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Fourth edition of Ilam Literature Festival set for March 14-15
The fourth edition of the Ilam Literature Festival is set to take place in Ilam Bazaar, Ilam district, on March 14 and 15. According to Prakash Thamsuhang, chairperson of the festival, the two-day event will bring together numerous authors, artists, intellectuals and politicians from Nepal, India, and Bangladesh.
Mar 13, 2025
The Invention of Solitude by Paul Auster
The Invention of Solitude by Paul Auster
Feb 09, 2025
Unveiling South Asia's Paradox on Sex, Desire and Taboo
Unveiling South Asia's Paradox on Sex, Desire and Taboo
Jan 25, 2025
New book highlights the impact of COVID-19 on South Asi...
New book highlights the impact of COVID-19 on South Asi...
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PM Karki joins top leaders’ meeting with President Paudel
RSP allocates 10% proportional representation for Nepali diaspora
3Gen Z probe commission summons former Home Minister Lekhak for statement
4Nepal’s farm and livestock imports hit Rs 150 billion in five months as dependence grows
5Former IGP Khapung’s sarcastic jibe after lift on travel ban: “Any invitation? Let me know”
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Fictional Stories of Real Pain
Fictional Stories of Real Pain
'Sampurna Akash' is a collection of stories that has become a mirror not only of women's oppression, betrayal and pride, but also of their courage, enthusiasm and inspiration. The collection conveys the message how a woman is superior to others in the literal sense and how she can cope with any kind...
Oct 07, 2021
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Hisila: from Revolutionary to First Lady
Hisila: from Revolutionary to First Lady
One may not agree to the writer’s points of view when it comes to her analysis and interpretation of events and ideas, but what is important for the reader is to carve his or her own narrative by reading the experience of a political insider.
Jul 31, 2021
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Anatomy of Facial Melanoses
Anatomy of Facial Melanoses
This is an extremely informative, well written yet concise book with all descriptors of a disease including introduction, clinical description, histopathological features, prognosis and treatment. The clinical photographs, Woods lamp photographs, dermoscopic features photographs are of very good qua...
Jul 17, 2021
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Book review: Analyzing political economy of federalism in Nepal
Book review: Analyzing political economy of federalism in Ne...
Sanghiyata ko artha rajniti (political economy of federalism) is a book penned by Binod Neupane. The second edition of the book authored by Neupane, who is well-versed on models of federalism, decentralization and local development, hit the stands in August, 2020. The book primarily focuses on what...
Apr 06, 2021
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Things you probably didn’t know about Dashain
Things you probably didn’t know about Dashain
Most of us, all over Nepal, celebrate Dashain but we aren’t familiar with the many concepts and stories of this main festival of Hindus. Like with everything else, there are many myths and facts associated with Dashain that can help you see the festival in a new light. Also, the information can make...
Oct 23, 2020
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Farewell, my friend
Farewell, my friend
Peter J Karthak, musician, writer, storyteller, husband, father, friend, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 77. He had been diagnosed with cancer just a few weeks earlier and was undergoing treatment at Nepal Cancer Hospital in Hattiban, Lalitpur.
Apr 22, 2020
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Peter J Karthak, author of Pratyek Thhaun: Pratyek Manchhe, passes away at 77
Peter J Karthak, author of Pratyek Thhaun: Pratyek Manchhe,...
KATHMANDU, April 22: Peter J Karthak, the author of Pratyek Thhaun: Pratyek Manchhe, passed away today at Nepal Cancer Hospital, Lalitpur. He was 77. His first book in Nepali, Pratyek Thhaun: Pratyek Manchhe, won the prestigious Sajha Purashkar in 1978. He was a writer, musician, and a journalist. P...
Apr 22, 2020
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Three amazing noodle recipes
Three amazing noodle recipes
Really, who doesn’t love noodles? And although this dish can be found and is eaten all over the world, its taste and the overall dish itself varies region to region. Here, we bring you three of the most popular and tasty noodle recipes from different parts of the world. So, put on your chef hat and...
Apr 10, 2020
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Alone together; Self-isolation in a joint family
Alone together; Self-isolation in a joint family
Self-isolation is rarely possible in a culture that demands families to stay together in the same household. When social distancing becomes the need of the hour, it’s hard to disentangle from all the regular norms we have formed over years as a joint family—norms that require regular interactions, e...
Apr 10, 2020
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An artist on the rise
An artist on the rise
Sarana Shrestha is a 20-year-old artist based in Kathmandu. Unlike many artists who seem to have a knack for drawing and colors, she started to draw only about three years ago, when she took a gap year after her 10th grade. But if one were to look at her portraits and other artworks, it would be dif...
Apr 10, 2020