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JioHotstar expands to Nepal through DGO partnership

JioHotstar has launched its streaming services in Nepal through a collaboration with the local platform DGO. This partnership allows viewers to access a variety of Indian films, series, and live international sports. Subscriptions are available in two plans, which offer flexible pricing for local audiences. DGO will also continue to…

The Economic Times · 11h ago

This girl’s handwriting looks like printed text; people thought it was a computer-generated font, how a school assignment made her an internet sensation

Fourteen-year-old Prakriti Malla from Nepal captured hearts in 2016 with her stunning handwriting, which went viral online. Her artwork, characterized by neat and consistent letters, resembled a font created by a computer, drawing compliments from numerous social media users. Before her online fame, she was already honored in her home…

The Economic Times · Oct 26

A Whole Lemon Lodged in a Nonverbal Teen's Esophagus Looked Like a Seizure Until One Doctor Doubted It

A nonverbal 17-year-old in Nepal seemed to be having a seizure, but a whole lemon was stuck in his esophagus. Here are the clues doctors caught.

Medical Daily · Oct 25

Dalai Lama appointed by China 'is going to be a fake one', exiled former Tibetan leader says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, exiled former Tibetan leader Lobsang Sangay said any successor to the Dalai Lama appointed by China "is going to be a fake one". He also likened Beijing's ethnic unity law to "an ethnic erasure", said Tibetan concerns had been "downgraded a bit" in US-China…

France 24 · Oct 22

Slope Shifted Before Flood: ICIMOD study finds weeks of movement; satellite monitoring offers early warnings

The preliminary report, Understanding the Gyirong-Rasuwa Disaster of 26 August 2026, analysed Sentinel-1 satellite radar observations from July 7 to Aug 24 and recorded ground movement of up to 40cm along the satellite’s line of sight.

The Times of India · Oct 21

Abhijeet Dipke dismisses comparisons between CJP protests and unrest in France, Nepal, Bangladesh

In an emotional message to supporters, Dipke urged them to spend time with their families during the festive period, while remembering Das and Ranka, who have been in jail since October 13 and could not be with their loved ones. He said the families of those involved in the movement…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Nepal Priyagold Biscuits Ban: Why Indian brand's licence was suspended; what 'dangerous' substance did FSSAI flag?

Nepal has banned the import, sale and distribution of Priyagold biscuits manufactured by India's Surya Food and Agro Ltd after FSSAI found serious food safety violations, including the use of bran meant for cattle feed in biscuit manufacturing. The regulator has suspended the company's food licence and approved prosecution proceedings.…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Nepal bans import, sales of Indian biscuit Priyagold over food safety violations

Nepalese authorities have prohibited the import and sale of Priyagold biscuits manufactured by Surya Food and Agro. This decision was influenced by a warning from India's FSSAI regarding serious food safety violations. The FSSAI identified cattle feed bran as an ingredient in the biscuits, leading to legal actions against Surya…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

After the Snowmelt review – a fatal disaster in a snowstorm leads to devastating act of remembrance

Yi-Shan Lo returns to Nepal to follow the route of her best friend’s ill-fated hike in a harrowing but cathartic documentary

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19

JioHotstar collaborates with DGO, launches streaming service in Nepal

JioHotstar has partnered with Nepal’s DGO to expand its streaming services in the country, adding Indian films, originals, television shows, reality franchises and children’s content to the local platform. The launch extends JioHotstar’s international presence across the UK, Canada, Singapore and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

The Economic Times · Oct 18