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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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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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The National Examination Board has finally released the list of SMS and websites where students can check their SEE results. It’s a bold move to assume the servers won't crash the moment every teenager in Nepal hits "Refresh," but we hope the only thing that actually "loads" is a sense of relief.
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Why We MUST Stop Feeding Foreign Degree Mills!
Read the full articleChiya 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.
Good Morning • 12 May
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.
Events • 12 May
This isn't just a workshop in setting up a tent; it’s a master class in advanced horizontal dialectics. While standard government techniques for filling a pothole involve three months and a lot of dust, @outsidecircle is promising to fill your weekend with nature and sanity in just two days. History will remember those who stayed home as the "old-school salon owners" of mediocrity.
Good Morning • 11 May
The National Examination Board has finally released the list of SMS and websites where students can check their SEE results. It’s a bold move to assume the servers won't crash the moment every teenager in Nepal hits "Refresh," but we hope the only thing that actually "loads" is a sense of relief.
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