Ethnomusicologist Anna Marie Stirr discusses how a chance encounter with Dohori sparked decades of research into Nepal’s musical heritage, oral traditions and cultural preservation.

Every artist has a pre-performance ritual. Kuma Sagar, Asmita Adhikari and Sushant KC share their preshow rituals and favourite memories from previous Radio Kantipur National Music Awards.

Congress and UML say key provisions on ‘obstacle removal’, constitutional amendments and the legal status of House regulations violate the constitution and undermine the bicameral legislature.

The Swiss-born Italian arrived in March, believing Nepal could win their maiden SAFF Championship. But he left less than four months later, after FIFA’s suspension of ANFA forced him to walk away with a heavy heart.

Regulations require cash deposits, tighter licensing process, affiliation criteria and compulsory Nepal Studies courses.

Visiting Chinese Vice Minister Yan urges one-stop services for investors and Nepal’s backing at WTO, as Kathmandu presses Beijing to expedite stalled infrastructure projects.

Business leaders seek legal safeguards for entrepreneurs and policy reforms to revive investment. PM says honest businessmen have nothing to fear.

Four ordinances related to constitutional bodies, universities, and public service holders are set to lapse Thursday.

The blanket support of the government’s every action, just or unjust, will motivate it to veer into authoritarianism.

Disasters have differential impacts on various groups, but preparedness and responses remain generalised.

Entrepreneurs cite lack of finance, poor market access and ineffective government support, while experts say most micro enterprises remain informal and struggle to grow.

Cabinet promotes Prime Minister’s Office secretary to the top bureaucratic post as incumbent Suman Raj Aryal retires on July 9 after reaching the age limit.

A referee may spend one match battling humidity in Miami and another chasing play at more than 2,200 metres above sea level ​in Mexico City.

Work on Tribhuvan International Airport's taxiway and international apron has stopped after high-grade crushed stone supplies from Godawari were cut off amid a legal dispute involving quarry operators and the municipality.

Traffic police use real-time camera feeds to detect violations and are preparing to introduce a fully digital system that will issue fines remotely.

The transport cooperative says AI-generated images have fuelled false claims online, stressing that its iconic green buses will retain their colour as the government prepares to launch the ‘Blue Bus’ initiative for women.

A week-long study along three high-altitude routes records more than 50 mushroom species and seeks to document their habitats, local uses and conservation needs.

Tehran retaliates against US bases in Gulf states as fragile ceasefire unravels following renewed attacks and oil sanctions.

Swiss-Italian coach says suspension has made it impossible to continue the long-term project he began with the national team.

Officials split the disputed 6.5km stretch into separate contract packages and revise the project design to construct two bridges between Farsidol and Dukuchhap.

Ruben Vargas converts the winning spot kick after Gregor Kobel’s saves and Colombia’s misses end a tense goalless contest, setting up a quarter-final showdown with holders Argentina.

Messi misses an early penalty before scoring in a remarkable late comeback as defending champions Argentina recover from two goals down to reach the quarter-finals.

In ‘Left-Handed Girl’, tradition and parental love collide, revealing how ordinary moments shape a child’s understanding of herself.

Thapa is the president of the Nepal AI Film Alliance (NAIFA). As a film editor, he has worked on movies such as ‘Ragat’, ‘Shankar’, ‘Sagun’ and many more.

Verdict says an organised scheme forged government records, duped victims with false US resettlement promises, and tarnished Nepal's international image.

For citizens failed by the legal system, this Kathmandu roundabout has become a last-resort stage for hope and accountability.

Bank president Kanda says funding will support jobs, infrastructure and economic reforms.

The proposed close-in-age exemption may protect boys from rape charges over consensual relationships. Critics say it leaves untouched social conditions that make girls vulnerable.

Dispute centres on whether the panel is preparing a discussion paper on amendments or laying groundwork for rewriting the constitution.

Amendments introduce worker-management committees, allow virtual dispute hearings, tighten penalties for wage violations and extend non-compete restrictions to two years.

Officials say the Central Zoo will be reopened to the public only after the Central Veterinary Laboratory submits a fresh report and the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division grants approval.

Foreign Minister Khanal cancelled his US visit after the passport row surfaced.

Nepal’s constitutional promise will be fulfilled only when the provincial and local levels are genuinely empowered as equal partners in governance.

Digital literacy needs to cease being a voluntary awareness programme and become a formal part of social protection and development policy.

Kathmandu District Court acquits seven individuals while putting cases against absconding defendants on hold until their arrest.

NRB keeps key policy rates unchanged, eases lending for EVs and stressed borrowers, while warning that geopolitical tensions and climate risks could threaten inflation and growth targets.

Despite Nepal’s inclusive education policy, many children with visual impairment lose years of schooling because poetry, remoteness and lack of accessible facilities keep them away from classrooms.

While authorities have contained the outbreak in seven districts, the virus continues to spread across the Kathmandu Valley and Kavre, exposing weak quarantine enforcement and poor farm biosecurity.

Iran’s leaders have portrayed the ​mass funeral gatherings as proof of national unity following the US-Israeli attacks.

Law ministry says one-time provision to retire employees at 55 or after 30 years of service conflicts with the Constitution and existing civil service law.

The agreement follows years of negotiations and expands India’s defence exports to Southeast Asia, alongside broader cooperation on trade, critical minerals and maritime security.

Discuss strengthening Nepal’s six-decade partnership with ADB, with talks focusing on governance, infrastructure, hydropower, tourism and economic reforms.

Party’s newly approved statute says parliamentary party leader’s position will automatically become vacant for failing to follow policy directives issued by the chair.

Sluggish agricultural output and a slump in construction materials weigh heavily on the latest economic performance indicators.

FIFA insists its judicial bodies acted independently after US President Donald Trump backed the decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban, but the ruling sparked a global backlash as Belgium eliminated the hosts from the tournament.

Health experts warn of mounting disease risks in overcrowded shelters as authorities struggle to house thousands left homeless and criticism grows over the government’s disaster response.

Six World Cups, countless records, but football's biggest prize eludes Portugal great.

From folk music to playback singing, the women nominated at the ‘Xtreme Energy Drink Presents National Music Awards’ reflect on balancing artistry and visibility in an era of algorithms.