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More than mountaineers, Sherpas are due for recognition
Native to the mountain regions, Sherpas are more than mountaineers. Named by the Tibetan word for eastern people, their rich
HoR approves Water Resources Bill
Nepal’s House of Representatives (HoR) has passed the Water Resources Bill 2025. Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Minister Deepak Khadka’s
The valley unveils purple hues every spring
Amidst the bloom of spring, the striking purple flowers of the Jacaranda, also known as Hawaiian Mimosa, transform the urban
Mad Honey: A concoction of culture and communal healing
The remote, picturesque village of Ghale Gaun in Nepal’s Lamjung district hosts a remarkable tradition centred around “mad honey”, locally
Nepal leads global production of ‘large cardamom’
Although history points to the Indian subcontinent as the spice trade hub, today, one of cardamom’s strongest possibilities lies in
What glows in the dark? Light pollution.
The starry night sky, once a familiar sight, is becoming increasingly on the move. As urban areas continue to flood
Searching for Shaligrams in a changing river
If you happen to be strolling along the banks of the Kali Gandaki River, which originates in the Mustang region,
Trailblazing women who conquered Everest
For a country that worships goddesses, Nepal holds a strange contradiction. While women are celebrated in temples, many still face
Journey through time : Kingdom of Mustang
Tucked beyond the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges lies Mustang, an enigmatic land also known as the “Forbidden Kingdom”. Stretched into
Dolpa gears up for a new Yarsagumba season
The highland pastures of the Dolpa district will be opened for Yarsagumba collection from May 18. A multi-stakeholder meeting held
Highlights from Nepal Gov’s policies and programmes for 2025/26
President Ramchandra Paudel presented the Nepal Government’s policies and programmes for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26 to the joint session
Ripples of a labour strike
“Your Highness! Some so-called leaders employed in my various factories have led the workers. They are now staying in the
The many faces of Goddess Parvati
Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva, holds a special place in Hindu mythology as the embodiment of divine energy,
Himalayan Java: Brewing Nepal’s Coffee Revolution
In a nation where tea once reigned supreme, a revolution brewed when Himalayan Java planted its first coffee seeds in
Human rights situation in Nepal worsened in 2024, says Amnesty International
Amnesty International has stated that the human rights situation in Nepal has further deteriorated. Releasing its report on the state
US-deported Bhutanese refugees return to camps
Four Bhutanese refugees deported from the United States, who were in the custody of Nepal police, have returned to the
Nepal hosts 10 per cent of the world’s snow leopards
Just 0.1 per cent of the world’s landmass, yet over 10 per cent of the global snow leopard population, Nepal
Earthquake memories, a decade later
“What were you doing then?” It is perhaps the most quintessential Nepali icebreaker since the devastating 8.1 magnitude earthquake struck
Lessons from South Korea’s cultural wave for Nepal
Do you know that South Korea becoming a global cultural powerhouse was strategic? The entertainment industry had strong government support.