Gender affirmation surgery not available in Nepal. Post-op problems are common but treatment hard to come by.

The separation of rape law and marital rape law, and other legal loopholes have denied victims of spousal rape real justice, rights activists say.

‘Upahaar’ attempts to show real-life struggles, but falls short on its character dynamics and thematic coherence.

The Post brings to you reviews of three films screened at this year’s Nepal International Film Festival: ‘Bulaki’ (Nepal), ‘She Wins’ (Poland) and ‘Everything is Nothing’ (Bangladesh).

‘South to South’ is an exploration of the immigrant experience in southern US, delving into themes of displacement, cultural identity and the toll of racial violence.

Narendra Raj Paudel talks about public administration and broader understanding of reading in general.

Suzana Thapa Shrish talks about her journey in creating the ‘Gurkha Women’ exhibition following its display at the Nepal Literature Festival last month.

The short film ‘Chyanti’ follows a family grappling with poverty and the complexities of the Maoist insurgency in a remote Himalayan village.

Indian author and poet Janice Pariat talks about the intricacies of character development, genre exploration and the intersection of history and fiction.

Dermatologist Shraddha Shrestha talks about the optimal use of makeup and skin care products to achieve healthy skin.

Amar Kanwar’s exhibition, ‘The Sovereign Forest’, at Nepal Art Council, exposes governmental injustices against indigenous communities through multimedia displays, powerful narratives and tangible evidence.

Long-distance runner Santoshi Shrestha shares how insights gained from reading help sharpen her sports skills.

‘Parkhi Base Timilai’ is a tragic love story whose superficial characterisations and recycled narratives disappoint.

‘The Himalayan Arc’ anthology, edited by Namita Gokhale, is an insightful exploration of north-east India, Bhutan, Nepal and Myanmar.

‘Ethos’ explores the intertwined lives of imperfect characters as they navigate confrontations, suppressed emotions and societal expectations.