Questions Galore After a Week of Intense Social Unrest
The recent turmoil in Nepali cities is likely to have a lasting impact on politics and society. It...
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How Nepo Babies Triggered Gen Z to Demand Fairness
Long before the end of December, a snapshot of a highly exclusive Christmas tree went viral in Nepal....
When Saving the Constitution Meant Breaking It
The appointment of the interim Prime Minister, Sushila Karki, has sparked a debate on the formal procedure followed....
Nepal’s Gen Z Revolt: A Chronicle
Sometimes revolutions take just five business days. From September 8 to 12, Nepal experienced one of its most...
Echoes of Dhime Baja: A Timeless Tune
Traditionally, in Dallachi, Dhime Baja (a cylindrical double-headed drum central to Newa culture) training was a secretive practice,...
The Volatility of Rhino Conservation
In early 2023, two rhinos were killed using electrified traps wired through a temple near Chaparchuli in western...
Gunlā Festival Keeps Devotion and Community Alive
For Newa Buddhists in the Kathmandu Valley, Gunlā, the tenth month of the Nepal Sambat lunar calendar, which...
EVs Take Over: A Market and Policy Shift in Motion
Lately, a quiet revolution is humming through the smog-choked capital’s corners and winding hills — unmistakably electric. Once...
Alarming Surge of Dengue in Unlikely Regions
Dengue, a mosquito-borne illness, used to plague the tropical Terai plains. However, it has trespassed into hilly regions,...
Sipping culture and commerce with every cup of tea
Chiya (tea), more than just a beverage, is a cultural tradition that warms conversations and hearts alike. The...