Sanjeep Maharjan, illustrator and story developer of the newly published book ‘Sangye Wants a Shyoldo’, discusses the book formation process and how a village in Rasuwa inspired it.

Showcased at the Queer Film Festival Kathmandu, these short films explore resilience and give voice to stories often ignored in mainstream cinema.

Shared vulnerability in a group helps normalise personal struggles, rather than seeing them as something to hide.

The festival brings together a vast range of folk, traditional, and indigenous sounds from Nepal and around the world.

NIFF will screen 88 films from 40 countries over five days, with a strong focus on youth-oriented cinema and emerging filmmakers.

Pratap Gurung’s journey from a runaway teenager and trekking porter to a naturalist, bird guide, and wildlife photographer is rooted in a lifelong pull towards the mountains, where he feels most alive.

The narrative centres on a forced marriage, abandonment, and an unexpected reunion.

They would only notice her beauty, not the old soul beneath the layers of snazzy clothes.

Multi-city initiative aims to turn digital creativity into sustainable businesses, with focus on entrepreneurship and global market access, the organisers said.

A solo exhibition by Chinese multidisciplinary artist Chenxi Xu at Gallery Mcube explores inner transformation.

Balancing site visits with story talks, Shristi Shakya, co-founder of Bookverse, and a full-time engineer, is building both electrical systems and a community of readers in Kathmandu.

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Seema Aavas’s ambitious novel blends dream and realism to trace four generations of women seeking freedom in a patriarchal world.

Easy to learn and light on the body, pickleball is emerging as a favourite urban sport, fitting perfectly into the valley’s crowded spaces.

Curated by Shivangi Bansal, the show presents Nepali artists who reimagine inherited practices in a contemporary world.

Films selected for the festival are rooted in lived queer experiences, reflecting personal stories and broader social realities.

Chaudhary is the CEO of Speak Up Nepal, an online petition platform.

‘No Other Choice’ asks a disturbing question: what happens when survival leaves no room for ethics?

In trying to be gentle and modern, many parents forget their role as guides. The result is children without direction and homes without boundaries.

The programme requires students to produce multiple short films and complete a graduation film project.