Navin Shakya

Opinions

  • So frequent road accidents

    It’s no secret that Nepal’s roads are like, totally synonymous with drama. I mean, just check out the recent buzz – three big accidents in one day, 19 lives gone, and heaps of people injured. It’s like a bad movie, but unfortunately, it’s real life, and it shows Nepal’s road safety is in serious trouble. More on this

  • Cultivating reading habit

    Nowadays, we often spend more time on activities like watching TV, playing video games, or scrolling through social media, while we overlook the value of reading books. Many of us haven’t been encouraged to read at home or in school, and there are several reasons for this.  More on this

  • Dashain exodus

    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.… More on this

  • 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 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… More on this

  • 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 my culture, food is integral to social and family events, making vegetarianism a challenge. Choosing to be vegetarian during the month of Shrawan… More on this

  • 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 a month and remains disappeared for entire year in my city. Not only zebra crossings, the most of other road markings remain invisible… More on this

  • 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 watching experience had vastly improved at that time.  People flocked to watch their favourite Nepali films in the theatres. Even I didn’t miss… More on this

  • 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. 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… More on this

  • Not voting

    Nepal’s political situation right now feels really off. Political parties that have completely different ideas and beliefs are teaming up for the upcoming election. Normally, they would form alliances after the election, but this time, the politicians seem so hungry for power that they’re only focused on winning votes, forgetting their own political agendas. It… More on this