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The Queen of Lakes (and Logistics)
Rara Lake, located in the Mugu district, is often called the "Queen of Lakes." At an altitude of 2,990 meters, it is the largest and deepest freshwater lake in the country. It’s the kind of place that makes you realize how beautiful Nepal could be if we spent more time building hiking trails and less time building villas on the Bagmati riverbanks. Rara is famous for changing colors—one minute it’s turquoise, the next it’s a deep sapphire, much like how a jholey’s loyalty changes after an election.
By Binod Lama • 3 min read
Good Morning
In Nepal, it seems the Prime Minister’s name is officially cheaper than onions and potatoes in the local market! A new breed of entrepreneurs has emerged, running a "Do you know who my uncle is?" syndicate to get their personal chores done. It’s come to a point where a local ward secretary gets threatened in the PM's name—because apparently, their own personality can't even scare the neighbor's dog.
Good Morning
Our spies are back in the PM’s pocket, because apparently, the Home Ministry was just too mainstream for secret agents. We love moving departments around like we’re rearranging furniture in a rented room—keeps everyone confused and the dust flying
Chiya Guff • 17 May
The "Jumbo Ministry Club" is finally hitting the treadmill. Balen is slashing the cabinet down to a lean 18. This is a disaster for the professional jholeys (bag-carriers) who usually thrive on feeding off taxpayers’ money like parasites. No more free lunches for the ministers’ personal assistants, their third cousins, or the "contractor-kaji" cadres. In this "new-new" Nepal, if you aren't providing value, you aren't getting a paycheck.
Good Morning • 17 May
In Nepal, it seems the Prime Minister’s name is officially cheaper than onions and potatoes in the local market! A new breed of entrepreneurs has emerged, running a "Do you know who my uncle is?" syndicate to get their personal chores done. It’s come to a point where a local ward secretary gets threatened in the PM's name—because apparently, their own personality can't even scare the neighbor's dog.
Events • 16 May
Applications are highly encouraged from Nepali citizens, Non-Resident Nepali cardholders, and people of Nepali origin worldwide who wish to reconnect with their roots. Equally welcome are Nepal-based professionals, researchers, and graduates with demonstrated expertise who are ready to execute high-impact research with precision and passion.
Chiya Guff • 16 May
Aama did a decent job holding the country together for the elections, but then the "Old Guard" fever kicked in. On her way out, she suddenly decided that her personal assistant was the most qualified person in Nepal to lead nature conservation. Because, clearly, carrying a briefcase prepares you for saving the snow leopard.
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