A Friend of the Broom: The First Nepali to Visit England
It’s been said that Prime Minister Jang Bahadur, in 1850, was the first Nepali to visit England. One early account goes so far as to say that he...
Issue 201 | August 2018
The art of Nepal is something that collectors, museums, and art-historians all over the world appreciate. Nepalese art is believed to be an irreplaceable source of life and...
It’s been said that Prime Minister Jang Bahadur, in 1850, was the first Nepali to visit England. One early account goes so far as to say that he...
Once out of Bhaktapur city, the Arniko Highway offers a great drive, with really great scenery all along the road. There’s serenity in the surroundings, you’ll agree. An...
There are many things in my home that are made in Nepal, from clothing in my closet to art that hangs on the wall, and of course, many...
Are you a bird-watching enthusiast? Then, Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve in eastern Nepal is the must-go destination for you. However, when I was there with my friends recently,...
“They came, they were seen, and forthwith they conquered. To look at the lustre of their retinue, to count the diamonds which sparkled on their brown skins, to...
On reaching sculptor Chandra Shyam Dangol’s studio in Khokana on a Friday morning, I feel that it is located in the perfect neighborhood. Not so crowded, peaceful, plenty...
For early birds, morning is the most pleasant time of the day. Maybe because the surrounding is fresh and healthy, or there are a lot of fun things to do...
Rijal traveled to five villages in search of the “phanderwanam” and “katwanam”, musical instruments many believed no longer existed. He had almost given up, when he met a...