Why ‘Lagaan’ survives at 25
By MJ Vijayan The film is a mirror reflecting our opportunism, weakness and vulnerabilities.
Colombia edge Ghana 1-0 to set up Switzerland showdown
By Reuters Colombia had largely flown under the radar at the tournament, despite going undefeated against Portugal, Uzbekistan and DR Congo to top Group K.
Nepse records modest gain as banking stocks lift market despite weak trading
By Pritam Bhattarai Market capitalisation adds Rs 20 billion despite lower turnover, while analysts say investors remained cautious amid ongoing investigations and loan repayment pressures.
Egyptian history makers breaking new ground for Africa’s most successful nation
By Reuters Egypt had the better of the chances but were unable to beat Australia after two hours of football with the scores level at 1-1 before triumphing 4-2 in a penalty shootout.
Champions Argentina need extra-time own goal to get past Cape Verde into last 16
By Reuters Six minutes into the second period of extra time, however, Lionel Messi swung a corner into the box and Cristian Romero rose to head home off the arm of Cape Verde’s Diney Borges and secure Argentina a date with Egypt in Atlanta next Tuesday.
The week in five photos
By Post Report Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.
How a radio tradition became Nepal’s biggest music celebration
By Jony Nepal From paying artists three rupees per broadcast to staging a sold-out public spectacle, the ‘Xtreme Energy Drink Presents National Music Awards’ mirrors the evolution of the country’s music industry.
BOOK REVIEW: The war that almost changed Nepal’s history
By Rivash Rijal Marcus Potter’s ‘Crisis on the Northern Frontier’ uncovers the forgotten years when the British nearly launched a second invasion of Nepal—and why it never happened.
EVENTS: July 04 to July 10, 2026
By Post Report The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.
NEPSE this week
By Post Report Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.
Domestic tourism pumps Rs400 billion into economy as young Nepalis travel more
By Sangam Prasain First nationwide survey shows more than half of Nepali households travel as tourists, with Gen Alpha and Gen Z making the most trips while shopping, family visits and health remain the biggest travel drivers.
In 100 days, RSP government delivers just a third of planned actions
By Kantipur Bureau Data show Prime Minister Shah’s administration has met key targets on digital governance and anti-corruption, but nearly two-thirds of its 100-point agenda remains unimplemented or on paper.
Constitutional Council recommends Man Bahadur Karki as chief election commissioner
By Post Report Former DIG Rajeev Subba and retired government attorney Guru Prasad Wagle picked for election commissioners.
‘Action-oriented’ home minister’s first 100 days test procedural limits
By Gaurav Pokharel Amid high-profile arrests and pledges of police reform, Sudan Gurung’s push for rapid action has raised questions about due process and institutional safeguards.