Nepal, March 29 -- Literature has always been part of Nepali culture. Nepali authors and poets are revered, awarded and hold a respectable position in the society. From Bal Krishna Sama to Parijat, Nepali writers have used literature as a medium to portray as well as critique the behavior of our society and the humanity in general. Works of writers, both past and present, can act as a window to the workings of the society as well. But with our school and college curriculum giving priority to English, it's debatable whether or not the younger generation is reading as well as showing an interest in Nepali literature.

Sulov Khadka, an 18-year-old student from Budhanilkantha School, has never read Nepali literature in his life. Whenever he c...