2015 – A year we Nepalese will never forget as it hit global headlines when a massive 7.8 earthquake devastated the country. Severe damage was sustained throughout central Nepal, with entire villages flattened but two years later, we are still trying to recover but let me tell you, Nepal is still a fantastic destination. Rebuilding…
I am pretty sure you’ve heard of Uber or Ola, the private cab/taxi like service which has made travelling easy for most of us. Sharing a ride isn’t something new as the services allow you to book cabs nearby your location for best fares and are very convenient if you don’t have your own vehicle…
Alright, I am going to make a big deal about my uncle turning 70 this year because we had a small get together day recently to celebrate his longevity and I will take time to get over it. It is really hard to begin in honoring this man who has made an impact on my…
I was listening to Zinda Hoon Yaar kaafi hai and then I was thinking about my story and the first thing that came to my mind was a quote ‘’You’re not growing up if you’re not losing friends’’ – Something I have always heard people say and to think about it now, they weren’t wrong…
Just today, can I dream a little? Just today, can we pretend we are in love? Just today, can I wish a little? Just today, can my wish come true? And you write, and you dream And every time you talk, I wish it was me But you think, you think for her And I…
The timing couldn’t be more perfect than this to share this with my readers. If you’re reading my blog for the first time then you should know that I am a Newar, community residing in almost all over Nepal. I also have done a series on the same, click here Mha Puja, literally refers to…
Today I’ve decided to share my story with you on how I felt completely stuck working the 9-5 corporate job, how that was reason enough for me to quit my job to become unemployed. No, it’s not that I hated the company. Honestly, it was one of the good firms that I have worked for…
There are many times when I feel I cannot go any further.. that I have reached the end of my limits…that I have tried beyond my capacity- when I am ready to dive under my quilt and seek refuge in darkness and silence, when I cry tears for no reason, when I feel I am at…
I woke up one day with the thought that I really needed to find myself. After all these years – so who was I really? I read books, browse the internet and chewed a few brains- friends who indulged me, debated and shared their experiences. Now, if I had to climb the highest mountain or jump down the…
If you, like me, have dedicated a large portion of your time to travel, and spend more time traveling and stay away from your own country, you’re more than likely to meet someone overseas which is a pity, because long distance relationships don’t work, right? At least that’s what I thought before meeting this amazing…
My brother and I have had a poor relationship for years. It’s not that he is self-absorbed and consistently hurtful and of course, he doesn’t upset me, it’s just that we haven’t spoken to each other like a normal sibling would and honestly, I was tired of trying to rejuvenate our bonding. As families grow…
Well, haven’t I said it enough that Newars are cultural, religiously and traditionally rich community and over the period of time, although the valley has varied communities living together and most of the communities being influenced by one or other communities, the Newars has been successful to conserve their cultural heritage and practices. Haku Patasi is the traditional…
Apart from the cuisines, Newars are well known for their lavish festivals and the word Jatra is used for carnivals. To those who have known or been to Kathmandu, they probably realize that all this is not something new. To those who have learned to respect the valley for its color and novelty, we’ve got…
When Nepal opened up to the outside world in the 1950s and the first early tourists started coming in, they used to photograph cremations at Pashupati, monks in Boudha and monkeys on Swayambhu and most of them still do that. The other must-see was the Kumari Temple and the living goddess of Kathmandu which soon…
The Newar ceremony of Janku celebrates age, life, and togetherness irrespective of the gender. The term ”janku” can imply different things at different stages of a person’s life and the date for celebrating janku is calculated on the basis of the lunar calendar. The elderly couple is dressed as bride and bridegroom, dressed lavishly…
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