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Winter is coming!

- by Prashant Paudel

The full moon folds the summers away Awaiting for the winters fall. Beneath the snowy woods, The crystalline frost ruptured.

I was going for my dad’s treatment at Fatima Healing Center last week. We were headed toward Bhatbhateni from Maitidevi on a taxi. Our taxi driver, like every other cabby in Kathmandu, asked us to pay more than the metered price. We denied giving extra, but he insisted on charging additional. We refused again; he started using foul words on us. I got furious. I said that I would call the police on him.

Ilam a destination for religious tourism

- by Bhim Chapagain

Ilam sees a big influx of tourists, especially during September and October. The eastern province of Nepal -- notable for tea plantation -- is also renowned as a religious destination. In addition to embracing natural beauties the region holds, a large number of devotees also visit Ilam citing its religious values.

Souls of My City: Continuing a commercial heritage to preserve Nepali history

- by Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

The Buddhacharya family has been running a curio shop at Swyambhyu for 40 years. Now, 36-year-old Prabin Buddhacharya is responsible for the near half-century old family-owned shop. While at work, Buddhacharya likes interacting with foreigners about Nepali history.

Swapna Vatika clinches gold at Fifth Interschool Futsal Tournament

- by Republica

The Fifth Interschool Futsal Tournament, jointly organized by Uniglobe Secondary School and College, and Global College International, concluded on Wednesday.

Lyrical video of ‘Lai Lai’ released

- by Republica

Lyrical video of ‘Lai Lai’ song from the movie ‘Prasad’ was released on YouTube on Tuesday. The video comprises scenes and the picture of the movie. ‘Lai Lai’ was sung by Ketan Chhetri, and written by Ganesh Shahi.

Debut collaboration between Bhimphedi Guys and Allied 20 Crew

- by Republica

Dance India Dance Season 6 semi-finalist Sujan Marpa Tamang’s Allied 20 Crew, and Bhimphedi Guys have been jointly featured in Deepak Acharya, and Rajendra Bhatta’s ‘Relimai’. The video, directed by Deepak Acharya, has Aanchal Sharma in the lead role.

Raju Lama releases ‘Sara Sara’

- by Republica

SRS Entertainment’s presentation, ‘Sara Sara’ was released on Tuesday via YouTube. The song is a duet between Mongolian Heart singer -- Raju Lama, and Ramila Gyangmi, and features Alisha Rai, and Gamvir Bista in the video.

Presenting the world through reel

- by Sonam Lama

In an interview with My City’s Sonam Lama, the filmmaker Aditya Seth shared an insight of his filmmaking journey.

Brutal Time

- by Aman Poddar

The time have passed by, In the blink of an eye, Moments of sadness, And joy has flown by.

The current marketing trend

- by Sailesh Chaudhary

Marketing is a very vast subject matter and does not have a concrete definition. In simple words, we can say that marketing is a process of notifying the consumers of products or services. Marketing requires prominent product positioning to create a buzz in its target market. The publicity, as a result of proper product positioning, will subsequently trigger the interest among users.

Life: a continuous test of endurance

- by Aditya Neupane

Life is an amalgamation of unpredictable ups, and downs. Unfavorable events lead to anxiety. If the stresses keep piling up, it can bring about devastating consequences. Contentious pressure reduces the thinking capacity, hampering the day-to-day activities. Eventually, it leads to fatigue, mental disorders, and provokes suicidal thoughts.

Is queuing up the new nepali normal?

- by KIRAN LAMA/REJINA BASNET

KATHMANDU, Sept 19: The world’s officially entered into the digital era. Accessibility at the touch of a button, on your cell phone, is the proof to the statement. From utility bills to flight tickets, the online-system has them all. Nepal is also adopting the digitization in commerce, as well as government sectors.

Nothing comes easy

- by Republica

Dear Sadichha, I am in a relationship with a guy. He is a Christian whereas I am a Hindu. We are into each other and my parents don’t have a problem with that but his parents deny accepting me due to our religion differences. He says he tried to convince them but that does not seem to work. Due to all this, he wants to break up with me but I don’t want to lose him. Should I let him go or fight for my love? What should I do?

Death penalty for rapist?

- by Yubraj Giri

Nowadays, most of the media have been covering news of rape and sexual abuse, and the majority are preaching in favor of a death penalty for the accused if proven guilty. Is the death penalty the only the solution to reduce the number of rape cases?

Forever, I will miss you.

- by Anamika Rai

Until the sun darkens, Until the star down falls, Until the earth freezes, Until the wind stops, I could have waited

Jalini: a peek into societal and historical setting

- by Sonam Lama

KATHMANDU, Sept 19: 'Jalini' is a fictional tale based during the era of the despotic king, Jayasthiti (Bijay Baral). The play staged under Dayahang Rai’s directorial is a dramatized version of Jalini which is one of the short stories included in Dhruba Satya Pariyar’s short story anthology ‘Kairan’.

Tuladhar returns after participating in ‘China International Thanka Festival’

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 19: Nepali Paubha artist Raj Prakash Tuladhar returned home after participating in a four-day-long international Thanka art fair. The fair, ‘China International Thanka Festival’, saw the participation of seven other countries, including Nepal. He also spoke about the Nepali art at the festival.

Gautam takes Nepali fashion to Paris

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 19: Nepali fashion designer Poonam Chhetri Gautam presented a fusion of Nepali fashion during the 'Catwalk Paris Revolution' held on September 12 at Paris, France.

Souls of My City: Metal man

- by Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

Balaram Bishwokarma is a metal craftsman from Kavre. The 30-year-old quit his studies in the third grade and soon started working. He remembers not having any interest in studies; instead, he was inclined toward art from a very young age.