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Nepal's Ancient Kumari Tradition: Two-Year-Old Aryatara Shakya Becomes New Living Goddess During Dashain Festival
Sep 30, 2025 07:15 pm CST
A 2-year-old girl named Aryatara Shakya has been selected as Nepal's new Kumari or living goddess during the country's most significant Hindu festival, Dashain. Following ancient traditions, she will live in a temple palace, bless devotees including the president, and maintain a secluded life until puberty. Recent reforms now allow Kumaris to receive education and government pensions after their service.
Ex-Nepal PM's Wife Who Suffered Burn Injuries During Protests Flown To India For Treatment
Sep 24, 2025 02:56 am CST
Former Nepal prime minister Jhalanath Khanal's wife, who sustained serious burn injuries during the 'Gen Z' protests on September 9, has been flown to India for further treatment.
Days After Violent Nepal Protests, Former PM Oli Moves Into Private House
Sep 19, 2025 12:07 am CST
Deposed prime minister K P Sharma Oli has moved from the army barracks to a private place, after spending nine days under the Nepalese Army security.
In First Foreign Outreach, Nepal Interim PM Sushila Karki To Speak With PM Modi On Thursday
Sep 17, 2025 01:46 pm CST
In a significant diplomatic development, interim Prime Minister of Nepal, Sushila Karki, will hold her first conversation with a foreign leader - Prime Minister Narendra Modi - on Thursday at 11:00 am, official sources have told NDTV.
Nepal's Deadly Protests Hammer Tourism Sector As Arrivals Fall 30%
Sep 16, 2025 06:57 am CST
Nepal's deadliest protests in decades erupted just as the country entered its peak tourist season, dealing a blow to businesses that had been preparing to welcome trekkers from around the globe to experience its world-famous trails.
Young Activists Who Toppled Nepal's Government Now Picking New Leaders
Sep 14, 2025 06:42 pm CST
A former DJ and his obscure Nepalese non-profit used a social media app popular with video gamers to drive massive protests and become the unlikely power brokers in installing the country's new interim leadership.
Opinion | Will Nepal Really See A Return Of The Monarchy?
Jun 04, 2025 03:28 pm CST
In a striking reversal of roles, pro-royal forces in Nepal are out on the streets, demanding the reinstatement of the Hindu monarchy, nearly two decades after King Gyanendra was shunted out of his office.