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Eclipse
Published On: August 19, 2016 02:00 AM NPT By: Sagar Chhetri
I grew up hearing many people say Nepal is a yam trapped between two boulders. I never quite understood the significance of living in a landlocked country with two economic powerhouses of the world at its borders.Being born and raised in a small village, Jhapa Bazaar, bordering India, I have beautiful memories of going across the border countless times to attend fairs or simply to shop for objects that were otherwise hard to come by.
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Published On: August 13, 2016 01:51 PM NPT By: Apurba Bhattarai
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Pristine Palpa
Published On: August 12, 2016 03:00 PM NPT By: Bijay Gajmer
In Nepal, wherever we go, we are surrounded by hills. Being such a common sighting, we rarely tend to give it much attention or thought. But if we were to look closely, we would see that we have missed quite a bit there.
In pictures: The International Day of the World's Indigenous
Published On: August 9, 2016 04:50 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 9: The International Day of the World's Indigenous is being celebrated in Nepal on Tuesday organizing different programs.
In pictures: Devotees throng Pashupatinath Temple
Published On: August 8, 2016 03:58 PM NPT By: Republica
Hindu devotees have thronged the Pashupatinath Temple since early Monday today to observe the fourth Monday of the month Shrawan of the Nepali calendar.
Victim of Superstition
Published On: August 5, 2016 03:00 AM NPT By: Nabin Baral
Many people in Nepal are still superstitious and have strong faith in supernatural powers. These centuries old conservative beliefs are still deep-rooted in the social structures of our society. They can be traced to various cultural activities among different communities and sadly, some even lead to both physical and mental abuse. Most of the time, victims of such violence are women especially the ones who are weak, poor and single.
Pushpa Kamal Dahal sworn in as Prime Minister (photo feature)
Published On: August 4, 2016 03:30 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 3: CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has been sworn in as the 39th Prime Minister of Nepal.
Crafts with a conscience
Published On: July 29, 2016 03:25 AM NPT By: Smriti Dhungana
Sarala Khadgi, 53, has been making Nepali handicrafts since the 1990s. A member of the Association for Craft Producers (ACP), she has been working in the production division for years now. ACP is a local, not for profit, fair trade organization providing design, marketing, management, and technical services to low-income Nepalis craft producers. ACP is a resource to advance and globally distribute their work, for which they receive fair wages and generous benefits.
‘Get well soon Lokman’
Published On: July 27, 2016 04:20 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, July 27: Bibeksheel Nepali Party has demonstrated with banners and pamphlets shouting slogan ‘Get well soon Lokman’ in front of Bhatbhateni in the capital on Wednesday.
In pictures: Chariot pulling of Rato Machhindranath
Published On: July 26, 2016 08:14 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, July 26: The chariot of the God of harvest and rainfall in Newari culture, Rato Machhindranath, that was at Lagankhel has been brought to Jawalakhel on Tuesday on the occasion of ‘Machhindranath Jatra’, the longest festival in Kathmandu Valley.
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