New books in Nepali market

September 28, 2019 07:38 am

KATHMANDU, Sept 28: Ghintang Ghisi Twak is a poetry collection by Rupesh Shrestha. The collection of eloquent poems was released on Friday at Nepal Pragya Pratishtan, Kamaladi. “It felt like carrying a newborn baby but with a name,” said Rupesh Shrestha on Sept 11 after receiving the first copy of his book.

Elderly women happy to be honored

September 22, 2019 03:36 am

KATHMANDU, Sept 22: Over a dozen elderly women - most of them needed support to reach the stage - were overwhelmed when they were applauded and honored on Saturday in the capital during the release of 'Hajuraamako Katha' (Stories of grandmothers), a book written by Amrita Lamsal. Most of the grandmothers were above 80 years of age and stated that functions which recognize them or make them feel wanted are organized rarely.