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Telling Nepal’s story

Telling Nepal’s story

English writer and journalist Thomas Bell discusses coming to Nepal two decades ago, the state of contemporary journalism and his new book ‘Human Nature’. Thomas Bell is a man of few words. When w...
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'MAN International Award-2024' ceremony in Biratnagar

'MAN International Award-2024' ceremony in Biratnagar

Morang, Nov 20: The 'MAN International Award-2024' is going to be held in Biratnagar to promote Maithili language and culture among people speaking different languages.
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Power For Good

Power For Good

There can be many definitions of the word ‘power’. Some define it as the capacity of doing things despite problems. Whereas some others define it as the ability to control the behaviour of others, ...
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Rishi Bastakoti comes up with 'Paniko Rang'

Rishi Bastakoti comes up with 'Paniko Rang'

BY A STAFF REPORTER,Kathmandu, Nov. 19: US-based poet and nature conservation activist Rishi Bastakoti has come up with an anthology of poetry Paaniko Rang (The Colour of Water) in Nepali.
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'Ekal Anjan Sanjh' held

'Ekal Anjan Sanjh' held

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Nov. 18: The 'Ekal Anjan Sanjh," a Ghazal recitation and singing event by young Ghazalist NB Anjaan, was held amid the presence of a large number of literary figures...
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‘Her Innocence Discovered’ goes to global readers

‘Her Innocence Discovered’ goes to global readers

BY A STAFF REPORTER,Kathmandu, Nov. 18: The English translation of the Nepali novel ‘Prahelika’ has now made its global debut as ‘Her Innocence Discovered’. Translated by Dr. Bal Ram Adhikari, this...
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Book Review: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie

Book Review: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie

Dale Carnegie’s How to Stop Worrying and Start Living is not just a self-help manual; it is a window into the intricate maze of the human mind, where fears, anxieties, and sleepless nights roam fre...
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A personal journey through Mao’s China

A personal journey through Mao’s China

Jung Chang’s memoir ‘Wild Swans’ tells the story of her family’s rise and fall under communist rule, revealing struggles and a nation’s transformation. Suppose the Chinese Communist Party had aire...
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The Sociology Of Damai Dai

The Sociology Of Damai Dai

We, naked and hungry, are pierced by winter’s daggers,
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Songs Of Life And Periphery

Songs Of Life And Periphery

Her perspectives are engaging. Her outlook is vast. Her senses fathom so deeply. Be it about life, death, love, or other battles in the human world, Junu Rana leaves a profound impact on readers th...
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Debunking Feminist Myths

Debunking Feminist Myths

It all began one evening over coffee. My brother and I had always been close, with a sibling bond that allowed for open, sometimes fiery, discussions. That day, the conversation turned to feminism....
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On producing diverse historians

On producing diverse historians

Diversity in institutions and research is necessary for the vitality of history as a discipline. In the 1980s, most anthropologists who did research on Nepal were non-Nepalis and most historians w...
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Poetry and the power of expression

Poetry and the power of expression

Writer Sushant Thapa discusses his seven poetry collections, the influence of cultural heritage on his work, and the role of poets in today’s world. Based in Biratnagar, Sushant Thapa holds an MA ...
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A journalist’s 45-day odyssey across three countries

A journalist’s 45-day odyssey across three countries

Ramesh Bhushal discusses his debut book, ‘Chhaalbato’, which blends travel, environmental issues, and community stories. It’s rare for an environmental science student to have a journalistic caree...
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Understanding The Courage to Be Disliked

Understanding The Courage to Be Disliked

The Courage to Be Disliked, authored by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga, is a transformative dialogue exploring the philosophies of Alfred Adler. The book has sold ten million copies worldwide, re...
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Unveiling Nepal’s hidden history

Unveiling Nepal’s hidden history

Thomas Bell’s ‘Human Nature’ blends folklore, history, and environmental challenges. Author Thomas Bell unveiled his second book, ‘Human Nature’, at a launch event hosted by KathaSatha at the Pata...
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Preservation of languages should begin at home: Minister Gurung

Preservation of languages should begin at home: Minister Gurung

Damauli, Nov. 9: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has said that preservation of languages should begin at home.
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A guide to blissful living

A guide to blissful living

In ‘Ananda Samhita’, Ghanashyam Khadka discusses finding lasting happiness and inner peace through self-awareness and mindful living. Everyone is after contentment in life. Whether studying, worki...
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Cookbook 'The Mystic Kitchen of Nepal' released

Cookbook 'The Mystic Kitchen of Nepal' released

Kathmandu, Nov 8: A cookbook 'The Mystic Kitchen of Nepal' written by a noted gourmet and chef Bikram Vaidya has been made public on Friday.
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Dalit Human Rights Book-2080 BS released

Dalit Human Rights Book-2080 BS released

Kathmandu, Nov 8: The Dalit Human Rights Book-2080, published by the Samata Foundation, has been released on Friday.
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A Veteran Scholar's Diary Of Momentous Era

A Veteran Scholar's Diary Of Momentous Era

Mahesh Raj Pant, a noted scholar, prolific writer, and brilliant literary explorer in his own right, has done a commendable act in getting a portion of the diary of his illustrious father and one o...
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Marxism Of A New Era

Marxism Of A New Era

Christian Wagner's "Marxism of a New Era" stands as a groundbreaking work that challenges the conventional understanding of Marxism, making it especially relevant for readers in Nepal who are navig...
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Flight diaries: QR 5XT67 from Doha to Kathmandu

Flight diaries: QR 5XT67 from Doha to Kathmandu

“Bidish Acharya!” the airline staff called my name from the counter across the coffee shop, where I was calmly slurping the last sips of my Iced Americano. I approached him as if in a hurry. He sci...
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The bookish trail of Sunil Babu Pant

The bookish trail of Sunil Babu Pant

Queer rights activist shares his thoughts on storytelling and literature’s role in his activism and filmmaking. Sunil Babu Pant has played many roles. As the first openly gay parliament member, he...
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The bookish trail of Sunil Babu Pant

The bookish trail of Sunil Babu Pant

Queer rights activist shares his thoughts on storytelling and literature’s role in his activism and filmmaking. Sunil Babu Pant has played many roles. As the first openly gay parliament member, he...
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The ritualisation of collective memories

The ritualisation of collective memories

As festivals become cultural practices with prescribed rituals, their socio-economic origins are forgotten. On the fourth day of the five days Tihar festivities, an enterprising person had fastene...
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PM Oli visits Chandragiri hill, turns poetic

PM Oli visits Chandragiri hill, turns poetic

Kathmandu, November 1 — Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli visited the Chandragiri hill on Friday, utilizing the festival holiday. Reaching atop the Chandragiri hill and visiting the Bhaleshwor Mahadev ...
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PM Oli visits Chandragiri hill, turns poetic

PM Oli visits Chandragiri hill, turns poetic

By Prakash Silwal, Kathmandu, Nov 1: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli visited the Chandragiri hill on Friday, utilizing the festival holiday. Reaching atop the Chandragiri hill and visiting the Bhal...
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Monkeys will never type Shakespeare, study finds

Monkeys will never type Shakespeare, study finds

By Hannah Ritchie, Sydney, Nov 1: Two Australian mathematicians say they have debunked an old adage, that if given an infinite amount of time, a monkey pressing keys on a typewriter would eventuall...
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On university presses

On university presses

Given the increasing number of researchers in Nepali universities, starting a press shouldn't be a problem. Nepali universities do not own and run academic presses, which are units that commission...
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Mahakavi's struggle is inspiration for all: PM Oli

Mahakavi's struggle is inspiration for all: PM Oli

Kathmandu, Oct 31: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said Mahakavi Laxmi Prasad Devkota's struggle is an inspiration for all. Commemorating the renowned poet on his 116th birth anniversary today, th...
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Why stories matter in a data-driven world

Why stories matter in a data-driven world

NYC-based writer and data scientist Rajan Thapaliya discusses literature as a gateway to critical thinking and empathy in the field of technology. Rajan Thapaliya has written several books and is ...
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Mahakavi Devkota's 116th birth anniversary being marked today

Mahakavi Devkota's 116th birth anniversary being marked today

Kathmandu, Oct 31: The 116th birth anniversary of Mahakavi (great poet) Laxmi Prasad Devkota – the multi-dimensional literary genius of Nepal is being celebrated today by organizing various program...
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Asta Laxmi: The Source Of Human Potential

Asta Laxmi: The Source Of Human Potential

In Hindu philosophy, Shakti—the divine creative and energetic force—is regarded as inherently feminine, manifesting in various forms, each representing unique qualities and powers. Among these, God...
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Sayami’s ‘Swar Samrat Narayan Gopal’ launched

Sayami’s ‘Swar Samrat Narayan Gopal’ launched

By A Staff Reporter,Lalitpur, Oct. 30: A book, Swar Samrat Narayan Gopal, was launched amid a programme held in Lalitpur on Tuesday.
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Book on Nepali Deities ‘Realm of the Deities’ launched to promote cultural heritage

Book on Nepali Deities ‘Realm of the Deities’ launched to promote cultural heritage

Kathmandu, October 28 The Nepal Art Council, in partnership with the Government of Nepal’s Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies and the Trade and Export Promotion Center, launched a new bo...
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An exploration of personal faith

An exploration of personal faith

Part travelogue, part memoir, ‘Tripping Down The Ganga’ reveals many river aspects central to the Indian mind. In the heart of Rome’s Piazza Navona stands one of the city’s most famous fountains: ...
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Academic discussions on Khasa civilisation held

Academic discussions on Khasa civilisation held

By Netra Shahi,Jumla, Oct. 28: Academic discussions and cultural exhibitions on the folk culture of the Khasa civilization were held in Sinja, the origin of the Nepali language.
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20 Profound Life Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita

20 Profound Life Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita

The Bhagavad Gita is a respected Hindu scripture, a conversation between Prince Arjun and Lord Krishna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. It offers profound spiritual guidance on duty, righteousnes...
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Confronting the solitude in festivities

Confronting the solitude in festivities

In a village, an old man clings to memories of his sons, hoping they will return. But as festivals approach, he knows he’ll face the holiday alone. The old man let out a long sigh, got up from the...
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Nick Harkaway steps into John le Carré's footsteps with 'Karla's Choice'

Nick Harkaway steps into John le Carré's footsteps with 'Karla's Choice'

London, Oct. 27: George Smiley, the subtle fictional spymaster navigating treacherous Cold War currents, is back. And so, somewhat surprisingly, is his creator, John le Carré.
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Shreesha Bhandari’s ‘Akathit’ hits shelves

Shreesha Bhandari’s ‘Akathit’ hits shelves

The novel is based on the effects of bullying. Writer and journalist Shreesha Bhandari has launched a novel ‘Akathit’. The book is based on the issue of bullying, a sadistic tendency that has been...
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Love and manipulation

Love and manipulation

In ‘My Dark Vanessa’, Kate Elizabeth Russell delves into how a teenager seduced by her middle-aged teacher mistakes abuse for love. Many books are said to have the power to heal, but can a book tr...
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Kavya Chitra Srijana Shibir concludes

Kavya Chitra Srijana Shibir concludes

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Oct. 26: An art workshop combining the theme of poetry, titled ‘Kavya Chitra Srijana Shibir,’ jointly organised by the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts and APEC in Kathmand...
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At the intersection of literature and photography

At the intersection of literature and photography

Diwas Raja KC, head of Research & Archives at Nepal Picture Library, discusses how visual archives help preserve the stories of marginalised communities. Diwas Raja KC is a writer, researcher, and...
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Hamro Patro - Connecting Nepali Communities
Hamro Patro is one of the first Nepali app to include Nepali Patro, launched in 2010. We started with a Nepali Calendar mobile app to help Nepalese living abroad stay in touch with Nepalese festivals and important dates in Nepali calendar year. Later on, to cater to the people who couldn’t type in Nepali using fonts like Preeti, Ganesh and even Nepali Unicode, we built nepali mobile keyboard called Hamro Nepali keyboard.