- Sunday, 14 September 2025
Lebanese dancer defies extremist threats and social norms
Alexandre Paulikevitch put on his white dress and wig and danced his way to center stage, knowing that the extremist groups who had threatened him before his controversial recital might be waiting for him outside the theater.
Keira Knightley, Kit Harington join new Harry Potter audiobook series
More big names are joining the upcoming Harry Potter, The Full Cast Audio editions. On 10 September, Pottermore Publishing and Audible unveiled additional c
Indra Jatra concludes
Indra Jatra, the eight-day-long grand festival of Kathmandu, concluded on Thursday without the traditional chariot procession due to the prevailing curfew. A meeting held on Wednesday between Guthi Sansthan, the Indra Jatra Management Committee, and the Nepal Army decided to perform only the essential customary rituals to conclude the festival aiming to safeguard both cultural heritage and public safety.
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Indra Jatra festival rituals disturbed by Gen-Z protests
A few days ago, the vibrant roads and alleys around the Basantapur area were full of life due to the festive activities of Indra Jatra. But from Monday, they turned empty due to protests by the Gen-Z. The festive celebrations of Indra Jatra were completely halted in the middle of the festival. Gautam Shakya, Chairperson of the Indra Jatra Management Committee, informed that the religious rituals and cultur
NEMPA closes cinema theatres across country
The Nepal Motion Picture Association (NEMPA) has closed film theatres across the country until the situation becomes favourable. Issuing a press statement on Tuesday, the association’s chairman, Narendra Maharjan, informed that film halls nationwide remained closed. Speaking to The Rising Nepal, he said that theatres would remain shut until the current political situation in Nepal returned to normal.
Passengers flock Tribhuvan International Airport
The Tribhuvan International Airport, which was closed since Tuesday afternoon due to the Gen-Z protest, is now crowded with passengers after it reopened this evening.
Artistes show their solidarity for Gen Z protest
Nepali artistes have openly supported the young generation (Gen Z) in their protests against corruption, the social media ban, demands for good governance, and other agendas.
Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga shine at VMAs
Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga set the tone at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night with career-defining moments of their own. Grande scored two ho
28 Lakhe Dance groups share stage in Palpa
A total of 28 groups performed the Lakhe dance on the same stage in Palpa. At the 15th Grand Lakhe Dance Exhibiti
Nepal Art and Culture Festival being held
Nepal Art and Culture Festival 2025 began on Friday for the first time in Nepal. President Ramchandra Paudel inaugurated the festival at Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal.
Sanchita Shahi leaves her mark in modelling
Sanchita Shahi, who has quickly risen in the Nepali modelling industry, has succeeded in gaining popularity. Her unwavering dedication to promoting N
Chepang community celebrating Chhonam (Nwagi) festival
The Chepang community, classified as marginalised, has been granted a public holiday on Sunday by the Bagmati Province government to mark their cultural festival, Chhonam (Nwagi).
UNIP UN Glory Awards conferred
The UNIP UN Glory Award 2025 and Global Meet concluded grandly in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. As part of the World Peace Tour, the programme was jointly organised by Unite
