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तिम्रो सम्झनाको छाँयामा
तिमीले मलाई बिस्तारै माया गर्न छोडेको आभाष भैरहेछ मलाई तिम्रो भावनामा म डुबेको थिए सुरु देखिनै मेरोमा प
वर्षादका थोपा
कहाँ लेख्न सक्नु र यो धर्तीको बयान एकदुई जन्मले आँक्नै असम्भव छ यहाँका बान्की र बनावट
आँसु पुछ्ने छोरा जन्मिन्छ
२०४६ सालतिर सोलुको दूरगाउँमा परिवारको तिरस्कार, धोका र निराशाको भुमरीमा फसेकी एक आमाको मनभरी आशाको जून र बाँकी स
म सिख्रो रूख, एक्लै छु
याद छ, वसन्तले ममा पाइला टेकेपछि टुसा पलाएर नयाँ पात निस्कदै थिए। उमंग बढ्दै गयो। मेरो फूलका अंकुराहरू फक्रिन ला
तिमी गएदेखि
भएर सबैकुरा कस्तो अनीकाल तिमी गएदेखि, रहर लाग्दैन केही गर्न आजकाल तिमी गएदेखि। उत्साह हराएको छ, बाँच्न पनि अब
गजल
वजन बढ्यो भन्छौ कम खाएर, वजन त बढेको हो एकदम खाएर। बिताउँछु जुनी तिमीसँगै भन्थ्यौ, तिमी हिँड्यौ अन्तै कसम खाएर।
गजल
जसरी गणितमा अंकको अनुपात मिल्दैन, तिमी परै बसेर हेर्नु, हाम्रो जात मिल्दैन। पलाँश भएर बगैंचामा फुल्ने इच्छा के ग
गंगा सापकोटाका तिन मुक्तक
मुक्तक १ जब तिम्रो हातको सिन्दूर पर्यो मेरो शिरमाथि, त्यै दिनदेखि तिमी र म बनेका थियौँ जीवनसाथी। मनमा अनेक कुरा
डा वीरेन्द्र केसीका तिन मुक्तक
मुक्तक १ छोरीलाई देवी मान्दै, कति आफन्तहरू पाउँमै परिदिन्छन्, जति सरकार आउँछन्, बोलिले त सबै अधिकारले भरिदिन्छन
Christmas Holiday 2025 in the West Coast
Photo 1: Arriving at Westport We had fun at Westport at Dinesh uncle house and he is my dad friend. We ate momo, we wore christmas dress and we just slept that day. Photo 2: Jungle walk I was walking alone in Jungle (at Westport) because l was angry, bu
My experience of Tongoriro Crossing in Christmas 2024
During our 2024 Christmas break, me and my family flew to Wellington from Christchurch and then drove like 3 to 4 hours to do the 21km Tongariro Crossing, and let me just say, as it was my first ever longest hiking, it was very hard/easy for me. When we started, it was actually kind of easy. The
A Holiday In a Motorhome; A wonderful experience
‘A journey with family is a collection of memories that lasts forever.” I and my family decided to go on holiday on a motorhome for a wonderful experience. We all were excited for this and finally the day came so in the early morning, I and my dad went to pick up the motorhome from Mc
नेपालमा सहकारी विकासका समस्या र समाधान
सहकारीको अवधारणा: संसारको ऐतिहासिक विकासले मानव जीवन र समाज विकासमा सहकारीताको महत्व लाई प्रष्ट पारेको विषय हा
My first overseas visit – lessons beyond engineering
I still remember the day I left Nepal for my first long journey abroad. It was not just a journey across countries; it felt like stepping into a completely unknown world. In 1992, I received a scholarship to undertake a postgraduate diploma in earthquake engineering in Skopje, Macedonia, then part o
Tongariro Crossing
THE FIRST HOUR “WAIT FOR ME” I bellowed as I caught up to papa, it was a hot summer day perfect for a day to do the Tongariro crossing, to walk 20km, perfect to walk for 8hrs. I was currently last right now as others had a head start, but I was a
Trusting Your Doctor: A Message to Our Nepali Community in Christchurch
In our Nepali community, we carry forward many strengths including resilience, family values, hard work, and deep respect for education and experience. These values have helped us settle and succeed in places far from home, including here in Christchurch. However, when it comes to health, some of ou
A Time Traveler
When I stand on the sidewalk, I feel an uncanny sense of being a 17th-century time traveller. I watch as humans shielded within sleek pods transport from one location to another in mere seconds while motorways hang like ribbons suspended in time. To accomplish real time travel, however, one must tra
What will it look like if Nepal were to place Economic Diplomacy at the front and centre of its bilateral relations with New Zealand?
INTRODUCTION Economic diplomacy (आर्थिक कूटनीति) is one of the key foreign policies of the Nepal Government[1]. Economic diplomacy, in a nutshell, is the use of a government's foreign policy and diplomatic tools to advance national economic interests, s
सफल जीवन
बिना बोलावट धर्तीमा आइयो आमाको काखमा सधैं रमाइयो। बाल्यकालभरि लाडप्यार पाइयो, चिन्ता, शोक, रिस–राग बिना रमाइय
Contribution to Community Work from Immigrants’ Perspective
Some societal problems can be effectively resolved only through coordinated community action, rather than by individuals, government, or private services alone. People mostly undertake community work voluntarily or collectively as members of a community to improve social well-being, strengthen coope
गाऊँ गीत मिलनको
संगै हिंड्न तिमीसंग मेरो लय मिल्दैन अरे भन्दैछ जगत, स्तर हाम्रो फरक छ अरे। खानु खाइयो गाली तिम्रो साथ मिली ह
Turning Imperfections into Strengths .....
We live in a world that glorifies perfectionism in careers, social spaces, and individual lives. Perfectionism is the act of setting excessively high standards for oneself or organizations in pursuit of flawless outcomes. Motivational speakers, coaches, and mentors often emphasize perfection and dri
निद्रा लागेन (यथार्थमा आधारित)
२०५९/६० सालतिरको समय, फागुनको अन्तिम साता। घर आएको महिना कटिसकेको थियो। भोलिपल्ट दिल्ली फर्किनै पर्ने बाध्यता थि
ROUTEBURN TRACK – A FATHER AND SON JOURNEY
The first time I ever heard of the Routeburn Track was not from a friend, not from a book, and not from a documentary, but from an Air New Zealand safety video many years ago. It looked beautiful, of course, but I never imagined I would one day attempt it. In Nepal, multi‑day walking was not a rec
Sigatoka, Fiji मा अम्बाको खोजी
कुरा शुरू गरौ न है। आज भन्दा पच्चिस बर्ष अगाडी हामी ४ साथीहरूको न्यूजिल्याण्डमा
नाँचु नाँचु हामी नाँचु
नाँचु नाँचु हामी नाँचु तिमी नाँचे म नाँचने, नाँचने बेला ननाँचे कसरी बाचने? तिमी हेर म हेर्छु, तिमी नहाँसे म कसरि ह
From Popcorn to Paperbacks
I have always been an avid movie lover, and I still am. Movies have always been my preferred joyful pastime. And I never thought I would write this, as there was a time, ages ago, when finishing and truly understanding a book entirely was a daunting task. My study table in school and college days ov
The four dimensions of wellbeing
If you look at me, I am a young blood I work at all the dirt, water and the sweaty mud They say I am the important pillar of the growing nation And I am always fed and tangled with the world’s information I am always expected to be healthy and better Because the world
आयुर्वेदीय स्वस्थ जीवन शैली
जीवनलाई सफल पार्न र सुखमय वनाउने प्रमुख साधन भनेको स्वास्थ्य नै हो भन्ने बुझेका हाम्रा महर्षिहरुको दीर्घकालिन प
Getting Help
Growing up in Nepal, we were always surrounded by extended families and close nit community. I used to get to witness this well while visiting my birthplace Jhapa where everyone knew everyone else. If there was any major event like birth, marriage, death, festival and more, everyone would come toget
My Journey Towards Healing
Hi, it’s me again, the crazy lady who loves to talk about mental health. My journey started a long time ago, in fact it stared in April 2010 when our lovely Baba who people always remembered as a person who loved his life, a person who always had a smile on his face and someone who everyone co
जन्म-कुंडली
"हेर्नु न आठ आठ वर्ष भैसक्यो यिनीहरूको बिहे भएको, बच्चा पाउने नामै लिंदैनन्। कराउँदा कराउँदै म आफै थाकी सकें, यिन
सार्थक श्री बन मानव
(छन्द: तोटक) मनमा सुविचार सदा सुषमा अनमोल नयाँ चपला रसिला अलका पुर झैँ सुनका जगमा म सजाउँ सधैँ रसिला सपना
My Journey to the Summit Challenge
Namaste! My name is Yashu Dhakal. I was born and raised in New Zealand with Nepalese heritage. I have always loved running, hiking, and staying active, but this past month, I embarked on a journey that was more than just a physical challenge—it was an opportunity to give back to a Himalayan co
Brilliance Won’t Make You a Great Researcher. These 10 Habits Will.
What sets apart clinical researchers who build impactful, lasting careers from those who fade into academic obscurity? It’s not just brilliance. It’s not luck. It’s a set of principles—habits, mindsets, and decisions—that compound over time. I’ve observed
उहि ठीक थियो
पुरा हुने सपना थोरै मात्रा चाहना अनगिन्ती बहाना समय त उहि ठीक थियो मिल्ने मात्रै साथी बाड्न मिल्ने खुश
हर्खे
हर्खे लाई नदेखेको धेरै भो मैले आज उसित अचानक भेट भो मैले सोधे केछ हर्खे सन्चै छौ? ठिक छु उसले भने तपाईलाई न
Experiences and Feelings About the Uses of Social Media Networks, Including Facebook
People commonly share their sentimental feelings, rewarding ideas, insightful opinions, inspiring life achievements, heartfelt family events, and exciting social participation or celebrations on social media. Some people share information to accomplish their social responsibilities or achieve busine
मेरो भिमरथारोहण
मेरो भिमरथारोहण, हो मेरो भिमरथारोहण ७० वर्ष ७ महिना ७ दिन ७ घडी तथा ७ पलामा पर्यो मेरो भिमरथारोहण, मेरो भिमरथारो
Champions Reborn: Nepal United’s Inspiring Journey to THC 2025 Victory
Victory is never easy, but Nepal United has shown once again that resilience and teamwork are the cornerstones of success. After an exhilarating tournament, Nepal United emerged as champions in the Tenzing Hillary Cup (THC) Football Tournament 2025, held in Invercargill, New Zealand, on February 1&n
What do you really want?
If you exist in this world then you would want something. But by wanting you would start to suffer until you get which you want. You may get temporary satisfaction when you get it but you would ultimately have to let go of the things that you wanted. This would cause more suffering as you would mi
गजल
तिमीसँगै रानी वन डुल्न पाए हुन्थ्यो मनभित्रका सारा गाधा खोल्न पाए हुन्थ्यो मध्य रातमा अगालेर तिमीलाई नै
Leaving the Passport Behind: Why We Should Leave the Politics Too
A recent Instagram reel caught my attention. In it, a man, moments away from receiving his New Zealand citizenship, removes his old country's t-shirt and replaces it with his new one. The clip, though brief, triggered a flood of reactions. Some applauded the gesture, seeing it as symbolic of a n
एैना साथी
हिजो आज मेरो साथी भा छ मेरै एैना एैना जती भरपर्दो या अरु साथी छैन तै साथीलाइ हेर्दै रुन्छु जब छाती पोल्छ हिज
तिमी फूल जस्ती नहुनु,
तिमी फुल जस्ती नहुनु, तिमी कोपिला जस्ती पनि नबन्नु, तिमी मन्जरी त हुँदै नहुनु, यदी परे भने पापी नजर तिमीमा, टिपि
कथा
कस्केा कारण म कहाँ आए त्यो याद छैन कहिले रोए कहिले रुवाए त्यो याद छैन बरू कथा कति लेखे गनेर भन्न सक्छु नसोध म
अब …………….
खहरेमा धेरै गढ़गढ़ाएं शान्त भै समुन्द्रमा तैरिनु छ अब प्रतिस्पर्धामा धेरै दौडिएँ धैर्य भएर अघि बढ्नु छ अब l
My Guniyo Choli Ceremony
When my family went to Nepal, we had a special celebration called Guniyo Choli for me. It is a very important day for girls in Nepali culture because it means I am growing up. I was very excited and a little nervous about the big day! On the morning of my Guniyo Choli, a makeup artist came to my
My Bratabandha in Nepal
Earlier this year, my family and I went on holiday to Nepal for forty days. Excitedly, we left to meet family and relatives there. A huge highlight during our trip was my and my brother's Bratabandha, a traditional Hindu ceremony that transitions a boy's journey into adulthood. During the Br
THC MASTERS TEAM (LAHURE SOUTH) 2025 Invercargill, 1st and 2nd February 2025
Finally, the wait was over, and we were on the road to the Invercargill to participate in the Tenzing Hillary Cup 2025!! It took us 10hrs to travel from Christchurch to Invercargill. Ang Kazi Sherpa, Jigar Pun, Narayan Shrestha and I travelled in one car. We stopped at Timaru for lunch then fi
Celebrating Binod Parajuli – A Well-Deserved Honor!
The Nepal New Zealand Friendship Society of Canterbury (NNZFSC) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Binod Parajuli for receiving the Christchurch Civic Award 2024. For over 15 years, Binod has been at the forefront of Namaste Nepal Christchurch New Zealand radio program, a platform that reac
एन आर एन आफ्नै प्रस्तावनावाट बिमुख
एमसीसीएस (MCCS = Migrant Community Challenges Survey) को सर्वेक्षण र युएनडिपी (UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM) को अध्ययन अनुसार आप्रवासीहरूको समस्याहरू भनेको
गैरआवासीय नेपालीले लिनुपर्ने अबको बाटो
केही समयअघि मात्रै काठमाडौंका मेयर बालेन शाहको छोटो फेसबुक स्टाटस निकै सान्दर्भिक लाग्यो। यसको सार थियो— “हा
My Experience with Hoba, My Grandfather – The Late Am Bahadur Chetry
This essay is to honour my grandfather, Late Am Bahadur Chetry. He was born on the 1st of December 1952 in the remote village of Gulmi, Chandrakot, Nepal. He grew up in a family of 7. His dad was in the army and his mother was a housewife. Hoba lost his dad at the age of 7 and then the whole family
Not a Caveman (When I Was 8)
Hello, my name is Maansu. I was born in Nepal but raised in New Zealand. This means I follow both Nepali/Newari traditions as well as Kiwi traditions. Last year, I experienced a Newari tradition called Gufa (Yes, you read that right, a “CAVE”). Gufa is a traditional Newari custom where l
खबर
गाँउमा बिजुली पानी, बाटो देखिन्छ अस्पताल देखिन्छ, स्कुल देखिन्छ स्कुलमा बिधार्थी देखिन्नन् । एउटै खोलामा
स्वस्थ आहार–विहार तथा योग विज्ञान
स्वस्थ जीवनयापनका लागि आहार–विहार तथा योग विज्ञानको सन्तुलन आवश्यक छ। शरीर र मनलाई पूर्णरूपमा स्वच्छ, स्वस्थ,
Is it worth comparing Nepal with Western developed countries (जन्मभुमि र कर्मभूमि तुलना गर्नुपर्छ र?)
In today’s globalized world, it’s common to be born in one country and work in another for career progression. For Nepali people, this has become a reality. Many of us, me included, have worked in various countries, including but not limited to the USA, Australia, the UK, New Zealand, ot
Global Dreams, Local Realities: The Nepalese Passport Struggle
In an increasingly interconnected world, the ability to travel, collaborate, and share knowledge across borders is more important than ever. For many Nepalese, however, the dream of exploring global opportunities is often overshadowed by the harsh realities of visa restrictions, bureaucratic hurdles
Personal Risk Insurance (Do we need it or not?) and Immigrants
Personal Risk Insurance (Do we need it or not?) These are big questions that most of us have to consider, and here are some helpful answers to these and other questions….. What actually is personal risk insurance? Personal risk insurance refers to types of insurance cover that
My Best Friend
I have many friends, but there is one who is very special to me. Her name is Kavya. She is my best friend. Kavya and I are childhood friends. We do many things together. We go to play outside together. When I don’t go, she comes to my house and calls me to play. When she does not come, I go to
Role of the Nepali community in New Zealand
Introduction In the 2021 edition of Namaste magazine, I wrote an article titled ‘Future Direction of the Nepali Community in New Zealand’. As the title suggests, that article discussed what the future looks like for the Nepali community as a collective migrant community of New Zealand
Conscious Solitude is NOT Loneliness
Social surveys and reports in New Zealand provide insights into the prevalence and impacts of loneliness of varying magnitudes across people of different ages. This trend is set to worsen in the future. It is expected that loneliness exists in the Nepali community in some form. Therefore, a discours
भेडा
सुनसान न रात न बिहान यो भेडाको बथान थाहा छैन जाने कता थाहा छैन लाने कता पाइला पाइलामा दुशासन आफैलाई मानिरहेछ भगव
सतासीमा चढेँ अब
(छन्द : मालिनी, आफ्नो उमेर छयासी बर्ष पुगेर सतासी बर्षमा लागेको जन्मदिनको उपलक्ष्यमा प्रस्तुत।) (१) गति विधि अब सु
सम्बन्ध
कल्याणको विदेश बसाईले पनि दुई दशक नाघी सकेछ। आफ्नो नाम जस्तै ऊ मौका मिल्नासाथ आवश्यकता अनुरुप अरुको कल्याणमा अघि
हामी नेपाली
नाता हाम्रो धेरै छ राम्रो, हामी नेपाली हुनाले अभिबादन शुरु र अन्तमा नमस्कार गर्नाले नेपालीपन् रगतमा हाम्रो हि
कठिन उकाली
काँधमा बोकिन चाहेको हैन मैले स्वाभिमान मेरो पनि छ थोरै टेकुवा मात्रै खोजेको हुँ। अगाडि बढ्न हल्का सहारा त
चक्षु
राजा जनकले आफु भिखारी भएको ,भोकले आत्तिएको,अनि कसैले केही दाल-चामल दिएर,चौरको छेउमा खिचडी पकाउन थालेको, त्यैबेला द
