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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
Nepal observes Chure Conservation Day
Nepal is observing the 11th Chure Conservation Day on Monday to mark the establishment of the President Chure-Terai Madhesh Conservation
Nepal starts exporting electricity to Bangladesh on a regular basis
Nepal has started exporting electricity to Bangladesh on a regular basis. Starting on June 15, Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is
In the Shadow of Everest: Opening Peaks, Closing Paths
As part of the tourism development plan, the government announced the opening of 57 new mountains for climbing to expand
The Kami Community: Blacksmithing in the Crucible of Caste and Change
Stories of our ancestors using khukuris to combat the enemy’s rifles are common in our histories. However, along the way,
Enter Ashim Shakya’s pixelated Nepal
Imagine stepping into a digital village where fire-spitting demons lurk behind pixelated trees. Or, a Lakhe hides in the shadows,
TU teaching hospital successfully performs first gender-affirming surgery
Tribhuvan University (TU) Teaching Hospital has performed gender-affirming surgery for the first time. Although the hospital had previously conducted various
Bye, Bad Bricks. Hello, Sustainable Good Bricks!
Bricks have been a fundamental building material for centuries, shaping both ancient monuments and modern cities worldwide. The brick industry
Hydropower in Nepal: A long overdue potential flooded with challenges
Even with vast water resources and hydropower beginning in 1911, Nepal has only tapped into a fraction of its capacity.
Dashboard launched to monitor air pollution levels in Kathmandu
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has launched the ‘Kathmandu Metropolitan Air Quality Monitoring Dashboard’ to monitor air pollution levels in the