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Nepal’s Himalayas face melting snow, flash floods, and landslides due to climate change. Tourism, ecosystems, and communities are threatened, highlighting the urgent need for local and global climate action.

Janai Purnima is a cherished Nepali festival marked by the renewal of sacred threads, sharing the traditional kwati soup, and heartfelt rituals that connect families and communities. Celebrated on the full moon of Shrawan, this day blends spiritual duties, cultural heritage, and seasonal rhythms, drawing pilgrims to sacred sites like Gosaikunda and inspiring reflection across diverse traditions.

Yarne, the 45-day rainy-season retreat in Tibetan Buddhism, is a time of vow renewal, meditation, and study rooted in the Buddha’s compassion. From Sojong ceremonies to daily prayers and debates, it offers deep ethical, mental, and community benefits—inviting both monastics and laypeople to align with the Dharma’s rhythm.

In recent years, Nepal has witnessed an unprecedented outflow of students choosing to pursue higher education abroad. What’s striking is that this trend now...

As climate change accelerates, Nepal stands at a critical crossroads. With rising temperatures, shrinking glaciers, and intensifying monsoon disasters, the country faces mounting threats to its people and environment. This piece unpacks the realities of the climate crisis in Nepal, highlighting the human cost, ecological fragility, and the urgent call for sustainable solutions.