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One who believes in quality work and dedication

One who believes in quality work and dedication

- by Saroj Kumari Chaudhary

Sujit Mahara is a 27 years old cobbler who has been in the service since 2010. His work station is at Durbar Marg, which is known for branded stores. Originally from Janakpur, he came to...

Let’s respect everyone’s choice

Let’s respect everyone’s choice

- by Sangita Shrestha

“This isn’t the era where someone’s music taste gives you the authority to have superiority complex over others. Let’s respect everyone’s choice,” says Sadichhya Manandhar, one of the founders of social media group Bangtan’s Purple...

Being satisfied in life and falling for innocence

Being satisfied in life and falling for innocence

- by Sangita Shrestha

I was devastated after the doctor told me, I had to quit playing. But my parents and Gurus supported me and helped me lead my life toward satisfaction. I am living a satisfied life as...

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Madhyapur Thimi’s beauty

Madhyapur Thimi’s beauty

- by Sangita Shrestha

The temple complexes having pagoda styled temples, wooden windows and doors. Then aesthetically alluring atmosphere speaks volume about Madhyapur Thimi being the soul of the city.

Have goals in life

Have goals in life

- by Sangita Shrestha

Being from the clan who gives life to clay in forms of vessels, it won’t be wrong to say that creativity is in his blood. He is a multifaceted artist who is also active in acting and is involved in local traditional mask dance as Devgan (masked dancer) during festivities. However, he is in love with painting and in water color medium.

Why 23-year old Sujit is into traditional Paubha art?

Why 23-year old Sujit is into traditional Paubha art?

- by Sangita Shrestha

For him creating paubha painting is his way of letting the world know about the country’s culture and tradition. He said, “We use various religious motifs of gods and goddess from Lichchhavi and Malla era, which is unique in themselves and are the source of our identity. Youngsters like me should be involved in traditional paubha painting because there is so much in it that is yet to be revealed. ”

Dedicating life for cultural heritage

Dedicating life for cultural heritage

- by Sangita Shrestha

“Life is not only for enjoyment. We need to think for our country and being a citizen here it’s our duty to contribute toward the country.”

Trust the Inner Light

Trust the Inner Light

- by Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

“Most of the blind people can walk and read without light. We do not have to close our eyes to meditate or concentrate,” said Sarita Lamichhane.

Rising through derogatory remarks

Rising through derogatory remarks

- by Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

“I just wanted to prove to the people of my community where I came from; a place where I witnessed women violence, child marriage and girls trafficking.

'Others' still undefined

'Others' still undefined

- by Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

Esan Regmi was born in the far- western village of Bajura. He was born different. Only in his teens, his body showed masculine features. “I was born with a vagina and was raised as a girl child.

The Happy Junction

The Happy Junction

- by Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

People have a lot of grudges against this city. Despite them cursing Kathmandu for being too crowded, dusty, and packed with vehicles, Kathmandu is truly ‘a melting pot of people.

Food lovers

Food lovers

- by Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

Five years back, they met in a cooking class at Jawalakhel. Both were from different places. They held similar interests and attended the same class.

Born different, Born able

Born different, Born able

- by Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

‘K herya’ is the sticker in my phone to show when people stare at me for too long,” says Rewati.

Spreading Happiness with a Sarangi

Spreading Happiness with a Sarangi

- by Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

Bukund Gandharva is 49. He is a musician- a Sarangi player. He first held the instrument as a kid. He then got keenly interested and finally learnt how to playing Sarangi. “I have played the Sarangi since I was a kid.

A girl in the crowd

A girl in the crowd

- by Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

“In this big crowd of people and concrete buildings, this is no place to seek silence unlike I do in my village”.