Nepal, Aug. 17 -- Born in Nepal and now based in the United States, acclaimed author Samrat Upadhyay stands among the few writers of Nepali origin shaping international literature in English. Leaving for America in 1984, his creative roots have remained steadfastly anchored to his homeland. Currently a professor of Creative Writing at Indiana University, his celebrated bibliography, culminating in his latest work Dark Motherland, consistently explores the nuances of the Nepali context for a global audience.

In this expansive conversation with Kantipur TV's News Chief Rupesh Shrestha, Upadhyay reflects on decades of writing across continents, the shifting landscape of Kathmandu, and the enduring resilience of the Nepali psyche in an incre...