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A lady rider
Don’t get me wrong. I wasn’t worried because she was a woman, nor because I thought she was weak.
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The art of shopping
I know someone who doesn’t just shop, he curates. Every item has a destination and he knows exactly where to find the best.
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Kathmandu and the Twilight Zone
Watching The Twilight Zone hits differently from Kathmandu. The 1960s America it shows felt futuristic, while Nepal was a valley of quiet towns.
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Trusted brands, broken trusts
Remember the snacks we grew up loving; cheese balls, noodles, wafers, puffs, toffees, biscuits?
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Yomari festival
Shaped like a fish, or a teardrop, Yomari is a unique steamed delicacy native to the Newa community of Nepal.
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Kumari, the living goddess
The Kumari is believed to be the incarnation of Taleju, or a manifestation of Vajradevi who is revered as a protector of the land.
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Food for thought
The meal of dal bhat has long been considered a complete and nourishing food. It’s simple, satisfying, and deeply rooted in our culture.
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25 April
2015 Gorkha Earthquake wasn’t just about collapsing buildings; it tore into our society’s core, exposing deep fractures that still haven’t healed.
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Trolley speaker man
Almost every week, someone with a trolley speaker arrives in my neighbourhood, asking for donations to help a kidney or cancer patient.
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Social validation
It’s not about the product, it’s about being seen as part of the group that makes you buy things that don’t serve any purpose.
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