Iran follows the Solar Hijri calendar, which is one of the most accurate solar calendars in the world. This system begins with the vernal equinox, marking the first day of spring. The Iranian New Year ...

The people had to respond: “Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.” Thus, by crafting a Litany of Lament and imposing it on an unprepared audience, the bishops made all churchgoers complicit ...

China approved the construction of the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, which triggered apprehensions ...

Another approach for linguistic survival is seeking a language’s presence in Google Translate. We hear from an organizer who’s worked to create enough of a corpus in Nepalbhasa, a language spoken by ...

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Chris Jordan, managing director of Jordan Productions, said: “We’re thrilled that so many people and families are enjoying Aladdin this Christmas. “The success of the Palace pantomime is down to the ...

People in traditional attire join a rally to celebrate Yomari Punhi in Kathmandu, Nepal, Dec. 15, 2024. Yomari Punhi is a festival especially celebrated by Newar community in Nepal to mark the end ...

Anusha Dhakal/TKP Yomari, named after the Newar words ‘yo’ (meaning "to like") and ‘mari’ (meaning "flatbread"), is a beloved delicacy enjoyed by people of all ages. The custom involves making these ...

Similarly, Newar community celebrates Yomari Punhi by making delicious Yomari from the flour of new-harvest paddy. "Constitution of Nepal has defined Nepal a multi-ethnic, multi-religious ...

Liwen Liu received her PhD in the Study of Religion from the University of Toronto and is currently a postdoctoral researcher in Newar Studies at SOAS, University of London. Her research focuses on ...

The morning courses will serve as introductions to Old Tibetan, Tangut, and Classical Newar. In the afternoon, reading courses with different content geared toward those looking for a more intensive ...