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Art & Culture

How young artists are navigating their place in the age of AI

Prabina Khadka

In the world of era, what’s original, what’s not. The author talks with some young artists, capturing their perspectives. And, while some look forward to what lies ahead, others are bracing themselves for an uncertain future.

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Videos

Budget 2026/27

What is budget, and how is it formed?

Every mid-Ashar, Nepal's fiscal year ends and a new fiscal year begins. Before the start of the new year, the government announces the budget for the coming year. For everyone from the private sector to the general public, the budget is the most important basis for planning for the future.

Economy

Let there be more international students in Nepal

In this second episode, we talk with Prof. Uddhab Pyakurel, Kathmandu University School of Arts, who emphasises that Nepal’s government must prioritise international students — for instance — simplify the visa process and fees for them and extend adequate support to universities, and budgetary support to extend scholarship opportunities to international students.

Society

For balanced international relations, the house has to be in order first

This episode with Gaurab Shumsher Thapa touched upon the foundational understanding of the broader themes of international relations, the history of Nepal's IR, the essence of soft power, national interest, and the principle of Panchsheel.

In the world of era, what’s original, what’s not. The author talks with some young artists, capturing their perspectives. And, while some look forward to …

Art & Culture  Prabina Khadka

This week in Kathmandu, dive into art, music, and culture, from the 13th International Nepal Tattoo Convention, diverse art exhibitions to live performances by legendary …

Art & Culture  the_farsight

This week features an international film festival and exhibitions of story cloth and art, alongside an expo presenting robotics, hardware prototypes, and creative technology innovations.

Art & Culture  the_farsight

This week’s calendar brings a multi-lingual poetry theatrical performance, an automobile exhibition, flea market, open mic poetry evening, theatre play and live musical performances including …

Art & Culture  the_farsight

Bhaktapur welcomes its first-ever film festival this week, showcasing 24 independent films and celebrating the city’s rich culture through cinema, and local storytelling

Art & Culture  the_farsight

This week’s calendar brings a lineup of live music of some renowned Nepali bands, dance tribute shows, exhibitions and creative workshops including string art and …

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This week’s calendar brings a mix of art, community gatherings and creative learning: from a dog show and a slow market to a solo art …

Art & Culture  the_farsight

Mariana Mazzucato argues that arts and culture are not peripheral luxuries but foundational drivers of economic development, social cohesion, and state capacity, and that governments …

Art & Culture  Mariana Mazzucato

This week’s calendar brings together Holi celebrations, a stand-up comedy show, a cartography exhibition, and the final days of the Chinese Lantern Festival.

Art & Culture  the_farsight

This week’s calendar brings together a jazz tribute night, a dance drama, a canvas embroidery workshop, a sacred art exhibition, stand-up comedy and a high-energy …

Art & Culture  the_farsight

This week’s calendar features a stand up comedy, a heritage walk, theatre play, more live music and a gathering for brides to be.

Art & Culture  the_farsight

This week’s calendar is filled with Valentine’s Day-themed events, featuring live music by Rachana Dahal, The Axe band, Swoopna Suman and the Asters, a variety …

Art & Culture  the_farsight

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