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Issue 61 | December 2006

House: Connecting Dots In Budhanilkantha

When a well-traveled man decides to build a house, the result is often a reflection of the cumulative experience of all that he has seen. When Bijen Jhochen, decided...

Joys of Christmas

Joys of Christmas

The beautiful lights at Tihar look very much like Christmas lights in the west.Christmas is also the season of LIGHT. Homes, shops, schools and public places are lit up with...

Interior Elements

Interior Elements

John Keats said, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” The desire to surround oneself with objects of beauty is inherent in all of us, and the...

Jagir

Jagir

It is common practice for Nepali people who are looking for work or for a position in any office or business to declare that they are seeking a Jagir....

Symptoms

As cardiologists, it is not uncommon for us to come across patients of different age groups complaining of acute chest pain. The crucial factor is to distinguish whether the pain...

Madal Folk Instrument of Nepal

Madal Folk Instrument of Nepal

The ‘madal’, pronounced ‘maadal’ is an incredible in strument belonging to the folk traditions of Nepal and this album entitled “Madal” has tried to capture its essence and importance with...

Artisans: Goldsmiths of Patan

Artisans: Goldsmiths of Patan

Making superbly crafted statues of gold, the goldsmiths of Patan display remarkable skills and dedication to their chosen profession. Repoussé, an ancient technique is alive and well in this...