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Beneath the Sun: Equality for Everyone, The Spirit of Chhath...

Jivesh Jha’s latest book provides an in-depth exploration of the grand festival of Chhath, focusing on its environmental, social, and multifaceted significance.
Nov 04, 2024
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Symbols and secrets: A dive into Dan Brown’s ‘The Lost Symbo...

#Book Review As a 22-year-old who enjoys a good thriller, I found ‘The Lost Symbol’ by Dan Brown to be an engaging and thought-provoking read. The book follows Robert Langdon, a Harvard symbologist, as he unravels the mysteries of Freemasonry in Washington D.C. It is a fast-paced novel...
Oct 22, 2024
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The Storm Across the Himalayas: Nepal’s Tangled Relationship...

#BookReview Senior journalist Sudheer Sharma recently authored two significant books on the evolving dynamics of Nepal-China relations. Of the two, Himal Pariko Huri: Ganatantra Pachhi Pheriyeko Nepal-Cheen Sambandha – the Nepali title translates as The Storm Across the Himalayas: The Changin...
Oct 20, 2024
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The Art of Being POSTHUMAN

Ferrando’s writing, though dense with the weight of her ideas, is also lyrical, almost poetic, drawing us in, making us want to understand, to engage, to act. As we grapple with this philosophical and ethical crossroads, one pressing question emerges: Will we grant AI a form of citizenship, and if s...
Aug 30, 2024
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Prophet Song: In Intensity and Spirit

Cecile De Forest, a reader of Prophet Song, argues that the book written from a desperate mother’s point of view couldn’t have been a better choice.
Aug 28, 2024
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Life is never too pointless to be ended

"Priye Sufi," a book by Nepali author Subin Bhattarai, is a moving and consoling book. The story's primary lesson is to raise awareness among young people about suicidal thoughts and lifestyle decisions, which typically involve choosing death over dealing with difficulties.
Feb 22, 2024
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'ULFA: The Mirage of Dawn’ offers a remarkably balanced narr...

Rajeev Bhattacharyya’s book offers a remarkable history of ULFA, its formation and rise to prominence, the interplay of its principal characters, the role of foreign elements and wane in its influence.
Jan 27, 2024
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Mrityu Diary:  A must read book about life and death

"Mrityu Diary" or the “Death Diary” is a book written by the author Tulasi Acharya, which is currently available in various online markets both in Nepal and abroad. In Nepal, the entire royalty amount obtained from book sales will be used to support cancer patients, and the proceeds from sales abroa...
Nov 09, 2023
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"Jiwanta Sambandha: A Medical Student's Resonance"

As a book enthusiast, I've always been drawn to the world of literature, seeking solace and inspiration within the pages of well-crafted narratives. My journey through the realm of books took an unexpected yet deeply meaningful turn when I stumbled upon Dr Om Murti Anil's 'Jiwanta Sambandha.' Little...
Oct 17, 2023
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Kingdom Lost or Lost Kingdom?

Having reviewed "Singhadurbar: Rise and Fall of the Rana Regime in Nepal" by Sagar S.J.B. Rana (8 July 2017, Republica), I was eagerly awaiting the companion volume. Upon learning that the book is now available in the market, I visited a local bookstore to get a copy.
Oct 07, 2023