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This woman brings the universe closer to Nepal

Kathmandu, Dec. 17 -- Planets, stars, galaxies, asteroids, black holes and cosmic background radiation are omnipresent in Manisha Dwa's everyday life. The astrophysicist and astronomy expert explains ... Read More


Porters keep tourists moving. But who looks after them?

Kathmandu, Dec. 13 -- Altitudes over 5,000 meters, snow, and temperatures well below zero. Trekkers in hiking boots, down jackets, and small backpacks walk slowly, saving their energy and breathing he... Read More


These women make childcare safer and breastfeeding pain-free

Kathmandu, Dec. 4 -- Nepal has very few certified lactation consultants. One of them is Lori Parker, an American nurse who founded Sutkeri Care, a consultancy for soon-to-be and new parents. "Moms car... Read More


Her first tattoo was a secret. Her latest won an award

Kathmandu, Nov. 29 -- When asked about her first tattoo, Sumina Shrestha laughs. "You can't see it anymore, it's covered up," she says. Shrestha is one of just a few female tattoo artists in Nepal and... Read More


Childhood memory sparks a film on unsafe abortions

Kathmandu, Nov. 24 -- Nine films by Nepali students were selected for screening at the 14th European Union Film Festival in Nepal (EUFF). The EUFF had received more than 50 submissions. Out of the nin... Read More


Challenging old political patterns

Kathmandu, Nov. 22 -- "Make no mistake patriarchy in India has not been smashed. The deeply entrenched gender biases in our socio-political milieu continue with tragic brazenness," writes Indian journ... Read More


Turning snow into opportunity: Nepal's ski movement

Nepal, Nov. 21 -- In 2011, Nepali student Utsav Pathak and German backpacker Julius Seidenader met at a cafe in Pathak's hometown of Charikot. Neither of them knew that this encounter would spark a mo... Read More


Queermandu: How a young guide is making Nepal's tourism more inclusive

Kathmandu, Nov. 14 -- 'Homo Momo', 'Kathmandu from Queer Eye' or 'Gurkha Slays'-these are some of the playful tours offered by Queermandu, a Kathmandu-based company catering to LGBTQ+ travellers and t... Read More


How a 22-year-old revived her family craft

Kathmandu, Nov. 10 -- In Prajapati Ceramic in Bauddha, ten pottery wheels await creative hands; the walls are lined with mugs, trinket dishes, and bowls in various shapes and sizes, crafted by potters... Read More