What happens when a French guy with a rope and zero plans stumbles into Nepal in 1973? Fifty years of magic, that's what.
Eric Valli didn't just photograph Nepal - he lived it. He spent a year and a half in Arun Valley when people still traded salt for grain and lit fires with flint. He got stung by bees alongside honey hunter Manilal. He convinced nomad Tinley to star in a film that would earn an Oscar nomination, despite none of them knowing what they were doing.
This is the story of how "getting lost, really lost" led to some of the most powerful visual testimonies of Himalayan cultures ever created. From yak caravans crossing 5,500-meter passes to 150 women allowing a foreign photographer into their sacred ceremony, Valli reveals what happens when you stop being a tourist and start being present.
Featuring: Near-death experiences, fights with Tinley, King Birendra's reaction, commercial shoots in the Alps with yaks, and the philosophy that changed everything: "Be in the water up to here. Be in the snow up to here.
This podcast features the "Dialogue With Director" session at the Central Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Tribhuvan University on 2 December 2025.
A vox pop (from the Latin phrase vox populi, meaning “voice of the people”) is a short, informal interview style used in journalism and broadcasting to capture public opinion on a specific issue, event, or topic.
Reporters ask ordinary people—often chosen at random in public places—quick questions to gather spontaneous, diverse, and authentic reactions that represent a snapshot of community sentiment.
In this podcast, Media Kurakani speaks with several journalists to hear their views on vox pop.
Born with extraordinary talent and an infectious charm, Sachin became a household name through platforms like TikTok and YouTube. However, behind the viral videos and smiling appearances lay a life marred by exploitation, family discord, and the pressures of public attention. From being celebrated as a prodigious talent to losing his life at just 13, Sachin’s journey highlights the darker side of the viral culture—where children become mere content and their dreams are traded for views. Full text: https://mediakurakani.com/news/613
Join us today as we commemorate Democracy Day in Nepal, also a special occasion marking the birth of Kantipur, a renowned media institution in our nation. Democracy and independent media go hand in hand, and in celebration, we invite you to delve into this podcast episode. We shed light on the enigmatic philanthropy of Shyam Goenka, the visionary behind Kantipur. Who is Shyam Goenka? What inspired him to establish Kantipur? Where is he now, and what is his legacy? Tune in as we honor Shyam Goenka's contribution to independent media in Nepal and celebrate the enduring impact of Kantipur.