17 results for "Relationships"
Loneliness can exist even when we are constantly connected through phones, social media, and crowded communities. Research suggests meaningful relationships depend less on how many people we contact and more on genuine interaction, presence, and a sense of belonging. Regular face to face activities, shared routines, and honest conversations can help turn everyday contact into deeper connections.
Nepali film ‘Pension Patta,’ directed by Maotse Gurung and starring Dayahang Rai and Gaumaya Gurung, has crossed Rs 7 crore in reported gross collection, with producers saying more than 244,000 people had watched the film through Sunday. The film, released nationwide on September 11, has found particularly strong support in Pokhara and other communities closely connected with the Lahure tradition.
Nepali film ‘Behuli’ has entered its third week in cinemas after maintaining a strong box office performance since its release across Nepal. According to the production team, the film has earned around Rs 3 crore so far, with audiences responding positively to its emotional story based on family relationships and modern Nepali society.
Kathmandu's Polluted air is costing lives, health and money. Air pollution costs Nepal over 6% of GDP annually, while Kathmandu Valley alone faces an estimated $1.25 billion yearly health burden.
Teen pornography exposure is rising in Nepal despite the country’s 2018 ban. Studies suggest more than half of Nepali adolescents and young people have viewed porn, while a smaller group show signs of problematic use. Experts and research point to early exposure, weak sexuality education, limited parent-child conversations, and growing online risks such as sextortion and image abuse.
Nepal has selected Abinash Bikram Shah’s “Elephants in the Fog” (Tiniharu) as its official submission for the International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards, choosing it over “Gaunthali” after evaluating both films. The selection takes the Cannes Jury Prize-winning film into the next stage of an international journey that has already made history for Nepali cinema.
Apple Original Film Tenzing, which brings the historic first successful ascent of Mount Everest to the screen, is set for a special screening in Kathmandu to support people affected by the devastating Bhotekoshi floods. The British Embassy in Kathmandu is organizing the charity screening, with proceeds set to support the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund, connecting a story rooted in Nepal’s mountains with communities now recovering from disaster.
Dor Bahadur Bista, a pioneer of Nepali anthropology and outspoken critic of caste hierarchy, helped reshape the study of Nepal’s diverse society. His mysterious disappearance in January 1995 remains unresolved, leaving behind an influential intellectual legacy and unanswered questions about his fate.
Nepal cannot simply introduce the death penalty because Article 16(2) of the Constitution prohibits capital punishment. Nepal is also bound by the Second Optional Protocol to the ICCPR, which commits the country to abolition. However, Nepal can still pursue stronger laws, better investigations, victim protection, prevention, and greater accountability within its legal framework.
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth will arrive in Kathmandu today at 4 pm for his first foreign visit since taking charge. The visit is expected to focus on Nepal-India defence cooperation and long-standing military ties.
A global study by Michigan State University ranked Nepal fourth among countries with the highest average narcissism scores. But researchers clarify that the findings reflect population-level personality traits, not individual diagnoses. Here is what the study reveals and how narcissism differs from Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
The government has made public an investigation report on Ncell Axiata’s share transactions, highlighting concerns over offshore deals, transparency, tax obligations, and the valuation of the company’s ownership transfers. The report, prepared by a committee led by former Auditor General Tankamani Sharma, has recommended stronger regulatory checks and further review of Ncell’s past and recent share transactions.
Nepal has canceled the 17th International Association for Tibetan Studies (IATS) Conference following a government request. The event was expected to bring 720 delegates from 39 countries to Kathmandu.
The Nepal India open border supports millions of crossings for work, trade, healthcare, education, and family visits. However, trafficking, smuggling, and illegal migration remain concerns, requiring stronger cooperation and modern security.
Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at 74 after spending nearly two decades guiding Qatar through major economic, political and social transformation. His rule also influenced Nepal by expanding employment opportunities in Qatar and strengthening diplomatic and labour relations between the two countries.
This article explores why male victims of domestic abuse are rarely discussed, using survivor stories, data from Nepal, the UK and the US, and Nepal’s gender-neutral legal framework to show that abuse can affect anyone, but stigma, shame and fear of not being believed often keep male victims silent.
Nepal is debating whether consensual relationships between teenagers aged 16 to 18 should be treated the same as serious sexual crimes. The proposed Romeo-Juliet Clause aims to separate teenage relationships from exploitation while keeping strict punishment for abuse and coercion. The debate now raises a bigger question: how should the law balance child protection, consent, and fairness?
