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Punya Prasad Sitaula on when Dashain ticket bookings could open The transport federation chair says bookings will depend on road conditions and safer routes for passengers. kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/09/29/punya-prasad-sitaula-on-when-dashain-ticket-bookings-could-open

Taylor Swift lands top trophy at MTV’s Video Music Awards Swift dedicated the video of the year award for “The Fate of Ophelia” to Dolly Parton, while Madonna and Blackpink’s Lisa also took home top honours. kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/28/taylor-swift-lands-top-trophy-at-mtv-s-video-music-awards

‘Tenzing’ puts the Sherpa at the centre of the Everest story Jennifer Peedom’s thrilling feature puts Tenzing Norgay’s own Everest dream at the centre of a story long dominated by Edmund Hillary—a dream that began long before the historic 1953 expedition. kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/27/tenzing-puts-the-sherpa-at-the-centre-of-the-everest-story

Nepali community in Melbourne celebrates Indra Jatra Melbourne, September 27 The Nepali community living in Melbourne, Australia, celebrated Indra Jatra with great festivity on Saturday. Organised by Newa: Guthi Victoria, the event gave Nepalis living abroad a glimpse of Kathmandu’s Durbar Square. Held at the Australian Nepalese Multicultural Centre in Diggers Rest, the celebration featured a vibrant procession including the living goddess […] The… english.onlinekhabar.com/melbourne-celebrates-indra-jatra.html

Fiction: A conversation by the flickering candle He had attended the funeral. She was laid to rest. And yet, he cannot let go, unable to grasp that she is no longer here. kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/27/fiction-a-conversation-by-the-flickering-candle

He got his ear torn for watching TV. Then he went to Cannes Abinash Bikram Shah has spent a lifetime watching films—and eventually began making his own. kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/26/he-got-his-ear-torn-for-watching-tv-then-he-went-to-cannes

Tashi Gyeltshen on making films, finding freedom and embracing risk The Bhutanese filmmaker talks about his journey from journalism to cinema, the influence of nature and personal memory on his films, and why being self-taught has given him the freedom to take risks. kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/26/tashi-gyeltshen-on-making-films-finding-freedom-and-embracing-risk

What’s on in Kathmandu Valley today From live music and art exhibitions to workshops, debates and a fundraising ride, here are some ways to spend your Saturday. kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/26/what-s-on-in-kathmandu-valley-today

Nobody knows how to count a smile like that A glacier fell in Nepal. In the two weeks that followed, I watched three separate systems fail the same woman. kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/25/nobody-knows-how-to-count-a-smile-like-that

11 Nepali films set for Dashain-Tihar box office battle Kathmandu, September 24 Dashain and Tihar are considered one of the most commercially important periods for the Nepali film industry, with producers often targeting the long holidays and festive atmosphere to release films. The festive season typically sees competition among films featuring popular actors and larger production budgets, as audiences have more free time and […] The post 11 Nepali… english.onlinekhabar.com/nepali-films-dashain-tihar-release.html

Inside Kathmandu’s Kumari puja tradition Young Newar girls aged 2 to 8 take part in a traditional worship ritual at Hanuman Dhoka, where devotees seek blessings for peace, prosperity and protection. kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/09/24/inside-kathmandu-s-kumari-puja-tradition

One arrested for stealing offerings at Tripura Sundari Temple in Dolpa Dolpa, September 23 Police have arrested one person in connection with the theft of offerings from Bala Tripura Sundari Temple in Tripura Sundari Municipality-1, Dolpa. The offering money kept at the temple’s main worship site was stolen on Saturday. In the course of investigating the incident, police arrested 37-year-old Jayanand Upadhyay of Tripurakot, Tripura Sundari […] The post One arrested… english.onlinekhabar.com/arrested-for-stealing-offerings.html

Temple donation theft case in Dolpa deepens as money found twice Dolpa, September 23 The case involving the alleged theft of donation money from the Bala Tripurasundari Temple in Tripurasundari Municipality-1, Dolpa, has become more complicated after money was found at the temple on two separate days. Donation money kept at the temple’s main worship area went missing at around 9:30 am on Saturday, September 19. […] The post Temple donation theft case in Dolpa… english.onlinekhabar.com/temple-donation-theft-case-in-dolpa-deepens-as-money-found-twice.html

Indra Jatra begins with ceremonial erection of Indradhwaja at Hanumandhoka Kathmandu, September 23 Indra Jatra, one of Kathmandu Valley’s major traditional festivals, has begun at Basantapur Durbar Square with the ceremonial erection of the Indradhwaja, a sacred wooden pole, in front of Hanumandhoka. The pole is traditionally erected on the 12th day of the bright fortnight of Bhadra, marking the beginning of the eight-day festival. […] The post Indra Jatra begins with… english.onlinekhabar.com/indra-jatra-begins.html

Galchhi-Syabrubesi road to resume traffic by Dashain Kathmandu, September 22 The Department of Roads is working to resume traffic along the flood-damaged Galchhi-Syabrubesi road section within the month of Ashoj, ahead of Dashain. According to the department, traffic has already resumed at most locations after road repairs. Director General Dr Bijay Jaisi said work was underway to restore traffic along the entire […] The post Galchhi-Syabrubesi… english.onlinekhabar.com/galchhi-syabrubesi-road-to-resume-traffic-by-dashain.html

Indian comic Sharon Verma to make her Nepal debut ‘Sharon Verma Live’ is happening on September 27 at the Nepal Academy Hall in Kamaladi, Kathmandu. kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/21/indian-comedian-sharon-verma-to-make-her-nepal-debut

At Kausi Theatre, an absurd twist to a crime thriller In ‘A Killer View’, a photographer confined to his room becomes convinced his neighbour has committed murder. kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/21/at-kausi-theatre-an-absurd-twist-to-a-crime-thriller

Mental wellbeing: What happens when a label becomes your identity? Calling someone ‘weak’, ‘shy’ or ‘smart’ may seem like a simple description. But repeated labels can shape how people understand themselves. kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/22/mental-wellbeing-what-happens-when-a-label-becomes-your-identity

Nepali documentary wins award at film festival in Italy Avash Rijal’s ‘The Witness of Yara’ explores the environmental, cultural and social effects of climate change in Nepal’s Himalayas. kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/21/nepali-documentary-wins-award-at-film-festival-in-italy

Nepal wants high-paying careers. Its humanities classrooms are paying the price Student numbers in subjects like Sociology, Psychology and Mass Communication have fallen sharply as science and management gain ground. kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/21/nepal-wants-high-paying-careers-its-humanities-classrooms-are-paying-the-price