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Blooming Makhamali flowers hold hope for brothers' return this Tihar

KATHMANDU, Nov 2: Nearly a decade has passed since Sabin Khadka from Suryabinayak-4, Bhaktapur, went missing during the earthquake on April 25, 2015. Despite three years since his last rites were performed, his 72-year-old aunt, Batuli Thapa, continues to plant Makhamali (i.e. globe amaranth) flowers, hoping for his return during Tihar.  
By Upendra Lamichhane

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