- Saturday, 25 January 2025
Digital Nepal—A Dream In Progress
Nepal is making its efforts towards digitalisation for its social and economic transformation, adhering to the global trend of racing towards a digital world. Nepal, rugged with geographical diversities, grappling
Breakfast Amidst Wilderness
We were savouring the sundowner on the banks of the Rapti River across the Chitwan National Park (CNP) in Meghauli when the Barahi Jungle Lodge's relationship manager informed us that the breakfast of
Maintain Smoke-Free Public Places
Despite the regulation mandating smoke-free public spaces, tobacco use remains highly prevalent in Nepal. This is due to the lack of effective implementation and enforcement. Recent studies revealed widespr
Status Of The Bengal Monitor Lizard
Chitwan National Park is the first national park of Nepal, with an area of 952.63 square km. This national park covers the main areas of the Chure hills, Rapati, Narayani, and Riu Rivers. The Sal forest covers about 70 per
Virtuous Qualities Of Kunti
Kunti, as we know, is one of the famous female characters of the world-famous epic of the Mahabharat. And we also know she needs no further introduction because her dignified personality has continuo
Women taking initiative to preserve Panche Baja
Women in Dharan are stepping up to preserve the traditional Panche Baja (a set of five traditional Nepali musical instruments), which is on the verge of extinction. In recent times, women’s groups
Tattooing practice fading among Tharu women
The traditional practice of tattooing on the arms and legs of married women in the Tharu indigenous community in Kailai is gradually disappearing. This decline is supposedly due to societal ridicule faced by those with tattoos. The younger generation, in particular, no longer wants to make tattoos. In the past, Tharu women used to tattoo pictures of household goods and animals on their legs and arms.
Culture's role vital for progress of society: DPM Singh
Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Urban Development Prakash Man Singh said culture played a vital role in the progress of society. Speaking at Dhading Loksanskriti Mahotshav on Thursday, DPM said culture plays a crucial role in the progress of the society.
'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
Cynthia Erivo, who is starring in the hit musical ‘Wicked,’ was named Tuesday as the 2025 Woman of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals. The theatre group, whi
Plants of Kathmandu Valley: A book for nature lovers
The title 'Plants of Kathmandu Valley- A Pictorial Guide' in itself conveys much more about the book. If you are interested in learning about the plants found in the Kathmandu Valley, this book will be a prope
Artists in Janakpur busy crafting Saraswati idols
Many sculpture artists are now busy making idols of Goddess Saraswati in several districts of Tarai targeting the Saraswati Puja which is approaching soon. As in other districts of the Madhes Province, th
Global advocate of Nepali cuisine
With a dream of operating a five-star hotel or a high-end resort in Nepal, Chef Ghanashyam Kandel is now in Kathmandu to intensify his search for partnerships and collaborations with like-minded entrepreneurs, businesses and associations.
Mother, father groups working to preserve cultures in Rukum
Aama Samuha in the Musikot Municipality-10 of Rukum West has been continuously working for the empowerment, development and preservation of traditional customs, rituals and culture of the district. These groups have united locals in village deve
