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From sisno to sorbet: Inside Tusa's effort to reimagine Nepali food

Kathmandu, June 12 -- Finding Tusa is a journey in itself. Much like any other neighbourhood, in the heart of Bhaktapur, a bustling city with medieval Newa architecture, to find Tusa, you have to navi... Read More


Understanding menopause beyond the physical symptoms

Kathmandu, June 9 -- Young girls undergo transforming changes in their bodies after their menarche; likewise, menopause is a significant life stage that calls for greater awareness and care. It is the... Read More


More than a children's tale

Kathmandu, June 8 -- Ek Theatre is staging 'Shyal Singha', a play based on the Nepali curriculum's fable tale. Directed by Tirthraj Vishwakarma, it explores the contradictory nature of two animals: t... Read More


Where art becomes worship

Kathmandu, June 5 -- Paubha painting, a centuries-old sacred art form, has its own ecosystem, one built on devotion, persistence, and patience. Unlike many other art forms that can be easily imitated ... Read More


Beauty ritual or budget-friendly illusion?

Kathmandu, June 5 -- sha stones and jade rollers have been a recent addition to many people's skincare routines. Whether done with fancy tools or simply by hand, facial massage is believed to reduce p... Read More


Art in the shadow of departure

Kathmandu, June 1 -- Sashi's Art Studio presents 'Ekadeshma', an exhibition held under its annual student showcase, featuring works by Kabir Kayastha and fellow student artists. Kayastha is a graduat... Read More


Bringing 'Mahabharat' into the present

Kathmandu, May 30 -- Kantipur Theatre is staging 'Mahabharat', a play directed by Nabin Bhatta. The cast includes veterans and newcomers such as Manoj Gajurel, Ramesh Budathoki, Subarna Thapa, Sandee... Read More


In 'Acheta', faith turns fatal

Kathmandu, May 29 -- Director of 'Acheta' Govinda Sunar, who grew up in Jumla, recalls a temple he was not allowed to enter. While others went inside to pray, he would sit outside. "The god's statue ... Read More


Behind the 'Big Didi Energy'

Nepal, May 25 -- Behind the strong character of 'Big Didi', there lies a rapper who makes vulnerable art. Not just speaking up for herself, but for communities and struggles often left unheard. When ... Read More


BOOK REVIEW: In 'Devyani', love becomes both refuge and ruin

Kathmandu, May 23 -- 'Devyani', the debut novel of Nepali poet and lyricist Basant Chaudhary, explores the complex psychology and emotions of people in a forbidden relationship. Chaudhary, in additio... Read More