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Valentine's Day, Nepali style: Cautious and careful

Kathmandu, Feb. 14 -- On Valentine's Day last year, Anshu Dhakal, 22, from Chitwan, wore red. It was her first proper date. The restaurant was glowing with lights, couples leaning close across tables... Read More


Kathmandu begins to look back at its 'hitis'

Kathmandu, Feb. 13 -- A place called Bhotahiti has no hiti, and Sundhara no longer carries the flowing water that once defined it. Sukedhara has no visible source either, and across Kathmandu Valley, ... Read More


Books reveal what news often miss

Nepal, Feb. 12 -- Sanjay Upadhya is a journalist, author and analyst. His latest book is 'Democracy in Turns: A Political Account of Nepal' (2023). His previous books include 'Empowered and Imperiled:... Read More


'Kumari': Falling in love under society's watchful eye

Kathmandu, Feb. 11 -- 'Kumari' begins with colour and light. Isha, played by Aakriti Rajbhandari, laughs freely among children during Holi. The frame is warm, sunlit, and alive. There is ease in her s... Read More


Why slowing down is now a mental health need

Nepal, Feb. 3 -- form digital content such as reels, clips, and continuous notifications has reshaped how the human brain processes information, attention, and time. These formats reward instant react... Read More


In 'Pariwartan', action swings between entertaining and absurd

Kathmandu, Jan. 28 -- How often do we see a woman lead an action film in Nepali cinema? More specifically, how often do we see her holding a gun, chasing criminals, shouting orders, and taking up spac... Read More


At Taza Treats, Syrian sweets find a Nepali home

Kathmandu, Jan. 24 -- Taza Treats has moved into a larger space in Jhamsikhel, just a few houses away from where it began. The shift feels less like a reinvention and more like a natural step forward.... Read More


Why local stories matter in children's books

Nepal, Jan. 22 -- Sanjeep Maharjan is a sculptor and visual artist based in Kathmandu. He specialised in sculpture for his undergraduate studies and later completed an MA in Fine Arts from the Univers... Read More


Queer, rural, and all too human stories on screen

Kathmandu, Jan. 21 -- If I Were a Voice In today's climate, where queer silencing and institutional abuse remain disturbingly common, 'If I Were a Voice' feels necessary. It speaks for the gender min... Read More


'Eklo-I' makes science fiction look boring

Kathmandu, Jan. 7 -- I' can make you feel lonely-not because the film explores solitude, but because a few viewers may walk out while it is still playing. A film can be slow, complex, or demanding, y... Read More