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Indigenous Tharu fable gets new life in Nepal's ‘Budhani‘
Indigenous Tharu fable gets new life in Nepal's ‘Budhani‘

“Budhani,” a Nepali novel based on an Indigenous Tharu fable, tells the story of a crow and a girl. In her life as a crow, “Budhani” faces injustice; however, reborn as a girl, she fights against the rule of law favouring males.

Jan 4, 2026

The Art of Calligraphy
The Art of Calligraphy

In Nepal, where calligraphy bridges the sacred and the secular, writing is a form of meditation, a fluid continuum of art, history, and identity.

Oct 19, 2025

Understanding Nepali Ukhan Tukka: Wisdom in Words
Understanding Nepali Ukhan Tukka: Wisdom in Words

Ukhan Tukka- proverbs and sayings are an essential part of the Nepali language and culture.

Jun 3, 2025

Uday Raj Aaley's Quest to Preserve the Kusunda Language
Uday Raj Aaley's Quest to Preserve the Kusunda Language

A researcher, translator and a native speaker of Magar language Uday Raj Aaley talks about what does it take to revitalize a dying Kusunda.

Jul 6, 2023

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