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Culture 8 min read · March 28, 2026

The Living Goddess of Kathmandu: Inside the World of the Kumari

She is worshipped by Hindus and Buddhists alike, chosen in childhood, and must remain untouched by blood. We spent three months documenting the ancient tradition of Nepal's living goddess — and the girls who carry its weight.

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Sita Rai
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Trekking the Annapurna Circuit: A Journey Through Nepal's Most Spectacular Landscape

From Besisahar to Jomsom, 21 days, 160 kilometres — and a perspective on Nepal that few outsiders ever find.

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Arjun Magar ·6 min read ·Apr 2, 2026
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Dashain Across the Diaspora: How Nepalis Keep the Festival Alive Far From Home

In London, Sydney and New York, families recreate the tika ceremony with whatever they can find. We visited three households on the same day.

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Priya Pandey ·9 min read ·Mar 25, 2026
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The Sherpa Who Summited Everest 29 Times and Still Goes Back for More

Kami Rita Sherpa holds the world record — but for him, the mountain is a livelihood, a calling, and a responsibility to his community.

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Bikram Tamang ·11 min read ·Mar 18, 2026
Story Heritage

Rebuilding Bhaktapur: A Decade After the 2015 Earthquake, What Has Been Saved?

Craftsmen trained for decades are now racing against time to restore the Durbar Squares before their knowledge disappears forever.

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Nisha Shrestha ·13 min read ·Mar 10, 2026
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Born in Kathmandu, Raised in Queens: The Hyphenated Identity of Second-Gen Nepalis

They speak Nepali at home and English on the street. Their struggle to belong to both worlds is reshaping what it means to be Nepali.

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Sunita Rana ·7 min read ·Mar 5, 2026
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Momo Is More Than a Dumpling: The Story of Nepal's Most Beloved Street Food

From a Tibetan import to a national obsession — how the humble momo became the taste of home for millions of Nepalis around the world.

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Kamal Gurung ·5 min read ·Feb 28, 2026