Navin Shakya

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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.…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…