Legalising Cannabis: A Promising Industry Caught between Uncertainties
The saying goes, "The grass is greener on the other side." In Nepal, however, green exists in a grey area...
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Birdwatching beyond binoculars
Who wouldn't want to quietly walk through a forest, hoping to glimpse a rare bird or animal? Well, with rich...
Nepal in Frames: An Archival Journey
Long before urbanisation transformed the capital, Kathmandu appeared simpler and quieter. Though smartphones didn’t exist back then, tourists and locals...
The urgency of indigenous language revival
With its remarkable linguistic diversity, Nepal is home to 123 languages, according to the 2011 census, making it a haven...
Wheels of Faith: The month-long Rato Machhindranath festival
In the alleys of Patan, as early May scorches the Valley, a towering wooden chariot leans against brick homes: silent...
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...
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 known as...
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,...