For years, his voice rose above the traffic on the East-West Highway. The visually impaired Santhal singer, honoured but never lifted out of poverty, died Friday in Itahari.

Samyog Guragain’s absurdist play satirises the contradictions and herd mentality of contemporary Nepali society with a generous dose of humour.

Filmmakers say social media campaigns based on trailers and short clips threaten creative freedom, while critics insist they have the right to question religious representations.

Many listeners discovered the teenager’s mellifluous voice through her recent rendition of the classic bhajan ‘Jai Ambe’. But she has been at it for some time—and is in it for the long haul.

The three-day festival features 38 films from 14 countries, alongside heritage events, masterclasses and discussions on the future of cinema.

As its young people leave in search of better lives, a village begins to dream of a brighter future with the rumoured arrival of a supermarket chain.

In a conversation with Swastima Khadka at the Kathmandu Film Festival, the veteran Indian actor reflected on her journey from ‘Ankur’ to mainstream hits, her marriage to Javed Akhtar and the responsibility of women artists.

The actor was recognised for her portrayal of a member of Nepal’s marginalised kinnar community in Abinash Bikram Shah’s Cannes-winning film.

A dying professor’s lessons in the classic memoir prompt a young writer to reflect on how the pursuit of success can distract us from the little moments that make life meaningful.

From Halloween celebrations and live music to community runs, here’s what’s happening around Kathmandu Valley this week.

The acclaimed British actor rose from poverty in Yorkshire to become one of the most recognisable faces in film and television, earning a knighthood for his contribution to drama.

The government aims to promote films that highlight the country’s culture, history and tourism. Filmmakers welcome the move but criticise the 21-day deadline.

From 12 Gaun to Jaari, recent follow-ups have failed to repeat their originals’ commercial success, with critics pointing to recycled plots and an overreliance on popular names.

Melissa Arnot Reid, the first American woman to achieve the feat, launched her memoir in Kathmandu, reflecting on shame, self-worth and the people behind Himalayan expeditions.

A student election offers a glimpse of how Nepal’s next generation of politicians learns the ways of power.

Biraj Bhatta’s sequel is weighed down by a disjointed plot, underwritten characters and a villain whose portrayal leans on a damaging stereotype.

The ABC trail restored the lost confidence in my strength and rejuvenated my soul.

When Eklavya is denied an award he has earned, he discovers that talent alone cannot overcome the prejudices of those in power.

At NCFT’s graduating show, 54 designers focused on Nepal’s architecture, agricultural traditions, and traditional jewellery.

From music and workshops to food and heritage walks, here’s what’s happening around the Valley this week.