The festival, part of the Bisket Jatra, marks the Nepali New Year and the arrival of spring with vermilion powder, music, and devotion.

WHEN HIS NEPALESE GRANDFATHER DIED in 1992, Rene Vijay Shrestha Einhaus was just seven and his brother, two. But because his ...

Held every year on Baisakh 2, the day after the Nepali New Year, Sindoor Jatra is celebrated exclusively in Madhyapur Thimi as part of Biska Jatra. It stands out among various local celebrations of ...

With more endangered languages offered, students and language partners stress the importance of linguistic identity, access and institutional support for credit.

The Hotel Association of Pokhara has organized the Phewa Festival from today. The tourism festival organized on the eve of the Nepali New Year 2082 BS will run till April 14.

Exploring harmony in Xizang’s growth, culture & nature – by Harold Weldon, Global Times.Beijing, China, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In September 2023, I was honored to travel to China's Xizang ...

KATHMANDU, April 8: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) leader Ujjwal Krishna Shrestha expressed regret over the removal of the monarchy, stating that it was a mistake driven by the misconception that ...

Kathmandu, the vibrant capital of Nepal, is not just a bustling city but also a gateway to some of the most stunning hiking destinations. Surrounded by the picturesque Kathmandu Valley, the city ...

The Nepal Development Update is produced twice a year to report on key economic developments that occurred during the year, placing them in a longer-term and global perspective. The Update is intended ...

In the heart of Nepal, the Newar people honor a living goddess—an 8-year-old girl—with one of the most intense rituals you’ll ever witness: the sacrifice of a buffalo.

Until the formation of Nepal in the 18th century, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan were independent city states. Despite all standing in the Kathmandu Valley and being inhabited mainly by indigenous ...