'Socialist Journey' on display

December 29, 2021 14:29 pm

A five-day painting exhibition began on Monday at Nepal Pragya Pratisthan, Kamaladi on the occasion of the 8th National General Convention of the CPN (Maoist Center. About two dozen works of art titled 'Socialist Journey' are on display.

The journey continues

February 16, 2021 16:25 pm

We are mostly alone for the rest of the life While dealing with many things we are separated into divide  The lonely journey takes us to place Where we meet and mingle only to be left and bereft  But still the journey continues

On this episode legendry drummer Dev Rana has been featured for the show, where he talked about the Nepali music in the 60’s and the 70’s.

Arjun Kapoor on Tuesday opened up about his struggles with obesity, calling it a "tough journey" that he navigated right from childhood.

With more than 1.3 million young people in 144 countries, Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a prestigious youth achievement award helping young people widen their skills and engage them towards being innovative, intrigue and inspiring human being.

Aashirman DS Joshi’s flop journey

March 25, 2019 19:48 pm

Aashirman DS Joshi has been in the Nepali Movie Industry since 2017 and still, the box office awaits his successful movie. His latest movie, ‘The Break Up’ hardly garnered any success despite the hype from its first look and trailer.

Journey within self

January 28, 2019 08:22 am

While the dusk takes the leave And the starry night paints the sky  With Paper, pen and lamp  I set out on a journey with Alexander supertramp Not into the wild

An adventurous longing

November 23, 2018 08:55 am

From 1400m to 5416m, this journey has quite an elevation. As I “last-minute” over packed my luggage for my dream trip – the Annapurna Circuit – I had little idea of what was coming next (all in a good way though). We (my family and I) left Kathmandu sometime in mid-October as the best time to walk the circuit is October-November and drove all the way up to Besisahar in Lamjung.

My way on the highway

September 14, 2018 08:55 am

How can you tell when it’s Dashain in Kathmandu? When there are no people around and it resembles a ghost town. Admittedly this phenomenon has declined over the years due to shorter holidays and the hassle of traveling, but that still doesn’t stop a mass exodus from taking place every year during this festival. This brief seasonal migration from Kathmandu is in danger of not happening at all this year, if the tussle between the government and transport ‘entrepreneurs’ is not resolved in the near future.

Making the most of your trip

September 7, 2018 07:59 am

Many of us are guilty of going to a new place, wandering about aimlessly, eating and drinking at the best pubs and restaurants, shopping for souvenirs, and coming back home with a phone full of photos. But traveling is all about experience and by paying attention to small things you can really enhance it. Here are 10 tips that can really help you make the most of every trip you take.

Journey with books

August 4, 2018 01:00 am

“Have you read my books”? BP Koirala asked. Then he picked one, gave it to me and said we’ll discuss about it after you finish reading. It was “Sumnima”

KATHMANDU, August 1: Nepal is set to embark on a new journey of One-Day International (ODI) with its first appearance against the Netherlands today at VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen, the Netherlands.

KATHMANDU, July 31: Nepal national cricket team is all set to play its first-ever One-Day International (ODI) match in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on Wednesday.  Khadka shared some of his experience of the national team’s ‘treacherous’ as well as ‘joyous’ journey, in conversation with International Cricket Council (ICC).

KATHMANDU, July 18: A lot of dramas, an action-packed final, the rise of the underdogs and just the second-time winner of the most coveted trophy in football concluded Russia’s 2017 FIFA World Cup. France won the all European final with an astounding 4-2 victory over Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday.

Life is a journey

July 2, 2018 10:33 am

Life is a very long journey that we start, and finish alone. Nonetheless, life has numerous stations along its pathway.  In these stations, we meet people; we like some, despise some and are apathetic to the rest. Stopping at many such stations, we embark on our journey until we reach our ultimate destination. In the end, when we reflect our journey, all that matters is the experience along the way.

Journey with shoes

June 23, 2018 00:56 am

As I grew older, slippers got replaced with sandals for outdoor activities and they remained within periphery of house.

KATHMANDU, June 20: Anjana’s Journey, a short film by Rajneesh Bhandari has been selected as a finalist of 2018 Focus on Ability Short Film Awards in International Category in Australia.

The journey of life

May 26, 2018 06:35 am

I am trying to be strong and hold myself up so I can be there with everybody around. I know each one of us is missing him in our own ways.

KATHMANDU, May 4: Economic expert Sujeev Shakya has come up with an analytical comment on Nepal's economic history and current financial trends in his new book, 'Arthat Arthatantra’.

TIKAPUR, April 16: A son of a former Kamaiya (bonded laborer) has marked his exemplary journey from a waiter to an owner of a deluxe restaurant.

Journey into self

March 31, 2018 01:05 am

The best thing to do is to stop being our own enemy. We can start by not lying to ourselves.

JOURNEY TO JHAPA

March 12, 2018 10:38 am

My heart was thundering with excitement at the prospect of escaping the inanimate and dull Kathmandu to a fresh, vibrant Jhapa My brother had bought a ticket for me which I tucked it into my jacket pocket and took it to bed with me, holding it as if it were the golden ticket from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

POKHARA, Feb 22: The crew of movie ‘Panchebaja’ has started the movie’s promotion from Pokhara. “I am confident that the film will entertain the audience,” the unit of ‘Panchebaja’ claimed at press meet organized in Pokhara on Tuesday. The film is set to be released nation-wide on February 23.

A journey through books

February 16, 2018 13:07 pm

Anura Shrestha, a fourth year undergraduate student at National College, claims that she cannot live without books. “Books have been great icebreakers for building most of my friendships. The first thing I ask whenever I meet someone is about the kind of books they like to read,” says Shrestha.

Young Nepali players’ journey ends

February 8, 2018 09:07 am

KATHMANDU, Feb 8: Young Nepali players’ journey has ended in the last 16 round of the ongoing Nepal ITF Junior U-18 Circuit One Tennis Tournament on Wednesday.

My journey to America

January 20, 2018 14:32 pm

After staying in the US for full five years, the thought of returning home triggered many unanswered questions

The journey of a judoka

December 29, 2017 09:49 am

Manita Shrestha Pradhan is the first Nepali judoka who created history in Nepali Judo by winning the Asian Judo Championship 2017. This was the first win for Nepal in 29 years. Along with that, she has also represented Nepal in more than 24 national and international judo championships so far. For a girl who is just 18, these achievement is simply the result of support from her coach and her dedication towards attaining success itself.

Single step for A thousand-mile journey

December 26, 2017 08:15 am

Kathmandu is a city that’s as developed as it gets from a typical Nepali’s perspective. There are people working at every street, running after money while responsibilities are continuously piling up on them as the days go by. And there are outliers, women, preferably married, in some parts of the valley. Homemakers in many rural parts of Kathmandu do not prefer to go mainstream with their skills.

KATHMANDU, Dec 16: Following the start of the peace process, Chairman of CPN (Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal rented a house in Nayabazar.

KATHMANDU, Nov 19: Prakash Dahal, son of CPN (Maoist Center) chairperson and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, passed away on Sunday morning.

Journey of Nepali Entrepreneurship

November 9, 2017 09:23 am

“There is no opportunity in Nepal” a common dialogue among frustrated young minds in Nepal. A never ending queue at the Department of Passports gives a stark glance of where we stand among the socio-economical statuses and the future of entrepreneurship in Nepal. The country is losing many potential entrepreneurs each day, but the figure of remittance inflow is celebrated as a great achievement.

Journey To Independence

November 5, 2017 09:46 am

Goma Rai can be found brewing hot tea at a small stall in Kel Tol, Ason. Fifty-year- old Goma has been selling tea for around three decades now. She is originally from Nuwakot. Selling tea is her everyday ritual as she wakes up as early as four in the morning and works at her tea stall till 7 pm.

KATHMANDU, Oct 15: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has urged the non-resident Nepali (NRN) community to partner in the development process of their motherland and become part of the country's journey toward prosperity.

JUMLA, September 3: Nar Bahadur Gharti, who was traveling from Nepalgunj on a motorcycle, returned without reaching his destination in Jumla district. He could not move ahead towards his destination due to the massive dry landslide in Dahikhola area of the Karnali Highway's Kalikot section.

A Musical Journey From Folk To Jazz

August 22, 2017 11:05 am

A pioneer for introducing Gypsy Jazz in Nepal in 2000, Hari Maharjan has been dedicated in the field of music as a guitarist for more than two decades now. Gypsy jazz, which he introduced in Nepal, is a style of jazz music believed to have been started around Paris in the 1930s.

As many as 52 new members of the US Embassy Youth Council Nepal have started their journey to become the leaders of tomorrow as of Tuesday.

An eternal journey within

July 29, 2017 12:00 pm

With the flaring desire of oneness Everything inside my whole Comes out of my soul.

ROLPA, July 18: On February 13, 1996, a group led by the current Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun attacked a police station in Holeri, marking the beginning of the decade-long armed Maoist conflict. Gunendra Gharti, who was a member of that group has now been elected as the chief of Subarnabati Rural municipality of Rolpa.

Journey of early starters

July 15, 2017 13:26 pm

Deciding to set foot into the business world that is full of liabilities and risk at a young age is not an easy job. To look into the journey of some entrepreneurs and their businesses, My City’s Nasana Bajracharya talked to three personalities who started early and are profoundly successful in their field of work. These men believe that a person’s age should not be the deciding factor to start a business. Those who want to do something big should be able to see the greater picture and enjoy the journey.

CINCINNATI, June 20: The family of an American college student who died days after being released from North Korea in a coma says the 22-year-old “has completed his journey home.”

Ruksana’s journey to resilience

June 18, 2017 13:19 pm

Ruksana Kapali, a transgender activist at 18, recently graduated from high-school. While many of her age dream about travelling and settling abroad, she is a devout activist and hopes to strengthen awareness and acceptance of LGBTI community within the country. She points out few legal and social level issues that need to be addressed to ensure LGBTI-friendly Nepal. My City’s Shuvechchha Ghimire sat with Ruksana to know her more and about her involvements.

Madan Chitrakar’s arduous journey

June 13, 2017 09:17 am

KATHMANDU: “Time management is a matter of will. If you have the drive, somehow you will get it done. You have to learn to adjust and divide your time. I believe that every minute and every second of your life should be meaningful,” shared Madan Chitrakar who is an artist, art writer/critic and an art educator. Hailing from a Chitrakar family, he inherited the traits of an artist. Chitrakar literally means painter in the Nepali language.

My Mountain Biking Journey

June 9, 2017 08:30 am

As the famous saying goes, “Happiness is a journey not a destination.” When the principal at my school announced a Mountain Biking Camp, I was enthralled to take part in the camp. This was the moment I discovered my passion for mountain biking.

Regardless of the plethora of items on a menu, a true Nepali would always go for momos when given a chance. It’s this thought that fueled Niven Amatya’s idea for Bota.There must be hardly any place in Kathmandu where momo shops are not present. But despite of the many other options for good momos, people tend to throng to Bota. Within a year of establishment, Amatya has already set up three outlets inside the Kathmandu valley that are all doing equally well.

In the field of sports for more than two decades now, Deepak Bista is a renowned taekwondo fighter in Nepal. Originally from a remote village of Kanchanpur, he moved to Kathmandu in 1996 with a hope of contributing to the field of sports. His journey started with his participation in the 4th National Championship. Bista is the first and only athlete who won four SAG gold medals in the South Asian region. Winning gold medals from 1999-2011, he has set a new record in the history of Nepali sports. After his retirement in 2014, he has been working as a taekwondo coach.

The conjugal life of popular singer duo Uday Sotang and Manila Sotang is exactly what their duet song Ekai Rathka Duee Pangra ….. (we are two wheels of a cart) means.  In this popular song, Krishna Abiral is the lyrist, Uday composer and Manila herself has given her voice into it.

KATHMANDU, May 7: Since the invention of front camera ‘selfie’ became a trend.  People can portray various emotions through selfies and it is often assumed that people who click a lot of selfies might be self obsessed. Some people spend hours taking selfies to post a ‘perfect one’ on social media. But beside the self obsession why do people really take selfie. Different people have different theories and different researches have different explanation.

Bikalpa Dhungana, 18, is a youth inventor of Nepal. Originally from Manpang, Tanahun, he is studying science at Pokhara Multimodal College, Pokhara.

LEICESTER, April 19: The weariest Leicester players collapsed to the field as their teammates received the consoling embraces of their rivals from Atletico Madrid.

A journey of courage

March 13, 2017 00:25 am

‘Mugu is 100 years behind Kathmandu. There are still many places with no roads, electricity or telephones’