Overcrowded and Overlooked: The State of Public Transport in Kathmandu
Countless souls from all over the country end up in Kathmandu, in pursuit of a dream. Who would think chasing
Glacial lake outburst triggers devastating flood in Nepal-China border
At least 18 people, including some Chinese nationals, have gone missing after a flood in Lhendekhola, located on the Nepal-China
Holy Cow: The Beef Taboo in a Secular Nation
In a nation where cows are the national animal and also revered as gods in Hindu mythology, beef consumption is
Mustang’s Sky Caves: A 2,000-Year Mystery in Stone
Thousands of hand-carved caves lie high on Mustang’s dry, rocky cliffs, offering insights into our history. Some five stories tall,
Projection: At least 60,000 could be infected with Dengue this year
More than 60,000 people across Nepal could be infected with dengue this year, according to a projection by the Epidemiology
Pilgrimage, Politics, and Profit: The Return of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, also called the universe’s axis point, is now open for visitors after a five-year gap. It
A Woman’s Right to Belong Without a Man’s Permission
Why do lawmakers hesitate to confer citizenship on Nepali women’s children? The patriarchal stance is astounding. The systemic issue is
Rare leopard cat with two cubs spotted in Rasuwa
A rare leopard cat and two cubs have been found in Kalika Rural Municipality 2 of Rasuwa district. The family
Unyielding Himalayan Natives’ High-Stakes Gamble for Yarsagumba
Also known as caterpillar fungus, Yarsagumba is a small yet mighty herb highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine. It grows
Asar 15: Rain, Rice, and Dahi Chiura Bliss
Ever wondered what it’s like to dance in the mud, plant rice with your bare hands, and celebrate farming like
National Paddy Day observed
Nepal observed the 22nd National Paddy Day on June 29 with the slogan “Intensification in Paddy Cultivation for Food Security
Caste, Culture, and Survival: Story of the Badi Community
Badi, a Hill Dalit community, are Indigenous people of Western Nepal. Although admired as entertainers at times, they remain the
Heavy rainfall recorded in Lalitpur, advisory issued
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has recorded moderate to heavy rainfall in and around the Tikathali rainfall monitoring station
Sithi Nakha: Where Spirituality Meets Water Conservation
Sithi Nakha (सिथि नखः) is a festival of the Newa community specifically dedicated to cleaning water sources, such as wells
Nepal announces 20-year “Sagarmatha Tree Plantation Mega Campaign”
The Ministry of Forests and Environment has announced the launch of a 20-year nationwide tree plantation drive, the “Sagarmatha Tree
Hike it like a local: Nepal Trekking 101
Where would one find a trekking adventure like the breathtaking Himalayan range for views while walking, savouring some fresh air,
Polyandry in Humla: Survival Comes First
What if marriage wasn’t about love but survival? In the isolated Himalayan district of Humla, polyandry—the practice of a woman
Fasten Your Seatbelts for Lukla’s Daring Descent
The heart-pounding experience is unlike any other as the plane descends towards Lukla Airport, nestled at an elevation of 2,860
Climate Change Hits Home: Melting Glaciers and Mass Migration
With 2024 recorded as the hottest year, 1.45°C above pre-industrial levels, the climate crisis is worsening for a small nation
Nepal’s LGBTQIA+ Strides: Progress, Pride, and the Road Ahead
On every second Saturday of June, the streets of Kathmandu burst with colours and an evident sense of joy as