- Wednesday, 29 July 2026
The Court brings youth anxiety to the stage
With educational certificates in hand and the enthusiasm to achieve something, many young Nepalis still struggle to find opportunities. Jobs are scarce, and employment remains elusive.
Madan Krishna Shrestha to perform in Paleti
Singer and comedian Madan Krishna Shrestha is set to perform at this month’s Paleti, a musical programme. Shrestha will share the stage with his son, Y
Mugu residents also pay taxes to deities
The tradition of paying annual taxes in the name of Gura Devata (local deities), based on customary religious beliefs, is still practised in several villages of the Himalayan district of Mugu.
Samyak Mahadan after 24 years
A Dipankar procession and Panchadan programme will be held on July 29 to commemorate the Samyak Mahadan, a sacred Buddhist ceremony that is traditionally held every 12 years but has not taken place for the past 24 years.
Maya Gurung Sangeetik Sanjh to be held
Veteran folk singer Maya Gurung (Devi Maya Thapa Gurung) is to be honoured through a special musical event titled ‘Maya Gurung Sangeetik Sanjh.’
Saun: Where culture meets colour
The beginning of Saun month has brought a spatter of green and artistic henna designs to the shine of hands of girls and women with green and yellow bangles.
Devghatdham emerging as centre for Sanskrit research
An initiative has been launched to promote Devghatdham in Tanahun as an international centre for the discussion and research of scriptures alongside spirituality.
Seven children's storybooks launched
Seven children’s storybooks were officially launched amid a programme held in the capital on Sunday. Organised by the Centre for Children’s Lite
Tarai Madhes folk dances struggle to survive
Dances that carry the traditional cultural identity of various ethnic groups of Tarai-Madhes are on the verge of extinction. Modern lifestyles, increasing western influe
Statues re-unveiled at many places in Nepalgunj
Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City has completed reconstruction of statues built in memory of historical figures who made significant contributions to the country and society and unveiled them on Saturday in a single event.
Shah Rukh Khan spotted in London on family vacation
Amid the ongoing CJP protests in India over the NEET paper leak, Shah Rukh Khan was recently spotted holidaying in London with his family. Several pictures and videos of the actor with
Modern farming displaces Bethi
The centuries-old tradition of Bethi, a collective paddy plantation practice accompanied by folk songs and community celebrations, is gradually disappearing from the eastern hill districts, including Dhankuta, as modernisation transforms agriculture and rural lifestyles.
Grande Foundation supports social causes
For years, pop star Ariana Grande gave away money, mostly quietly and without much structure. There were annual gifts to England’s Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. Sometimes a night’s performance proceeds were handed
