In an era of hyper-digitisation and fast consumerism, where the thrill of unboxing often fades before the item is even put to use, Nikhil and Arun Agrawal are bringing back the one thing modern gifting has forgotten: intention. As the Founders of Mastakala, a brand rooted in craftsmanship and soul, they are redefining what it […]
In a world obsessed with altitude, Jagriti Luitel’s work is rooted in something quieter: grounding. At just 23, the Nepal-born aerospace innovator approaches space not as an escape, but as a responsibility. Now based in Canada, she moves between continents, disciplines and orbits with a clarity of purpose that feels quietly radical. Her work in […]
MANISHA DWA’S QUIET REVOLUTION From a terrace in Pokhara to the global cosmos, Manisha never looked away. Critical thinking is missing. Creativity is missing. We are still repeating the same experiments that were done 10 years ago. A friend once told Manisha Dwa that girls cannot study physics. It was said casually, without malice, as […]
VIDITA AGARWAL In a world that scrolls endlessly for answers, Vidita Agarwal offers something far rarer: clarity. At just 27, the Bangalore-based product designer has carved a parallel career in Kathmandu as a tarot reader, manifestation coach, and face-reading expert, redefining spirituality for a generation raised on social media trends. Yet her journey into the […]
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 […]