- Sunday, 24 August 2025
Aashish Mishra
My Memorable Trip To Europe
As I stepped off the plane onto the tarmac at Brussels Airport, I found a gentle breeze there to greet me. It was a breeze like no other that carried whispers of a thousand stories and the promise of
Modern Dashain celebration has its upsides too
Every year, one narrative seems to gain much traction during the festival season; the narrative that the Dashains of yore were better than the Dashain now.
Exercising When Busy
Dashain, the grand festival of joy, family gatherings and feasts, has bid us adieu for 2080 BS. And now that it is over, many of us might be finding ourselves a little sluggish and perhaps a
The Art Of Flying Kites
Dashain is finally here! The rains have receded, the weather has started to cool down, the skies are clear and there is a special energy in the air. The biggest and the most significant festival of Nepal, Dashain is a time for fa
12 rice heaps shielding Patan from lightning
While Kathmandu was immersed in the merry of Indra Jatra, neighbouring city Patan was busy preparing for a unique festival of its own – the Punchali Bhuja. The Bhuja is an annual ceremony for the worship of Goddess Purnachandi, hel
Joy Of Having Pets
Anyone with pets will tell you that they are more than just animal companions. They are family members, sources of unconditional love and support, and irreplaceable creatures of joy. Whether it be a dog, cat, mouse or rabbit, pets bring a special happiness into our lives that we only never realised we needed.
Visual diary of a personal journey
Artist Umesh Shrestha charts his life and career in his latest solo exhibition that began at the Siddhartha Art Gallery on September 8. Titled ‘From Mundane Friction to Self Flow’, the exhibition is a depiction of Shrestha’s growth as an artist, from an inexperienced yet enthusiastic young man to the professional of today. It is a visual diary of his personal journey of creativity. And, it is the narrative
Sustainable Tourism
There was once a time when cities and states did not believe there was anything such as overtourism. The prevalent thought was that tourists brought money, so, the goal was to bring more tourists to earn more money. Now though, that thought has changed. Authorities have started to see the need to control the number of visitors that come to their regions. Venice recently made headlines for imposing a €5 fee on daily visitors above the age of 14 to reduce tourist load and preserve the city’s liveability. It also requires travellers to book their entry into the city in advance. In 2019, the Netherlands announced that it would stop promoting itself as a tourist destination and would concentrate on redistributing the visitors it gets to lesser-known parts of the country. Overtourism has started to become a concern for Nep
Why A Good Haircut Matters
We all want to look our best. We want the people we meet to have a positive perception of us. And we want to stand out from the crowd. That is why we dress a certain way and maintain a certai
'Let us breathe our last in peace at home'
Keshav Tamrakar lost his father last year. He was 83 years old and passed away at Lalitpur’s Patan Hospital while receiving treatment for breathing problems. Tamrakar, a resident of Balaju, h
Remunerate Interns
Internships are a crucial part of academic degrees. They supplement classroom learning by providing students with practical experience. They also help youngsters build careers by exposing them to the industry, allowing them to understand if
Faking documents can land you in trouble
Shweta Amgain thought she had found the perfect person to manage her trinket shop in Balaju, Kathmandu last year. This person was young, only 25 years of age, and held a Master’s degree in Business Administration. But most i
Understanding Conjunctivitis
It seems that Nepal has been experiencing an outbreak of one disease or another every year since the start of the 2020s. In 2020 and 2021, it was COVID-19, last year it was dengue and this year, it is dengue and conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis, in particular, came out of nowhere and has spread all over the country in a manner no one ever expected. Kids and adults, no one has been spared by this eye infection that, despite its prevalence, not many of us seem to clearly understand.
Wake Up Early
Everyone wants to wake up early. It is considered a hallmark of energy, activity and productivity. Getting up with the sun allows people to experience the tranquillity of the dawn and start the day with a refreshed soul. It also gives people time t
A Kid Called Me Uncle!
This scribe met an old friend the other day. It was the first time in years that he had seen him so, naturally, there was some catching up to do. He was surprised to discover that the friend was not only married but
