For Newa Buddhists in the Kathmandu Valley, Gunlā, the tenth month of the Nepal Sambat lunar calendar, which usually falls...

Dengue, a mosquito-borne illness, used to plague the tropical Terai plains. However, it has trespassed into hilly regions, causing concern...

Once a humble, high-altitude staple for Himalayan herders, Chhurpi has now become a rising export star as the markets in...

For generations, families have passed down recipes for achar (pickles), a fermented pickle delicacy. From tangy mango pickles to spicy...

The historic journey of Gurkhas into UN peacekeeping began almost 80 years ago, right after World War II. As of...

Countless souls from all over the country end up in Kathmandu, in pursuit of a dream. Who would think chasing...

Thousands of hand-carved caves lie high on Mustang’s dry, rocky cliffs, offering insights into our history. Some five stories tall,...

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, also called the universe's axis point, is now open for visitors after a five-year gap. It...

Ever wondered what it’s like to dance in the mud, plant rice with your bare hands, and celebrate farming like...

Badi, a Hill Dalit community, are Indigenous people of Western Nepal. Although admired as entertainers at times, they remain the...