- Monday, 20 April 2026
Endless Delays Plague National Highways
For many in the Kathmandu Valley, Dhulikhel remains one of the closest places to escape from the city, a quiet touristic hill station away from the capital’s congestion. Yet, the journey to get there has become
Hog Deer Of The Lowlands
The hog deer (Axis porcinus), referred to as “Laguna” or “pade” locally in Nepal, is a rare species of deer native to the lowland areas of the country. In contrast to more frequently sighted deer, hog deer are fon
Trekking From Helambu To Gosainkunda
As we had decided that Gosaikunda would be one of the most attractive trekking destinations for hikers like us, located in the Gosaikunda Rural Municipality of Rasuwa—covering the districts of Rasuwa, Nuwa
Observing US Democracy Through Elections
An electoral system constitutes the set of rules and processes by which citizens elect their representatives in government through democratic participation in voting. The electoral system ascertains how citiz
Beautiful Poems In Metre
Bodh Antarbodh is a poetry collection written by Srijana Aryal Adhikari, who is a thoughtful, hard-working and knowledgeable poet. Also a playwright and lyricist, Aryal is a well-known and respected poet in the field of
Hemophilia Patients Struggle For Normal Lives
The special day that you are preparing for tomorrow holds great importance for you. The day could mark your graduation or the beginning of your first job. You go to sleep with positive feelings about ev
To All The Mothers
The journey from your womb, To childhood
My Mom
You always wake up with sun Your day begins, as a mom
2082: A Year Of Great Political Upheaval
The 2082 B.S. will go down in Nepal's history as the year of sweeping political transformation. The country witnessed a roaring Gen Z uprising that overthrew the KP Sharma Oli-led coalition government of Nepali Congress and CPN-UML. Scores of youths were killed in police suppression, while public and private property worth billions of rupees was destroyed. The caretaker government under Sushila Kakri successfully conducted the elections to t
The New Era Of Mobile Gaming
I entered the gaming industry in 2005, during the pre–App Store era, when Nokia’s dominance in mobile created a fertile environment for Finnish game companies to grow. I was fortunate to spend nearly a decade at Rovio, the creators of Angry Birds. The early global success of Finland’s gaming industry—driven by companies like Rovio and Supercell—sparked the creation of hundreds of smaller studios and helped shape a thriving ecosystem. The global gaming industry, driven
Tech Changing Food Culture
Last Saturday afternoon, after a long lazy nap, I was too lazy to cook. With just a few taps on my phone, I ordered my favourite chowmein from a food app. Within minutes, a delivery rider arrived at my gate. You can order and enjoy a variety of foods from any restaurant if you're hungry or craving something. Such convenience has been possible because of the fast-growing technology. Nepal did not have a structured method for orderin
Nepali Films Thrive Despite Challenges
The year 2082 BS remained an eventful and commercially encouraging period for the Nepali film industry. This year, 56 films released in cinemas, reflecting steady growth in both production and audience interest. The year opened with ‘
Biska Jatra Of Bhaktapur
With the advent of the spring season, the people of Bhaktapur begin preparations for the famous festival of Biska. It is the second major festival of this ancient city after the Dashain. The celebration lasts for eight nights and ten days. This year, the festival begins on April 10. A huge crowd gathers to celebrate the annual event, sometimes so large that it turns violent, occasionally resulting in the deaths of revellers. The administration mobilises police in large
