Confronting the solitude in festivities
In a village, an old man clings to memories of his sons, hoping they will return. But as festivals approach, he knows he’ll face the holiday alone.
In a village, an old man clings to memories of his sons, hoping they will return. But as festivals approach, he knows he’ll face the holiday alone.
The rain may have dispersed the crowd, but the stories remained, lingering in the air, shared over coffee and a copy of ‘The Great Gatsby’.
The long-awaited day had come for Ramesh—the opening of a new community library in his village of Lamagaun, a little settlement in the hills of Pokhara.
Christo was exhilarated by the thought of being considered eccentric. He had come to Nepal to experience and observe, not to seek comfort.
As the night unfolds, I discover more about Maya. She shares her adventures, her aspirations to defy societal norms, and embracing life to the fullest.
Every time people pose a question concerning my career, my mind swirls and I dip into the abyss of cynicism.
Surya Kumar’s knees were recently operated on, which confined him in his room. However, one morning, he decided to take a walk.
As a host, I was supposed to guide my guests through the city, take them to places they had only read about—and recommend foods that would appeal to their taste buds.
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Whenever Raju thought about the cherished moments, his awareness slowly drifted to the derelict village of Ghachok, where his wife toiled to pursue their dreams.
Shiva Prasad was happy to see his friend climb the ladder of success, but the feeling of inferiority consumed him.
Sitting cross-legged on the grass and holding each other’s hands, both Raju and Rukmini lost track of time.
Rukmini had everything Raju wished to achieve in his life. He had the family she always wanted.
Rukmini was going through a rough patch until, one day, a stocky man stepped onto her pavement, searching for a job to keep his life going in the city of riches.
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