‘Last Man In Tower’: Ben Rekhi’s film dilutes its source material’s amused cynicism
Rekhi’s film on Aravind Adiga’s novel is passable in theory but leaves more to be desired towards the end.
Rekhi’s film on Aravind Adiga’s novel is passable in theory but leaves more to be desired towards the end.
Bhasthi discusses preserving the soul, musicality and rhythm of a language, and why a translation should not erase its cultural roots.
Songs, theatre, photography and visual art continue to document, mourn and make sense of a movement that transformed Nepal’s political landscape.
When an old friend tells a family about an empty ancestral property, a family decides to leave Kathmandu and start anew.
In ‘White Elephant’, we are made to confront the oppressors of our own time and, unnervingly, the oppressor within ourselves.
Art, music, workshops, and community events to check out across the Valley, including fundraisers for flood-affected communities.
We’ve spent years being told to sit straight and avoid slouching. But there is no single ‘correct’ posture—the key may be to keep moving and avoid staying in one position for too long.
Through Dhaago, the Darjeeling designer is mixing traditional clothing with modern fashion to create a style that crosses cultural borders.
The American country musician talks about discovering Nepali music, collaborating with local artists and navigating the challenges of making a living from music.
From donating and sharing useful information to taking a break from distressing coverage, small actions can help us move beyond helplessness.
Joshi is honoured for her book on Newa community’s traditional ‘Mukundonach’, while veteran lyricist Kharel is recognised for his decades-long contribution to songwriting.
Abinash Bikram Shah’s Elephants in the Fog—'Tiniharu' in Nepali—puts a Kinnar family at the centre of a story about belonging, othering and the fragile boundaries of acceptance.
From charity runs to creative workshops, these events offer ways to support flood-affected communities.
Films rooted in family, migration, sacrifice, and social change are dominating the box office. Is this merely a winning formula—or are audiences looking for something deeper?
Sood Charity Foundation brings food and blankets to flood-hit areas, with the actor saying assistance will continue in the coming months.
This year’s procession honoured victims of the Bhotekoshi floods while continuing a tradition of using music, performance and satire to reflect on society.
All the stars aligned in the film’s last 15 minutes. It’s unfortunate that it’s buried under the debris of watching three hours of world-burning.
In ‘MAYA’, familiar South Asian beings are reimagined through evolutionary science as Gandhi and Memon explore how new mythologies can help us make sense of an uncertain future.
Proceeds from the sale of the artworks will go towards flood relief efforts.
The river cannot be controlled. But after disaster, a town begins to learn what it can do: listen, prepare, and care.