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Children at work
Published On: January 27, 2017 05:25 AM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung
Hiring minors as bus conductors is indeed a common urban phenomenon in Nepal. So much so we don’t even give it a second thought when we see one at the stops anymore.
Beyond the classroom
Published On: January 20, 2017 06:00 AM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung
Unexpectedly bumping into a familiar face you haven’t seen in years while you are going about your day can naturally throw you off guard. Recently, a friend wasn’t just taken by surprise she confesses that she was actually filled with dread. The familiar face was one she hadn’t seen in 15 years, not since she had passed out from school
Exciting take on everybody’s favorite dish
Published On: January 12, 2017 11:35 PM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung
Bajeko Sekuwa doesn’t really need an introduction. It’s already a go-to spot for most city dwellers whenever they wish to satisfy their carnivorous cravings. But, by the looks of it, the popular sekuwa joint isn’t taking the acclaim for granted. Keen to entice more customers as well as indulge their regulars, we heard that the Anamnagar branch of the restaurant had just recently added a few new items to their menu.
Nepathya in action: Tones, tunes and thrills
Published On: January 8, 2017 08:10 PM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung
Kathmandu, Jan 8: As is the case with each Nepathya concert, everyone always has their own pick of ‘the classics’ that they hope to not only experience live but also sing along to their heart’s content. With this sense of excitement and anticipation, the Tundikhel ground swelled up to capacity with fans on January 7, 2017. The occasion was the grand finale of Nepal’s first ever bike reality show, Pulsar Dare Venture season II. The concert also planned to announce the winners of their 10 bikers who had completed the daring journey from Kathmandu, all the way to Takasindu, Solukhumbu on their motorbikes.
Broadcasting birth control
Published On: January 6, 2017 10:20 AM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung
The last time she had to treat a patient in secret wasn’t so long ago. It was right after the Chhath celebrations when she was informed that she would have to urgently travel to Sasapur. The reason was a woman who wanted contraceptive implants. However, since her in-laws and husband were against it, the woman had secretly escaped to her parent’s house to arrange the appointment.
Making Christmas special
Published On: December 23, 2016 05:48 AM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung
While he takes the growing popularity of Christianity among the masses as a positive development, he also thinks it would be unwise to ignore its side effects.
The eight-hour part timers
Published On: December 9, 2016 03:29 PM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung
The first week of the month is always serious business for 21-year-old Pabin Dhakal. He makes it a point to sit and mentally break down the budget for his share of expenses. He already knows socializing is going to make for the majority of his costs, so ‘fun with friends’ is a main fixture in his budgeting list. He puts aside at least Rs 5000 for it. The next important factor is accommodation. Since he wanted to shoulder some family responsibility, he has volunteered to pay rent for the Rs 8,000 two room flat that he shares with his relatives. Then there is the Rs 1,500 monthly college fee and some miscellaneous expense.
The indifference for the different
Published On: December 2, 2016 05:28 AM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung
It isn’t only about individuals in wheel chairs either, anybody with any kind of disability finds it impossible to navigate their way around our city.
From shortage to sustainability
Published On: November 25, 2016 07:32 AM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung
It is easy to forget that water – so necessary for drinking, cooking, bathing and irrigating the farms – is still a scarce commodity for many people. The struggle for it is indeed very real in many places of Nepal. Naturally, the residents of such areas spend a large part of their day-to-day life striving to overcome the water shortage problem
Diy Farming: Harvesting hope
Published On: November 18, 2016 11:05 AM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung
The current scenario of our country’s agricultural sector looks bleak. Much concern has been expressed over the increasing amount of imported food grains and the plummeting capacity of our agro production.
A force to be reckoned with
Published On: November 18, 2016 11:03 AM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung
She emerged a winner at all the major award ceremonies with her debut effort two years ago. In fact, Astha Raut is still riding high on those releases, playing innumerable concerts both nationally and internationally. As the love for her uniquely powerful vocals continue to grow among the masses, her status in the music industry is becoming ever so strong.
Notes from Jumla bazaar
Published On: November 4, 2016 04:24 AM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung
They still talk about Jumla’s first public vehicle and laugh about how some of their own people placed grass near the new vehicles hoping to feed it. They don’t deny these embarrassing accounts but actually embrace their history and reputation of being a severely deprived region in hopes to reinvent themselves.
When the mountains call
Published On: October 28, 2016 01:17 AM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung
On an average, those willing to walk up to seven hours a day can easily finish the trek, i.e. reach base camp and return, in six days.
Holding on to the folk roots
Published On: October 21, 2016 07:15 AM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung
Music bands always tend to have fun anecdotes about their origin. In hindsight, it’s always amusing to hear how they unwittingly started a musical legacy and, the percussionist of Kutumba, Pavit Maharjan doesn’t disappoint either. He fondly recalls the day how Nepal’s famous folk instrumental ensemble was basically a couple of friends who opened a “chiya khane office.”
Dashain then and now
Published On: October 7, 2016 04:43 AM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung
It’s said that signs of Dashain always first appear in the sky. Colorful kites dot the horizon and tangles of kite strings abound in each locality.
The Basantapur files
Published On: September 16, 2016 04:46 AM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung
The famed square of Basantapur stirs to life hours before dawn. Often it’s the priests from nearby Guthis. First, their footsteps, then later on, their chants and bells ring through the darkness and break the 4 am stupor. It’s a practice that has been carried on for centuries. Now, while the tradition of such Nitya Puja was originally born and established in intricately designed, prominent, multi-tiered temples, these days, the early morning rituals in Basantapur make for a rather poignant sight. The priests can be seen shuffling from one wreckage site to another depleted temple, doing their best to maneuver around the tekas in order to offer their prayers.
Realities of life: Raising a child with autism
Published On: September 9, 2016 04:00 AM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung
KATHMANDU, Sept 9: The goal was to make seven-year-old, Bibek, use a spoon to feed himself.
Dancing with the Gods
Published On: September 2, 2016 03:00 AM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung
Like most 20 year olds in their second year of Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (CMLT) course, Rajan Bade too is bracing himself for his board exams.
The bottled suspicions
Published On: August 26, 2016 09:13 AM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung
These days, though, with consistent reports of the Department of Food and Technology and Quality Control’s (DFTQC) investigation and findings, Mahoto says that the pieces have started to fall in place.
Challenges of curbing vehicle emissions
Published On: August 19, 2016 03:30 AM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung
Basanta Adhikari, director and spokesperson of the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) shares his dream for his department. He wishes to have a task force especially dedicated to vehicle emission control. Ideally, he insists that he would have the designated team not only test the vehicles in a systematic manner with proper equipment but also seize polluting vehicles on the spot, if necessary.
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