Indian studios are using AI to cut costs, speed up production and dub films into multiple languages. With fewer union constraints than Hollywood, the industry is moving fast, raising questions about creativity and audience acceptance.

Celebrating world cinema, the 9th Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF) is presenting 88 films and documentaries from 40 countries.

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

In ‘Torkin’, the rhythms of a Mustang village reveal the beauty and fragility of life in the Himalayas.

The upcoming exhibit blends traditional forms such as Thangka and Paubha with contemporary practices.

A student-led production at Thames International College explores mental distress and the fragile space between survival and identity.

Om Raj Raut’s debut web series avoids glamorising diaspora life and instead shows a woman struggling between what others expect from her and who she wants to be.

Rajat Sainju, a postdoctoral appointee at Argonne National Laboratory in the US, says that the next generation of Nepali innovators must connect science, ethics, and creativity to harness AI responsibly.

What begins as a glossy Gen-Z romance gradually reveals itself as a study of how class shapes intimacy.

Based on real-life events, ‘Haq’ examines how legal battles intersect with societal judgment and personal resilience.

Paudel is a digital creator specialising in fashion.

Focusing on the present moment can be a powerful way to break free from body dissatisfaction and reconnect with oneself.

Mandala Theatre’s new production examines fame and the fragile truths behind self-made personas.

Namuna College of Fashion Technology presents six sequences inspired by Nepal’s landscapes, expressed through experimental textiles and conceptual couture.

‘Forms of Abstraction’ maps the journey of abstract art in Nepal as an evolving visual language.

Shaken by self-doubt and a chance encounter, a quiet man begins to find purpose in an unlikely profession.

Such exercises are seen as an entry point or a supportive tool within a broader fitness lifestyle.

The two screen legends will discuss their journeys and the evolving landscape of Nepali and Bollywood films on the second day of the Festival.

From hearty chicken adobo to refreshing halo-halo, Cebu Fiesta Kitchen introduces Kathmandu to the rich, lesser-known flavours of Filipino cuisine.

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