From Oscar debates and box office hits to viral protest anthems, 2025 was a year where Nepali entertainment mirrored society’s highs, tensions, and creativity.

As life moves forward, friendships sometimes fall behind, taking an emotional toll on young people.

Lalitpur’s ‘Creative City of Music’ designation brings global visibility, but musicians warn that inclusion, education and long-term support will determine its real impact.

Writer and educator Harihar Timilsina reflects on his early inspirations, the balance between teaching and writing, and the gaps in contemporary Nepali literature.

Through stories of ordinary people and their struggles, Khagendra Giri combines journalistic insight with sensitive storytelling.

What begins as a family dispute grows into a powerful look at migration, emotional distance and the political chaos shaping modern Nepal.

Loneliness, migration, and shifting family roles are deepening emotional distress among Nepal’s elderly, yet their mental health remains largely ignored.

Rajbhandari’s journey from a rebellious student to a youth activist reflects a generation demanding accountability, social justice, and democratic reform.

Manish Lal Shrestha, founder of Gallery Mcube, reflects on how rituals, temple rhythms, and communal practices inspire his contemporary art.

With heartfelt moments and youthful energy, ‘Sharmajee Ki Beti’ highlights how self-acceptance and courage shape young lives.

Once a hub for open dialogue and creative expression, the social media landscape is now defined by emotional extremes, public shaming, and digital fatigue.

A former international cabin crew turned award-winning author and travel blogger, KaranVeer Gauttam, blends wanderlust, wellness, and wisdom through his journeys across 100+ countries.

Rooted in rivers and ponds, Chhath in Madhesh now faces the challenges of pollution, shrinking wetlands, and vanishing communal spaces.

The film aims for emotional and cinematic heights, but weak storytelling keeps it from reaching the peak.

For poet and economist Bhuwan Thapaliya, poetry is not an escape from the rational world of economics it is a way of understanding it.