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  Snake rescuer Budi Purwanto runs a shelter for rescued pythons. He saved the record-breaking snake Ibu Baron , a name which means "The Baroness," and is currently caring for her. Radu Frentiu, Diaz Nugraha. Nothing could have prepared Radu Frentiu for meeting the snake known as Ibu Baron, which means "The Baroness" in Indonesian. “I had never seen a snake this big,” says Frentiu. “This snake could easily swallow at least a calf, if not an adult cow.” Frentiu, an explorer and natural history photographer who has lived in Bali, Indonesia , for two decades, has encountered his share of big snakes. But Ibu Baron deserved a record-breaking distinction. Guinness World Records recently confirmed that Ibu Baron, a reticulated python ( Malayopython reticulatus ), is believed to be the longest verifiably measured wild snake in the world. She was first discovered in the Maros region of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, in late 2025.  Source:  World longest snake

  Veteran actor Sunil Thapa passed away at the age of 68 on Sunday, February 7, at Norvic Hospital in Kathmandu , with suspected cardiac arrest. A respected figure in Nepali cinema , who also appeared in Bollywood and Bhojpuri films , was famous for his villainous roles.  He was a towering figure in the Nepali cinema and has appeared in over 300 films. Apart from Nepali films, the actor also made a mark in Bhojpuri and Hindi films. ​ He made his debut in Bollywood movie with Ek Duuje Ke Liye , starring Kamal Haasan and Rati Agnihotri .  He played in over 300 Nepali films and became widely popular for his role as Rate Kaila in Chino. He had won several honours, including the Motion Pictures Award Nepal twice. Sunil played a key supporting role in a Hindi cinema- Mary Kom as   Priyanka Chopra ’s boxing coach Narjit Singh. His restrained and emotionally grounded performance earned him wide praise and a Film fare nomination . The veteran actor's untimely demise has...

I am amazed to watch this VDO in the early morning of Maghe Sankranti and decided to share . Have fun watching this spectacular animal parade in London .

On the occasion of Ekta Diwas ( National Unity Day , or Prithvi Jayanti ) on January 11, 2026 , King Gyanendra Shah issued a message expressing deep concern over nation’s ongoing challenges and calling for national unity . He emphasized that the monarchy has always acted as a common representative of all the people and cannot abandon its responsibility to the people. Key points from His Majesty’s address: National Survival and Unity: His Majesty expressed worry that while in the past the concern was about nation-building , now there is despair over whether the country itself can survive. He stressed that Nepal 's future lies in the unity of its people, transcending ideological or identity-based divisions. Critique of Current Governance: He noted that nearly two decades after he stepped away from state power, the political parties that promised peace, economic progress, and stability have failed to deliver, leading to public frustration, mass migration of youth, and rising ...

  Political instability in the nation is caused by a complex mix of deeply rooted internal issues (such as political factionalism , corruption , and governance deficits ) and significant external geopolitical factors involving its large neighbours, India and China . This has resulted in a cycle of short-lived coalition governments and a lack of policy continuity. The primary driver of instability is the deep divide and power struggles within and between numerous political parties. No single prime minister has completed a full five-year term since the restoration of democracy in 1990 , leading to frequent government collapses and a lack of effective governance. Widespread corruption, nepotism , and a lack of accountability among the political elite have eroded public trust in democratic institutions . This frustration was a central trigger for recent youth-led protests in September 2025 .

Balen Shah is a rising young politician and former rapper who is now the 15th mayor of Kathmandu since 2022. He is the first independent candidate to be elected as the mayor of Kathmandu defeating the other party affiliated candidates.     He is a structural engineer with an M.Tech from India , and known for his anti-corruption stance motivating younger generations to serve the nation and people. Focussing on urban reform and development has earned him global recognition as a symbol of change and a potential national leader in the days to come.

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