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The thunderous rhythm of dhime baja

Nepal, March 13 -- If you ever stumble upon a mass in a jatra, a thunderous beat that repeats itself demands immediate attention. This festive beat is produced by the dhime, a traditional Newa baja. ... Read More


'Give to Gain': The hidden labour of women

Kathmandu, March 8 -- The theme for this year's International Women's Day is 'Give to Gain'. In this context, giving refers to supporting women and fostering opportunities for them. For many working ... Read More


In Janakpur, young women are reimagining Mithila art

Nepal, March 5 -- generated personalised images, like Studio Ghibli-style portraits, people once relied on hand-crafted art to tell their stories. One such traditional art form that has existed for ce... Read More


Questions that still echo

Kathmandu, Feb. 28 -- "My father did not leave behind anything except self-belief to protect me from the pity of others. That alone has sufficed me to sustain my life," says the main character of 'She... Read More


Wedding content creation, necessity or a bad investment?

Kathmandu, Feb. 20 -- The growing trend of creating social media-focused videos and photos at weddings is gaining traction , drawing mixed reactions. Some believe wedding content creators ease the pre... Read More


This man teaches in a classroom with animals and Nepali ancestral tools

Kathmandu, Feb. 9 -- Do you know what a dhiki does? Or have you ever used a janto to produce flour? These traditional tools made people's daily chores easier before modern technologies were introduce... Read More


Tracing the history of Panauti's wall paintings

Nepal, Feb. 7 -- 'Wall Paintings of Panauti and Their Context' is a research-based book on the 17th-century religious frescoes in Panauti, published by Panauti Municipality. The book is authored by Em... Read More


Jaffna, mini Sri Lanka in Nepal

Kathmandu, Feb. 6 -- If you're in the mood to enjoy street snacks with a twist, Jaffna is the place to be. Jaffna's most distinctive aesthetic feature is its use of pink throughout its indoor and out... Read More


Revisiting 'falcha' in modern-day Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Jan. 29 -- At first glance, they look like ordinary bus stops. But the falcha-style shelters appearing across Kathmandu are part of a wider effort to revive a centuries-old communal space t... Read More


Why the '2026 is the new 2016' trend is here to stay

Kathmandu, Jan. 26 -- As the new year began, a wave of nostalgia swept across social media, with users revisiting a time that feels both recent and strangely distant. From everyday users to celebriti... Read More