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How Lekbesy is reimagining lapsi

Kathmandu, May 1 -- There is a fruit that almost every Nepali child has grown up with, tart, chewy, and unmistakably familiar. Lapsi, the Nepali hog plum, has long been a staple of snacking culture ac... Read More


'Paral Ko Aago': Love, conflict return in a reimagined classic

Kathmandu, April 29 -- 'Paral Ko Aago' (2026) holds on to the emotional core that made the original story endure, while shaping itself into a distinctly modern Nepali drama. Some stories linger like ... Read More


Between breath and surrender

Nepal, April 28 -- Some exhibitions display work; others create an environment where the audience becomes less a viewer and more part of something unresolved. 'Chirping of Restless Heart', a joint sho... Read More


When memory becomes more vivid than the present

Kathmandu, April 22 -- Movies can leave you amused, and then there are those that quietly gut you from within. 'Once We Were Us', directed by Kim Doyoung and released in early 2026, falls firmly into ... Read More


Kriti Mainali's couture brings Nepali fashion to global runways

Kathmandu, April 18 -- There is a quiet confidence in how Kriti Mainali talks about fashion. Not the bravado of someone chasing trend cycles or courting viral moments, but the certainty of a woman who... Read More


How pollution is ageing your skin faster

Kathmandu, April 16 -- Most of us rarely think about what the air is doing to our skin. We worry about sun exposure, diet and sleep, but the air itself, especially in cities like Kathmandu, is damagin... Read More


In 'Ram Naam Satya', a mysterious vigilante targets the corrupt

Kathmandu, April 15 -- 'Ram Naam Satya' comes laden with a great deal of anticipation, and, with very few exceptions, it lives up to it. Under the direction of Mycall Chand, the movie is shot mainly i... Read More


Movie review: A tender story that tries too hard to break your heart

Nepal, April 9 -- There is a particular kind of film that does not need a grand stage to tell a meaningful story. 'A Letter to My Youth' or 'Surat untuk Masa Mudaku' in its original Indonesian title i... Read More


A tender story that tries too hard to break your heart

Nepal, April 8 -- There is a particular kind of film that does not need a grand stage to tell a meaningful story. 'A Letter to My Youth' or 'Surat untuk Masa Mudaku' in its original Indonesian title i... Read More


With changing seasons, your skincare needs an update

Kathmandu, April 8 -- The majority of us are following the same skincare routine throughout the year, the same cleanser, the same moisturiser, the same products on repeat. However, the climate in Nepa... Read More