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Issue 38 | January 2005

Colors of Diversity-1

The International Decade of the World’s Indigenous People started in January 1995 and ended in December 2004. It was proclaimed by the General Assembly on 21st December 1993 with the...

Jeevan's Dream House

Jeevan's Dream House

“Settling in Nepal as an expat was made easy after finding a beautiful, cozy house on the hills of Bhaisepatti. It became my small oasis at the suburbs of Kathmandu...

Monk on a Mission

Monk on a Mission

Appearances can be deceiving. Bhikshu Krishna Man Manandhar appears to be just a simple monk dedicated to his calling. But as he speaks, and his life begins to unfold, we...

Greta Rana

Greta Rana

Greta Rana was born in Yorkshire, England in 1943. Yorkshire lives in her soul, together with Nepal. Married to Madhukar Shumshere Rana, whom she met in her student years, the...

Birds of Many Feathers

Birds of Many Feathers

The Jawalakhel Zoo The zoo was teeming with school children. In fact, every time I stray into this oasis in the midst of concrete and brick structures, I find plenty...

Lajana's Dances : Cultural Show in Lazimoat

Cultural shows are one way of getting to know the traditional dances of Nepal. Lajana Restaurant near Radisson Hotel in Lazimpat, showcases various dances from different ethnic groups such as...

Wedded to a Fruit : Bel Bivaha

Wedded to a Fruit : Bel Bivaha

‘Bel Bivaha’ or ‘Ihi’ in Newari, is an ancient ritual still prevalent in the Newar community where a girl is married to a fruit – Bel (Aegle marmelos), and usually...