Kathmandu edition

Why Hippies Came to Nepal—and What They Left Behind

The overland journey, spiritual curiosity, cannabis and Nepali enterprise behind Kathmandu’s hippie era—and the legacy beyond the familiar myths.

Ramesh Shrestha: From Worker to GCD and NRNA Leadership

From arriving in the UAE as a worker to leading GCD, supporting community sport and taking on NRNA responsibilities, Ramesh Shrestha’s story spans business…

Gen Z Changed Nepal’s Politics. Can It Change the System?

Nepal’s Gen Z movement helped transform the political landscape. Its lasting test is whether new leadership delivers accountability, fair opportunities and stronger institutions.

From Kathmandu to Australia: Aarohi Sharma’s Journey with Zookti

Aarohi Sharma’s path from co-founding Zookti in Kathmandu to a new chapter in Australia reflects a more international model of Nepali entrepreneurship.

From Jumla to the World: Nepal’s Heritage Grains at a Crossroads

Jumla's Marsi rice, beans and mountain crops carry generations of knowledge. Global attention is growing, but who receives the value?

Living Alone in Kathmandu: Freedom, Rent and Loneliness

A key, a rented room and the right to make one's own decisions. What independent living in Kathmandu offers—and what it quietly demands.

The New Nepali Entrepreneurs Building Beyond Kathmandu

A business started beyond the capital is more than a motivational story. It is a test of markets, infrastructure and the country's geography of…

Can Nepal Export Technology Instead of Its Talent?

Nepal is already exporting digital services. Turning that foothold into well-paid, reliable jobs requires more than enthusiasm for startups.

The New Nepali Family: How Migration Is Reshaping Home

Nepali households increasingly have to coordinate care, marriage, money and belonging across different places and time zones.

Dev Rana: The Drummer Who Helped Build Nepal’s Rock Generation

For more than five decades, Dev Rana has helped carry Nepal’s rock rhythm from the early club era to a new generation of musicians—and…

Shinta Mani Mustang Named Among Asia’s Best Hotels in Condé Nast Traveller 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards

Shinta Mani Mustang ranked No. 3 in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards for the Rest of Asia, as three Nepali hotels made…

Min Bahadur Bham: The Filmmaker Who Made Silence Speak

From Mugu to Venice and Berlin, Min Bahadur Bham built a cinema of childhood, conflict and Himalayan stillness—where silence often says the most.

A three-day shopping market for locally made items, accessories, art and food at Sallyan House in Bagbazar. The published listing gives daily hours of…

Boudha Dashain Fest 2026 is advertised for Saturday 17 October at Boudha Fulbari Ground with Swar, Rockheads and Pariwartan Band. Ticket Sanjal lists Rs.…

A cultural-calendar listing for Kathmandu. This records the observance date, rather than a ticketed gathering or a confirmed programme at one venue.

Jazzmandu Cadenza Collective jam session. Listed for 2026-10-29 in Kathmandu. Confirm details with the relevant organizer or official source before attending. Source and current…

Jazzmandu Valley Jams runs four concurrent performances on 30 October 2026, 7–9 PM: Cesar Haas Trio at Jazz Upstairs, Nick Aggs Quartet at Electric…

The Japan–Nepal 70th Anniversary Music and Food Festival is listed for 31 October 2026, noon onwards at The Malla Hotel in Kathmandu. Khalti currently…

Jazz Bazaar, part of Jazzmandu 2026, is scheduled at Gokarna Forest Resort on Saturday, 31 October 2026, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Nepal…

Jazzmandu 2026’s Latin jazz performance is listed for 2 November, 7–9 PM at Kathmandu Marriott Hotel, Naxal. A source checked against the organizer’s announcement…

Final concert of the 2026 Kathmandu Jazz Festival, scheduled on 2026-11-04 in Kathmandu. Source and current information. Verify latest details before attending.

Panch Pandav appears in FCube Cinemas’ coming-soon catalogue checked on 10 October 2026. Cinema-listed release date is provisional. Confirm screening availability and tickets directly…

Dalley Le Entry Maryo appears in FCube Cinemas’ coming-soon catalogue checked on 10 October 2026. Cinema-listed release date is provisional. Confirm screening availability and…