Table of Contents

Issue 188 | July 2017

Jyotish, the Science of Light

My family’s surname is “Joshi,” derived from jyotishi, or astrologers. According to family lore, they fled the Mughal invasion and came to Nepal via Nainital... My family’s surname is...

Remembering B.K. Shrestha

Remembering B.K. Shrestha

A businessman, tourism pioneer, and family man whose legacy will live on in the lives of many. Bidhya Krishna (B.K.) Shrestha used to speak politely, precisely, and in very...

Supermacy of the Serpents

Supermacy of the Serpents

Nag Panchami is a festival of the snakes, observed five days after the no-moon day in Shrawan (which is around the end of July, or first week of August). Nags,...

Rainy Day Reading

Rainy Day Reading

When wet weather keeps you in the house, take advantage of it by diving into a few good books. There are possibly few things better on a rainy, stormy...

Handmade,  Just For You

Handmade, Just For You

Collaboration and cooperation can get one further faster, and that’s what Timro Concept Store is all about. Only two months old, Timro Concept Store at Jhamsikhel has been making...

Stories of a Himalayan Hunter

My friend, the story of my life is that story: story of hunting. . . ~Dil Das The Himalayan hunter today is a mythical character. Half a century ago,...

Vatvatey Reunion 2017

Vatvatey Reunion 2017

An event where bikers could rejoice, rejuvenate, and reconnect, Vatvatey Reunion 2017, was an event solely dedicated to the bike enthusiasts of Nepal. A first-of-its-kind, premium festival...

Uniquely Made in Nepal

Uniquely Made in Nepal

A lot more needs to be done to make Nepal’s beautiful handicrafts more competitive in today’s globalized world. Be it via grassroots brands, personal connections, or what have you,...

Appeasing the Gods of Rain

Appeasing the Gods of Rain

Nepal's monsoon season on display in New York. Festivals have been a part of the Nepali culture since the times they have been inscribed in stone, leaves, barks of...

The Many Blessings of Summer Fruits

Refresh yourself with the season's treats - the delicious, juicy and healthy fruits of summer! The hottest time of the year is here. Summer is the time for fun...