Latest from Anish Ghimire
Booktalk: Tika Prasad Dhakal on the 1923 treaty, Nepal’s independence and the craft of diplomacy
By Anish Ghimire The editor of the newly published book ‘State and Craft’ discusses the treaty’s place in Nepal’s diplomatic history and what it can teach Nepal about protecting its national interests.
Understand Ed Sheeran concert controversy in five points
By Anish Ghimire A dispute over political expression at Ed Sheeran’s US tour has left the singer without any of his planned opening acts and put the spotlight on the limits of political speech at major concerts.
Booker-winning translator Deepa Bhasthi on why she has ‘nothing kind to say about AI’
By Anish Ghimire Bhasthi discusses preserving the soul, musicality and rhythm of a language, and why a translation should not erase its cultural roots.
Nepal’s climate problem is becoming an economic one
By Anish Ghimire Experts say the country needs to shift from rebuilding after disasters to planning development around climate risk.
Q&A: Jessica Lynn on Nepali music, artistic ambition and making a living from music
By Anish Ghimire The American country musician talks about discovering Nepali music, collaborating with local artists and navigating the challenges of making a living from music.
As Nepal mourns, Sadhguru calls for Himalayan nations to unite against climate change
By Anish Ghimire At a gathering held in place of Isha Foundation’s cancelled programme, Sadhguru urges Nepal, India, China, Pakistan and Bhutan to work together to protect the Himalayas.
From diplomacy to youth and climate, Kathmandu summit calls for a new approach to Nepal-India ties
By Anish Ghimire At the ‘NDTV Anviksha: Ideas Across Borders’, politicians, diplomats and public figures discuss diplomacy, youth, migration and Nepal’s future.
Ronda Zelezny-Green on how Nepal’s teachers are using AI ‘almost blindly’
By Anish Ghimire The AI-in-education specialist and the research lead for the British Council’s AI4ED project says Nepal must focus on teacher training and AI sovereignty as the technology enters classrooms.
This family-run Prague restaurant is introducing Czech diners to Nepal
By Anish Ghimire At Lumbini-Indická a Nepálská Restaurace, food is only the beginning. The family behind the eatery uses music and community events to introduce Czech diners to Nepal.
Q&A: A single film can open a door, but lasting change requires a stronger ecosystem
By Anish Ghimire After ‘Elephants in the Fog’ made history at Cannes 2026, director Abinash Bikram Shah reflects on the win and why Nepali cinema still needs structural support to grow beyond isolated success.
Together, but apart: Nepal’s growing phubbing culture
By Anish Ghimire As phones dominate everyday life, shared spaces across Nepal are growing quieter, more connected — and increasingly distant.
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.
Phosphenes wants you to slow down and ‘Sleep on the Grass’
By Anish Ghimire The independent Nepali band discusses its new album, multilingual songwriting, existential themes and the challenges of reaching an international audience.
I just wanted to make a damn good movie: Ramesh Sippy on ‘Sholay’
By Anish Ghimire Fifty years after the blockbuster, Bollywood’s veteran director reflects on timeless storytelling, Nepali cinema, censorship, and debunks a popular cinema myth.
Artists see new possibilities in Nepal’s political shift
By Anish Ghimire Voices across film, music, literature and theatre say the moment offers a chance to rethink how creative work is valued.