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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 Aerial accidents aren’t new in Nepal; they’re often blamed on the country’s tough terrain, unpredictable weather, outdated infrastructure, poorly trained staff, and old planes. The government quickly formed a…
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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 there are some interesting theories. One popular explanation is that these idols are cursed. According to local legends, they sank…
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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 but when the food arrived the waiter informed us that many varieties of pickles are unavailable because they were closing…
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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 much time that could be used for more productive things. The road just keeps getting worse every day, and while…
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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 the mountains and scenic landscapes. Even though it’s shorter, it’s not an easy trek. The trail is challenging from the beginning, with many long and steep climbs, which is common for trekking in Nepal. It usually takes 5-7 days to complete the route.…
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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 platforms like Skype, Zoom, and Google Meet, but none of them worked well due to the poor quality of our broadband connection. I found it frustrating to sit through choppy video and audio, even though I was really eager to learn the software.…
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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 I couldn’t control. It was a different and unusual feeling, one I hadn’t anticipated. Even though I didn’t see her very often before, maybe 10 times a year, and even now, after her marriage, she still lives in the same city, something felt…
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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 the Pokhara I’m seeing now feels like a shadow of the city I once knew. Most of the businesses are closed, the usually bustling streets are empty, and people are staying inside, following the government’s orders to avoid unnecessary activities due to the…
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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 remote areas of this country, it also comes with its own set of difficulties—particularly when it comes to communication. In many rural regions, there’s simply no reliable way to stay connected. Service providers seem to overlook these areas, focusing their expansion efforts in…