Nepali literature is progressing, albeit slowly

Richa Bhattarai talks about the reading culture in Nepal and the growing representation of all sections of the society in its literary scene over the years.

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Yearender 2023: Have borrowed words enriched Nepali literature?

For contemporary writers, the key is to choose words that resonate well with the readers, creating a harmonious blend of languages in Nepali literature.

Feminism and portrayal of female characters in Nepali literature

In literature, feminism is related to the concept of feminist literary criticism, literary studies that direct the focus of analysis on women. The post Feminism and portrayal of female characters in Nepali literature appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Bhanu Jayanti being celebrated today

KATHMANDU, July 14: The 210th birth anniversary of the Adikavi (first poet) of Nepali literature, the late Bhanubhakta Acharya, is being celebrated today by organizing various programs at various places in the country and abroad. Bhanubhakta presented the emotional 'Ramayana

Taking Nepali literature to the world

character in Buddhisagar’s bestselling 2010 novel कर्नाली ब्लुज (Karnali Blues) has the habit of adding “हजुरको” (‘hajurko’) at the end of his sentences whenever he speaks. Eventually he runs a teashop which takes its name after the same memorable idiolect: हजुरको चियापसल (‘Hajurko Chiyapasal’).  To the reader of Nepali, the nuance clicks immediately – a phrase […]

Moti Jayanti observed

KATHMANDU, September 7: The 155th Moti Jayanti, the birth anniversary of national luminary Motiram Bhatta, was observed today by organising several literary events. Bhatta, the noted literary figure, is given the title 'Youth Poet' in the Nepali literature.  He was born on the Day of Kushe Aunshi (national father's day) in 1923 BS (1866 AD) and passed away on the same day in 1953 BS (1896) at the age of 30.  Despite a short span of life, he has made significant contribution to the promotion of Nepali literature. He was the first person to publish the biography of Aadikavi Bhanubhakta Acharya and is also credited for introducing the printing press for the first time in Nepal. Journalism in Nepal had begun with the introduction of the same printing press.  He was the one who promoted the use of Shringar Rash (aestheticism) in the Nepali literature.  The Nepali Education Council and other several organisations organised programmes today to mark the Moti Jayanti. Bearing in mind the existing risk of COVID-19, the Day was observed virtually.

Bhanu Bhakta Acharya: 5 reasons why a poet became a household name in Nepal

Among the various famous names in the history of Nepal, Bhanu Bhakta Acharya is also one. Born on July 13, 1814, in Chundi Ramgha village of Tanahun district, he has made many contributions to the history of Nepali literature and unified the country amid the cultural and linguistic diversity with the Nepali language.

GFNL announces eight 'Nepali literature ambassadors'

Kathmandu, Jan 30: The Global Federation for Nepali Litterateur (GFNL) has announced popular faces in the Nepali literature as literature ambassadors for the year 2018.