This article by Alisha Sijapati was originally published in Nepali Times and an edited version is republished on Global Voices as part of a content-sharing agreement. At last count, in 2019, Nepal had ...

Poet, journalist, and documentary maker Moharaj Sharma is a leading figure in Nepal’s literary and media landscape, with two decades of influential work in radio and television. Widely respected for ...

A character in Buddhisagar’s bestselling 2010 novel कर्नाली ब्लुज (Karnali Blues) has the habit of adding “हजुरको” (‘hajurko’) at the end of his sentences whenever he speaks. Eventually he runs a ...

Kathmandu, March 6 -- Nepal's evolving literary landscape rests on an emerging, transformative base, with an inclination towards the English language as a prominent medium of expression. With the ...

Exploring Bhutan, we discovered an incredible fact: nearly 30% of the population speaks Nepali, creating a vibrant “Mini Nepal” within the Himalayan kingdom. From lively towns to serene villages, ...