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‘I am hopeful that the market of Nepali literature will expand as new avenues have opened up’: An interview with writer Aswini Koirala

Posted on by Sangita Swechcha

Today, my guest is writer Aswini Koirala from Nepal. Aswini Koirala started his writing career while pursuing journalism at the Kantipur Publications. His book ‘Uni’, written on women's issues, made the highest-selling record in Nepal in 2013. Three years later, a collection of short stories 'Zuckerberg Cafe' also became the best-selling book.  A novel by … Continue reading ‘I am hopeful that the market of Nepali literature will expand as new avenues have opened up’: An interview with writer Aswini Koirala

#WorldKidLitWednesday: Moletown

Posted on by Planet Picture Book

What price do we pay for progress? Moletown, a largely wordless book by German author/illustrator Torben Kuhlmann, encourages readers to ponder this question in some depth in a story set in a subterranean world of moles and machines. The machines are not there at the start, just one mole that lives under a ‘lush green … Continue reading #WorldKidLitWednesday: Moletown

Three poets, three poems from Nepal: Dr Dubasu Chettri, Bhupendra Khadka and Bhupeen

Posted on by Sangita Swechcha

Today, I am presenting poems of Dr. Dubasu Chettri, Bhupendra Khadka, and Bhupeen. 'Third eye' by Dr. Dubasu Chettri Dr. Dubasu Chettri (Dr. Durga Bahadur Subedi) is an ambassador of Nepal to the United Kingdom, Malta, and Ireland and is a permanent representative of Nepal to the IMO, WEC, ICO & ITC. He is the … Continue reading Three poets, three poems from Nepal: Dr Dubasu Chettri, Bhupendra Khadka and Bhupeen

A reader’s perspective: ‘A sneak peek into Nepali English writing’ by Uday Adhikari

Posted on by Sangita Swechcha

Today, I have a blog by Uday Adhikari. Uday Adhikari is a voracious reader, analyst, literature lover and a person who is always eager to share his knowledge and wisdom to literature lovers and alike within his country (Nepal) and abroad. A sneak peek into Nepali English writing – Uday Adhikari Tracing back the history … Continue reading A reader’s perspective: ‘A sneak peek into Nepali English writing’ by Uday Adhikari

‘Our writing quality will be rightly tested only when it reaches the global market’: An interview with writer Nayan Raj Pandey

Posted on by Sangita Swechcha

Today, I am talking to Nayan Raj Pandey, a popular Nepali novelist, short-story and screenplay writer who is famous for his figurative portrayal of contemporary Nepali society in his writing. Born in Kathmandu’s Pyukha Tole, Nayan Raj Pandey spent most of his childhood and youth years in the Terai, southern plain of Nepal. His literary works, … Continue reading ‘Our writing quality will be rightly tested only when it reaches the global market’: An interview with writer Nayan Raj Pandey

‘The Nepali Diaspora is seeing a rise in the number of good literary writers’: An interview with writer Krishna Bajgai

Posted on by Sangita Swechcha

Today, I am talking to Krishna Bajgai, a Nepali writer living in the UK. Krishna Bajgai leads the Samakalin Sahitya Pratisthan that he founded in 2014. Under the banner of Samakalin Sahitya Pratisthan he publishes and edits http://www.samakalinsahitya.com. He has ten published books to his credit. This includes travelogues, short story collections, Haiku and poetry … Continue reading ‘The Nepali Diaspora is seeing a rise in the number of good literary writers’: An interview with writer Krishna Bajgai

Sashi Mahaju brings a popular ‘Nepal Bhasha’ song ‘Rajamati kumati jike wasa pirati’ translated by Sigfried Lienhard

Posted on by Sangita Swechcha

Today, I am presenting 'Rajamati kumati jike wasa pirati', a very popular song in 'Nepal Bhasha', a language spoken by Newah community (one of the ethnic communities in Nepal) mainly in Kathmandu valley. A contributor to this post is Sashi Mahaju. Sashi Mahaju, a Newah activist writes articles on Newah issues. He also writes poems … Continue reading Sashi Mahaju brings a popular ‘Nepal Bhasha’ song ‘Rajamati kumati jike wasa pirati’ translated by Sigfried Lienhard

‘Depression and his death’: A poem by Dr Sangita Swechcha

Posted on by Sangita Swechcha

Today, I bring you my poem 'Depression and his Death'. Research suggests that one in four persons in his/her lifetime suffers from a mental health problem. The severity of the problem is large. However, we do not tend to take this very seriously. I would like to dedicate this poem to all those who have … Continue reading ‘Depression and his death’: A poem by Dr Sangita Swechcha

#WorldKidLitWednesday: A Well-Mannered Young Wolf

Posted on by Nanette McGuinness

What's a young, hungry but well-mannered young wolf to do when given a last wish by his freshly-captured future meal? Grant it...of course, just as his parents taught him to do! In this wickedly sly picture book for ages 4-8 by Jean Leroy, our polite wolf on the hunt for his first prey encounters a … Continue reading #WorldKidLitWednesday: A Well-Mannered Young Wolf

A review of Lokendra Chand’s poetry collection: ‘Spring: An Adept Director’ by Subash Singh Parajuli

Posted on by Sangita Swechcha

Today, I have a book review by Subash Singh Parajuli on Lokendra Chand's poetry collection 'Spring: An Adept Director'. About the author of ‘Spring: An Adept Director’   Lokendra Bahadur Chand is the former Prime Minister of Nepal. He assumed four times the Prime Ministership of different ages for years before the declaration of the … Continue reading A review of Lokendra Chand’s poetry collection: ‘Spring: An Adept Director’ by Subash Singh Parajuli