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A traditional healing art still popular in the Himalaya Sowa Rigpa translates to ‘the art of healing’ from Tibetan language. It is more commonly referred to as Tibetan medicine....

The Newars are born epicureans whose culinary skills are a vital part of their rich culture. Much of the different cuisines of different clans and regions of the country...

The naus, or Napits, are one of the most essential figures in Newar culture, but often taken for granted. King Jayasthiti Malla knew what he was doing...

For many years after the advent of television in Nepal, Nepalis throughout the country were regaled with the highly entertaining, yet socially meaningful, dramas produced, directed, and acted in by...

I imagine him striding north along Jalapahar Ridge towards Darjeeling’s Observatory Hill. He is fifty-seven, which is old by British Indian standards. He would look then pretty much as he...

Television is under threat with the popularity of the internet and social media ever on the rise; but how were the beginnings? It is just like every other happy-go-lucky...

It’s a journey that supposedly cleanses you of all past sins, and gives you a fresh start to life. Who doesn’t want that? Situated at an altitude of 4,380...

One of Nepal’s premier handicrafts, dhaka has earned a place in many hearts. Language, food, and attire identify an individual, a society, and a nation. People have been altering...

Kasthamandap once stood proudly as a symbol of the valley’s fascinating architecture. Last year’s quake brought it down to rubble. April 25 marks the one-year anniversary of the devastating...