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Why we can't stop scrolling

Kathmandu, July 7 -- When a person's thoughts no longer align with their actions, cognitive dissonance emerges as an inevitable force. It exists in between the contradictions of awareness and action, ... Read More


Eleven artists, countless stories of belonging

Kathmandu, July 6 -- The sublimity of contemporary Nepali art finds its way onto the white walls of Takpa Gallery. Strokes of grief, memories of fading culture, fragmented observations, and the imper... Read More


How a radio tradition became Nepal's biggest music celebration

Kathmandu, July 4 -- The story starts small. In 1995 (2052), Kantipur FM was borrowing three hours a day on the state-run Radio Nepal. In 1998 (2055), it launched its own frequency at 96.1 MHz, and w... Read More


What to watch out for at 'Xtreme Energy Drink Presents National Music Awards'

Kathmandu, July 2 -- Celebrating the evolution of Nepali music, the eighth edition of the Xtreme Energy Drinks National Music Awards, organised by Radio Kantipur, will be held on July 10 at The Plaza,... Read More


Performances to watch out for at Xtreme Energy Drinks National Music Awards

Kathmandu, July 2 -- Celebrating the evolution of Nepali music, the eighth edition of the Xtreme Energy Drinks National Music Awards, organised by Radio Kantipur, will be held on July 10 at The Plaza,... Read More


Movie review: 'Cocktail 2' is colourful, yet immeasurably shallow

Kathmandu, July 1 -- What is the point of making a two-hour-and-thirty-minute film when it can be described in three sentences, through three characters and even within a three-minute TikTok video? '... Read More


Q&A: Climate change is also a cultural crisis

Kathmandu, June 29 -- Barsha Rh Lekhi works at the intersection of climate change, biodiversity conservation, and indigenous rights. She believes that what preserves a community is not infrastructure ... Read More


Celebrating the next generation of filmmakers

Kathmandu, June 27 -- Something Like a Film Festival (SLFF) kicked off yesterday in Kathmandu. Bringing together 40 short films under 30 minutes, made mostly by young and debutant filmmakers, the 2026... Read More


Authentically themselves

Kathmandu, June 26 -- When asked about his forms of self-expression, Ugem Manandhar, as a queer artist, listed them with certainty. "Art, community, music, drag shows, conversations with family, disc... Read More


Movie review: 'I Am Jit Bahadur' finds an actor within the ordinary man

Kathmandu, June 24 -- Jit Bahadur understands the art of acting. Every dialogue's tone, emotion, and 'ras' matter to him, and in his village's theatre group, he is valued. 'I Am Jit Bahadur' is a sto... Read More