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Issue 174 | May 2016

The Changing Glaciers of the Everest Region

An informative feature on how glaciers are undergoing drastic transformation in the Himalayas. Pema Temba Sherpa climbed steadily up the snow covered rock scree toward his destination, a rock...

Grand Gastronomic Delight

Grand Gastronomic Delight

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...

Hijo Aaja ko  Kura with Santosh Pant

Hijo Aaja ko Kura with Santosh Pant

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...

RUM DOODLE DUM: What's in a name?

Want a good laugh on trek? Try W.E. Bowman’s ‘The Ascent of Rum Doodle’, the popular mountaineering spoof. I usually carry it to read aloud evenings to my trekking companions....

Journey to the Lake

Journey to the Lake

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...

Palpali Dhaka

Palpali Dhaka

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: One Year after its Fall

Kasthamandap: One Year after its Fall

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...