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…
