AAYAM POUDEL Ason has several queer-coded references in its Kamasutra art that most people overlook. I weave in food, art, hiking and interactions with the local queer community and travellers realise that Kathmandu’s queer history has always been there, just hidden in plain sight At 26, Aayam Poudel stands at the helm of Queermandu, one […]
The Culinary Journey of Hari Chapagain In Lisbon’s thriving culinary scene where the world’s flavours mingle, one Nepali chef is making an extraordinary mark. At Oven, a warm, brass-toned space that seats just 32 guests, Hari Chapagain is rewriting Portugal’s palate with soulful Nepali flavours. His journey is not the kind that unfolds overnight; it […]
Have you ever felt alone in a crowded room, carrying conversations, food trays, and everyone’s comfort, but never once asked how you are? Festivals promise togetherness. Streets fill with lights, homes with laughter, and our social feeds with smiles. Yet beneath the surface of music and color, many women know a different reality, the quiet […]
Aanchal Shah The model talks small-town courage, big-city ambition, and the journey that shaped her. In a world where the runway often celebrates the polished final product, stories like Aanchal Shah’s remind us that the journey matters just as much as the destination. Born and raised in Nepalgunj, Aanchal grew up far from the glamour, […]
Sadichchha Silwal, Advocate, National Policy Forum When KP Sharma Oli resigned, Nepal was thrown into a leadership crisis. For many, the first hope was Balen Shah but when he declined, the country was left with a vacuum, raising fears of external influence, changes in the system and even the play of pro-monarch forces. In that […]
