The price of a Nepali’s American dream: 14 months, 18 countries and over US$75k in debt
A pharmacy owner from Rukum West returns home after a 14-month smuggling route across 18 countries, burdened by massive loans and broken promises.
Mahesh KC
Two years on, quake-hit families in Nepal’s Rukum West still waiting for reconstruction
Procedural delays and poor coordination between government agencies have forced thousands to remain in makeshift shelters since November 2023.
A hidden pasture in Nepal’s Rukum East
Thakur Patan blends rustic life with serene beauty.
Shepherds of Nepal’s Rukum: Weaving tradition into modernity
Traditional handmade woollen goods struggle to find buyers, with modern factory-made clothes and cheaper alternatives flooding the market.
In Nepal’s midwest, worry grips parents of illegal migrants to United States
The impact of Donald Trump’s re-election and stricter immigration policies that followed in its wake is being felt in remote Nepali villages. Parents who invested millions to…
Farmers in Nepal’s Rukum West suffer as climate change bites
Droughts, crop failures and rising pest infestations lead farmers in mid-western Nepal to an uncertain future.
Nepal’s Rukum East’s enchanting grassland
It is a place where flocks of sheep graze in the grassland, and the bustling activity of herders fills the air. Located in Putha Uttarganga Rural Municipality -11, this serene…
Nepalis losing millions in illicit pursuit of ‘American dream’
They keep trying to reach their dream destination even after being repeatedly duped by unscrupulous agents.
Trekking through Himalayan heights to the roof of the world
From Everest aspirants to those wishing to witness the majestic Himalayas up close to porters and guides earning a living, you encounter numerous stories on your walk to the…