As old as, or even older than jazz … One of the performers at this year’s Surya Nepal Jazzmandu is Dhrupad Gurukul Kathmandu — an ensemble that carries forward the ancient tradition of Dhrupad, a major form of Hindustani classical music that is distinguished by its emphasis on maintaining the purity of raagas and swaras. Entertainment 07 Oct, 2024
A Maestro passes on ... Kathmandu Virtuoso Pandit Hom Nath Upadhyaya offered himself to the art of tabala. More than five decades of his 73 years to Nepali classical music as a scholar, teacher and performer, the maestro of tabala was one of the foundations of Nepali... Horoscopes 10 Sep, 2016
Pt Upadhyaya's health worsens KATHMANDU: The health of tabala maestro Pandit Hom Nath Upadhyaya, who has liver cancer, has deteriorated. On September 6, he was shifted to the ICU of Om Hospital & Research Centre, Chabahil where he has been admitted since August... Horoscopes 07 Sep, 2016
Tabala maestro Pt Hom Nath diagnosed with liver cancer Kathmandu Tabala maestro of Nepal Pandit Hom Nath Upadhyaya — scholar, educator and a performer of tabala — has been diagnosed with liver cancer in its last stage. He has been admitted to the Cancer Care Department of Om Hospital &... Travel Abroad 03 Sep, 2016
KIMFF kicks off with �unbroken spirit� KATHMANDU: Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) cannot to be missed by film enthusiasts. Offering more than 80 short films from 25 countries, the 13th edition of KIMFF opened on December 10 with an “unbroken spirit” at Kumari... Travel Abroad 11 Dec, 2015
Jazzmandu concludes Kathmandu The exquisite city of Patan came to life at Dhokaima Café on November 9 as singer Manmohan Thapaliya performed a melodic eastern classical tune, Patan. With aalap, bandish (song) of Lord Krishna based in Yaman raaga and taan, the tune... Travel Abroad 11 Nov, 2015
Blossoming beauty She may be young but she has walked the ramp of many prestigious fashion shows. TGIF talks to Krisha Shahi about her early start in the glam world! You were 14 when you first faced the camera. What was the experience like? I was excited as I...
