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Nepal is moving to decriminalise cannabis

Nepal, Aug. 22 -- Last week, Gandaki Province Chief Dilliraj Bhatt pushed a law to allow regulated cultivation of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes. This provincial legislation is the fi... Read More


A gateway to Nepali hospitality

Nepal, Aug. 2 -- ecades ago, Khem Lakai was working in a hotel in Bahrain when he encountered many young Nepali migrant workers. Unlike his job, many were working back-breaking, low-paying unskilled j... Read More


Nepal gets high on hemp products

Nepal, July 23 -- Thamel shops are doing a roaring business selling cannabis. The weed may be illegal in Nepal and cultivation of cannabis is still limited, but cute backpacks, laptop bags, sustainabl... Read More


Blending faith and fashion in Nepal

Nepal, July 23 -- reen is the colour of the Nepali month of Shrawan. It is the middle of the monsoon, and the countryside is emerald green, the air is clean and there are sacred festivals every other ... Read More


Turning Nepal's body painting tradition into art

India, July 21 -- As a young girl growing up in a Newa household, Shreya Bajracharya was always drawn to the vibrant red colour painted on the toes and fingers of family members during important life ... Read More


From tiger trails to children's tales

Nepal, July 7 -- Growing up in Nepal, Shovna Upadhyay felt an inexplicable sense of inner calm in rare trips to the wilderness. She was stirred by awe and wonder at the natural world. It was only in ... Read More


Attire into art, art into attire

Nepal, July 4 -- Shivangini Rana used to paint as a hobby whenever she had free time from her hotel job. During the long lonely days of Covid lockdowns, she took to art more seriously. She sold her d... Read More