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...
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Nepal leads ‘large cardamom’ production globally
Often referred to as "black gold" or "black cardamom" and locally called "Alaichi", Nepali large cardamom is characterised...
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...
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...
Trailblazing women who conquered Everest
For a country that worships goddesses, Nepal holds a strange contradiction. While women are celebrated in temples, many...
Journey through time : Kingdom of Mustang
Tucked beyond the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges lies Mustang, an enigmatic land also known as the "Forbidden Kingdom"....
Ripples of a labour strike
"Your Highness! Some so-called leaders employed in my various factories have led the workers. They are now staying...
The many faces of Goddess Parvati
Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva, holds a special place in Hindu mythology as the embodiment of...
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...
Patan Durbar Square : From rubble to restoration
Two consecutive earthquakes shattered the glorious historic centre of Patan in 2015. It took seven years and hundreds...