- Tuesday, 22 July 2025
Our cultures are open museums: Minister Pandey
Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey has said that creative initiatives in memory of renowned musician Arun Thapa have helped raise cultural awareness and consciousness within Nepali society.
Devotees throng Shiva temples across Nepal on first Monday of Shrawan
Shiva temples across the country were crowded with devotees on Monday. A large number of devotees thronged Pashupatinath in Kathmandu, Pindeshwar in Dharan, Arjundhara in Jhapa, Devghat in Tanahun and Halesi in Khotang on the first Monday of Shrawan. Women fast on Mondays of this month and visit nearby Shiva temples.
Bijukchhen’s 'Letters From Jail' launched
Narayan Man Bijukchhen 'Rohit', Chairman of Nepal Workers and Peasants' Party, has brought out a new book titled 'Letters From Jail'. The book is English translation of his celebrated book 'Jail Ka Chithiharu' in Nepali published in 2012. The English translation is done by translator Anu Raj Joshi. Joshi is son of culture expert late Satya Mohan Joshi. The book launched on Friday contains 25 l
Nhyoo Bajracharya to feature in Paleti
The musical programme Paleti, regularly organised on the last Friday of every English month, will feature the renowned music composer Nhyoo Bajracharya this time. Scheduled for the last Friday and Saturday (
First horror film festival of Nepal from October 31
A horror, fantasy, and folklore film festival is set to be organised in Nepal for the first time. According to festival director Rasik Pathak, the festival is scheduled to take place in Kathmandu from October 31 to November 2.
‘Momo Ka Pailaharu’ launched in London
A book ‘Momo Ka Pailaharu’ written by Binod Baral, was launched recently at the National Geographic Traveller Food Festival, held at the Business Design Centre, London. Baral, who lives in London, is widely known
Sangrila Sambad from this month
Shangri-la Literature Festival has announced that a monthly dialogue series, Shangri-la Sambad, will be held from this month. The inaugural dialogue will kick off on July 26 at Moksh Bar and Restaurant, Jhamsikhel, after 2 pm onwards.
K-pop band 1VERSE debuts with 2 North Korean defector members
With two out of five of its members North Korean defectors, the K-pop group 1VERSE is breaking new ground as it debuts its single album Friday. The band represents a
Staging of Aama begins in Pokhara Theatre
A poetic play titled ‘Aama’ has been staged in Pokhara Theatre on Friday. The drama will be staged till July 26. The play is said to present the various phases of a mother’s life in an emotional and heartfelt manner.
India For Multipronged Engagement With Neighbours
For us, a group of Nepali journalists, who were on a familiarisation visit to India in the first week of July, our itinerary was more than an exposure trip - it offered an opportunity to witness India's achievements in economy, trade, educ
Kathmandu's Traffic Crisis Needs BRT
A city's public transportation system is a key indicator of its vitality, organisational efficiency, and commitment to inclusivity. Effective systems prioritise robust infrastructure, meticulous planning, universal accessibility, reliable service, passe
Choices Beyond Love
Pawan's impressive score of 77 per cent on his entrance examinations secured him a well-deserved place at an engineering college, which was a dream of his parents. Pawan believed he was mature enough to cherry-pick a stream of his choice,
A Call For Patriotism
Noted poet Yubraj Adhikari has come with an anthology of poems entitled Yuddha, Yuddha Nai Huncha (War is War). It contains 33 poems that mostly reflect the poet's patriotic feelings and his love for his mother. Though the title is about w
