मेरो नगरकोटको यात्रा

मेरो नगरकोटको यात्रागत शुक्रबार बुबाले नगरकोट जाने कुरा गर्दा म र मेरी दिदी ज्यादै खुसी भएका थियाैँ । शुक्रबार म, बुबाआमा, दिदी, ठुलीआमा र बहिनी नगरकोट तर्फ लाग्यौँ । बुबाले गाडी चलाउँदै हुनुहुन्थ्यो । हामी हल्ला गर्दै गाडीमा गइरहेका थियौँ । आमाले हल्ला नगर भन्नुभयो । हामी भक्तपुरको सल्लाघारी हुँदै नगरकोटतिर लाग्यौँ। करिब एक घण्टापछि हामी होटलमा पुग्यौँ । त्यहाँबाट चारैतिर रूखहरू देखिन थाल्यो । होटलमा पौडी पोखरी पनि थियो । हामी पोखरीमा पौडी खेल्न गयौँ । पानी सफा र चिसो थियो । हामी भोलिपल्ट

Saturday Activities and Sunday’s Plan

Aarogya Ghimire

Saturday Activities and Sunday’s Plan On Saturday, the plan was to have lunch at my mama’s house. At 9:30 a.m., my parents and I got ready and went there. We enjoyed a delicious lunch together and spent some quality time talking and relaxing. After having lunch, we rested for a while and then returned home. When we reached home, I went outside to play with my friends. We played a game called “Bomb Blast,” which was very fun and exciting. After playing for some time, I came back home and had dinner with my family. It was a simple but happy day spent with loved ones. On Sunday, the plan was to visit the Narayanhiti Palace Museum and buy a new madal. At 11:00 a.m., my mother and I got ready and went to the museum. We were not allowed to take our phones or other belongings inside. Inside the museum, I saw the skins of animals like a tiger, deer, and leopard displayed on the floor. It was amazing to see those historical items and learn more about the past. After completing the visit, we collected our phones and took some photos outside. Later, we ate momo and headed towards Chabahil. There, we went to a music shop and bought a black-colored madal. I was very excited and played the madal for some time after reaching home. After that, I completed my English homework. It was a wonderful and productive weekend.

My Visit At Janakpur

Sushant Pokharel

My Visit At Janakpur Last week, I visited Janakpur, one of the most famous and religious cities of Nepal. Janakpur is known as the birthplace of Goddess Sita, and it is a place full of history, culture, and belief. I went there with my family, and the journey itself was very enjoyable. The main attraction of Janakpur is the Janaki Mandir. The temple is very beautiful and made of white marble looks like singamarmar. The walls of the temple and even the restaurant are fully decorated with Mithila art. When I entered the temple, I felt peace and happiness. Many worshippers from different places had come to worship, and the atmosphere was calm and spiritual. We also visited Dhanusha Dham and other small temples around the city. Janakpur is also famous for its ponds. These ponds looked very clean and peaceful. In the evening, we enjoyed walking around the city and watching the local lifestyle. We saw trains and railway tracks around the city, too. The people of Janakpur were friendly and helpful. During my visit, I tasted local foods and sweets, which were very delicious. I also had the opportunity to closely observe the National Assembly (Rastriya Sabha) election held in Madhesh Province on Magh 11, 2082. The voting took place at the Mahendra Narayan Nidhi Building in Janakpur, where Provincial Assembly members, Mayors and Deputy Mayors of municipalities, and Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of rural municipalities from the eight districts of Madhesh Province cast their votes. The weightage of a Provincial Assembly member's vote is 21 points, while the vote weightage for Mayors, Deputy Mayors, andChairpersons/Vice-Chairpersons of local levels is 19 points.The candidate who secures the highest vote weightage is declared the winner. Finally, I visited Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple in Jaleshwor and returned back to Kathmandu.

पुस्तक समीक्षा : छन्द उपासना

Agraj Rijal

पुस्तक समीक्षा : छन्द उपासनापरिचय:‘छन्द उपासना’ रोहिणी रसिकद्वारा लिखित एक कविता सङ्ग्रह हो । यस कविता सङ्ग्रह उनले खास गरी आफ्नो पिता शेखरनाथ धिताल र आफ्नो माता मेनुका धितालका लागि लेखेका हुन् । रोहिणी रसिकको जन्मस्थान खार्पा, खोटाङमा भएकाे हाे । उनी हाल विराटनगरमा बसोबास गरिरहेका छन् । उनको श्रीमतीको नाम मञ्जु खतिवडा हाे । उनका दुई छोराहरू पनि रहेका छन्, निखिल धिताल र दीक्षित धिताल । यस छन्द उपासना उनको दोस्रो कृति हाे । उनको पहिलो कृति ‘छन्द आराधना’ कवितासङ्ग्रह हाे । यस किताबको प्रकाशक शब्द मिडिया प्रा.लि. रहेको छ । यस किताबको पहिलो संस्करण २०८१ साल भदौमा भएको थियो । यस किताबमा ले आउटको काम तुलसी डेस्कटपद्वारा गरिएको छ। यस कविता सङ्ग्रहमा कविले ५९ वटा कविता लेखेका छन् । हरेक कवितामा विभिन्न छन्दको प्रयोग गरिएको छ । विषयवस्तु:यस कविता सङ्ग्रहको पहिलो कविता ‘बाचौं मिलेर’ रहेको छ । ‘बाचौं मिलेर’ कविता वसन्ततिलका छन्दमा लेखिएको छ । यस कवितामा कविले आफ्नो देश नेपालको बारेमा व्याख्या गर्न खोजेका छन् । नेपाल एक विविधतामा एकता भएको देश हो । यहाँ विभिन्न जात धर्म र पेशा गर्ने मानिसहरूको बसोबास रहेको छ । जति धेरै जात र धर्मका मानिसको बसोबास गरे पनि यहाँ मानिसहरू एकता कायम गरेर बसेका छन् । मिलेर बाँचेका छन् । परेका बेलामा अरूलाई सहयोग गर्ने गरेका छन् । यही चालचलनका कारण नेपाल अरू देशभन्दा भिन्न रहेको छ । हामी नेपाली भएपछि मिलेर बाँचौँ, दिनदु:खीहरूलाई र दु:मा परेका मानिसहरूलाई सहयोग गरौँ भनी कविले यस कवितामा आग्रह गरेका छन् ।यो कविता सङ्ग्रहको दोस्रो कविता ‘चल्दैन यो जीवन’ रहेको छ । यस कवितामा कविले हरेक मानिसको दैनिक व्यवहारलाई नेपालको राजनीतिसँग जोडेका छन् । हरेक व्यक्तिको जीवन उसैको हातमा हुन्छ । अरू कसैले पनि उसको जीवनमा केही गर्न सक्दैन । आफ्नो जीवन बाँच्न सबैले जान्नुपर्दछ । अरूलाई दोष लगाएर र अरूको बारेमा नकारात्मक बोलेर मात्र कसैको जीवन चल्दैन केही नजानीकन त्यसै हावाको पछाडि दौडिँदैमा जीवन चल्दैन, आफ्नो जीवन जिउनका लागि आफैँ मेहनत गर्नुपर्छ काम गर्नुपर्छ भन्ने सन्देश कविले यस कवितामा दिन खोजेका छन् ।यस कविता सङ्ग्रहको तेस्रो कविता ‘अल्छी नहुन् पाखुरा’ रहेको छ । यस कवितामा हाम्रो हातको अङ्ग पाखुराको बारेमा कविले वर्णन गरेका छन् । हरेक काम गर्नका लागि हामीले हातको प्रयोग गर्न जरुरी रहेको छ । मेरा हात मुस्किलले नै केही काम गर्न सक्छ तर त्यो हातलाई अड्याउने काम पाखुराको हुन्छ । हातलाई काम गराउने र काम गर्ने बल दिने काम पाखुराको नै हुन्छ । केही गरी पाखुरामा चोट लाग्यो वा पाखुराले राम्ररी काम गर्न सकेन भने हाम्रो हातले केही पनि काम गर्दैन । त्यसैले काम गर्न महत्त्वपूर्ण हात र हातभन्दा पनि महत्त्वपूर्ण पाखुरा हुन्छ । कविले पाखुराको मात्र नभएर हाम्रो देशको अहिलेको अवस्थालाई पनि यस कवितामा देखाउन खोजेका छन् । काम गर्न खोजेर इच्छा राखे जे पनि सम्भव हुने कुरा भन्न खोजेका छन् । “जहाँ इच्छा त्यहाँ उपाय” भन्ने भनाइलाई यस कविताले प्रमाणित गर्न खोजेको छ । हाम्रो देश नेपाल कृषिप्रधान देश हो । यहाँ कृषि सम्बन्धी विभिन्न प्रकारका काम सजिलैसँग गरिन्छ । यहाँको माटोमा र आलीमा अन्न छरेर नै उब्जाउ गर्न सकिन्छ। हामीले जति काम गर्दै गयौँ त्यति नै हाम्रो पाखुरा बलिया र फुर्तिला हुँदै जान्छ । पछिपछि काम गर्न पनि सहज हुने गर्दछ । पाखुरा बलिया भए भने बुढेसकालसम्म पनि हरेक काम सहजै गरिन्छ । त्यसैले आफ्नो पाखुरा बलियो राखौँ काम गर्दै जाअाैँ र नेपाली माटोमा श्रम गरौँ भनेर कविले कवितामा भनेका छन् ।यस कविता सङ्ग्रहको एक कविता हो ‘प्रकृति’ । प्रकृतिको महत्त्वको बारेमा यस कवितामा देखाउन खोजिएको छ । प्रकृति बिना कुनै पनि जीवको जीवन सम्भव छैन । प्रकृतिले हरेक जीवनलाई जीवन दिने काम गरेको छ । प्रकृतिको संरक्षण गर्ने हाम्रो कर्तव्य हो । हामी सबैलाई उत्पन्न गर्ने यो सुन्दर प्रकृतिको विनाश गर्ने काम अहिले मानवले गरिरहेका छन् । प्रकृतिको विनाश गर्नु भनेको आफ्नो जन्म दिने आमालाई आफ्नै हातले हत्या गर्नु सरह हुन्छ । प्रकृति पनि हाम्री आमा हुन् । जसरी एक आमाले आफ्नो शिशुलाई जन्म दिने हुर्काउने र इच्छा अनुसारको जीवन दिने कोसिस गर्छिन्, त्यसरी नै प्रकृतिले पनि हामीलाई उत्पन्न गर्यो र हामीलाई चाहिएको सामग्रीहरू प्रदान गरी सुविधायुक्त जीवन जिउन दिएको छ । त्यसरी मानवहरूलाई उत्पन्न गराउने र सुविधासँग जीवन जिउन दिने प्रकृतिको विनाश नगरी संरक्षण गर्नुपर्छ भन्ने कुरा कविले भन्न खोजेका छन् । ‘फूल’ कविता पनि यस कविता सङ्ग्रहमा रहेको छ । फूल रङ्गीन हुन्छ र विभिन्न कामका लागि प्रयोग गरिन्छ । फूल कुनै पनि वातावरणलाई सुन्दर र स्वच्छ राख्ने काम गर्दछ । त्यो फूलको पनि जीवन हुने गर्दछ । हामी मानिस जस्तै त्यो फूल पनि एक जीवित प्राणी हो तर मानिसहरू मनलागी फुल टिप्ने काम गर्छन् । फूल मन्दिरमा चढाउन पनि प्रयोग गरिन्छ। हरेक चाडपर्व र खुसीको समयमा फूलको माला लगाइने गरिन्छ । कविले त्यो फूल र फूलको बोटलाई पनि मानिससँगै तुलना गरेका छन् । मानिसहरू फूलको माला लगाई फूलकै बोटको छेउमा गएर फोटो खिच्ने गर्दछन् । हरेक मानिसहरू आफ्नो रूपको चिन्ता गर्दछन् तर कविले फूलको जस्तो जिन्दगी कसैको नहोस् भनेका छन् । फूलको आकर्षक रूप नै आफ्नो शत्रु बन्न पुग्दछ । फूलको राम्रो रूपले नै मानिसहरूले फूल चुन्ने र टिप्ने काम गर्दछन् । त्यही फूलको बोटमा हुने काँडा र पातको कसैले मतलब गर्दैनन् । फूलको रूप मात्र नभएर राम्रो बास्ना पनि शत्रु बन्न पुग्दछ । फूलको असल वासनाका कारण नै वरिपरिका मानिसहरु आकर्षित हुन्छन् । त्यही वासनाका लागि फूल चुँडिने गरिन्छ । फुललाई चुँड्याे भने टुक्राटुक्रा हुन्छ तर फूललाई जति च्याते पनि जति प्रयोग गरेर सजाए पनि फूलको अस्तित्व कहिल्यै सकिन्न भन्ने कुरा कविले बताएका छन् । निष्कर्ष तथा सिफारिस: ५९ अाेटा विभिन्न कविताहरू रहेको यस कविता सङ्ग्रहले महत्त्वपूर्ण सन्देश दिने प्रयास गरेको छ । लेखक रोहिणी रसिकले ५९ अाेटा विभिन्न छन्दहरूमा रहेको कविताद्वारा आफ्नो मनभित्र रहेको ज्ञान संसारलाई बाँड्न खोजेका छन् । छन्द उपासना कविताले मूख्य गरी हाम्रो देश नेपाललाई व्याख्या गर्न खोजेको छ । के सही र के गलत भन्ने कुरा पनि बुझाउन खोजेको छ । कविले विभिन्न विम्ब र प्रतीकहरूको प्रयोग गरी असल ज्ञान बाँड्न खोजेका छन् । उदाहरणका लागि फूल नाम गरेको कवितामा कविले “फूलको जस्तो जिन्दगी कसैको नहोस्” भनेर भनेका छन् । फूल जति आकर्षक र राम्रो भए पनि आफ्नै आकर्षक रूप फूलको शत्रु बन्न पुग्दछ । राम्रो रूप र राम्रो वासनाका कारण सबैले फूललाई चुँड्छन्, टिप्छन् र आफ्नो सजावटका लागि प्रयोग गर्छन् । त्यसरी नै प्रकृति नाम गरेको कवितामा पनि उनले मानव र प्रकृतिको सम्बन्ध र प्रकृति संरक्षणका महत्त्वपूर्ण पक्षहरूका बारेमा केही भनेका छन् ।यसै गरी हरेक कवितामा कविले केही न केही सन्देश दिएका छन् । यो कविता सङ्ग्रहले विभिन्न ज्ञान दिने मात्र काम नगरेर छन्द कविताका बारेमा पनि केही जानकारी दिएको छ । यो कविता सङ्ग्रह विद्यार्थी, शिक्षक र अभिभावक सबैले पढ्नुपर्ने हुनाले म यस पुस्तकलाई सिफारिस गर्न चाहन्छु ।

Last-Minute Yet Legendary: Khumbila Extends Its Winning Streak at DSN 2026

Darshika Shrestha

Last-Minute Yet Legendary: Khumbila Extends Its Winning Streak at DSN 2026Sagarmatha Hall, 6 February 2026, Deerwalk Sifal Night (DSN) 2026 brought together students, teachers, and parents for an evening filled with energy, culture, and celebration. Among the many performances of the night, the highlight was the much-anticipated Grade 12 dance competition between Lobuche and Khumbila.For the Grade 12 students, this was more than just another event; it was their final major school celebration before fully committing to board examination preparations. But do not be deceived; it was not merely an event. It was a battle, with pride, legacy, and ego on the line. The hunger to be crowned the “best section” was palpable. The reigning champions, Khumbila, were determined to defend their title for the fifth consecutive year, while Lobuche, the relentless challengers, were eager to claim the throne.Against All the OddsLobuche began practising two weeks prior to the event. In contrast, Khumbila was completely unprepared. Participants had not even been selected, and many potential performers were occupied with other events. To make matters worse, with DSN only two weeks away and the Art Exhibition scheduled the week before, several key team members were tied up with additional responsibilities.As a result, Khumbila began preparations a week later than their rivals. Practice time was extremely limited; the team managed only around 12 hours of rehearsal in total.By the time Khumbila had started practising, Lobuche, led by Bitisha, already looked strong and fierce. Their concept was distinctive and rooted in Newa culture, incorporating elements of the Lakhey dance, jatras, and lively Newa songs. Compared to their competitors, Khumbila felt their own concept was simpler and less experimental.Khumbila’s performance drew inspiration from Magar, Rai, Gurung, and Limbu cultures, presented through a vibrant Nepali cultural dance. The five-minute performance was choreographed entirely by four girls from the section. Sanchita and Labisha played leading roles in designing the steps and formations, while Rubina and Darshika (me) assisted in teaching the choreography to the remaining participants. The girls wore traditional Gurung attire, while the boys performed in daura suruwal, giving the performance an authentic cultural essence.However, preparation was far from smooth.“At one point, we were convinced we wouldn’t win,” shared one of the participants. “Our dance wasn’t even fully completed the day before the performance.”On Thursday after school, just one day before DSN, the choreography was still unfinished. One of the main choreographers had to leave early, and even the transitions were not properly managed. Doubt filled the room. But instead of giving up, the team persevered. Through sheer grit and determination, they completed the dance just in time for the event.After watching their competitors rehearse, Khumbila rapidly began losing hope. Yet they accepted fate with a smile; if they were to fall, they would fall laughing. The team decided, “So what if we lose? We will still have fun.” With the pressure of winning lifted from their minds and convinced that defeat was inevitable, Khumbila prepared to accept their fate while making the most of the experience.The Performance NightAs the lights illuminated the battlefield, Sagarmatha Hall, the atmosphere turned electric. One by one, performances began and ended until the moment of anticipation arrived. Lobuche performed first, lighting up the stage with an energetic dance celebrating Newa culture. The applause was thunderous, yet the heartbeat of Khumbila’s team backstage felt even louder.Filled with a mixture of fear and excitement, Khumbila prepared for what felt like the battle of the ages.Although they entered the stage with low expectations of winning, they gave everything they had. They performed with full energy and spirit. The cheers from the audience strengthened them. Their classmates hooted and supported them loudly, boosting their confidence and enhancing their stage presence.Unable to see Lobuche’s full performance from backstage, Khumbila braced themselves for the worst. Even though they felt the audience reception to their performance had been stronger, they remained convinced they would lose. The members kept saying, “Khumbila le trophy na jitte pani man jitchha.” Even if Khumbila does not win the trophy, it wins hearts, as they tried to accept their presumed defeat.An Unexpected VictoryAs the results were being calculated, both sections were instructed to stay backstage. Khumbila, certain of their loss, was already discussing what they would do afterwards. Conversations about the possibility of winning were quickly dismissed by members who had lost hope.Then came the announcement.Khumbila emerged victorious, extending its five-year winning streak and once again proving itself the triumphant section.The victory surprised many, including Khumbila themselves. What had begun as a performance done “just for fun,” something they had mentally written off, became a source of immense pride and joy. The entire team rushed onto the stage, happiness etched across their faces. Lifting the trophy felt like conquering the world, and perhaps, in that moment, it truly did.There is nothing more satisfying than snatching victory from the jaws of defeat.More Than Just a CompetitionWhile Khumbila secured the title, Lobuche’s performance stood out for its strong concept and cultural representation. Their Newa-themed dance, featuring elements such as the Lakhey dance, showcased effort, planning, and artistic vision. Their work elevated the level of competition and pushed both sections to give their best.Unlike the previous year, when many students were still adjusting to a new school environment, DSN 2026 felt different. This time, they truly understood the spirit of the event. It was not only about competition, but also about participation, culture, and togetherness.Though the class may not describe itself as exceptionally close, this event brought them together in unexpected ways. For a brief period, stress, academic pressure, and personal differences faded behind shared laughter, rehearsals, and collective determination.If described in two words, DSN 2026 for Khumbila would be:Last-minute. Legendary.In the end, DSN 2026 was not merely about winning, but about celebrating culture, effort, resilience, and the shared spirit of Grade 12.

Summer

Britant Babu Bhandari

Summer, summer, I love summer. It’s time for fun In the hot sun.Summer, summer, I love to go to the swimming pool. It’s time to eat ice cream To keep cool.Summer, summer, almost here Summer is the best time of the year.

संविधान र बालबालिकाका अधिकार

Abhinya Ghimire

नेपालको संविधानले बालबालिकाका अधिकारलाई विशेष जोड दिएको छ । जसमा प्रत्येक बालबालिकालाई शिक्षाको अधिकार, स्वास्थ्यको पहुँच, उचित पालनपोषण र सुरक्षाको व्यवस्था गरिएको छ । बालबालिकालाई काममा लगाउनु हुँदैन भनिएको छ र यस सम्बन्धमा कानुनी कारबाहीको व्यवस्था छ । बालबालिकालाई कुनै पनि प्रकारको हिंसा र शोषणबाट जोगाउन कानुनी व्यवस्था गरिएको छ । अनाथ वा असहाय बालबालिकाको लागि राज्यले विशेष संरक्षण र व्यवस्था गरेको छ । बालबालिकाको जन्मेदेखि नै नाम र नागरिकताको अधिकार सुरक्षित गरिएको छ । बालविवाहलाई कानुन बमोजिम अवैध ठहर गरिएको छ । बालबालिकाको स्वास्थ्य, मानसिक, शारीरिक र सामाजिक विकासको लागि उपयुक्त वातावरणको ग्यारेन्टी गरिएको छ । संविधानले बालबालिकालाई भेदभाव नगरिकन समाजमा बस्ने अधिकार दिएको छ ।