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Mini forests to make Kathmandu more liveable

Imagine living next to a tiny forest the size of a tennis court right in the middle of Kathmandu, which makes the...

Sonia Awale

Vibrant Mithila art thrives in Nepal

Centuries-old art form allows female artists to gain international recognition, and income

I’m down, but not out

In early April, the coronavirus cases were at an all-time low and we were reporting from Janakpur, and the surrounding border region...

Anita Bhetwal

Nepal (and international) Literature Festival

The Nepal Literature Festival (NLF) has expanded in scope and content since it started eight years ago, and the 2019 edition this weekend will...

South Asian Games Recap 2 December

The second day of the 13th South Asian Games saw Nepali athletes dominate the arena, with most wins in taekwondo and karate.Mandekaji...

Alarming rise in violence against women

Ajaya Anuragi in Himal Khabarpatrika, 24-30 NovemberBrutality against women exists in families across Nepal, but nowhere more so than in Province 2,...

Can Nepal end child marriage by 2030?

Given Nepal’s poor record in enforcement and implementation, it is a given that here, passing laws are not enough. This is glaringly...

A Modi-fied Oli

 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up his two-day whirlwind visit to Nepal on Saturday, flying from the plains to the mountains, worshipping...

Modi’s Himalayan marathon

 The Indian prime minister’s visit to Nepal sparks hope, dismay and speculationThe Indian prime minister’s visit to Nepal sparks hope, dismay and...

Janakpur to Janakpur

 When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Nepal next week for the third time since becoming PM, he will not only aim...

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