Your skin needs a Nepal-specific routine for its climate, altitude and pollution
By Rivash Rijal From Kathmandu’s pollution to the Tarai’s humidity and the mountains’ harsh UV exposure, dermatologist Shreya Bastakoti explains how to care for your skin according to where you live.
Book review: What Binod Chaudhary’s memoir says about making it in Nepal
By Rivash Rijal ‘Made in Nepal’ is as much a story of privilege, power and betrayal as it is of business.
Book review: The nurse who chose Jumla over the world
By Rivash Rijal Radha Paudel’s Jumla: A Nurse’s Story is a powerful account of war, poverty and the moral question of where our skills are most needed.
How Miss Nepal Cosmo 2026 Kashis Subba turned self-doubt into confidence
By Jony Nepal & Rivash Rijal From questioning whether she belonged in pageantry to winning the crown, Subba says growth came from confronting her fears.
Inside Arya Nishaant’s journey to becoming Miss Nepal International
By Jony Nepal & Rivash Rijal Nishaant opens up about deleting social media, embracing criticism and preparing to represent Nepal in Japan.
Miss Nepal World 2026 Deepmala Dhakal on turning a crown into cancer awareness platform
By Jony Nepal & Rivash Rijal Inspired by her mother, Dhakal shares her journey of identity, resilience, and championing cancer awareness.
How Nepal’s gym culture is growing beyond the young generation
By Rivash Rijal Once associated with bodybuilders and intimidation, gyms are now attracting office workers and retirees.
Theatre review: When power dictates the verdict
By Rivash Rijal ‘Miss Menuka’ turns a woman’s moral dilemma into a searing examination of political power and communal violence.
Bhanubhakta beyond Ramayan: The other side of Nepal’s most revered poet
By Rivash Rijal As Nepal honours Adikavi Bhanubhakta Acharya, experts revisit ‘Badhu Siksha’, arguing that its prescription for women deserves critical reading for its patriarchal worldview.
Exhibit review: The language of Poubha
By Rivash Rijal Rich in symbolism and meticulous craftsmanship, the exhibit ‘Traditional Poubha Paintings’ explores the narratives behind Nepal’s sacred painting tradition.
Documentary film review: The revolution that took their childhoods
By Rivash Rijal ‘Returned: Child Soldiers of Nepal's Maoist Army’ follows former child soldiers as they reintegrate into their families and communities after the insurgency.
BOOK REVIEW: Nothing is quite what it seems in ‘Paridhi’
By Rivash Rijal Uma Subedi’s novel turns a mysterious car crash and an impeding suicide into a meditation on perception and reality.
Movie review: The ambitions and plotholes of ‘Gauthali’
By Rivash Rijal The film tackles patriarchy and autism with compassion, but its uneven storytelling leaves much to be desired.
Nepal showcases fashion talent at South Asian summit in Sri Lanka
By Rivash Rijal Designers Bini Bajracharya and Mukta Shrestha represented Nepal at the regional event, showcasing Nepali craftsmanship and design.
Aaditya Subedi on leaving Harvard to build an AI lab
By Rivash Rijal The 19-year-old talks about technology and the unconventional choices that have shaped his journey.