Eva Manandhar

“In 1955, with financial support from New Zealand, another country that has had a close relation with Nepal probably because of Sir Edmund Hillary the Swiss set up a cheese...

Enraptured by the music, we reveled in the various traditional Newari tunes played at the Hotel Vajra. A presentation of “Tanani Bajan Khala” is staged here every Sunday at...

It is 2 am, and a couple of girls are already preparing tea in a corner. Life begins early at Ason, the heart of old Kathmandu. Their early customers are...

While countless voluntary organizations have been helping people in need in the towns and villages across Nepal, there were none to help those with problems related to high altitude. Not...

While importing goods we still face the same problems we faced 40 years ago. Horst-Werner Maier-Hunke, the President of the Confederation of Employers’ Association of North Rhine-Westpahlia has taken...

Creating magic with their hands, it seems these potters convey the message of their hearts through their hands and conjure up amazing masterpieces. It certainly is an enchanting sight; potters...

Today, a textile that was once alien to this nation is a pattern that symbolizes our culture and tradition. We know it by the name ‘Dhaka’. The material is believed...

DWARIKA’S HOTEL “Dwarika’s is not a Hotel – it is a philosophy of life. Superb heritage with excellent team work and service”. One of the hundreds of compliments received by...

The International Decade of the World’s Indigenous People started in January 1995 and ended in December 2004. It was proclaimed by the General Assembly on 21st December 1993 with the...

‘Bel Bivaha’ or ‘Ihi’ in Newari, is an ancient ritual still prevalent in the Newar community where a girl is married to a fruit – Bel (Aegle marmelos), and usually...

As you travel past the Pashupatinath Temple and head towards Chahabil, a wonderful sight comes into view. A grand stupa lies on your left. Recently renovated, the chaitya has been...