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When Mustang Plays the Ultimate Game of ‘Demon-Busting’
While we in the valley are busy dodging traffic and political drama, the folks in Lo Manthang are getting ready for a party that’s been on the guest list since the 17th century. The Tiji Festival (short for Tenpa Chirim) is basically a three-day prayer for world peace. But don't expect silent meditation; this is more like a Himalayan version of an Avengers movie, featuring monks in masks instead of spandex.
By Anil Sharma • 3 min read
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In a moment of peak political irony, Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' warned the RSP that having a massive majority is like holding a glass vase while riding a unicycle—one slip and it’s all over. He nostalgically reminded them of 2064 BS, basically saying, "I was the 'It Girl' of politics once too, until I wasn’t." It’s truly touching to see a veteran leader offer directions on how to avoid the very potholes he personally dug and fell into.
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We have nearly equal numbers of boys and girls passing, proving that gender doesn't matter when you're all collectively terrified of your parents' reactions. There is a tiny spark of hope that maybe, just maybe, these kids will find jobs here instead of just becoming experts at filling out passport forms.
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60 Years of Playing Monopoly with the Nation
Read the full articleChiya Guff • 13 May
The FNCCI has this peculiar little rule: the Senior Vice-President automatically slides into the President’s chair. It’s like a corporate version of Game of Thrones, but with more suits and less honor. One has to wonder how "fair" this actually is. In a country where every election—from federal polls to the local youth club—is a messy saga of factions, "bhag-banda" deals,
Good Morning • 13 May
In a moment of peak political irony, Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' warned the RSP that having a massive majority is like holding a glass vase while riding a unicycle—one slip and it’s all over. He nostalgically reminded them of 2064 BS, basically saying, "I was the 'It Girl' of politics once too, until I wasn’t." It’s truly touching to see a veteran leader offer directions on how to avoid the very potholes he personally dug and fell into.
Events • 13 May
This cohort is open to anyone with a passion for writing, which is basically anyone who has ever felt a "vibe" and thought, I should tweet that. No prior experience is required, though it is "helpful"—much like having a map is "helpful" when navigating the alleys of Patan, but not strictly mandatory if you enjoy getting lost.
Chiya Guff • 12 May
We have hundreds of colleges here in Kathmandu with funny, slightly-incorrect foreign names like ‘Liverpool College’ with a logo that's a little too close to the LFC one. They offer ‘foreign college degrees’ right here on New Baneshwor! But apparently, that’s not enough.
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