Navin Shakya

Well done Arika!

Arika Gurung wins a historic silver medal in karate for Nepal at the ongoing Asian Games in China. It is second medal for the country in the Games after a bronze medal…
Being a temporary vegetarian

I am part of the Newa community in the Kathmandu Valley, known for its rich fusion of flavors, history, and cultural practices in its cuisine. Buffalo meat is a staple ingredient. In…
Disappearing road markings

Zebra crossings are there to improve road safety by giving pedestrians a designated place to cross the road and alerting drivers to their presence. These crossings are something that stays visible for…
Nepali films? Not again

I used to be an avid Nepali film lover. In the early and mid of 2010s, Nepali films had upgraded in storytelling, acting, music and technology. The quality of theatres and film…
Horror of Pokhara crash

The Yeti Airlines ATR-72 crash in the heart of the city on a clear day has left me deeply unsettled. It’s shocking, especially since this aircraft type has a solid safety record.…
Sunken structures

As you walk around this ancient city of temples, you’ll often come across idols that seem to have sunk below the ground level, as if they’ve been gradually swallowed by the earth.…
Displeasing dinner

Achar Ghar, located in Pulchowk, Lalitpur, is one of my favourite places for Thakali Khana for their unique servings of different variety of achar (pickles). So, I decided to take my wife…
Travelling hitch

Num is just about 40 kilometers away from Khandbari, the district headquarters of Sankhuwasabha. But thanks to the terrible road conditions along the Koshi Highway, it takes over five hours to make…
Langtang trek

The Langtang Valley trek is one of the shorter trekking routes in Nepal, located just a few kilometers north of Kathmandu. This trek starts and ends in Syabrubesi, offering beautiful views of…
Boring online session

Since we are confined to homes in this time, we decided to start knowledge-sharing sessions by conducting online training for the different computers programs we use in our business. We tried several…