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Crowns, cause, and courage: meet Miss Nepals 2025

Kathmandu, Sept. 4 -- At seventeen, Miss Nepal World 2025 Luna Luitel was about to leave for Australia when she noticed something striking at Tribhuvan International Airport: it was crowded with Nepal... Read More


Luna Luitel crowned Miss Nepal World 2025

Kathmandu, Aug. 31 -- Luna Luitel was crowned Miss Nepal World 2025 at the finale of the beauty pageant's 30th edition held at the Godavari Sunrise Convention Centre in Lalitpur on Saturday. The coun... Read More


A thriller that steals your peace of mind

Kathmandu, Aug. 27 -- Please do not watch 'Stolen' alone if you have a fragile heart. It is raw, disturbing, and sometimes unbearable. It is also the kind of cinema that lingers in your mind long afte... Read More


I want my life to have the same freedom as my brushstrokes

Kathmandu, Aug. 23 -- I stood outside a beautiful home, unsure if I had the correct address. A moment later, artist Anna Dhakal stepped out, her warm smile assuring me I was in the right place. As she... Read More


This movie shows how not to approach dating

Kathmandu, Aug. 20 -- Romantic comedies are supposed to be light, refreshing, and maybe even a little silly. They give us laughter, a dash of escapism, and, if done right, a feel-good love story. But ... Read More


Sujan Chapagain dreams of a grand concert someday

Kathmandu, Aug. 18 -- 19 lockdown, Sujan Chapagain's debut song, 'Teenpatey', was first shared on TikTok. It slowly became popular, and many regarded it as a form of therapy. This led Chapagain to und... Read More


Wearing the crown, carrying a cause

Kathmandu, Aug. 15 -- Unlike before, the Miss Nepal pageant is no longer seen just as a runway for beauty; it is now recognised as a platform where contestants channel their passions into advocacy. Fr... Read More


The village that sold its graves

Nepal, Aug. 13 -- Picture a frail man lying on his deathbed, but fate or rather, the strange rules of his village will not let him die. Now, picture a 'Housefull' sign, the kind you see outside a pack... Read More


Photos speak a language beyond technique

Kathmandu, Aug. 11 -- Photographer Chan Chao began his career when photography was more segmented, with individuals concentrating on areas such as journalism, fashion, or fine art. Over time, these di... Read More


'Dhadak 2' is moving but stretches melodrama

Kathmandu, Aug. 6 -- The review contains spoilers. Like most movies tackling social issues, 'Dhadak 2' raises issues on caste, identity, patriarchy, and feminism, and it stretches those concerns to m... Read More