The text tells the story, or “katha,” of the ritual vow, or “vrata,” that women devotees perform to earn the favor of Swasthani, a local Nepali Hindu goddess.

Kathmandu, Nepal – As Nepal heads for a crucial parliamentary election on March 5, the Himalayan country’s established parties are fighting not just for votes, but also for legitimacy. That legitimacy ...

Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh hosts scenic Holi with processions, folk dances, and community feasts The Kinnaur Holi, called Fagli, blends Hindu and Buddhist influences and is over 800 years ...

At least 19 people have been killed, including a British national, after a packed bus drove off a mountain road in Nepal. Some 25 people were also injured when the vehicle, travelling from Pokhara to ...

Nepal goes to the polls on March 5 to elect a new parliament, following youth-led anti-corruption protests in September 2025 that toppled the government. The official campaign period begins on Monday.

After a sea of blue on Saturday evening, Wankhede wore a different, and unlikely, outfit the next night. On India’s home soil, the iconic Mumbai venue got a taste of Nepal’s remarkable fan base. Clad ...

The Election Commission (EC) on Friday unveiled sample ballot papers for all districts and electoral constituencies ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives elections, as part of its voter ...

Sample ballot papers intended for voter education ahead of the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5 have been distributed to all districts, according to the Election Commission (EC) ...

PSEB Class 8 Model Question Papers 2026: To score high in class 8 level exams, students need to master the PSEB class 8 model question papers 2026. From understanding exam structure to revising for ...

With mounting questions over his political affiliation, Nepal's Minister for Energy, Physical Infrastructure and Urban Development, Kulman Ghising has resigned from his post. Inducted in the "interim ...