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Gender mainstreaming in BRCRN: An example of female leadersh...

Building a Resilient Churia Region in Nepal (BRCRN) is a project currently being implemented in 11 districts of Koshi, Madhesh and Bagmati provinces.
Sep 09, 2024
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Mad Honey Hunters gain long-awaited recognition

Honey hunting dwells in Nepal as a lesser-known practice that is only known to a few. This age-old technique is passed from one generation to another harvesting a rare and potent honey also known as ‘mad honey’ from the towering cliffs of Nepal. The Gurung community has practiced the anc...
Sep 08, 2024
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A Paradigm Shift in Local Climate Adaptation in Ilam Municip...

Nepal has become a global leader in the practice of LAPA as a climate adaptation instrument, with other nations taking note and following suit. However, many LAPAs in Nepal have historically been donor-funded and project-based, often lacking the essential elements of local ownership and sustainabili...
Aug 31, 2024
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Bharatpur: A Rising Star in Nepal’s Tourism Landscape with V...

Bharatpur Metropolitan City, located in south-central Nepal, is rapidly emerging as a hub of economic, cultural, and tourism activities. With its strategic location, burgeoning infrastructure, and rich natural and cultural heritage, Bharatpur has garnered attention not just within Nepal but also int...
Aug 22, 2024
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Nepal’s Gai Jatra: No Funny Side to Corruption

Even in the times of kings and Rana rulers, some would steal the people’s money. But they feared the gods even if they intimidated the people. But lately, especially since the abolition of the monarchy, they have been free to indulge without restraint. It seems like a final feast, a national event,...
Aug 20, 2024
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Understanding Mental Health in Rural Mugu: A Personal Experi...

My visit to Mugu, a remote and mountainous district in Nepal, was more than just a voyage over geographical territory; it was also a deep dive into the often-overlooked emotional and psychological landscapes of its people. The experience, which included moments of profound learning and connection, t...
Aug 19, 2024
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From Acid Attack to Dream Home: Dolly’s Dauntless Journey

In a small rented room in Uttar Pradesh, seven-year-old Dolly would draw pictures of houses with a pencil on paper. She would color them with love and write "Dolly's House." Her dream was to study, get a job, earn money, and build her own house.
Aug 15, 2024
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Nepal Urgently Needs Animal Welfare Act

Animals have always held a significant place in human society. That is even truer in the case of Nepal where we worship different animals and birds.
Aug 09, 2024
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The science of why friends make us feel good

Happy Friendship Day! Today, we celebrate those special bonds that enrich our lives, make them happier, full of laughter and more meaningful. Friendship Day is celebrated every year on the first Sunday of August.
Aug 04, 2024
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My Journey with God: A personal Experience

Life is about experiencing, not drawing conclusions. As the old saying goes, “The more you draw conclusions, the less you experience life.”
Aug 04, 2024