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Nomadic Journals: A day sojourn in Ghalegaun

Bindika Pandey January 12, 2024

Scenary from Ghalegaun Welcome to the second chapter of my Nomadic Journals, where I will chronicle a 2-day travel experience in Pokhara and Ghalegaun with my father and his colleagues. This trip was organized by the National Life Insurance team for their agents to encourage them to improve their careers due to their outstanding performance. My father was l…

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The Portrait of Vipassana

Bindika Pandey December 30, 2023

Vipassana is the art of living. Not the art of escaping. - S.N.Goenka I had always planned to take the Vipassana course one day. But when? At first, I applied for the beginning of next year 2024; thinking of starting the new year with a new resolution. I had already received confirmation for 1 January to 12 January. But then, my college would be …

Happy Tea Day

Bindika Pandey December 15, 2023

On the occasion of International Tea Day celebrated on December 15 every year, I present you this blog to raise awareness on the impact the tea trade has on farmers and workers and its celebration by every tea lover. As a tea lover myself, I feel a soothing cup of tea is a cup of peace. As Jonathan Stroud says, "Making tea is a ritual that stops the wo…

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Exploring the Library of Lost Possibilities in The Midnight Library

Bindika Pandey September 24, 2023

Book Cover "The only way to learn is to live." - Matt Haig, The Midnight Library Matt Haig's "The Midnight Library" is a spellbinding journey of self-discovery and profound exploration of life's choices and the power of embracing the present. As I was watching YouTube shorts I found a channel where they were always discussing …

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Vulture restaurant

Bindika Pandey September 02, 2023

With regards to International Vulture Awareness Say, today, the first Saturday in September, I have come up with one of my most awaited topics which had remained in draft for a long time- Vulture Restaurant. I came to light of this topic through the "Herne Katha" series which talked about Vultures at the vulture restaurant situated at Ghachowk. T…

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Fireflies and Farewells: A Deep Dive into Grave of the Fireflies

Bindika Pandey February 09, 2023

"Why do fireflies have to die so soon?" - Setsuko As I got interested in watching the work of Glibli movies, most Glibli lovers suggested watching "Grave of Fireflies". I found out that the anime depicts a realistic portrayal of World War II and the sad mess created through war. Thus I was curious to know how heartbreaking anime was. …

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The King is Back: Pathaan and SRK’s Electrifying Comeback

Bindika Pandey January 30, 2023

Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons. -Bertrand Russell The octane spy thriller movie "Pathaan" is an encounter between a vast drug kingpin and a RAW liaison officer. The action spectacle gets the audience engaged through the characters of the movie coming to life on the big screen. The actions, thrills, suspe…

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Saraswati Puja

Bindika Pandey January 26, 2023

Basant Panchami, also known as Saraswati Puja and Shri Panchami, is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati who is also the Goddess of Knowledge, music, arts, science and technology and also marks the preparation for the arrival of spring (Basant). This alone is a big reason to rejoice and celebrate. It also signals for the preparation of Holi, which takes place fo…

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Bhutan: A Carbon Neutral Country

Bindika Pandey December 21, 2022

"Reducing carbon emissions is essential, but it is shortsighted if not coupled with Reducing the toxic emissions from our heart, and that is something spiritual leaders are supposed to teach and something all thinking people, regardless of their beliefs, should practice." - Radhanath Swami This phrase suits a country like Bhutan. 2016 Ted Talk tit…