Culture & Lifestyle
The sequel trend in Nepali cinema: Story continuity or commercial greed?
By Samarpan Shree While films globally often use sequels to deepen storytelling and maintain ideological continuity, the Nepali film industry appears largely driven by the lure of box office returns.
Behind the ‘Big Didi Energy’
By Mokshyada Thapa The Hong Kong–Nepali rapper Suskihanna Gurung uses music to highlight often-unspoken struggles of diaspora youth and creative independence.
‘Witnesses of Inner Worlds’ celebrates unseen family struggles
By Jony Nepal The exhibit at Takpa Gallery transforms stories of hardship into expressions of love.
Former prime minister Karki launches ‘Mitty and the Wild Cat’
By Post Report The book uses the world of animals and birds to explore empathy, cooperation and interdependence for young readers.
FICTION: ‘Let go,’ she said. ‘I won’t,’ he replied
By Sameen Shakya In a crowded café, two former lovers wrestle with apology, resentment and the impossible pull of each other.
Budget-friendly neighbourhoods for Nepali students in Chengdu
By Post Report A look at student living in this Chinese city, from busy university areas to quieter suburbs.
Nepali film ‘Elephants in the Fog’ wins Jury Prize at Cannes
By Post Report Directed by Abinash Bikram Shah, the film earns recognition in the ‘Un Certain Regard’ section at the prestigious festival.
Pilaru echoes a fading Tharu tradition
By Jony Nepal A community-led exhibition in Lalitpur reclaims the cultural history of Pilaru, a traditional clay instrument shaped by memory and oral heritage.
BOOK REVIEW: In ‘Devyani’, love becomes both refuge and ruin
By Mokshyada Thapa Basant Chaudhary’s debut novel explores the contradictions of a man who sees himself as progressive while failing the women closest to him.
‘Acheta’ explores caste, faith and survival in Karnali
By Mokshyada Thapa The play follows a Dalit sculptor whose devotion to the gods is tested when his child falls critically ill.
EVENTS: May 23 to May 29, 2026
By Post Report The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.
A different kind of party is spreading in Kathmandu—quiet, sober and at dawn
By Anish Ghimire Joy Riot gatherings are introducing a new party culture that is phone- and alcohol-free, where dancing and presence replace the noise of traditional nightlife.
Students bring Ghandruk to canvas in Lalitpur
By Jony Nepal ‘Impressions from Ghandruk’ features works by 35 students who painted village life on site during an educational art tour.
What happens to a Nepali independent cinema after release?
By Abhimanyu Dixit A trailer trends. A premiere becomes news. Public figures praise the film. Critics write thoughtful reviews. None of these things guarantees that people will buy tickets that week.
BOOK TALK: Poetry comes to Shrawan Mukarung, not the other way around
By Jony Nepal The poet and novelist speaks about writing for the marginalised, experimenting with form, and his literary journey spanning decades.
Miss Nepal 2026 opens application with new format
By Mokshyada Thapa The Hidden Treasure announces major changes to this year’s pageant, including new contestant challenges and the removal of the traditional top-13 question-answer round.
Mental health beyond hashtags, seminars, and one-day campaigns
By Dipesh Tandukar Emotional well-being support cannot remain limited to urban centres and awareness campaigns—it must reach the people who are most often ignored.
Everyday AI: Shashank Shrestha
By Shrestha is the executive director of Kathaharu, an audio-visual production company. He has been engaged in media production for two decades.
KIMFF 2026 to screen over 50 films from 29 countries
By Post Report The five-day festival in Kathmandu will showcase fiction, documentaries, shorts, and adventure films alongside discussions on storytelling and censorship.
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Ek Mutthi Badal’ is less about plot and more about feeling
By Jony Nepal The movie captures the unspoken tensions of Nepali family life with unusual tenderness and honesty.