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Sunday, July 27, 2025

Without Fear or FavourUNWIND IN STYLE

26.44°C Kathmandu
Air Quality in Kathmandu: 37
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Sun, Jul 27, 2025
26.44°C Kathmandu
Air Quality in Kathmandu: 37
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Shashwat Pant

Shashwat Pant was a culture and arts reporter for The Kathmandu Post.

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Trekking in the mountains during a pandemic

By Shashwat Pant

While the rest of the country was under lockdown, the Ghumante team, a group of travel enthusiasts, was exploring new trails trekkers in a bid to promote monsoon trekking.

Reconstruction of a 251-year-old hiti and falcha upsets activists

By Shashwat Pant

Heritage activists claim the reconstruction work, carried out under the leadership of mayor Madan Sundar Shrestha, is disrespectful of people’s cultural sentiments.

Stepping into the PUBG arena

By Shashwat Pant

Thousands in Nepal play the popular game recreationally but there is a small, dedicated community of gamers who play the game professionally and show promising potential.

Being a photojournalist in a pandemic

By Shashwat Pant

The coronavirus has challenged reporters to find new ways to work while staying safe. But that’s easier said than done for photojournalists.

Nepali artists collaborate with Indian record label for new album

By Shashwat Pant

Prasidha Yonzon and Ranzen Jha, among tens of other artists from different countries, are collaborating with Krunk Kulture to promote electronic musicians from Asia.

Authorities caught unawares of protests despite calls for allowing the Machhindranath chariot festival

By Shashwat Pant

The rituals will now start Friday without the chariot and authorities have declared a curfew within the Ring Road in Lalitpur district from 4am to 10pm as precautionary measures.

The thin line between artistic homage and cultural appropriation

By Shashwat Pant

When it comes to exercising creative freedom on digital platforms, what are the limitations--particularly when it comes to cultural references?

One man’s mission to clean Kathmandu’s forsaken heritage

By Shashwat Pant

Yaddhab Lal Kayastha started a campaign almost three years ago to restore cultural sites. Today, he’s covered over 100 sites in the Kathmandu valley.

Behind fake usernames, trolls continue to target YouTubers--without consequences

By Shashwat Pant

With a rise in the number of YouTubers, there has also been a rise of hate comments that attack content creators personally. And a majority of the comments have nothing to do with their work.

Are we witnessing a rise in new-age spiritualism in Nepal?

By Shashwat Pant

In this modern, sceptic world, more and more people--particularly those belonging to the young demographic--seem to be seeking spiritual gurus for inner balance. Why?

'We are open to criticism. We have to listen.'

By Shashwat Pant

The Post spoke to National Reconstruction Authority CEO Sushil Gyewali about the body's involvement in heritage restoration and culture conservation and the recent controversy surrounding Rani Pokhari.

When it comes to heritage conservation, where do we draw the line?

By Shashwat Pant

The Lohani family’s house in Basantapur has three chaityas that potentially hold historical significance. Locals want them to be accessible to the public. But the Lohani family disagrees.

She’s just a girl, and she’s on fire

By Shashwat Pant

Rachana Dahal debuted her solo track only last year, and in just a short while she has been recognised as a talented artist, with much depth and versatility.

Life is returning to normalcy in the Valley, but the future of its festivals remains in limbo

By Shashwat Pant

With major festivals postponed or halted, the cultural landscape of the Kathmandu valley has suffered greatly, directly affecting its people whose identities are intertwined with their traditions.

In an age of exciting musical visuals, 17-year-old Nishan Bhujel is doing all the right things

By Shashwat Pant

Bhujel is a self-taught, independent videographer, who is changing the game of traditional video making.

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E-PAPER | July 27, 2025

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