KUMUDINI PANT

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Dancing her way to the top

Published On: January 3, 2020 12:05 PM NPT By: KUMUDINI PANT

Rupa Ghising never thought she would pick dance as her profession. And yet, here she is, gracefully waltzing through her way through her career—ambitious and relentless.

Unsatisfactory education

Published On: January 3, 2020 09:40 AM NPT By: KUMUDINI PANT

From the outside, the Central Higher Secondary School for the Deaf looks just like any other government school. But in the dusty ground of Bal Mandir the yellow buildings house a school that has been the educational institution for the differently-abled since 1977.

Finding your voice

Published On: December 27, 2019 12:06 PM NPT By: KUMUDINI PANT

“We don’t just discuss current affairs. This place is a platform for all youths to network, participate in extracurricular events, share information, learn how to speak publicly, and ask correct questions at the correct time in a correct manner,” says Abdush Miya, the founder of The Orator’s House.

Euphoria: A teen drama that doesn’t disappoint

Published On: December 20, 2019 10:42 AM NPT By: KUMUDINI PANT

Every once in a while we come across a show that sweeps us off our feet and it’s nothing short of hypnotic. When I heard of Euphoria, all I cared about was Zendaya being in it. Thus, in a binge ensued by raving reviews on every YouTube notification and hopes of an MCU character comfort, I checked it out. Let me tell you that Zendaya is no Mary Jane here.

A merry day indeed

Published On: December 20, 2019 09:49 AM NPT By: KUMUDINI PANT

“Even though Christmas comes at a very gloomy time of the year, it’s one of my favorite days to celebrate,” says Sneha Koirala, owner of the lifestyle brand Studio Sarcastic. “I grew up in a convent school. And since childhood, I have always viewed this day as a festival. We weren’t allowed to visit homes during this time. But Christmas always arrived after our exams were over and when it was time to have fun.” She adds. “It doesn’t have the traditional or cultural aspects of other Nepali festivals; there’re no rules or rituals. But that didn’t take away from its preciousness”

Speak without speaking

Published On: December 13, 2019 11:02 AM NPT By: KUMUDINI PANT

Learning sign language is no different than learning a new language, except that it requires demonstrations. From explanations of each gesture, sentence formations to syntaxes and delivery, it’s best if your teacher is someone who can use both verbal and non-verbal languages.

Escaping reality

Published On: November 29, 2019 10:14 AM NPT By: KUMUDINI PANT

Welcome to 2044 where the world is on the edge of collapse and chaos, suffering from energy crisis and witnessing the consequences of global warming. In order to cope, the majority of the population immerse themselves in a virtual reality simulator knows as the OASIS.