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Issue 51 | February 2006

A walk on the Valley Rim: Mountain view from Dahachowk

For years I had been planning a walk up the Dahachowk hill.Every time I went down the highway past Thankot, I would see the hill on the right just...

Lhosar:  Year of the Fire-Dog 2133

Lhosar: Year of the Fire-Dog 2133

Many different New Years celebrations take place in Nepal during the twelve months that make up a year. Among them, Lhosar can be confusing. Although it originated in Tibet,...

The Founding of St Xavier's

The Founding of St Xavier's

He chartered a DC-3 loaded with school supplies, landing on the grassy Gauchar field (now Tribhuvan International Airport). Less than four months later, on 1st July 1951, Godavari School was...

Within  These Walls

Within These Walls

One of the leading designers in the valley, Principal Architect Rajesh Shrestha of Vastukala Paramarsha proudly asserts with gusto, “I want to give justice to every project I take”. He...

Narasimha

One of the most prominent stone idols at the entrance to the three Malla period palaces of Kathmandu valley is that of Narasimha. A closer look at these magnificent pieces...

Mountain Reflections

Mountain Reflections

The Himalayas not only boast of some of the highest mountains in the world, but are also unique in terms of flora and fauna as well as the ethnic and...

Groove for Shiva

Groove for Shiva

Few people in Kathmandu listened to jazz before the arrival of Cadenza.Little by little, this band has won over fans from all walks of life, and today enjoys a considerable...

Rhydhun by Shyam Nepali

Rhydhun by Shyam Nepali

T he album is the brainchild of Shyam Nepali who plays the sarangi and has composed all the tracks. The album has Rabin Karki Dhali on violin, Manose Singh and...