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...
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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"....
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...
Earthquake memories, a decade later
“What were you doing then?” It is perhaps the most quintessential Nepali icebreaker since the devastating 8.1 magnitude...
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...
The street dogs of Kathmandu
Foreign visitors walking the streets of Thamel, Kathmandu's tourist hub, can hardly fail to be aware of the...
Celebrating differences with one too many New Years
When is New Year? Baisakh first, January first, or Magh first? In Nepal, you never know which one...
Nepali Tea
Tea production is experiencing difficulties, but experts see chances for a resurrection. The fine quality of Nepali tea...