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How Anup Poudel took Nepali cinema to Cannes

Kathmandu, Oct. 1 -- Anup Poudel's eyes welled up as he stood inside the Shuvakamana Hi-Vision Hall in Banepa, Kavre, on the afternoon of September 8. Poudel was surrounded by film enthusiasts gathere... Read More


Tashi Gyeltshen on making films, finding freedom and embracing risk

Nepal, Sept. 26 -- Bhutanese filmmaker Tashi Gyeltshen is known for telling powerful stories that depart from the traditional style of Bhutanese cinema. He began his journey into filmmaking after work... Read More


The gas shortage is changing what's on the menu

Kathmandu, Sept. 18 -- For restaurant customers in Kathmandu, the gas shortage is changing what is available on the menu. Tandoori roti has disappeared from some restaurants. Fried dishes are no long... Read More


Gen Z memorial unveiling put off after families say statues don't resemble their children

Kathmandu, Sept. 10 -- The planned unveiling of statues honouring youths killed during last year's Gen Z movement was called off on Wednesday after families objected that several sculptures did not re... Read More


Gen Z uprising reshaped Nepal's politics. A year on, questions linger over what it really achieved

Kathmandu, Sept. 7 -- Rakesh Mahato lies in a hospital bed in Kathmandu with a simple wish-to get up, take a few steps and make it home. The 25-year-old from Sarlahi district has spent the entirety o... Read More


Minister leads rescue of children in non-profit shelter

Kathmandu, July 24 -- A video of Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens Sita Badi breastfeeding a rescued infant went viral on Thursday evening, July 23, drawing widespread public attention ... Read More


Bal Mandir rescue puts child care failures under scrutiny

Kathmandu, July 24 -- A video of Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens Sita Badi breastfeeding a rescued infant went viral on Thursday evening, July 23, drawing widespread public attention ... Read More


Government buses keep displaced children in school-but at what cost?

Kathmandu, July 23 -- At the holding centre inside the Bode Agriculture Training Centre in Bhaktapur, 15 children wake up every morning to prepare for school. By 8 am, a government vehicle arrives to ... Read More


Displaced squatters to be moved from Banepa holding centre to Ichangu Narayan

Kathmandu, July 22 -- Around 15 displaced squatter families staying at a holding centre at the Nepal Red Cross Society facility in Banepa are being relocated to another temporary shelter in Ichangu Na... Read More


Government to relocate Valley squatters to home districts

Kathmandu, July 20 -- The government has begun relocating landless squatters displaced from the riverbanks of the Kathmandu Valley to their permanent home districts, saying there is little land availa... Read More