Nineteen o' Five in her vintage
With a history as grand as the building itself, Nineteen O Five has lived many lives and in many different times. Some buildings possess a charm that derives from...
Issue 128 | July 2012
One of the more popular t-shirts on sale in the ubiquitous, hippyish clothing stores in Thamel says ‘My friend went to to Nepal and all I got was this t-shirt’....
With a history as grand as the building itself, Nineteen O Five has lived many lives and in many different times. Some buildings possess a charm that derives from...
The view from Kathmandu’s rooftops is one that grows on you, a part of your every day that you learn to appreciate. A favorite photo of mine is of...
A home where children beat the odds at play Two months ago a boy from my hometown with whom I had spent many evenings on the playground met with an...
Recently dyed blue felt lies in the sun in the courtyard to dry, one lady cards wool by hand, another soaps a felt purse to set its shape. Fine art...
Ever been to Himavat? Of course you have - it’s an older, alternative name for the Himalayas. Reading and writing about Nepal requires understanding mountain words. So does trekking, for...
A Limbu Village and Its Extensions in East Nepal Ethnographic research in Nepal since the 1960s has resulted in a variety of books about the social, cultural, economic and political...
Recycling paper is not rocket science. All you need is patience, some creativity and a lot of used paper! Forest. Wood. Paper. Rubbish. The cycle pretty much ends there in...
Hope is a belief, and finds expression in the power of trusting. A walk through the valley can evoke some strangely familiar sights of such faith. Belief systems are perhaps...
A light, healthy snack, Furandana is an easy-to-prepare Nepali delicacy. Furandana is a popular delicacy enjoyed over all of Nepal. This beloved food is a wonder snack having beaten...
An artist who uses art for social change In the early days of her career, Ashmina was frequently asked which artist she wanted to be like. She says she always...
Once in a while, we take great pride in the decisions we made. At other times we wish the decision was simply made by someone else. Some of us have...