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Matina Shakya (C) was only three when she was taken away from her parents to be worshipped as a \living goddess\ in Nepals historic capital. (Photo: AFP)Life
Nepal's newly-retired 'living goddess' starts school

Kumaris represent each of the three former royal kingdoms of the valley: Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur.

9 Oct 2017 5:32 PM IST

Born and raised as a boy in rural Nepal, Monika Shahi Nath never dreamed she would be a bride, accepted as a wife and daughter-in-law. (Photo: AFP)Life
Couple in Nepal's 'first transgender marriage' finds acceptance

Born and raised as a boy in rural Nepal, Monika Shahi Nath never dreamed she would be a bride, accepted as a wife and...

9 Oct 2017 1:05 PM IST

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Tata Motors' SUV Hexa drives into Nepal

Available at a price of NPR 77.95 lakh, the Hexa will be available in the XT 4x4 variant across Nepal.

25 Nov 2017 3:30 PM IST

Two suspected robbers, referred to as Jai and Veeru, popular characters of the iconic Bollywood film Sholay, were arrested from south Delhi for their alleged involvement in motor vehicle thefts. (Representational Image)Metros
Delhi police arrests 37-year-old drug peddler with 4kg cannabis worth...

The Crime Branch estimates the 4kg cannabis to be worth of Rs 40 lakh from Nepal to supply them in Delhi-NCR.

21 Nov 2017 12:16 PM IST

nce she is anointed a living goddess, the Kumari is only allowed to leave her new home 13 times a year on special feast days, when she is paraded through Kathmandu in ceremonial dress and elaborate makeup to be worshipped. (Photo: AFP)Newsmakers
Nepal gets new living goddess' in three-year-old

Trishna Shakya will be anointed as new Kumari in ceremony when she will be taken from her family home to live in palace...

27 Sept 2017 4:30 PM IST

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, speaks during a joint press conference with his Lebanese counterpart Gibran Bassil, in Beirut, Lebanon. (Photo: AP)World
China opens highway to Nepal via Tibet; could be used for defence...

The 40.4-kilometre highway in Tibet between Xigaze airport and Xigaze city centre officially opened to the public on...

18 Sept 2017 5:21 PM IST

Weather patterns, geographic factors and environmental conditions were also analyzed to create a map of yarchagumba production in the region. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Himalayan Viagra under threat from climate change, say researchers

People who boil yarchagumba in water to make tea or add it to soups and stews believe it cures everything from impotence...

23 Oct 2018 9:20 AM IST

A gay rights activist celebrates after SC struck down colonial-era law that makes homosexual acts punishable by up to 10 years in prison, in Mumbai. (Photo: AP)Life
Nepal stalls on LGBT rights despite early strides

Gay and transgender Nepalis still confronting obstacles to jobs and schools, and marriage equality a distant prospect.

30 Nov 2018 1:51 PM IST

The sarong-style skirt is being sold at Zaras UK online store at £ 69.99. (Photo: Twitter/ ms_aria101)Life
Twitter goes wild over Zara skirt that resembles Indian 'lungi'

The lungi is typically worn by men around their waist in India and South East Asian countries.

30 Jan 2018 4:10 PM IST

Runoff from glaciers in the local region is an important freshwater supply and is used for agriculture and hydro- electric power. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Icy ponds on Himalayan glaciers influence water flow: study

Water flowing from glacierised catchments in the Himalaya is a critical water resource for mountain dwellers in...

29 Jan 2018 8:37 PM IST

China has been investing heavily in Nepal as it seeks to expand its influence in the land-locked country which is heavily dependent on supplies of essential goods from India. (Photo: PTI | Representational)World
China donates over 32,000 solar power generators to Nepal

The donated items included 32,000 sets of household solar power generation systems and 325 sets of solar power...

22 Jan 2018 4:28 PM IST

During this period women are forbidden from touching cattle and men. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)Life
Menstrual exile of Nepal woman sees her dying in freezing conditions

21-year-old was thrown out because of tradition in which women are exiled during menstruation for being impure or...

13 Jan 2018 11:15 AM IST

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