Navin Shakya

Opinions

Budget device? Really?

JBL recently launched a new compact Bluetooth speaker called the Go 4 in Nepal. An American YouTube tech reviewer described it as a ‘budget’ speaker, while a Nepali reviewer also calls it…
Fear of finish line

Sometimes, I do yoga using a mobile app that provides a timer for each pose. There are some poses, plank, low boat along with some others, where I start to feel anxious…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…