Washington, D.C. — In a groundbreaking announcement today, President Joe Biden revealed that he is commuting the sentences of approximately 2,500 individuals convicted of...
We honor and remember the life and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent figure in the civil rights movement from 1955 until he was tragically assassinated in 1968. Every year, on the third Monday of January, we commemorate his legacy as a Baptist minister and social activist. This year, it falls on January 15, which is the actual birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., born in 1929. As we come together to celebrate his life and legacy, it’s worth remembering a significant milestone: King was the first African American to be named TIME’s Man of the Year.
A Man of Influence
In its January 1964 issue, TIME named Martin Luther King Jr., “Man of the Year” for 1963. This honor made King the first African American recipient of this prestigious recognition. This was not King’s first appearance on the cover of TIME. In 1957, he was featured on the cover for his...
Kathmandu, Nepal — Renowned Nepali singer Yogeshwar Amatya has taken to Facebook to raise concerns over four popular songs performed by singer Raju Lama of Mongolian Hearts. In his post, Amatya has called for transparency regarding the origins of these songs and sought assistance from media professionals and the general public.
The songs in question are:
• तिमीलाई देखेर हिमाल हाँसेको
• नतानु त तानु तानु
• मेरो नेपाल
• उँभो उँभो खासामा
Amatya has publicly questioned the background of these songs, urging clarity on the involvement of Music Nepal and others in their production. He mentioned that he has already filed a request with the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) to investigate the matter.
Additionally, Amatya has appealed to media professionals for...