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Issue 176 | July 2016

A Birth of Light, Lumbini Shines in the World

Located in the Terai of southern Nepal, the sparsely populated, forested, marshy land of Lumbini is famed as the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, whose teachings and instructions on the path...

Innovation in Education Fair

Innovation in Education Fair

In the first week of August, local organizations active in Nepal are coming together to transform educational practices and learning through the Innovation in Education Fair. Here is an...

A Woman Alone

A Woman Alone

Traveling, it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a story teller. You can always make money, but you can’t always make memories. Travel, for the younger...

Mountainous Sindhupalchok

Mountainous Sindhupalchok

Life is hard, but life in Sidhupalchok is beautiful. Sindhupalchok is a haven for the lungs, that is, heavenly for breathing. The day we arrive in the mountains, our...

Exotic cuisine Sargyang

Exotic cuisine Sargyang

At first glance, it is easy to mistake these little round slices for Oreos, or brownies. But, this chocolate brown dish is called sargyang, an ethnic food of the Limbus....

Living In Mystique The Traditional Lep

The traditional lep still remains a mystery to many. Those who have taken this treatment have no complains about it: Instead, later on, they have become the perfect promoters of...

Relax and Read

Relax and Read

Happiness is a cup of your favorite coffee, a good book, and the afternoon to enjoy them both. Teahouses, cafes, and bars all fall into a similar sort, a...