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Souls of My City: For family
Published On: March 7, 2018 01:31 PM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili
“We had an arranged marriage, and my wife and I gradually learned to love each other. As I am away from home, I call her once every day because I miss her.
Souls of My City: Multitasking mother
Published On: March 5, 2018 10:12 AM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili
I have been living in Kathmandu for ten years. I came here at the age of 18. I am a mother of two and I make donuts for a living.
Filling walls with vibrancy
Published On: February 28, 2018 12:31 PM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili
What do you think about the beautifully-painted walls across the Kathmandu Valley? While some argue that these artworks are only adding to the city’s visual pollution, others vouch for them being a medium for the artists to voice their opinions.
Souls of My City: My precious
Published On: February 28, 2018 11:34 AM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili
“My children are precious for me and I’d give up my life’s earnings to fulfill their needs. My 11-year-old daughter Nooha is suffering from a heart disease. It hurts me to see her in such a troubled state,” said Manmaya Limbu 35, from Panchthar.
Optimistic mother
Published On: February 26, 2018 09:39 AM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili
Kamala Sunar, 30, and Hari Rambahadur, 49, came to Kathmandu four months ago seeking treatment for their son. “We came here all the way from Arghakhachi because our son Bishnu is sick. Though we are poor, we are lucky that the villagers donated some money for our son’s treatment.
Souls of My City: Not by choice
Published On: February 24, 2018 10:25 AM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili
“I work hard not for myself but for my family,” said 32-year-old artisan Subarna Bajracharya from Pinchhe, Patan.
Souls of My City: Happily married
Published On: February 21, 2018 12:28 PM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili
Sneha Baral, 25, is a BA graduate from Parsa and she is currently living in Dahachowk, Kathmandu.
Souls of My City: Abroad dreams
Published On: February 19, 2018 11:24 AM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili
Sixteen-year-old Gunjan Shrestha and 11-year-old Udita Sunar are cousins. They were waiting for their mother while she filled fuel in her bike at Bhadrakali, Kathmandu.
Souls of My City: Sanskrit boy
Published On: February 17, 2018 12:22 PM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili
“I love being here in the lap of Pashupatinath and learning Sanskrit,” says 14-year-old Mahesh Khanal. Originally from Gulmi, Khanal is a Sanskrit student at the Bhagawas Sanyas Ashram.
Souls of My City: Home away from home
Published On: February 14, 2018 11:54 AM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili
“Everybody here is so friendly that it feels like home,” says Sanjay Thakur. He is a 28-year-old barber from Bihar, India and he currently lives in Nardevi, Kathmandu.
Pashupatinath on Maha Shivaratri
Published On: February 14, 2018 10:45 AM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili
KATHMANDU, Feb 14: Maha Shivaratri is known as the favorite day of Lord Shiva. There are various legends and myths associated with this day.
Souls of My City: Love for books
Published On: February 7, 2018 11:02 AM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili
“When I was in school, we often faced a shortage of books. I used to be an avid reader, but could never get hold of the books that I wanted to read.
Being independent
Published On: February 5, 2018 11:21 AM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili
“I lost one of my eyes when I was three months old. But it didn’t stop me from enjoying my life. I have five children and I am happy to be working at this age. At least I am independent, that’s how I see things. I want people to be happy too,” said Uma Moktan.
Peanuts man
Published On: February 3, 2018 10:14 AM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili
Seventy-two-year-old Asta Ratna Shakya is from Bhaktapur. He has been selling peanuts, dry fruits, snacks, cigarettes and bottled water near Siddhipokhari for 20 years.
Welcome to Bhaktapur (Photo feature)
Published On: February 3, 2018 09:08 AM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili
Bhaktapur is known as the oldest city of the Valley, while Bhaktapur Durbar Square is listed in the UNESCO world heritage site.
Carving stones
Published On: January 27, 2018 12:38 PM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili
“It’s easy to sell finished products or goods, but it’s difficult to create new ones. That’s why I respect all creators in the world,” said Sanu Bajracharya, a 48-year-old stone-carving artist from Bhinchhebahal, Patan.
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