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The persistent cycle of hope, expectation and dismay in modern Nepal

Nepal, Aug. 1 -- Some notable features of modern Nepali history include the praxis of transition as well as people's expectations, hopes and frustrations. This is indeed a feature of transition in the... Read More


Challenges of living with history

Nepal, July 18 -- Historical interpretation of current events has become the most touted subject in recent times. There is a contradiction here. Some time separates us from the events of history. But ... Read More


A closer look at theatre and arts in political times

Nepal, July 4 -- This topic has broader meanings than we commonly use in everyday parlance. It struck me for two reasons. First, as an academic, I was drawn to this topic raised at a recent discourse ... Read More


Nepali classical music: Challenges and opportunities

Nepal, June 20 -- An invitation to attend Antarrashtriya Sangeet Mahotsav or International Music Festival 2026, and to present what was called a pragyik mantavya or academic opinion, brought me both h... Read More


How the dynamics of power and creativity shape Nepal's literary landscape

Nepal, May 23 -- I attended a colloquium organised recently to discuss the relationship between literary writing and politics. The organisers' serious engagement on the subject was impressive. There w... Read More


Architectural melancholia in Nepal

Nepal, May 10 -- We are facing a big question of architectural melancholia-an emotional state where built environments evoke feelings of longing, nostalgia, or existential reflection-with demolitions ... Read More