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Indian singer Asha Bhosle (92) has been admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital after suffering from cardiac arrest, informed Dr Prati Samdani. 

She is being treated in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) unit.

A family source told BBC News Hindi that Bhosle is also battling lung and other age-related ailments.

In a milestone moment for Nepal’s digital creator economy, the global social media giant Instagram featured a video by popular Nepali motovlogger Surakshya KC on its official handle on Thursday morning. The recognition marks a rare instance of a major international tech platform spotlighting a Nepali creator to a global audience. Following the post, Instagram’s official account also followed KC’s profile.

According to KC, the collaboration began several months ago when Instagram representatives initiated contact via direct message. After subsequent communication through email, the platform expressed interest in one of her previously published Reels. “Instagram reached out saying they liked a specific Reel I had posted,” KC shared. “After they requested formal permission to share it, I agreed. Seeing a global platform value my work and reach out personally is incredibly encouraging.”

The video was reshared on the @instagram account with the minimalist caption, “In the moment.” Since the feature, the post has garnered significant international attention, drawing a new wave of global viewers to KC’s content. This feature is being viewed as a significant win for the local influencer industry, proving that high-quality Nepali content has the potential to resonate with an international demographic.

Based in Pokhara, Surakshya KC has built a massive following by documenting her motorcycle expeditions across the diverse terrains of Nepal. Her content focuses on adventure, travel logistics, and the scenic beauty of the Himalayas. Currently, she commands a significant digital footprint with over 942,000 subscribers on YouTube, 603,000 followers on Instagram, and 454,000 followers on TikTok. “This shows that our stories and our journeys can reach the world stage,” KC added.

In a celebratory announcement on International Women’s Day, Gauthali Entertainment has confirmed that the highly anticipated Nepali feature film ‘Ek Mutthi Badal: My Share of Sky’ will arrive in domestic theaters on May 15. Presented by Mana Production and distributed by RR Films, the movie is poised to be a landmark release in the region's cinematic calendar.

Directed and written by Sahara Sharma, the film is an intimate family drama that unfolds over the course of a single day. It explores the complex emotional landscape of three generations living under one roof, navigating the friction between personal aspirations and societal expectations. Sharma, who previously made history as the youngest female director to open the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival with Chasing Rainbows, continues to break barriers as the first Nepali woman to receive the prestigious Hubert Bals Fund + Europe Post-Production Grant.

The production boasts a significant international pedigree, marked by a Nepal-Germany co-production partnership. Produced by Abhimanyu Dixit alongside German producer Sara Fazilat of Third Culture Kids, the project has been refined through elite global platforms including the Cannes Film Festival’s Marche du Film, the Locarno Open Doors Consultancy, and the NFDC Film Bazaar. This global outlook is reflected in the technical crew, featuring Vietnamese cinematographer Linh Dan Nguyen Phan, Indian editor Deepa Bhatia (Taare Zameen Par), and production designer Yashasvi Sabharwal, whose previous work contributed to a Grand Prix win at Cannes.

The cast features a blend of contemporary stardom and veteran prestige. Leading actress Aanchal Sharma takes on the central role of Maili, starring alongside newcomer Sahayog Adhikari. The film also marks a momentous return for veteran actor Nisha Sharma, who returns to the silver screen after a thirty-year hiatus to play the family matriarch. They are joined by Usha Rajak, Manish Niraula, Sekhar Chapagain, Asmita Gautam, and Gourab Bista, completing a generational ensemble that promises to deliver a poignant look at the modern Nepali household.

Political thriller One Battle After Another has dominated this year's Oscars, scoring six wins including best picture, BBC reported. 

It marks the first best picture and best director win for Paul Thomas Anderson, who had never previously won an Oscar despite being one of Hollywood's most respected film-makers. 

"You make a guy work hard for one of these, I really appreciate it," he joked in his acceptance speech, adding that making the film had been a "wonderful, wonderful journey".

Other winners included Sinners star Michael B Jordan, who beat Timothée Chalamet to the best actor award; and Irish actress Jessie Buckley, who was recognised for her role in Hamnet, according to BBC.