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Seven days of scenic bliss in Meghalaya and Assam

Nepal, Oct. 27 -- Finally, after a year, I reunited with my family in Itahari for Dashain. The festival brought joy, laughter, and a sense of togetherness I had missed. Soon after, we planned a trip t... Read More


Mha Puja has adapted, but its essence remains

Kathmandu, Oct. 21 -- Newa households in the Kathmandu Valley begin their new year differently. They worship themselves. The second day of Tihar, known as Mha Puja, translates to 'worship of the body... Read More


How one temple turned Itahari into a pilgrimage destination

Itahari, Oct. 17 -- Shree Krishna Pranami Temple in Itahari is one of the revered pilgrimage sites in eastern Nepal. Established in 1978, it sits on the western bank of the Budhiganga-Jamuna River, at... Read More


The not-so-friendly guest

Kathmandu, Oct. 8 -- You think your home is safe. Those walls, doors, and family make you untouchable. 'Shaitaan', directed by Vikash Bahl, proves otherwise. The film lulls you into comfort from the ... Read More


Why nightmares happen and how to cope with them

Nepal, Sept. 23 -- Most people dream at night, but not all dreams are alike. Some are light, strange, or amusing, while others become dark and disturbing. Nightmares are distinct because of the fear a... Read More


In search of mushrooms across Nepal

Kathmandu, Sept. 19 -- Rukshana Thapa has been travelling for five years, not for leisure, but for mushrooms. Her Instagram feed may look like that of an avid traveller, but she insists otherwise. "I... Read More


The story of Singha Durbar: From fire to fire

Kathmandu, Sept. 14 -- Singha Durbar, built in 1908 by Rana Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher, was designed by two Nepali architects, Kumar Narsingh Rana and Kishor Narsingh Rana, who oversaw the planni... Read More


Crowns, cause, and courage: meet Miss Nepals 2025

Kathmandu, Sept. 4 -- At seventeen, Miss Nepal World 2025 Luna Luitel was about to leave for Australia when she noticed something striking at Tribhuvan International Airport: it was crowded with Nepal... Read More


Luna Luitel crowned Miss Nepal World 2025

Kathmandu, Aug. 31 -- Luna Luitel was crowned Miss Nepal World 2025 at the finale of the beauty pageant's 30th edition held at the Godavari Sunrise Convention Centre in Lalitpur on Saturday. The coun... Read More


A thriller that steals your peace of mind

Kathmandu, Aug. 27 -- Please do not watch 'Stolen' alone if you have a fragile heart. It is raw, disturbing, and sometimes unbearable. It is also the kind of cinema that lingers in your mind long afte... Read More