Navin Shakya

Navin Shakya

  • In love with Lucknow

    Lucknow is a city that enchants you with its charm but also challenges your patience.

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    288 words

  • When a recommendation goes wrong

    Ever recommended a product, film, or restaurant you loved, only to have your friend come back disappointed, or worse, annoyed?

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    305 words

  • 25 April

    2015 Gorkha Earthquake wasn’t just about collapsing buildings; it tore into our society’s core, exposing deep fractures that still haven’t healed.

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    259 words

  • Trolley speaker man

    Almost every week, someone with a trolley speaker arrives in my neighbourhood, asking for donations to help a kidney or cancer patient.

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    400 words

  • Sports, passion, unity

    Thousand kilometers away, Man United played a match and they lost, and honestly, it stung.

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    398 words

  • Social validation

    It’s not about the product, it’s about being seen as part of the group that makes you buy things that don’t serve any purpose.

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    529 words

  • Load shedding days

    There was a time, not too long ago, when the best sound you could hear in a neighbourhood was kids yelling, “Batti ayo!”

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    569 words

  • Frustrating flight delays

    Whether it’s unpredictable weather, crowded skies, or poor infrastructure, flight delays are just part of life in Kathmandu.

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    392 words

  • Magic of mixtapes

    There was something really special about creating mixtapes back then. A mix of creativity, patience, and a whole lot of love.

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    300 words

  • Landslide dam lake

    Imagine hiking through a serene valley, surrounded by towering mountains and lush greenery. Suddenly, you come across a stunning, crystal-clear lake that seems almost out of place. This isn’t your typical lake formed by glaciers or rivers; it’s a reservoir created by a landslide damming a river. Let’s dive into this fascinating natural phenomenon!

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    292 words