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Sushila Bishwakarma listens to the land through her lens

Kathmandu, Dec. 27 -- The stones of Sushila Bishwakarma's village are disappearing. Not metaphorically but literally. The stones she once played with as a child in Kerabari, Morang, are being pulled ... Read More


When control is mistaken for care

Kathmandu, Dec. 24 -- Films like 'The Girlfriend' remain relevant across time because they address patterns that persist within romantic relationships, patterns that are often excused, normalised, or ... Read More


What happens after the violence

Nepal, Dec. 15 -- The review contains spoilers. Throughout history, cinema has been used as a medium to spark conversation, ignite movements and inspire change. 'Shakti', directed by Nani Sahra Walke... Read More


The Kathmandu you never noticed

Kathmandu, Dec. 13 -- Do you know that dance bars and restaurants flourished in Kathmandu during the country's most turbulent political periods? The late Panchayat years, the 1990 People's Movement, ... Read More


Call for a softer, shared world

Kathmandu, Dec. 12 -- Walking into Kathmandu Art Gallery feels like entering a space shaped by Romantic-era sensibilities. Poets of that period saw nature as a living companion. They believed every le... Read More


'Homebound' is Hindi cinema at its bravest

Kathmandu, Dec. 10 -- 19 pandemic, we stayed inside, tried new recipes, watched shows with family and passed time with games. Those moments felt safe because our homes protected us. During the same pe... Read More


A new generation is reshaping Udhauli

Kathmandu, Dec. 6 -- Udhauli was observed across Nepal on Thursday, and this year's celebrations showed how the festival has steadily changed with time. In the bygone days, the festival took place wi... Read More


'Param Sundari': A tourism ad wrapped as a love story

Kathmandu, Dec. 3 -- Nowadays, Bollywood movies often follow a familiar release cycle. They arrive in theatres first and then shift to streaming platforms. 'Saiyaara' reached Netflix this year. 'Param... Read More


Press 'play' for peace of mind

Kathmandu, Dec. 2 -- Video games have always been painted as a distraction or even a harmful addiction. Recent research, however, suggests that when played in moderation, video games can provide notab... Read More


A queen that chases headlines

Kathmandu, Dec. 1 -- 'Maharani Ko Jatra' begins with a narrator who promises a "once upon a time" kind of tale, only to twist the line by saying it is a story with a modern edge. The contrast between ... Read More