Juju dhau is a special variation of dhau made in Bhaktapur district. It is known…
Rabindranath Tagore Raicharan was twelve years old when he came as a servant to his…
Mahesh Paudyal Sir, my mother has sent some money. Will you keep it for…
Mahesh Paudyal No, Anil cannot continue here. He should leave! That was my verdict and…
Juju dhau is a special variation of dhau made in Bhaktapur district. It is known for its rich taste and thick consistency. Dhau is a variety of yogurt prepared mainly by the Newar people of Nepal. It is traditionally made in clay pots. This is the specialty of Bhaktapur city. It is usually prepared with…
Rabindranath Tagore Raicharan was twelve years old when he came as a servant to his master’s house. He belonged to the same caste as his master and was given his master’s little son to nurse. As time went on the boy left Raicharan’s arms to go to school. From school he went on to college,…
Mahesh Paudyal Sir, my mother has sent some money. Will you keep it for me? I may lose it. It was already dark and the stars were twinkling outside. Everyone was happy except me, I thought. I turned to the child. Austere was his face and innocent were his looks. How much belief he…
Mahesh Paudyal No, Anil cannot continue here. He should leave! That was my verdict and I declared it final. Once the declarations were final, there were no rooms for negotiation. He had to leave. His parents came to receive him. They did not think it wise to argue, for they had been summoned innumerable times…
Mahesh Paudyal “Ajay? I know that idiot. He is good for nothing.” “Ajay? Yes, I know him. He is a nuisance.” “Ajay? He is an impossible case.” And more and more and more…. That was my second day in the school and these were the comments I heard about Ajay from his other teachers. The…
You may sometimes wonder why snakes have no legs. Here is why: Long ago, before humans ruled the Earth, the animals lived on the Earth, in a giant forest. One day, Monkey, who is usually the boss of everything, said, “I’m sick of the rain always falling on us. We need some shelter. We should…
This story took place in Germany many years back. It was the time of World War. Angela and her family were Jews. The Germans were hunting and killing all the Jews. Angela’s father worked in a bank. But when the danger came, he decided to leave Berlin secretly and run away to Switzerland. At midnight,…
Habits are formed when a person does something very frequently, initially knowingly, and later unknowingly. It is not necessary that all our habits are healthy, logical and purposeful. Sometimes, the habits tend to be very odd and strange. This is true also of great people, let alone the ordinary ones. The ancient Greek statesman Demosthenes…
Walking is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. Just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat, and boost muscle power and endurance. It can also reduce your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and even cancers. Unlike some other forms of…
Perhaps you have seen birds making their nests. When the birds start collecting dry tuft or straw, you can imagine they will build a new home. Soon they will have young, lovely kids in them. The nests of birds are not just homes. They are wonderful pieces of art. Of all the birds, the weaver…
