Kartik Naach and the Art of Soft Governance
How a 17th-century performance in Patan transformed devotion into discipline and ritual into rule
November 4, 2025
November 4, Kathmandu. Today, the ancient square of Patan’s Charnarayan Temple came alive once again for the eighth act of Kartik Naach- a performance that has managed to outlast empires, earthquakes and even pandemics. The King Who Wouldn’t Kill Word has it that back in the mid-1600s when King......
Prime Minister Sushila Karki Intensifies Talks with Party Leaders Ahead of Elections
November 1, 2025
Kathmandu, Nov 1: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has continued consultations with leaders of various political parties as part of efforts to ensure smooth election preparations. On Friday, she held discussions with Nepali Congress General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma at her office. According to the Prime Minister’s......
Nepal Sets 272-Run Target for the United States in ICC League Two
November 1, 2025
Kathmandu, Nov 1: Nepal has set a target of 272 runs for the United States in the triangular series of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two being played in Dubai. Batting first, Nepal was bowled out for 271 runs in 49.1 overs. All-rounder Dipendra Singh Airee led the innings......
