The Kathmandu Valley has become a garrison for a vast army—not one preparing for the next operation, but one living in a state of comfortable post-war peace. This is an army not of weapons but of wisdom. It is comprised of retired civil serv
The agricultural sector is the main pillar of Nepal supporting the economy, and millions of people rely on it as a source of livelihood. But with the rise in usage and improper application of pesticides, it has become a major cause for health
Since the practice of formally naming a foreign minister came into being in Nepal after the epochal political and systemic change of 1951, two things have remained particularly noteworthy in our context. First, many prime ministers have e
Rabi Nepali’s Dhanyabaad Zindagi, a collection of fifty-three poems, leaves a strong emotional impression. Many of his poems open with a tone of heaviness or pessimism, yet almost every piece moves towards light, hope and resol
In 2023, Nepal levied a hidden tax on its own economic growth. It was called Lumpy Skin Disease. By the time the rains receded, the pathogen had infected more than 1.5 million cows and buffaloes and killed tens of thousands. The official
The Rising Nepal's Taplejung correspondent Chandra Pandak has been honoured with a cash prize. Pandak was awarded by Pathibhara Yangwar
The K-Pop Demon Hunters hit “Golden” has been performed several times over the past few months. Singers EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami have appeared on Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon’s shows, the Brit Awards and even the
A Nepali modern pop genre ‘Dharti Aakash’ released on Wednesday. The song features a romantic story which is released through You Tube channel of Suman Sharma.
The international art exhibition ‘Eyes to Edge’ concluded in Kathmandu on Wednesday. The exhibition was organised by the Kochi Fine Art Club, India, in collaboration with the Contemporary Painting Department and the Craft–Handicraft Department of the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts.
Veteran journalist, Nepal Bhasa litterateur and language activist Suresh Kiran Manandhar passed away on Monday. He died due to a heart attack. He was 59. Manandhar, a member of the Language Commissio
Traditional attire of the Tharu community is gradually disappearing with the growing influence of modernity. In such a situation, some Tharu wo
‘Muktipur’, which is being made on a story of revenge, was officially launched on Tuesday. The film will feature Najir Husen, Gaurav Pah