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Dashain is Nepal’s biggest festival, known for bringing families together and celebrating cultural traditions. It’s not just a religious event, but an important social occasion where people reconnect with their loved ones. One of the most noticeable parts of Dashain is how many people who work or study in Kathmandu travel back to their hometowns. […]
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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 glory by the women’s kabaddi team. It is also Nepal’s only third ever silver at the Games, but yet to win any gold […]
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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 my culture, food is integral to social and family events, making vegetarianism a challenge. Choosing to be vegetarian during the month of Shrawan […]
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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 a month and remains disappeared for entire year in my city. Not only zebra crossings, the most of other road markings remain invisible […]
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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 watching experience had vastly improved at that time. People flocked to watch their favourite Nepali films in the theatres. Even I didn’t miss […]
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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. As someone who frequently flies for work, I rely on these planes and airlines. Aerial accidents aren’t new in Nepal; they’re often blamed […]
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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. These sunken structures have always fascinated me, and I’ve wondered why they’re like that. So far, I haven’t found a clear answer, but […]
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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 there for dinner just a day before the holidays of Dashain start. I went there, everything was normal, ordered the usual Thakali set […]
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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 that short trip, especially during this season. The bad roads are making life difficult for both locals and drivers, and it’s wasting so […]