Navin Shakya

Feeling of loss

I was eagerly looking forward to my sister’s wedding day, filled with excitement for the celebration. But when the day finally arrived, I was overcome with an unexpected wave of emotions that…
A city on pause

Pokhara has always been a lively and vibrant city, full of energy and life. I’ve always had a deep love for this place, with so many cherished memories tied to it. But…
3G in Dhorpatan

This year, I’ve been traveling to a lot of new places for work, and it’s been both exciting and challenging. Exploring new locations always brings a sense of adventure, but in the…
Kartik Nach of Patan

Kartik Nach, a traditional dance-drama performed in Lalitpur, takes place on a public platform in front of the seventeenth-century Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has been continuing for…
Mha Puja of Tihar

Mha Puja, celebrated on the fourth day of Tihar by the Newacommunity of Nepal, is a unique ritual dedicated to self-purification and renewal. It is believed to cleanse the body and spirit…
Robust engineering

No matter how robust or advanced the structures we build are, if they encroach on a river’s natural path, they are bound to fail. Nature always reclaims its course, and ignoring this…
Tedious traffic jam

If you’re traveling in or out of Nagdhunga, the main entrance to Kathmandu, getting stuck in traffic is almost a given. If you don’t hit traffic, consider yourself lucky. While there are…
Working underground

Working inside a hydropower tunnel is always a challenging and often uncomfortable experience, but it becomes even more difficult when working with certain foreign contractors. Their disregard for health and safety protocols…
Overlooked cleanliness

Bhoto Jatra marks the final day of the festival of Bungadya (Rato Machhendranath), one of the most important cultural events in the city of Lalitpur. On this special day, thousands of people…
A near death experience

This visit remains etched in my memory for the worst possible reason. It was the day I almost lost my life.