Navin Shakya
citylife
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Nepal’s recent election has dramatically reshaped the country’s political landscape. Many of the long-standing figures who once dominated parliament have been replaced by a new generation of leaders. More on this
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Last Saturday, I found myself climbing the familiar stone steps of Swayambhu, the ancient hilltop shrine that watches quietly over the Kathmandu Valley. For those of us who live in Kathmandu, it is more than a monument; it is a living space where devotion, tourism, chaos, and calm coexist in… More on this
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In just a few days, Nepal will step onto the stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India. Lately, cricket feels like the one force still capable of bringing the country together. More on this
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Many international news stories quietly slip past us, but every now and then one makes you pause. Recently, it came out that the British prime minister used a burner phone during an official visit to Beijing. His team reportedly avoided personal phones altogether, relying instead on temporary email accounts, notepads,… More on this
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Watching The Twilight Zone hits differently from Kathmandu. The 1960s America it shows felt futuristic, while Nepal was a valley of quiet towns. Now, decades later, we’re living in that glossy future—and asking the same uneasy question: did progress cost us something essential? More on this
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The comments section of social media has quietly become one of the most toxic public spaces of our time. As the country prepares for a snap election in March, this toxicity has only intensified. Everyone seems to have found their own political saviour, someone who will miraculously fix everything overnight.… More on this
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The place where I live and the place where I work are two of the most populated parts of the city. Naturally, one would assume they are well connected by public transport. I used to believe that too until I decided to test it myself. It had been a long… More on this
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Remember the snacks we grew up loving; cheese balls, noodles, wafers, puffs, toffees, biscuits? Just thinking about them brings back memories of school breaks, pocket-money treats, and tiffin boxes. But try those same snacks today and… something feels off. The taste just isn’t what it used to be. Sure, maybe… More on this
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In the chilly winter months of the Kathmandu Valley, steam rises from brass pots in traditional Newa homes, carrying the sweet aroma of molasses and rice flour. They are making Yomari (Yamari) a delicacy that is as much a work of art as it is a treat. Shaped like a… More on this