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Quiet crisis of consumerism

I remember when buying something new felt rare, almost sacred. My school bag was always pink, plastered with the cartoons I adored, and my stationery spilled colors across my desk, often the kind that dries out too quickly. My clothes were patterned, stripes, polka dots, florals,

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Nepse surges by 50. 44 points on Monday

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 50. 44 points to close at 2, 650. 66 points on Monday.Similarly, the sensitive index surged by 7. 84 points to close at 456. 13 points.A total of 14,204,362-unit shares of 330 companies were traded for Rs 7. 03 billion.Meanwhile, Jhapa Ener

Prison escapee held
Prison escapee held

Police have arrested a prisoner, who had escaped from the Chitwan prison during the September 8-9 Gen-Z protests, from Jhapa.  According to po

My senior (Poem)
My senior (Poem)

The school bell rang, the afternoon was a view, My senior, then, would teach me something new. He introduced the bat and the spin, A world of

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Reclaiming feminism in South Asia

The word, ‘feminism’, has its origins in the Latin word ‘femina’ meaning ‘woman’. It emerged in the 19th century, as a belief and movement that supports empowering women to ensure gender equality in an androcentric society. However, even with its widespread belief, its attempt to

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Situation of FDI in Nepal

Nepal is seeing an increasing flow of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), bringing both opportunities and challenges to the country’s economy. FDI occurs when individuals, companies, or investors from other countries put money into Nepalese businesses. This could mean building facto

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Bala Chaturdashi being observed (With photos)

The Bala Chaturdashi festival is being observed throughout the country today by commemorating the departed souls.Devotees have gathered in the Shiva temples including the Pashupatinath Temple since last night to observe the festival.In the night, they light lamps in commemoration

In the hues of my lens
In the hues of my lens

In most classrooms across Nepal, you won’t see children with diverse learning needs, not because they don’t exist, but because they’

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PhotoKTM announces its 6th edition

PhotoKTM, Nepal’s pioneering international photography festival, has announced its 6th edition, marking ten years of fearless, uncensored visual storytelling.The festival continues to provide a vital platform for hundreds of photographers and visual artists to explore the politic

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Nepal’s trend of disasters

Nepal is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world. The question is not whether a disaster will occur, but which type and when. Marking this week as Disaster Risk Reduction Week in continuation of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction observed on Oct 13, L

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Cyclist killed in Kailali road accident

A person died after a vehicle carrying vegetables hit a group of pedestrians at Tanakpur in Ghodaghodi Municipality, Kailali on Sunday.The deceased has been identified as Shankar Dagaura (55) of Bardagoriya Rural Municipality-6.He was riding a bicycle when the vehicle ((Lu2Cha 23

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Prithvi Highway opened for two-way traffic

Two-way traffic has resumed along the Prithvi Highway, which was blocked due to a dry landslide yesterday.The road was obstructed after a landslide at Chumkhola, Ichchhakamana-3, along the highway at around 9 pm on Sunday, the District Police Office Chitwan said.The highway has b

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Nepal’s impractical tax exemption policy

The Nepal government has been providing a large amount of economic concessions annually through tax exemptions. The Ministry of Finance has stated that approximately Rs 2.5trn are provided in tax exemptions per year.Tax exemptions are given in various ways. These include exemptio

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The beauty of binary system

Have you ever wondered how simply touching a screen on your smartphone instantly opens the phone app, or how tapping your fingers on the keys of a keyboard displays a letter on the computer screen? It feels like magic that it knows what you are trying to do and seamlessly execute

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Manaslu trekking route reopens

The Manaslu trekking route in northern Gorkha has been reopened. The trekking route, which was completely closed from Thursday due to possible risk of landslides following heavy snowfall and rainfall, has been opened from today, said Acting Chief District Officer, Chitrangat Bara

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Montha cyclone weakening

The Montha cyclone originated from the Bay of Bengal is gradually weakening. However, clear weather is awaited.The cyclone had impacted the weather across the country.The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has predicted light rainfall and snowfall in few places of Koshi, Bag

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72 tourists rescued from Annapurna Base Camp

Security forces have rescued 72 tourists, including 17 foreigners, who were stranded due to heavy snowfall at the Annapurna Base Camp in Myagdi.Security personnel were mobilized from Myagdi to assist in the rescue of tourists facing difficulties after the snow covered Hidden Vall

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Rainfall likely tonight and tomorrow

There is a possibility of light to moderate snow and rainfall in the country starting tonight. This is due to the influence of the low pressure system formed in the Arabian Sea along with the westerly winds.Light to moderate snowfall and rain is likely in some places of Gandaki,

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Nepse surges by 5. 19 points on Sunday

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 5. 19 points to close at 2, 509. 05 points on Sunday.Similarly, the sensitive index surged by 0. 60 points to close at 437. 00 points.A total of 5,596,077-unit shares of 313 companies were traded for Rs 2. 66 billion.Meanwhile, 10.75% SBL D

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Djokovic withdraws from Paris Masters

Novak Djokovic will not compete at next week's Paris Masters, the 24-time Grand Slam champion said on Tuesday without giving a reason for pulling out of the 1000-level event, Reuters reported."Dear Paris, unfortunately I'll not compete at this year's @RolexPMasters," Djokovic wro

Gai Puja today
Gai Puja today

Gai Puja or cow worship is being observed throughout the country today. The Gai Puja rituals are observed today with the replicas of the Gai. Th

Nepal Peace Walk
Nepal Peace Walk

Namo Buddha, deeply rooted in the ancient legend of Siddhartha Gautama’s past life more than 6,000 years ago, holds profound spiritual significa

Holiday reads
Holiday reads

For me, holidays, especially Dashain and Tihar, are times to catch up on my reading. I always plan to read more than I normally do on days I have work

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Three killed in Kailali tractor accident

Three persons died and nine others were injured when a tractor carrying mourners met with an accident at Dhabeni rivulet in Lamkichuha Municipality, Kailali district today. The deceased have been identified as Dan Bahadur Saud (64), Harka Saud (34) and Shital Saud (16) of Bardago

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KMC intensifies market monitoring

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has accelerated the market monitoring during the festival period. KMC and the Department of Food Technology and Quality Control started market monitoring. In the course of monitoring the small hotels and restaurants operated in New Baneshwor,

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Three girls drown in Jhapa river

Three girls drowned while fishing in the Sisne Khola in Gauradaha Municipality-9, Jhapa. According to police, the deceased have been identified as seven-year-old Sushma Magar and nine-year-old Swikriti Magar, daughters of local Anju Magar and 11-year-old Roshni Pariyar, daughter

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Nepse plunges by 22. 58 points on Wednesday

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 22. 58 points to close at 2, 505. 58 points on Wednesday.Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 2. 92 points to close at 4397. 02 points.A total of 7,611,660-unit shares of 318 companies were traded for Rs 3. 10 billion.Meanwhile, Sa

Tihar treats
Tihar treats

If there is one place that is as busy as the bus stops and airports during Dashain, it’s the ‘mithai pasals’ during Tihar. Crowded a

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World Mental Health Day being marked today

The World Mental Health Day is being celebrated today to raise awareness about mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.The day celebration had begun since 1992 as a powerful reminder that there is no health without mental health.T

New on Netflix
New on Netflix

Wondering what to watch this weekend? You’re not alone. We, at ApEx, are guilty of taking more time to search for a movie than actually watching

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Time to modernize financial education

By embedding practical awareness, strong security, and digital trust in the investor “ecosystem”, Nepal can nurture a generation of empowered citizens. Digitization expands inclusion but also increases potential risks in the absence of adequate financial education. There are many

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Nepse surges by 22. 59 points on Thursday

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 22. 59 points to close at 2, 582. 18 points on Thursday.Similarly, the sensitive index surged by 4. 84 points to close at 451. 31 points.A total of 11,830,077-unit shares of 313 companies were traded for Rs 5. 27 billion.Meanwhile, Bindhyab

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Weather to remain mainly fair today

The weather today will remain partly cloudy in the hilly areas and mainly fair in the rest of the country.There is a possibility of light rain in one or two places of the hilly areas of the country, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.Meteorological analysis by t

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Deep clean your kitchen

With Dashain parties and visitors coming over all throughout the day, our kitchens might have seen better days. It’s a small price to pay for reconnecting with loved ones but now it’s time to get rid of the grime and we’re sure you aren’t looking forward to it just like us. The t

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Five minute fitness

Dashain had us feasting till we couldn’t budge and now as we prepare for Tihar we have a million things to do that leaves us with little to no time to exercise. But we know we must move our bodies, not just to shed the holiday weight but to keep our bodies fit and agile in the lo

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Tourism activities resume across Nepal

Due to floods and landslides triggered by incessant rains since the night of Oct 3, movement along highways and roads has been difficult. Tourists visiting Nepal have been stranded in several parts of the country. However, as rainfall has now subsided, life is gradually returning

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Nepse plunges by 58. 55 points on Tuesday

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 58. 55 points to close at 2, 604. 96 points on Tuesday.Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 7. 88 points to close at 454. 62 points.A total of 10,345,903-unit shares of 326 companies were traded for Rs 4. 62 billion.Meanwhile, Cent

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Exploring the beauty of Dhorpatan

Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is Nepal’s only game sanctuary. Established in 1983, it spans 1,325 sq km, touching the districts of Baglung, Rukum, and Myagdi. I had been hearing about the untamed beauty of Dhorpatan since childhood and always longed to see it. But as I grew older, ad

A vegetarian village
A vegetarian village

During Dashain, when meat dishes take center stage in most Nepali households, it’s rare to find families that completely avoid meat. Yet, in Dan

Why sleep matters
Why sleep matters

Cradled in the arms of digitalization, today's world has undoubtedly made rapid progress in every possible field imaginable. These giant leaps fro

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Four trekkers missing in Rasuwa

Four people from Bhaktapur have been reported missing while trekking in Langtang. A group of 16 individuals from Bhaktapur had arrived in Langtang for trekking on Friday.Rajesh Panthi, the Chief District Officer of Rasuwa, said that among them, four went missing after being swept

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Rainfall exceeds alert levels

With increasing rainfall, water levels at monitoring stations in Birgunj (Parsa), Gaur (Rautahat), Kalaiya (Bara), and Maheshpur (Rautahat) have crossed the alert threshold.The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged residents living near these monitoring stations and a

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Vehicle movement halted on BP Highway

Authorities have completely halted vehicle movement along the BP Highway after the water level in the Roshi River surged on Saturday.Traffic was suspended as rising river flow, landslides, mudslides, and falling rocks in several areas had posed serious risks.Continuous rainfall s

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Over 1,000 Nepalis in foreign prisons: MoFA

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has reported that more than 1,000 Nepali citizens are currently serving sentences in foreign prisons.In a response to a parliamentary question, recently published by the Federal Parliament Secretariat, the ministry stated that 1,171 Nepalis

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Dashain tika timings worldwide

The International Calendar Decision Committee of the World Astro Federation (WAF) has announced the auspicious time for the Bijaya Dashami 'tika' rituals in various countries. The committee's member secretary Acharya Lakshman Panthi said that a meeting of the committee held here

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Flood alert issued

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has requested the public to adopt special precautions from Oct 4 to 6.The department has warned of a high possibility of sudden flooding in small rivers of Bagmati, Koshi, and Madhes.According to the department, a low-pressure system de

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Auspicious time for tika set at 11:53 am

On the main day of ‘Durga Pakshha’ under the Bada Dashain festival, people across Nepal are celebrating Bijaya Dashami today by receiving red tika and jamara, symbols of auspiciousness and prosperity, from the hands of elders.According to the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Bikas Samiti

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Light to moderate rainfall in Kathmandu

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Meteorological Forecasting Division, has stated that the country is currently under the influence of monsoon winds and local air systems.As a result, light to moderate rainfall is occurring in different parts of the country, including

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Israel ramps up Gaza City offensive

Hamas’ review of US President Donald Trump's Gaza plan stretched into a third day on Wednesday, a source close to the militant group said, as other Palestinian factions rejected the proposal and as Israel again bombed Gaza City.Trump on Tuesday gave Hamas ‘three or four days’ to

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Korala Customs collects record revenue

The Nepal–China border customs office at Nhechung, Korala, Mustang, has collected revenue worth Rs 2.02bn in just two weeks. The office, which came into full operation on Sept 16, recorded the highest-ever revenue collection in its history by Tuesday morning.On average, the offic

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Filming of Malati Mangle completed

The shooting of the Nepali movie Malati Mangle has been completed. After 31 consecutive days of filming, the production wrapped up on Monday, according to executive producer Sagar Gyawali. The movie was shot across scenic locations in Tanahun and Syangja districts.Before filming

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Four die in soil collapse

Four people died after being buried under a mound of soil in Haripurwa Municipality, located in Sarlahi district.According to the District Police Office, Sarlahi, the incident occurred on Wednesday morning at Hardi river in Haripurwa-1, when the victims were extracting soil and w

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Deserted Kathmandu (With Photos)

During Nepal’s biggest festival, Dashain, the streets of Kathmandu Valley have become unusually quiet. With people traveling to their villages to celebrate Dashain and Tihar, and many locals staying indoors, the capital looks deserted.Normally congested with heavy traffic, the ro

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Travelers struggle on flood-damaged BP Highway

The BP Highway (Dhulikhel–Sindhuli–Bardibas) remains in a damaged state after floods and landslides struck in mid-September, causing daily hardship for commuters in areas like Katunjebesi, Mangalatar, and Nepal Thok.With Dashain bringing thousands of travelers to the road, the si

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Maha Astami today

Hindus throughout the country are observing the eighth day of the ten-day long Bada Dasain festival as the Maha Astami festival today by worshipping Goddess Durga. On this day, people offer special worships to the goddesses Mahakali, Mahalaxmi and Maha Saraswati. This day of the

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Rain likely across all provinces today

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s Forecasting Division has said that due to the influence of monsoon and local winds, light to moderate rainfall is likely across all provinces.According to the division, this afternoon the hilly regions of all provinces will remain gen

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ApEx Newsletter: Key events of Sept 29

Hello, greetings from KathmanduToday marks the seventh day of the 10-day-long Dashain festival. On this occasion of Bijaya Dashami, the President, Prime Minister, Speaker, politicians, and high-level government officials extended their best wishes to the public.As this newsletter

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Kites fill the sky (With Photos)

As Dashain approaches, kites have started appearing in the sky. Flying kites holds a special significance during the festival, as people enjoy the celebration by sending colorful kites soaring above.Children and youths, in particular, fly kites with great excitement, adding more

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ApEx Newsletter: Key Events of Sept 28

Hello from Kathmandu,A probe committee formed to investigate the violent protests on Sept 8–9 has recommended that the Nepal government ban former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and five other high-level officials from traveling abroad.The committee, led by former judge Gauri Bahad

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Compulsive reads

Thrillers make for quick, compelling reads which is exactly what you might want to pick up this holiday season, when you have a million things to do but also want to read something. I’m going to be reading Riley Sager’s ‘Lock Every Door’ this Dashain. It’s not a slim book but I e

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Ex-King to skip public tika ceremony

Former King Gyanendra Shah has announced that he will not be offering tika to the public during this year’s Dashain festival. He cited the grief caused by the recent GenZ movement, in which several people lost their lives, and the overall sensitive environment as reasons for his

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Mind Matters | Dealing with judgmental people

As a young working girl in my family, I feel stressed out by the things my family members and relatives say like why do I need to work at this age and things along those lines. I sometimes overhear things that I’m not meant to hear. It makes me sad and I lose confidence. How can

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Weekend of surprises in Premier League

Liverpool tasted defeat for the first time this season as they went down 2-1 to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday. The result means Palace are now the only unbeaten side in the Premier League this season.The Eagles made a flying start, with Ismaila Sarr capitalising on

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Escaped prisoners under surveillance

Nepal Police has kept the prisoners escaped from various jails across the country under constant surveillance. The prisoners had escaped from the jails during Gen Z protest on Sept 9.Deputy Inspector General of the Nepal Police, Binod Ghimire, said out of the total escaped prison

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Time to mind our own business

Until the dawn of Sept 9, Nepal was set to graduate from Least Developed Country status on 24 Nov 2026, after meeting two of three UN criteria. By the dusk of the same day, the infrastructure and wealth of the nation had been brought to ashes by destructive riots, in the guise of

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Basics of photography

Everyone has a smartphone and everyone is taking pictures on it. But if we are to be honest about it, not everyone knows how to take good photos on their phone. However, there are some basics that can help you turn a random shot into a masterpiece. You just need to pay a little a