Hiti: A vanishing marvel of the Nepal Valley civilisation
This work started a year ago when my editor approached and enquired if I knew about the hiti. Hailing from the very community that introduced …
Purna Bahadur misses out to sing on caste, hums mere class struggle
In South Asian societies, including Nepal, communities were historically identified through their professions, with corresponding caste positions and the economic value of these professions determining …
Shambhala: an overextended and slow 'spiritual' journey
Its rather a late review of a film that premiered 10 days ago in Nepali theatres generating quite a buzz, especially with its premiere attended …
Captivating performances from lead actors and deft direction make ‘Mansarra’ a great watch
Hesitancy is gradually diminishing when it comes to watching Nepali cinema. What was once about waiting for the movie to pop up on YouTube has …
Unveiling cinematic alchemy: The Kuleshov Effect, Rashomon Mystery, and Breaking the Fourth Wall
Named after Soviet filmmaker Lev Kuleshov, the Kuleshov Effect is a storytelling technique leveraging the power of editing to influence the viewers interpretation by deliberate …
Numafung: A simple storytelling of unpleasant social norms
Lojina carries a beautiful white flower to her sister Numafung (Numa) and tucks it in her hair. In the Limbu language, numa means beautiful and …
A cinematographer is a visual psychiatrist- moving an audience through a movie making them think the way you want them to think, painting pictures in …
The hidden gems of Sudurpaschim
If you dont go to very difficult roads, you will only reach places where everyone reaches. - Mehmet Murat Ildan Names of places in the …
Product from Nepal — Lokta paper
Lokta paper Nepali kaagaz is a traditional Nepali handmade paper, native to the Himalayan region. The paper is highly robust, flexible, durable, and insect-resistant, making …
‘Party’ throws commentary, satire on socialites
I hate these parties. Whatever he likes, I hate it. I hate his friends his books. Then I get drunk, yells Mohini. There are plenty …
From Masa Shukla Paksha Panchami to Shukla Paksha Ashtami of the Nepali calendar month of Bhadra marks four-five days of Gaura Parva celebration in the …
Foreign employment and songs of separation
Songs are not just entertainment. They are cultural artefacts that reflect the values, beliefs, and struggles of society. They provide a window into the human …
