Nandita Rana

Brata: Justifying Holiness

Brata: Justifying Holiness

M ondays celebrate Lord Shiva, Tuesdays, the elephant headed god Ganesha, Thursdays are for Devis or female deities, especially Bangalamukhi in Patan, while Saturdays are segregated for the planet god...

Kafal Pakyo!

Kafal Pakyo!

The street vendor cries out, “Kafal ayo, kafal ayo” (kafal’s arrived, kafal’s arrived). And in an instant, most of the children and ladies of households respond to the vendor’s...

Adrian Pradhan. 'Ballads'

Adrian Pradhan. 'Ballads'

A distinct vocal style characterizes Adrian Pradhan’s music. Acclaim for his career followed with ‘1974 AD’, a highly popular rock act of Nepal that was formed in 1994. Adrian is...