A Decision I Would Never Change
A number of incidents Made me stand in the doorway, A decision away, Some quick, Some made in haste, Some… “Leap of faith” On this stormy night, Wh... Read More...
Illuminating the World, one Junkiri at a Time – a Reflection on our First Meetup Event
Last Saturday, the Rising Junkiri team in Nepal got together with members, for the first ever Rising Junkiri Bloggers meet-up event. It was our fir... Read More...
If I die today
If I die today.
I would fade away like those petals
which fall away as the winter embarks,
my makeup would switch its color
like those leaves as t... Read More...
My Utopia
Imagine a colossal — a frosty swamp that does not have an end. With a pathetic endeavor, you raise your head to see the end. However, it is so powe... Read More...
It’s never enough
The tiny city lights flickering down the valley,The twinkling stars on a new moon night,The little moments of security,The sense of joy at little t... Read More...
Embracing Epiphany
It was like a painting
Dispersed in the white walls
The black dark
Immovable shadow
I was aware: I had been battling for long
And, part of me was t... Read More...
A Normal Day at Pashupati
(Cover Image Credit: Roshan Raut)
It was the second time that I had to visit Pashupati to attend a funeral. A relative had passed away. After an h... Read More...
Khaai – A short (love) story
It’s been a while that she’s left. Maybe too long for me to realize that it’s gonna be a much much longer time before my eyes can embrace her smile... Read More...
Nobody’s Child, Wandering in the Street
Nobody's Child, Wandering in the Street
(Cover image from UNICEF)
An empty belly,
But eyes heavy
Loaded with tears,
Hope tries ... Read More...
Cutcrease Variation In blushPink
Cutcrease Variation In blushPink
Hope everybody is having a great week! Finally, its feels warm and that hint of summer is at our doo... Read More...
Himalayan Honey
Mountains mean different things to different people. For me, Maha Bhir (Honey Cliff) of Darkha, named after its sheer cliffs, created terror and re... Read More...
आलु
घरमा ठुलै हाँसो थियो | बिहान म हिंड्दा सम्म त कोहि आउने कुरा थिएन | दिउसो त घरमा रमाइलो माहोल भैसकेछ | भित्र छिरें | मामाघरबाट हजुरआमा र माइजु आउनु... Read More...
What would you do when I leave you ?
What would you do when I leave you?
Would you try to stop me,
Or would you let me go
Or would you happily wave me goodbye?
What would you say to me... Read More...
Why Don’t Traditions Fade As Fast As Henna?
I have two women in my life exactly the same age as me, twenty-five. They are three months apart from each other and tied to me by blood. These wom... Read More...
Kathmandu, without you…
(This article was first published in The Kathmandu Post on May 13, 2017, when the city was truly all about the mayor election. Featured image credi... Read More...