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DHAN NACH IN DHARAN

DHAN NACH IN DHARAN

- by Rohit Rai

DHARAN, Dec 29:  It was December 23, Sunday. It was around 8 in the night. Dressed in traditional Limbu outfits, Limbu men and women were singing traditional songs, holding each other’s hands. They danced and the dance steps were beautifully synchronized. The tune to which they were dancing is called ‘Palam’. The dance performed by them is known as the ‘Dhan Nach’.

Otters: A species to know

Otters: A species to know

How many of us are familiar with this creature? Not much of us. Might be for their nocturnal nature or lack of small mammals’ conservation paralleled to general conservation measures for mega fauna. Whatever be the reason, it is important for us to know about this adorable creature and the plight faced by it before it’s too late.

Khalti Teams Up With Foodmandu for Digital Payment

Khalti Teams Up With Foodmandu for Digital Payment

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 29: Khalti, an emerging digital wallet and payment gateway in Nepal has announced a partnership with Foodmandu, an online food delivery platform of Nepal. Amit Agrawal, Director of Khalti and Manohar Adhikari, Founder and CEO of Foodmandu signed the partnership agreement on Thursday. This collaboration will facilitate users to make digital payments for food ordered online through the Foodmandu app and website.

The wind

The wind

- by Pratik Mainali

The pink sun stares at sweaty faces The sultry air stirs the bony branches

Michael Grills; Dedicated to serve authentic Nepali cuisine

Michael Grills; Dedicated to serve authentic Nepali cuisine

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 27: Next to Apex College at Mid-Baneshwor, there is a small, cozy and beautifully decorated restaurant. The restaurant is called ‘Michael Grills’. It serves authentic Nepali cuisines. Owned by three friends Ranjan Rawal, Pankaj Jung Khadka and Niraj Adhikari, the venture is fully focused on juicy ‘Sekuwa’. The venture officially started in April 2010. Within a short period of time, it is creating buzz among foodies, having raised their demands to launch its outlets in other parts of the city as well.

Rebuilding Nepal-Photo Exhibition Kicks off

Rebuilding Nepal-Photo Exhibition Kicks off

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 27: Marking three years of National Reconstruction Authority’s (NRA) establishment, a photo exhibition entitled ‘Rebuilding Nepal’ is being commenced at Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal on Wednesday. Sushil Gyawali, CEO of NRA inaugurated the three-day long photo exhibition.

Souls of my city: A man of commitment and hard work

Souls of my city: A man of commitment and hard work

- by Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

KATHMANDU, Dec 27:  “I am an IA (Intermediate in Arts similar to +2 level) graduate. After completing my degree, I did not want to work in private organizations. Sadly, I could not make it to government job either. Maybe I didn’t try hard enough.

Against public transport ordeals

Against public transport ordeals

- by Sonam Lama

KATHMANDU, Dec 27: On a random September evening, 24-year-old Sukriti Sherchan (name changed) took a bus from Sundhara. Like everyday, she took out her ear phones to tune to her phone playlist. Tucked herself to the second-row window seat, she sat facing the window. The moment she spared a glance around the bus, a man next to her exhibited his private part. 'I did not know how to react. It filled me with disgust and fear.

Japan 4 on exhibition

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 27: A group art exhibition ‘Japan 4’ by four Japanese artists kicked off on Friday at Contemporary Art Gallery, Taragaon Museum, Bouddha.The artworks of artist Hideo Iida, Masae Suzuki, Izumi Tanabe, and Setsu Suzuki depict a sense of simplicity and yet are visually appealing using subtle hues like brown, grey, white, light green among others.

16 days of activism: Moving beyond 16 days

16 days of activism: Moving beyond 16 days

- by Pooja Bista

“We have to confront ourselves. Do we like what we see in the mirror? And, according to our light, our understanding, and our courage, we will have to say yea or nay- and rise!” affirmed American Author Maya Angelou. Living in a highly patriarchal society where stigma associated with being a victim of violence is taken as a crime, we often suffer in the silence.

Grandeur of poetry

Grandeur of poetry

- by Bhuwan Thapaliya

It takes tons of time to compose an ounce of poetry. But when it is composed

Calling for film makers

Calling for film makers

If you are a film enthusiast and also have a knack for film making, then you can win a chance to make your film.

Chitwan: The Heart of the Jungle

Chitwan: The Heart of the Jungle

- by Taylor Mason

South-west of Kathmandu lies the jungle area of Chitwan – a world heritage site. It is renowned for its National Park, which boasts 952 sqkm of sedimentary grasslands and deciduous forests. Chitwan offers a warm climate, beautiful flora and dangerous fauna, and the cultural knowledge of the Tharu communities.

Good things take time

Good things take time

- by Republica

Dear Sadichha, I am 21-year-old boy currently studying MBBS in India. Recently the college head threatened me to expel on a petty reason for ragging a college mate. I have been trying to persuade them to let me continue my further study and have submitted an application of apology as well. But it doesn’t seem to work. They are trying to talk to my parents. My parents are totally unaware about this problem and I feel bad to bother them over such a petty issue. What do I do?

Secret to Knowledge, Truth and Happiness

Secret to Knowledge, Truth and Happiness

- by Saugat Bhattarai

In the middle of Kurukshetra, sits baffled Arjun on his chariot. With a mind- overwhelmed with deep sorrow, he casts asides his ‘Gandeev’ and arrows. His dejection is growing because of the fear of losing his friends and relatives in the course of an impending war and subsequent sins attached to such actions.

IME Nepal Literature Festival Concludes

IME Nepal Literature Festival Concludes

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 26: The seventh edition of the IME Nepal Literature 2018 Festival concluded on Tuesday. The fourth and final day of the festival included discussions on various issues ranging from women’s safety to contemporary politics. Funded by IME and organized by the Bookworm Foundation in collaboration with the Random Readers Society at Tal Barahi Chowk in Pokhara, the festival saw people from various walks of life participating and listening to their favorite writers.

Trailer Launch of Garud Puran

Trailer Launch of Garud Puran

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 26: Amidst a special event, the trailer of upcoming Nepali comedy drama ‘Garud Puran’ was launched on Monday. The trailer is about three minutes long and is based on a brass band and the struggles of their family.