The Post rounds up the week’s cultural highlights, from festive celebrations and heritage events to live music and dance across the Valley.

Long before religious texts and myths celebrated them, dogs had forged an enduring bond with humans, becoming hunters, protectors and guides to the afterlife.

Frontman Amrit Gurung urged Nepalis to reject discrimination and embrace national unity, as the band made its debut in the city months after religious tensions turned violent in the district

The Communications Ministry says the film should be allowed to screen, as its makers raise concerns over threats to vandalise a cinema hall in Nepalgunj.

The festival screened new titles and restored classics, and brought together filmmakers to discuss the industry’s evolution and creative challenges.

For years, his voice rose above the traffic on the East-West Highway. The visually impaired Santhal singer, honoured but never lifted out of poverty, died Friday in Itahari.

Samyog Guragain’s absurdist play satirises the contradictions and herd mentality of contemporary Nepali society with a generous dose of humour.

Filmmakers say social media campaigns based on trailers and short clips threaten creative freedom, while critics insist they have the right to question religious representations.

Many listeners discovered the teenager’s mellifluous voice through her recent rendition of the classic bhajan ‘Jai Ambe’. But she has been at it for some time—and is in it for the long haul.

The three-day festival features 38 films from 14 countries, alongside heritage events, masterclasses and discussions on the future of cinema.

As its young people leave in search of better lives, a village begins to dream of a brighter future with the rumoured arrival of a supermarket chain.

In a conversation with Swastima Khadka at the Kathmandu Film Festival, the veteran Indian actor reflected on her journey from ‘Ankur’ to mainstream hits, her marriage to Javed Akhtar and the responsibility of women artists.

The actor was recognised for her portrayal of a member of Nepal’s marginalised kinnar community in Abinash Bikram Shah’s Cannes-winning film.

A dying professor’s lessons in the classic memoir prompt a young writer to reflect on how the pursuit of success can distract us from the little moments that make life meaningful.

From Halloween celebrations and live music to community runs, here’s what’s happening around Kathmandu Valley this week.

The acclaimed British actor rose from poverty in Yorkshire to become one of the most recognisable faces in film and television, earning a knighthood for his contribution to drama.

The government aims to promote films that highlight the country’s culture, history and tourism. Filmmakers welcome the move but criticise the 21-day deadline.

From 12 Gaun to Jaari, recent follow-ups have failed to repeat their originals’ commercial success, with critics pointing to recycled plots and an overreliance on popular names.

Melissa Arnot Reid, the first American woman to achieve the feat, launched her memoir in Kathmandu, reflecting on shame, self-worth and the people behind Himalayan expeditions.

A student election offers a glimpse of how Nepal’s next generation of politicians learns the ways of power.