Navin Shakya

lifestyle

  • 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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  • Youth fashion statement

    Something wonderful about a print-heavy t-shirt when you’re young. It’s the way to tell the world who you are without saying a word.

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  • The menu I couldn’t read

    I’m just a food lover with very specific, hard-won tastes, and a healthy respect for anything I can pronounce.

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    439 words

  • Value of human life

    I experienced a trip that quietly reshaped how I think about the value of human life and what we are missing.

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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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  • The animal diplomacy

    Moving them from the lush, humid greenery of Nepal to the extreme, arid heat of the Middle East is a massive biological gamble.

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    332 words

  • Trusted brands, broken trusts

    Remember the snacks we grew up loving; cheese balls, noodles, wafers, puffs, toffees, biscuits?

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    536 words

  • 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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    598 words

  • 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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    369 words

  • 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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    611 words