Sanjib Chaudhary

Banksy like stencil graffiti with the message 'Khushi Ban' or 'Be Happy' doing the rounds in the streets of Kathmandu. #EverydayNepal

“The Symbols, Messages and Meaning of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance” Dr. Leahcim Semaj Psychologist | Author | Quantum Transformation FacilitatorThe Semaj MindSpa — Where Mind, Spirit, and Science Meet Art. Culture and Resistance There are performances.And then there are declarations. Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show was not merely entertainment. It was a psychological and cultural statement — a love letter to Puerto Rico, a hemispheric embrace, and a quiet political meditation wrapped in rhythm. The speculation beforehand asked:Would he be political?Would he bring the hits?Would he bring guests? He did all three.But he did something deeper.

When a marginalized culture reaches global dominance, it faces two dangers:

Assimilation

Commercial dilution

Bad Bunny responded with a third path:

Cultural affirmation without apology.

He showed that identity can scale without shrinking.

Third World’s Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore, a Jamaican who straddled musical genres, dies at 69 Coore expanded the language of reggae, weaving roots with jazz, soul, funk, classical discipline and global sounds, while never losing Jamaica’s heartbeat. His guitar [...] spoke stories, unity, love ...

‘He carried a tone that knew where it came from and therefore knew where it could go’

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I'm doing good, Emma. Thank you. Was reading your blog the other day.

Betting on climate failure, these investors could earn billions Investment firms have put over $100 million into developing risky technologies that could cool the planet with unknown side effects.

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How a Spanish virus brought Google to Málaga | TechCrunch Spanish entrepreneur Bernardo Quintero, whose company is at the root of Google's Málaga cybersecurity hub, identified the author of the computer virus that influenced his career.

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#Jhaanp, an offering made from bamboo twigs, stem of an aquatic plant and white paper. They're offered to deities at places of worship in Nepal's southern plains during major festivals. #EverydayNepal

Wheelchair user completes historic bungee jump in Nepal Deepa Devkota from Sindhuli District has become the first Nepali woman living with a disability to complete a wheelchair bungee jump at the Bhotekoshi River in Sindhupalchok District.

Deepa Devkota from Sindhuli District has become the first Nepali woman living with a disability to complete a wheelchair bungee jump at the Bhotekoshi River in Sindhupalchok District.

Here I am.

Sanjib Chaudhary on Instagram: "The king and the pigeons. Atop a tall column, On a podium grandiose, With a parapluie exquisite, I look at my kingdom, Observe my people, And the lives they live. Kind... 55 likes, 0 comments - sankuchy on December 1, 2018: "The king and the pigeons. Atop a tall column, On a podium grandiose, With a parapluie exquisite, I look at my kingdom, Observe my people, And the...

The king and the pigeons.

Atop a tall column,
On a podium grandiose,
With a parapluie exquisite,
I look at my kingdom,

....................................
....................................

It all makes me feel
I'm still the King!

Full #poem: www.instagram.com/p/Bq2iUu5hV1o/

The king and the pigeons

Read the full poem:
www.instagram.com/p/Bq2iUu5hV1o/

Imagine the taste - taro stems, turmeric, dried fish crushed and made into a cake. Then adding garlic, radish, tomatoes, chillies, mustard oil and salt to taste! Out of this world! #EverydayNepal

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Leucas apera, called dulfi in Nepal's southern plains, treats cattle's cold and fever -- the farmers administer its juice together with mustard oil. However, in the Philippines its extract is used to treat scorpion bites! #EverydayNepal

Thank you, Emma. It's been such a hard time for you all in Jamaica. Our prayers are with you. I'll start posting again.

Hi Emma, thanks for checking in. I've been dormant on all the social channels. Will start posting soon. Hope you are doing good.

Sanjib Chaudhary (@sankuchy@mstdn.social) 28 Posts, 23 Following, 40 Followers · Blogger | Cyclist | Polyglot | Communicator @PracticalAction | Contributor @GlobalVoices | Views personal #EverydayNepal #GGMU 🇳🇵 🇮🇳 🇹🇭 🇬🇧

I'm here, Kevin: mstdn.social/@sankuchy

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Behind the story: Sanjib Chaudhary contributes to telling the story of one of the remaining Kusunda language speakers in Nepal As part of our "Behind the Story" challenge fundraising campaign, we feature Sanjib Chaudhary from Nepal, who shares why working on a particular story was important. Please consider donating to keep GV strong.

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Chatbots and deepfakes are eroding our shared reality With Trump et al using AI slop for political gain, fact-checking and civic journalism are more vital than ever

Web search has become increasingly frustrating as interesting, original content is buried under a thick layer of AI slop, writes @ethanz.bsky.social

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We add salt to taste, so it's a bit salty.

The ones on left are pumpkin flower fritters from Nepal's southern plains and the ones the right are zucchini flower fritters, cheese and potato fritters from Rome. Same dishes cooked differently!

We call them Bal Chhimi in Eastern Tharu language. However, Newars from Kathmandu Valley call it Laxmi Simi and is used during Laxmi Pooja in Deewali by them.

Had chance to try scimitar beans after a long time. What do you call it in your language? #EverydayNepal

"Called ko ko mhendo or heart flower in Tamang language, the seeds of the tree of Damocles are ingrained in Tamang culture and rituals,” says artist Subas Tamang. Read more to learn about Tamang's artworks made from the seeds of this tree. globalvoices.org/2021/09/21/r...

To Divinity and Back: Nepal’s Living Goddess Returns to Normal Life After Nine-Year Stint as ‘Kumari’ The sudden transformation of a little girl into a revered goddess comes at a price. She must remain in isolation and is expected to stay calm at all times.

Here's a post I did for Kumari Matina. globalvoices.org/2017/11/07/t...

The joy of living in Nepal's southern plains -- #Jhiliya, a crunchy savoury snacks! #EverydayNepal

Thanks, Emma. I've been following Kumari Aryatara's story.

The golden fountain inside a courtyard in Bhaktapur Durbar Square was built by King Jitamitra Malla. The priests fetch water from this water spout to worship Goddess Taleju. The mythical creature Makara, swallowing a goat, forms the main body of the spout. #EverydayNepal

Asa Archives, a public library and archive, houses thousands of palm leaf and lokta aka Nepali paper manuscripts. A treasure trove for history lovers! #EverydayNepal

DYK: The word #tulip has been derived from Turkish tulbent which means a turban. #WordOfTheDay