Potters of Nepal’s Bhaktapur busy in Tihar preparation
Lighting diyos (traditional oil lamps) is a key tradition during the celebration, believed to invite blessings and good fortune into homes.
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Understanding suicidal thoughts
Suicidal ideation is more common than we think, but early intervention, open communication, and therapy can save lives.
Kathmandu Metropolitan City to crack down on polluting vehicles
Officials say they will soon start random emission testing on the road in coordination with traffic police and the environment department.
How round chilli has changed farmers’ lives in Palpa
Besides Magar and Karki, nearly 1,500 farmers from Ribdikot rural municipality-8 are making an income from the crop. Ribdikot, once known for ginger production, now sees a future…
Dengue raises risks of premature birth, low birth weight, doctors warn
At least nine deaths and over 20,000 infections have been reported from all 77 districts across Nepal.
India, China reach pact to resolve border conflict, Indian foreign minister says
The news came on the eve of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Russia for an October 22-24 summit of the BRICS regional grouping.
Nepal defeats US in Super Over
The match was pushed to the Super Over following a tie. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Nepal posted a competitive total of 170-6.
Public debt lessons from Pakistan and Sri Lanka
While the doomsday predictions of Nepal becoming another Sri Lanka turned out far-fetched, can the debt distress experienced by Sri Lanka and Pakistan offer lessons for Nepal’s…
The hidden struggle behind hair-pulling disorder
Psychologist Namrata Singh Chhetri discusses the effects of trichotillomania, its connection to anxiety, and effective coping strategies.
Beauty in pain? How mental illness is fashioned online
While the world grapples with mental health stigmas, platforms like Instagram and TikTok have created a subculture where suffering is portrayed as beautiful, depression as poetic,…