A house help who became family teaches Rita that affection is often found in the quiet acts that make a house feel like home.

Directed by Gunjan Dixit, Mandala Theatre’s upcoming production turns a mock courtroom into a powerful reflection on stereotypes and women’s agency.

Foreign students are travelling thousands of miles to study Buddhism in Kathmandu, turning the national capital into a global centre of learning.

The success of a new telecom license rests on whether the state can finally overcome the legacy of political interference and outdated infrastructure policies, experts say.

Water shortages, nationwide shortages of fertilisers and seeds, and mounting production costs shave farmer profits off paddy cultivation.

Restoration and rebuilding are not extras; they are essentials for our way of life, society, economy and Nepal’s position in the world as a place of incomparable cultural dynamism.

They risk replacing the institutional changes required to make all public transport safe.

The country now boasts a growing roster of communities that view the Himalayas as a second home.

As roads, homestays and trekking routes expand, stakeholders are divided over whether Nepal's only hunting reserve should continue to rely on trophy hunting or focus on nature, culture and biodiversity.

Under the proposed law, domestic airlines would be liable to pay compensation of up to $100,000 if a passenger suffers serious injury, disability or death in an accident during boarding, the flight or disembarkation.

The tournament’s impact in the United States may be measured as much in emotion as ratings.

Producers say repeated trade disruptions leave them unconvinced the latest decision will ensure smooth exports.

Australia’s six-month-old ban is being closely watched by many nations seeking to emulate it due to concerns about the impact of social media on youth mental and physical ​health.

The department also introduces stricter enforcement of worker compensation rules, including a Rs50,000 fine per worker for charging recruitment fees above the legal limit.

Iran’s foreign ministry did not identify the locations of its “defensive” attacks, which it said were a response to “the barbaric air strikes” by the US on its coastal surveillance facilities.

The singer, composer and guitarist was recognised for more than four decades of contribution to Nepali music during a special live programme in Kathmandu.

Battered by election losses and spooked by government asset probes, Nepal’s top communist rivals look set to share a stage and possibly a future.

The government said 172 people remained trapped, 920 were dead and 3,360 injured after the quakes devastated parts of Caracas and surrounding areas on Wednesday evening. More than 50,000 people were reported missing.

Iran said a projectile struck the area around a pier in Sirik in southern Iran, and that Iranian naval forces responded by striking US military targets in the region. Tehran did not provide details about what may have been hit.

All 13 sectoral indices decline as investor confidence weakens amid capital market investigations, despite steady trading volumes.

The new international labour standard seeks to guarantee fair wages, social protection, workplace safety and collective bargaining rights for platform workers, offering Nepal a roadmap to regulate its rapidly growing gig economy.

Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.

From a fashion apprenticeship in Kathmandu to the studios of Ralph Lauren and J Crew, Alina Shrestha has carved out a place in one of the world’s most competitive creative industries.

‘Something Like a Film Festival’ opens in Kathmandu with 40 short films, including 13 by mostly first-time Nepali directors.

In ‘Cracks in the Wind’, Bahadurgunj emerges as both the setting and the protagonist, as Arun Gupto blurs the boundaries between memoir and fiction.

The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.

The Cricket Association of Nepal announced a 15-member squad that will be travelling to the Netherlands for the ICC CWC League-2 tri-series next month.

Nepali amateur MMA fighters are eying statement wins in Kolkata, with Sunil Pun featuring in the co-main event.

Experts blame the worsening crisis in Kailali to declining rainfall, urban expansion, loss of natural recharge zones and the destruction of the Chure range.

Convention ends after six days with dwindled delegate numbers, leaked WhatsApp voting lists and open displays of divisions despite party’s anti-factional stance.

With French supplier exiting and existing stock depleting, the government is paralysed over whether to distribute passports supplied by German firms named in a corruption case.

Stocks were confiscated from wholesalers and retailers in Kathmandu Valley, Rupendehi and Kailali.

Weeks after families from informal riverbank settlements were displaced, some children remain unenrolled, while others attend school under uncertain arrangements amid poor coordination.

RSP’s first general convention in Bharatpur continues amid closely contested internal elections and strong gains in women’s representation.

With fans barely working and household appliances at risk of damage, residents accuse the Nepal Electricity Authority of failing to resolve a years-long electricity crisis.

Teams of nutritionists have been sent to provinces to coordinate immediate measures after a government assessment found over 200,000 children under five acutely malnourished.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on ​Thursday that if Iran threatened or blocked ships in the strait, “we’re going to have a problem.”

A report documents 29 custodial deaths and 22 alleged torture cases since 2024, blaming weak investigations and impunity for continued abuses.

The Ministry of Federal Affairs says 726 local governments met the deadline, while disputes, coordination issues and administrative delays affected the remaining units.

Arju Rice Mill is paying Rs28.97 per kilogramme for spring paddy, 39 paisa above the government's minimum support price, offering relief to farmers during the harvest season.

A pilot scheme provides fixed deposits for orphaned and vulnerable girls, aiming to keep them in school, prevent child marriage and improve their long-term prospects.

Joint monitoring team fines and shuts down four units for operating without legal approval and violating industrial standards.

Families displaced by Kathmandu Valley eviction drive have until July 3 to vacate temporary shelters after complaints that the original deadline left too little time to secure rental housing.

At least 235 people have been confirmed dead, with thousands feared trapped or missing as rescue teams race against time.

Government promises diplomatic intervention after the new Indian import rule left more than 1.3 million kilograms of Nepali tea stranded and forced nearly 100 factories to suspend operations.

Anthony Elanga’s second-half equaliser secures Sweden a last-32 place as Japan finish second in Group F and set up a knockout clash with Brazil.

South Americans recover from an early setback to claim a famous victory and reach the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams.

Through art, drag, fashion, filmmaking and community, queer individuals in Nepal are carving out spaces where they can live openly, creatively and on their own terms.

Like the selroti at its centre, the play circles back to grief, love and forgiveness through tales drawn from mythology and lived experience.

The six teams revealed for the tournament include Sagarmatha Smashers, Madhesh Warriors, Kathmandu Reds, Annapurna Spiker Kings, Karnali Shivaraj and Khaptad Falcons.