Interviews
An Interview with Kanchan Amatya
DETERMINATION
What are some challenges you faced when developing your venture?
Personally, being a young ‘female’ social entrepreneur in Nepal working to support other women entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses, had its own set of trials. I am usually the only young women ...
Nepal’s World-class Research in Biotechnology
The Elsevier Award for 2016 is awarded to Dr Sushila Maharjan who was NOT researching in the USA. The American prestigious award recognised the standards of a public-owned research institute in Nepal run by Dr Maharjan and her colleagues. DREAMS realised the importance of this ...
Hear it from the Divas
Miss Nepal World, Earth, International 2015 ...
Prophecy for Future Politics?
Singha Durbar is the palace complex used as the house for ministries and government offices ...
The Happy Kind of Sad Songs
It’s been a long time since Bipul Chhetri first exploded into the Nepali music scene, with a fresh take on Nepali folk music. His music had elements of every genre that you have ever heard, and yet, seemed to be authentically Nepali. In no time, ...
The Man at Work
An eloquent speaker, Pavitra Bajracharya is a diligent man actively engaged in numerous activities. His prominent role as President of Nepal Retailers' Association during the major earthquake in Nepal is what puts him apart from his businessman contemporaries. In a private audience with him, he ...
Now It’s Our Turn: Future Makers Nepal
Two words that would perfectly sum up the likelihood of Nepal embarking on the process of “rebuilding” after the devastating 7.8 Richter scale earthquake of 12th Baisakh, 2072 are “future” and “makers” - that hopeful attitude mixed with that do-er determination. Nepal has always had ...
Manjushree Thapa
Manjushree Thapa, a renowned author, is one of the first Nepali writers to be published in the West. She was still in her 20s when her first book, “Mustang Bhot in Fragments,” came out in 1992 though she considers herself as a writer only ...
Running High with Bimala Shrestha Pokharel
I can say with conviction that Higher Ground serves the most luscious rich brownie (in Kathmandu, at least). As I frequented the cozy bakery for the addictive brownies in my ceaseless attempts, I came to know that Higher Ground did much more than smuggle little ...
The K-Town’s Midas
For quite a long time, Nepali cinema had needed a shift. A shift to get rid of exchange of sophisticated dialogues that makes one awkward, a shift to make us believe we are veering off from a mundane plot that bears no resemblance to the ...
The Visionary Nepali Administrator in London
At a time when immigrants from other South Asian nations are becoming influential political or administrative figures across the globe, Nepalese so far have been struggling for integration. Holding major posts in reputed organisations is no more a rare feat for Nepali immigrants. Bishnu B. ...
Prof. Padam Simkhada : The Pedagogical Vanguard
When a sapling grows to a tree, it grows new leaves, gains new heights, expands to a wide area. But its strength always depends on its roots. An identity runs parallel to the origin and one can only achieve self-actualisation if that identity is embraced. ...
Niraj: An Academic’s March Towards Excellence
Niraj Gurung is the one among many Nepalese abroad breaking the stereotypes. Heading towards a foreign land following a response from a reputed University at a city where dollar weighs heavier than any other currency, abroad education has been an investment for a majority. The ...
Bandana Tulachan : The Illustrator
There are many different graphically illustrated novels available throughout. The illustrated version of The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is bright, colorful and vivid. It has complex ideas presented with the help of simple forms and images which is easier for a layman to understand. Dwelling into ...
The DA(O)N of Taekwondo
Diwakar 'Dan' Maharjan is probably one of the busiest men we could come across to meet, if only we get a rare opportunity for a rendezvous with him. He is a Taekwondo promoter stationed at Portland, USA from where he has developed a huge network ...
Composing a Bridge Between Eras
Bajracharya stands out from his contemporaries as his individual style spans the tastes of several generation of Nepalese. In over 25 years of his musical career, the prolific composer has never been deterred by the limitations of time and society, nor a generation gap. As ...
Subash Thebe: Art Versus Thoughts Control
In this interview, we talk to Subash Thebe, a contemporary artist who deals with the abuse of authority in today’s politics and media. We explore his background, influences and his artistic process which has led to several exhibitions in London and Kathmandu and recently a ...
Tank Girl: Anarcha-feminist Nepali Punk
Tank Girl had been representing the true spirit of punk before most of us even knew the word. This DIY punk band was formed by two wildly talented musicians: Sareena Rai (of Rai ko Ris) and Sampreety Gurung, with drummer Olivier Bertin (also from Rai ...
Create your own musical future: Astha T Maskey & Rohit Shakya
Astha and Rohit need no elaborated introduction at this point. Their three albums have raised the bar for Nepal’s pop scene and garnered enough appreciation from a wide array of audiences, from general listeners to keen musicians. This in itself is a praiseworthy feat: balancing ...
Hollywood Dreams – Part II : Jaswant D. Shrestha
Speaking of the glass ceiling of the film industry, working actor, director and producer Jaswant Dev Shrestha describes acting as a “crazy profession”. 15 years into his career, Shrestha has been “crazy” enough to dream big and toiled enough to work with big names in ...
Hollywood Dreams – Part I : Vijay Lama
Ambitious All-rounder: Vijay Lama Vijay Lama must have one of the coolest CVs to offer. His job titles are not only versatile but are some of the most adventurous and ambitious careers out there. Lama is an experienced pilot, actor, songwriter, musician and tennis ...
Saga Of A Dancer
Deeya Maskey is a phenomenal dancer besides the regular facade of her personality we know as an actress.
Life Is A Still Photo
Rohan Shrestha is a photographer currently working in Bollywood. The son of famous photographer Rakesh Shrestha, Rohan was born and brought up in Mumbai. Today he continues his father’s legacy of bringing out the best in stars that are constantly in the public eye.
Practical Philanthropist: Rabindra Mishra
Patriotic feeling is strongest when you are away from your country. I felt the same when I was abroad, and I am sure many Non-Resident Nepalis feel the same. Such feelings will have a huge impact back in the poor hills and plains of Nepal ...
Uday & Manila : Happily Ever After
For over two decades, the music and life of Uday and Manila Sotang have been spreading love throughout the nation. With an exceptional array of duets like ‘Aadhi bato hidey pachi’ and ‘Man ko baadh lai’, the soothing voices of this pair have enamoured many ...
Sahara : Slivers of Fantasy
Sahara Shrestha is an accomplished curator of stories. She weaves fragments of tales into a single tapestry to construct her own storyline. Be it in her photos, her designs or her writing, Shrestha expertly creates a layered plot that unveils itself one act at a ...
A Kiki with Ana Matronic
Matronic is considered a solid straight ally for gay rights and an icon of empowered women, having publicly addressed numerous related social issues. Leaving behind a difficult childhood after losing her father to HIV and growing up with a mother who had skin cancer, Matronic ...
Passion Flower: Soongava
Subarna Thapa is the unassuming director of Soongava, the first mainstream Nepali movie to be based explicitly on homosexuality. He has worked all over the world including in Japan and New York, and lives in France with his French wife Natalie, but came back to ...
Mother of Flowers: Maggie Doyne
We dreamed of taking children who were begging on the streets, living in slums or working in hotels, and turning them into all-stars. Seven years later when you look at our kids, you have absolutely no idea of their background.
Amrita Acharia : A Rising Star
Amrita Acharia is a half Nepali, half Ukrainian actress. After spending many years in Nepal and England, she now calls Norway her home. Amrita found global fame with the HBO series "Game of Thrones", where she played the character of Irri, one of the handmaidens ...
Growth & Social Justice: Gagan Thapa
Gagan Thapa is a young leader of the Nepali Congress Party, and has often been called the most popular leader of his generation. Thapa heads the department of federalism in his party, and believes in creating opportunities for the youth in politics through lateral entry ...
Nina Manandhar’s “Money on my Oyster”
Photographer Nina Manandhar's "Money on my Oyster" is a culmination of a 5 year photographic odyssey around London. The 82 page book is an anthropology of the local, a tour of chance encounters through London zones one to six and back again. On Thursday 4th July 2013, DREAMS attended an exclusive private ...
An artist on art
Sujan Chitraker is one of the most well known names in Nepal’s art sphere. As a veteran artist and teacher, Dreams interviewed him to get his views on art in Nepal.
Into the world of Gabi
As fashion in Nepal expands and grows, make sure the name Bina Ghale is on your radar. A former model, Bina now designs for her own label Gabi and her designs are as stunning as she is.
Ukus-mukus over Kathmandu’s art
Kanchan G Burathoki has been mostly behind the scene when it came to Kathmandu's art scene. Now with her first exhibition on display she’s establishing herself not only as an art writer but also as an artist.
Taking off
With an aim to provide direct air service between London and Kathmandu, a group of Nepalese entrepreneurs are set to introduce a new airline.
Business as a service
As a young entrepreneur taking over his family business, Bimal Gurung plans to use his experience to empower people with skills so they become self-sufficient.
Cuppa With Sanjeev Basnet
When I arrived at Kensington Close Hotel in London to meet the hotel’s manager Sanjeev Basnet, I didn’t know what to expect. As I walk in, Sanjeev appears from the reception area adjacent to the spacious lounge. He shakes my hand firmly, greets me in ...
Cuppa With Prajwal Parajuly
Prajwal Parajuly's debut novel has been hailed by critics. With The Gurkha's Daughter, he has entered the literary world with a bang. We catch up with the author to find more about his book and beyond.
Cuppa with Navin Gurung
“I want to make myself recognise through my social work.”