" Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional " (Chili Davis)
Prey & Predator
The world consisted of predators and prey. You were either hunting or running - Charlene Weir
Sowing Hope in the Mud: The Magic of Nepal’s Dhan Diwas (Paddy Planting Day)
Rice planting day in Nepal (Photo source: basobaas.com) Every year, during start of monsoon as the dark clouds roll across the skies of Nepal and the earth drenches in fresh rain, a unique natural transformation takes place. The peaceful, terraced hillsides areas turn into lively fields paddy along with song, dance, and community spirit. This …
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Ainselu: The Golden Himalayan Raspberry
Ainselu (*Rubus ellipticus*), the golden Himalayan raspberry of Nepal, is a wild fruit valued for its botanical uniqueness, medicinal uses, and cultural importance. Learn about its distribution, local names, and traditional significance across the Himalayas.
Self-love Saturday
"Discipline is choosing what you want most over what you want now"
Photo of the day
Wild Boar roaming around Chitwan National Park
Pani Amala (पानी अमला): Himalayan Ground Gooseberry of Nepal
Nephrolepis tuberosa, locally called pani amala in Nepal, is a tuber-bearing fern known for its edible underground parts and its importance as a wild forest resource. It is mostly gathered from natural habitats and has long been recognized in local foraging and traditional knowledge.
Khaniyo / Khanim : Drooping Fig (Ficus semicordata)
Khaniyo (also known called as khanyu or khanaayo) is the local Nepali name for Ficus semicordata, a medium-sized tree commonly known as Drooping Fig. This edible fig tree belongs to the Moraceae family (Mulberry family) and is native to the Himalayas and South Asia.
Wednesday Wisdom
“We are all broken, that’s how the light gets in.” — Ernest Hemingway
Drop of Water
” When the well is dry, we know the worth of water ” – Benjamin FranklinDrop of Water