The Book Day and Nepali reading culture
We once feared the evolving digital technology, which is expanding by leaps and bounds, would gradually threaten the significance of books. This has not been the case. The technology culture is going global, but the importance of books remains undiminished. The reading culture in Nepal is showing positive signs...
City folks groove to the remixed tunes
If you had a chance of visiting any dance party, wedding reception or concert of late, you would have noticed a peculiar trend. Youngsters can be seen setting their foot loose to the tunes of old Nepali folk music –repackaged in pop/rock versions by innovative artistes. Welcome to the...
Nepali theatre: Good times lie ahead
Politicians are good at covering up the truth by means of political rhetoric, and the media sometimes are ready to feed the propaganda of politicians against truth-seekers. The Deshdrohi (traitor) performed by RITWIK theatre group from Baharampur, India, at Gurukul on Friday makes similar conclusions, portraying the unique character...
Beyond the call of duty: Nepali policewomen fast for long life of their husbands
Even as women participation in newer areas of public duties is on rise, Nepali women professionals quite uniquely still stick to some cultural practices and beliefs transferred to them from generations. Take for instance how passionately the policewomen at the all-women traffic police post in Thapathali, Kathmandu, seem to...
Modeling emerges as a new career option for Nepali youth
This week dozens of Nepali models are getting into ramp for Sunsilk fashion week in the capital as part of their efforts to build career in what else but modeling. Thanks to regular fashion shows, increasing trends of beauty contests, advertisements, showrooms and music videos, modeling has emerged as...