Tomato Achar Recipe: Nepali-Style Spicy Chutney

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December 22, 2020

This tomato achar is a local’s favorite. It is often served as a momo (dumpling) dip or a side dish in a Nepali thali set. However, this can also be served as a salsa dip. ‍ ‍Ingredients: – Mustard Oil or any cooking oil – Dry Red Chilies – Chopped Onion – Chopped Green Chilies – Turmeric […]

Boudhanath Stupa: A Spiritual Abode

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December 22, 2020

Boudhanath Stupa, also known as Boudha, is one of the most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu. In contrast to the colorful surroundings, the stupa itself is stark white in color. It has different names in different languages. The Newar communities of Nepal call it Khasti, Tamangs call it Jyarung Khasyor and in Nepali it is […]

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Travel Advisory – Nepal (Updated September 13, 2025)  

September 9, 2025

An interim government has been formed in Nepal. Sushila Karki, former Chief Justice, has been appointed as the interim Prime Minister, becoming the country’s first woman Prime Minister. The curfew imposed in various cities has now been lifted, and public transportation has resumed normal operations. International airports remain open, and flights are operating as scheduled. […]

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What If Nature Was Protected by Law?

June 15, 2025

Not just respected, not just admired—but written into a country’s constitution. Where forests are sacred, rivers revered, and happiness is measured not by profit, but by purpose. That place exists and it’s called Bhutan. Tucked into the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan has chosen a different path—one where Gross National Happiness guides policy, and environmental protection is […]

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Worshipping Vehicles: A Tradition of the Himalayas

December 17, 2024

In Nepal, the Dashain Festival is not just about celebrating triumph over evil; the ninth day is a day for honoring the tools that help us navigate life – our vehicles. Whether it’s a car, motorcycle, or bicycle, this day is dedicated to showing appreciation for these everyday companions. Vehicles are washed, decorated with colorful […]

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