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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


Can coconut oil replace your moisturiser?

Kathmandu, Jan. 6 -- Coconut oil is known as a simple, natural remedy for dry skin. Rich in fatty acids, antioxidants, and soothing nutrients, it provides comfort and hydration for skin that feels tig... Read More


The only airport lounge open to everyone

Kathmandu, Jan. 5 -- At most airports, lounge access is a privilege reserved for those with a boarding pass. Step past security, flash your ticket, and only then are you allowed to rest. At Tribhuvan ... Read More


Writers should keep challenging themselves

Nepal, Jan. 2 -- Samrat Upadhyay is a Nepali-born fiction writer based in the United States. His debut short story collection, 'Arresting God in Kathmandu' (2001), was the winner of the 2001 Whiting W... Read More


The cost of staying clean in a dirty system

Nepal, Dec. 31 -- In a system built on corruption, being honest comes at a cost. 'Jhari Pachi Ko Indreni' explores this cost through the life of Ganesh Prasad Sharma (Ganesh Upreti), a ward secretary... Read More


Sushila Bishwakarma listens to the land through her lens

Kathmandu, Dec. 27 -- The stones of Sushila Bishwakarma's village are disappearing. Not metaphorically but literally. The stones she once played with as a child in Kerabari, Morang, are being pulled ... Read More


When control is mistaken for care

Kathmandu, Dec. 24 -- Films like 'The Girlfriend' remain relevant across time because they address patterns that persist within romantic relationships, patterns that are often excused, normalised, or ... Read More