If the uterus had voices during period…
BY: ASHWIN If the uterus had voices during period , she would be a complete diva , a dramatic witch manifesting as an emotionally charged entity, and with a profound sense of vulnerability. She would start the period with grief , expressing the emptiness “Again , my womb is empty , this month too “ […]
Kathmandu Never Sleeps
BY: ASHWIN Somewhere between the last temple bell of the evening and the first impatient honk of morning traffic, Kathmandu forgets to close its eyes. The city carries centuries of history and the weight of modern aspirations on its shoulders. Here, ancient temples stand alongside unfinished buildings, dust and traffic competing with prayer flags and […]
Victory of faith in not giving up: A journey from “Ee Sala Kap Namdu” to history
BY: ASHWIN For almost two decades, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) was a team that came very close to the mark but could not cross the finish line. Their journey was a story of repeated defeats, unfulfilled dreams and painful moments. But despite all this, millions of fans never lost their faith. Finally, on the night […]
When Knowledge meets Curiosity: An Experience during Workshop
BY: ASHWIN It was a completely new experience for me to facilitate a workshop on menstruation hygiene for Grade 7 students and to witness their energy, curiosity, and openness throughout the session. I went in thinking I would mostly be teaching, but I came out realizing how much I was also going to learn. We […]
When One Practice Defines a Whole Province
BY: ASHWIN When people in Kathmandu hear “Sudurpaschim”, the first thing that comes to mind is Chhaupadi Pratha and chaugoth. The people, the religion, the culture, the Deuda dance, and the natural beauty come second, if they come up at all. If someone asked me what Sudurpaschim is famous for, I would not say chaugoth […]
An Open Letter to My Phone
BY: ASHWIN Dear Phone, We’ve been together for years now. Our bond is longer than most friendships, healthier than some relationships and it is much more committed than my gym membership. You’ve always silently watched me laugh, weep, panic, delay the most urgent tasks, telling myself that opening Instagram was part of studying. Most of […]