The father of modern art in Nepal, Bangdel remains largely uncelebrated outside his homeland. Now, an exhibition in Hong Kong is offering a window into the late master’s legacy
Nepalese farmers are turning a native shrub previously used to weave ropes for domestic use into a cash crop, utilised for Japan’s new banknotes, featuring 3D holograms.
Thousands of tonnes of waste have been left on the world’s highest mountain over the years. Some working on the clean-up say the only way to stop more piling up is putting curbs on expeditions.
Some were aware of the risks and joined voluntarily, but others said they were tricked into going to the frontline after being promised cooking and cleaning jobs.
Snakebites remain a deadly threat in Nepal, especially among rural populations, but experts believe targeted awareness campaigns and increased treatment access could halve fatalities.
Boutique hotels and luxury chains aim to reimagine the Himalayan nation’s image as a cheap holiday spot for backpackers by offering comfortable, stylish accommodation in locations well off the beaten track.
Since 2018, documentary series Herne Katha has been travelling to ‘unexplored places’ in Nepal to tell deeply personal stories of people who rarely receive prominent media coverage
Infrastructure development, earthquakes and climate change are among key causes of springs drying up, with communities displaced due to water scarcity.
As many as hundreds of doctors who took a US licensing exam got their scores invalidated because of ‘anomalous exam performance associated with Nepal’.
In the past decade, many independent filmmakers in Nepal have tried to capture stories from non-urban settings, piquing the interests of both local and foreign audiences and setting them apart from commercial Hindi films.
A wave of young Hindu nationalist singers are releasing songs that ‘spew hatred against Muslims’ and other minorities in an emerging genre known as Hindutva pop.
The death of Priyanshu Yadav, 16, reveals the extent of abuse faced by India’s LGBTQ community, with many receiving hate and death threats for expressing themselves online.
While the names of India’s male rulers are part of the public consciousness, many powerful women are overlooked despite their contributions in history.