From Dairy to Dog Treat: Chhurpi Carves Its Global Path
Once a humble, high-altitude staple for Himalayan herders, Chhurpi has now become a rising export star as the...
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From Murals to Markets: The Changing Face of Nepali Art
From captivating artworks displayed in open-door galleries to creative expressions adorning the streets, the valley is an immersive...
Achar Across Borders: The Tangy Tale of Homemade Pickles
For generations, families have passed down recipes for achar (pickles), a fermented pickle delicacy. From tangy mango pickles...
Gurkha Soldiers Battling Beyond Borders as UN Peacekeepers
The historic journey of Gurkhas into UN peacekeeping began almost 80 years ago, right after World War II....
Overcrowded and Overlooked: The State of Public Transport in Kathmandu
Countless souls from all over the country end up in Kathmandu, in pursuit of a dream. Who would...
Holy Cow: The Beef Taboo in a Secular Nation
In a nation where cows are the national animal and also revered as gods in Hindu mythology, beef...
Pilgrimage, Politics, and Profit: The Return of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, also called the universe's axis point, is now open for visitors after a five-year...
Unyielding Himalayan Natives’ High-Stakes Gamble for Yarsagumba
Also known as caterpillar fungus, Yarsagumba is a small yet mighty herb highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine....
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...
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...