Ghode Jatra to 'trample the demon's spirit' being marked

KATHMANDU: Ghode Jatra, the festival of horses, was celebrated in Kathmandu Valley amid a special function organised at the Nepali Army Pavilion today. President Ram Baran Yadav, executive head Khil Raj Regmi along with top government officials were ...

When the last medieval king of Nepal Jay Prakash Malla started the horse carnival or "Ghode Jatra " in the mid-18th century, its goal was to drive away an evil spirit called "Mapa." Preserving the 250-year-old tradition, Nepal on Wednesday observed ...

The two persons in possession of Rs 1.25 crore illegal hawala money in Hyderabad on Saturday. The Task Force police arrested two persons on Saturday for making arrangements for transfer of Rs 1.25 crore in cash. Police suspect that the duo might ...

Australia & Korea draw 0-0 in 1st Test Matthew Willis made his first appearances for the Kookaburras in the 0-0 draw with Korea on Friday. (Photo: Dan Carson / DC Images / Hockey Australia) Kookaburras fans witnessed one of those rare sights in the ...

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Prasanna always had a rebellious streak. He quit IIT to pursue his passion for theatre. Inspired and initiated into theatre by B.V. Karanth,Prasannajoined the National School Drama (NSD). During the Emergency, he returned to Karnataka and founded ...

KATHMANDU, APR 10 - Bisket Jatra, one of the historically and culturally important festivals of Bhaktapur, began on Wednesday as per the tantric rituals, heralding the start of new Nepali year. The festival, which runs for nine days and eight ...

Panaji (Goa), Mar 31 (ANI): Goa celebrated the ancient 'Shigmo Festival' on Sunday that marks the onset of spring, with both pomp and show, and with vibrant and colourful processions through streets and decked up markets. A tourist, Christene, said ...