massive 77-run defeat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match ... Read More


US military blows another boat sailing in Latin American waters - 2 killed in Pentagon strike

New Delhi, May 9 -- The US military's recently attack on a suspected drug-trafficking boat as a part of its counterterrorism effort. The latest strike happened on Friday when the vessel was navigating... Read More


Post-mortem examination of Kapila Chandrasena scheduled for today

Sri Lanka, May 9 -- The post-mortem examination into the death of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, is scheduled to be conducted today (09). Considering ... Read More


Nancy Guthrie update: Heartbreaking Mother's Day message left for kidnapper outside Tucson home, 'Mom would be ashamed'

India, May 9 -- Ahead of Mother's Day, a person allegedly taking care of the memorial in front of Nancy Guthrie's home left a heartbreaking message for the kidnapper. Mother's Day is on May 10, and th... Read More


UK surgeon explains the effects of eating too much protein and not enough fibre: 'Don't want that happening too often'

India, May 9 -- Protein is one of the most important macronutrients that the body needs. However, it is definitely not the only one that one needs to focus on. Loading up on protein while not consumin... Read More