Herne Katha
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| Herne Katha | |
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 Logo of Herne Katha which shows "Herne Katha" written in Devanagari script. | |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Written by | Kamal Kumar |
| Directed by | Kamal Kumar |
| Presented by | Bidhya Chapagain |
| Country of origin | Nepal |
| Original language | Nepali |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 124 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Tana Bana Digital |
| Cinematography | Jeevan Rijal |
| Editor | Sandesh Pariyar |
| Camera setup | Multi Camera |
| Production company | Tana Bana Digital |
| Original release | |
| Network | YouTube |
| Release | 1 March 2018 – present |
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| Also known as | हेर्ने कथा | |||||||||
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| Created by | Bidhya Chapagain Kamal Kumar | |||||||||
| Presented by | Bidhya Chapagain | |||||||||
| Location | Nepal | |||||||||
| Years active | 2018-present | |||||||||
| Genre | Documentary | |||||||||
| Subscribers | 1.22 million[1] (28 August 2024) | |||||||||
| Total views | 149.09 million[1] (28 August 2024) | |||||||||
| Contents are in | Nepali | |||||||||
| Website | hernekatha | |||||||||
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Last updated: 30 April 2024 | ||||||||||
Herne Katha is a Nepali web documentary series that includes stories from the underrepresented communities of Nepal. The name Herne Katha, which translates to "Stories to be watched" in English, reflects its ideas to cover such stories. The series recognises Nepal's diverse socio-economic and cultural landscape.
Overview
[edit]Herne Katha was co-founded by Bidhya Chapagain and Kamal Kumar. It first premiered on YouTube in March 2018 . Stories feature individuals and communities from different parts of Nepal.
Format and Style
[edit]The series uses a documentary-style approach, often filming in natural settings without scripted dialogue or heavy production. It employs a minimalist and raw aesthetic, using everyday conversations, local dialects, and real-life footage to capture the essence of life in Nepal’s rural and urban areas. The filmmakers travel across the country to meet the subjects in their homes, workplaces, or environments, allowing the audience to witness their lives up close.
Themes and Subjects
[edit]Herne Katha's subjects span a wide range of social, cultural, and economic issues. Some of the prominent themes covered include:
- Migration and Remittance: Many episodes feature stories of Nepali migrants working in foreign countries, highlighting their personal and familial struggles.
- Gender and Social Justice: The series also showcases the stories of women, the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals challenging traditional gender norms.
- Indigenous Communities: Herne Katha has focused on the unique cultures and challenges of Nepal's indigenous groups, such as the Tharu, Tamang, and Chepang.
- Poverty and Livelihoods: A significant portion of the stories highlight people struggling to make a living in Nepal's challenging economic environment, particularly those in agriculture, labor, and informal sectors.
- Human Rights and Activism: The show features activists and ordinary citizens advocating for rights, land reforms, and environmental protection.
Impact and Reception
[edit]Herne Katha has been lauded for its empathetic and human-centered approach to journalism, emphasizing individual stories rather than general statistics or political discourse. Its episodes resonate deeply with both Nepalis and an international audience, many of whom praise the series for portraying Nepal in an honest and dignified way.
The show has played a pivotal role in bringing issues such as migration, caste discrimination, and gender-based violence to the forefront of national discourse. It has also been instrumental in promoting a more nuanced understanding of Nepal’s diverse population, beyond the stereotypes commonly portrayed in mainstream media.
Collaborations and Funding
[edit]Unlike traditional media outlets, Herne Katha operates independently, relying primarily on audience contributions and crowdfunding. The team also collaborates with local organizations, NGOs, and sometimes media houses to support their storytelling endeavors. Despite limited resources, they maintain a strong commitment to editorial independence and unbiased reporting.
Challenges
[edit]One of the main challenges faced by the Herne Katha team is the financial and logistical difficulties of producing high-quality content in remote and often inaccessible parts of Nepal. Moreover, the show operates without a consistent revenue stream, as it is largely funded by donations and occasional sponsorships. The creators have managed to sustain the project through sheer passion, public support, and dedication to the craft of storytelling.
Influence on Nepali Media Landscape
[edit]Herne Katha has contributed to a shift in how media in Nepal approaches storytelling. By focusing on long-form, in-depth, and empathetic human stories, the series has inspired other content creators and journalists to explore similar models. It stands as a testament to the power of digital platforms like YouTube in giving voice to marginalized communities and creating impact-driven content.
Future Prospects
[edit]As Herne Katha continues to grow, the creators remain committed to documenting the untold stories of Nepal’s people. The show’s success points to the increasing importance of digital media in reaching audiences who are hungry for authentic, grassroots storytelling. While the future may present new challenges in terms of sustainability, Herne Katha's impact on Nepali media is undeniable, and it is likely to remain a significant force in documenting the lives and voices of Nepal’s forgotten people.
Reception
[edit]The show has been hugely popular among Nepali audiences and it has gained a lot of praises in social media. Journalist Mohan Guragain in The Kathmandu Post stated, "Within a year of the team launching their audio-visual platform for storytelling, the channel has won hearts and set itself apart from the rest—mostly with intriguing stories of the common people’s suffering." He further adds, "Uploaded at regular intervals of two weeks, ‘Herne Katha’ videos have been a powerful journalistic tool. For one, in a country where qualified and well-paid government teachers shirk their duties, causing freefall in the quality of public school education, an episode of ‘Herne Katha’ tells the story of a teacher who volunteered at a school for years simply because he could not tolerate seeing the happy faces of his pupils overcome by gloom should he have decided to leave."[2]
Shristi Karki in Nepali Times mentioned Herne Katha as 'The Extraordinary Lives of ordinary Nepalis". In her feature story about Herne Katha she writes further "These recent programs on Herne Katha unite Nepalis by showing us the lives of other Nepalis, providing hope and optimism at a time when most have little of both. The series that began airing in 2018 is created by ex-BBC journalists Bidhya Chapagain and Kamal Kumar who are constantly on the road to the remotest corners of Nepal to profile ordinary Nepalis living extraordinary lives. "[3]
Episodes of Herne Katha
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| 1 | "Eauta Schoolko Katha" | March 1, 2018 | |
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Inside A girls-only Muslim School in Southern Nepal | |||
| 2 | "Chaukiniko Katha" | March 15, 2018 | |
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Old Dalit women look after a village in Mountain while everybody migrates to a warmer place in winter. | |||
| 3 | "Gharko Katha" | April 1, 2018 | |
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A family of Bhutanese refugees resettled in Canada comes to revisit their camps in Eastern Nepal. | |||
| 4 | "Sunko Katha" | April 15, 2018 | |
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Women from Sonaha Community in West Nepal mine gold in river for living. | |||
| 5 | "Batoko Katha" | May 1, 2018 | |
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A 72 years old man with a concrete-like solid ambition to build a road for his children and wife who were blind by birth. | |||
| 6 | "Chiya Baganka Shikari Haru" | May 15, 2018 | |
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Chiya Baganka Shikariharu' is about rat hunters near a tea estate in Jhapa, Nepal. Rat Hunting is an old tradition of Sathal (Satar) community in Nepal. They go hunting whenever they have free time. Rat hunting is also part of their festivals and other rituals. Apart from rat, they hunt for other rodents in nearby tea estates.. | |||
| 7 | "Ghodeko Katha" | June 1, 2018 | |
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Many people from Tharu Community in western Nepal are using horses to trade rice and other seasonal grains. | |||
| 8 | "Zubaida Khatunko Katha" | June 15, 2018 | |
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A Muslim woman who dares to resume her study from grade 8 after being married and mother of 4 children. | |||
| 9 | "Eauta Adhyaro Katha" | July 1, 2018 | |
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Story of sex workers of Badi Community of western Nepal. | |||
| 10 | "Wada Number 22 ko Katha" | July 15, 2018 | |
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Lives inside a densely populated Muslim village in Nepalgunj, western Nepal. | |||
| 11 | "Simanako Katha" | August 1, 2018 | |
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Story of a village across Mechi River in Jhapa Nepal near the India Nepal border. | |||
| 12 | "Eklo Katha" | August 15, 2018 | |
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Story of a 12-year-old boy Sajan BK in Eastern Nepal, who lives alone. | |||
| 13 | "Babanpurka Gothalaharu" | September 1, 2018 | |
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Life of the shepherds of Babanpur. | |||
| 14 | "Zindagiko Katha" | September 15, 2018 | |
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Zindagiko Katha (Story of Life) tells some painful stories of ups and downs of old people living in Bishranti Ashram in Mulghat in Dhankuta. | |||
| 15 | "Bau Chhoriko Katha" | October 1, 2018 | |
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Story of a father and daughter from Eastern Nepal who make living from singing. Gandharbas (Gaine) are travelling musicians with their instrument called Sarangi. | |||
| 16 | "Raharko Katha" | October 15, 2018 | |
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A physically disabled boy from a poor family in Achham district that has a strong desire to read and write. | |||
| 17 | "Gajendra Sirko Katha" | November 1, 2018 | |
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Jana Samyukta Primary School in Dhodeni Gumi was on the verge of merging with another school. One day Gajendra Rana Magar arrived as a volunteer teacher and the school is changed forever. Now, other school in the areas are in the verge of merging with this school. | |||
| 18 | "Bhurti Gaunko Katha" | November 15, 2018 | |
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It is difficult to find young and teenager in this village of Dailekh district in western Nepal. Watch the episodes to know why? | |||
| 19 | "Kinarako Katha" | December 1, 2018 | |
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Story of people in a village near Narayani River in Chitwan National Park, who make living from river and jungle. | |||
| 20 | "Rauteka Katha" | December 15, 2018 | |
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Stories of the last group of a nomad community in Nepal known as 'Raute' | |||
| 21 | "Chudeli Gaunko Katha" | January 1, 2019 | |
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Stories inside a small Muslim village called 'Chudeli Gaun' in Achham district in Western Nepal. | |||
| 22 | "Durga Bajyaiko Katha" | January 15, 2019 | |
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Name: Durga Pandey, Age: 60, Grade: 2, Bhrikuti Primary School, Dadeldhura | |||
| 23 | "Head Mistriko Katha" | February 1, 2019 | |
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Story of courage and struggle of Kamala Chaudhari, a former Kamlari (bonded labour) from Dang, western Nepal. | |||
| 24 | "Belly Blues" | February 15, 2019 | |
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Story of a young boy seeking his identity, struggling with poverty, trying to win life. | |||
| 25 | "Netako Katha" | March 1, 2019 | |
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Story of a Tharu woman from Dang, who happened to be a leader of her village. | |||
| 26 | "Jogiko Katha" | March 15, 2019 | |
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Story of a 'Jogi' who walks out at night to make rounds of other's houses hymning mantras using their blowing horn to make conch-like sound. It is believed that the mantras and the blowing horn scares away evil spirit and restores good luck. A long dated tradition in many communities in Nepal. | |||
| 27 | "Duita Katha" | April 1, 2019 | |
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Duita Katha (Two Stories) shows lives of two different Nepali women in their own world, both from Western Nepal. Jhupri Kumari Bhandari from Achham and Himani Tharu from Bardiya. | |||
| 28 | "Akhada" | April 15, 2019 | |
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Padahari village in Palhinandan Gaupalika in Southern Nawalparasi is home to many Pahalwan (wrestler). Some of them are hobbyists and some of them are professional. The tradition of playing 'kusti' (wrestling) dates back to ancient age. | |||
| 29 | "Gaun Khane Katha" | May 1, 2019 | |
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A long-dated tradition of buying and selling whole village in Dom community in Southern plain of Nepal. | |||
| 30 | "Jhyaulika Juntara" | May 15, 2019 | |
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Stories of girls from Rolpa and Dang, working at a brick factory in Kathmandu. | |||
| 31 | "Mayako Katha" | June 1, 2019 | |
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A dog lover family in Kathmandu who have devoted everything they have for stray dogs and cats. | |||
| 32 | "Eauti Ketiko Katha" | June 15, 2019 | |
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We followed the life of Sehenaj Khatun from Kathmandu to her village in southern Nepal. Sehenaj has given birth to 8 children at the age of 22. | |||
| 33 | "Akashko Katha" | July 1, 2019 | |
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Stories of three paragliding pilots from Pokhara | |||
| 34 | "Ekadeshka Dakaharu" | July 15, 2019 | |
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The changed life story of Dushad community from southern Nepal, who were famous for robbery and thievery, some 40 years ago. | |||
| 35 | "Biteka Katha" | August 1, 2019 | |
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Stories of different characters who were involved in Maoist insurgency in Nepal. | |||
| 36 | "Eauta Yatrako Katha" | August 15, 2019 | |
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We took a challenging journey to Gobargada village in Eastern Nepal, a small island created by the Koshi River. | |||
| 37 | "Sangeetko Katha" | September 1, 2019 | |
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Stories of three different lives from Eastern Nepal who have befriended music. We met them at a music school run by Sunita Katwal in Itahari. Story of Music | |||
| 38 | "Sapanako Katha" | September 15, 2019 | |
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Chandranigahapur in southern Nepal is famous for its women's football team. Despite coming from poor families how the girls chased their dreams. | |||
| 39 | "Aaune Janeko Katha" | October 1, 2019 | |
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Eighteen years ago, a young Maoist boy disappeared from a battlefield. | |||
| 40 | "Ghumanteko Katha" | October 15, 2019 | |
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Story of a Shepherd and a Cowboy from Eastern Nepal who live a nomadic life for the sake of food for their cattle. | |||
| 41 | "Ruwako Katha" | November 1, 2019 | |
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A group of women from 33 to 72 years old, dream about performing a theater play. With no previous knowledge and experience on acting and theater, these women work hard for months. Finally they perform a play named ‘Ruwa (Cotton)' | |||
| 42 | "Maun Katha" | November 15, 2019 | |
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Stories of hearing impaired people from Eastern Nepal. Herne Katha Episode - 42 - Maun Katha (The Silent Story) | |||
| 43 | "Buwako Katha" | December 1, 2019 | |
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Story of Thaggu Chaudhary and his 3 year old daughter in Buwako Katha (A Father's Story) | |||
| 44 | "Panche Bajako Katha" | December 15, 2019 | |
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Men from 'Damai' community in Rukum, Western Nepal played a set of instruments called 'Panche Baja' (Five Instruments). Since the ancestors they played the music in different ceremonies in the community including weddings and funerals. However, people started quitting this traditional profession. One day, something happened... | |||
| 45 | "Baliyo Katha" | January 1, 2020 | |
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A strong Story - Baliyo Katha | |||
| 46 | "Taroko Katha" | January 15, 2020 | |
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Story of traditional archery in a village in Myagdi district, Gandaki Province, Nepal. | |||
| 47 | "Marphako Katha" | February 1, 2020 | |
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Story of Marpha village in Mustang, Nepal – exploring its unique historical traditions. | |||
| 48 | "Bhedi Gothko Katha" | February 15, 2020 | |
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Netra Magar from Myagdi District has more than 200 sheep. He always travels in the mountains with his herd. | |||
| 49 | "Geetko Katha" | March 1, 2020 | |
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A woman from Pokhara in her late 50s lives alone, sells milk and sings all the time. | |||
| 50 | "Bhariyako Katha" | March 17, 2020 | |
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Story of porters from Pathibhara temple in Taplejung, Nepal who carry pilgrims on their back to make living. | |||
| 51 | "The Man Who Died Once" | March 2, 2021 | |
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Two families from different parts of Nepal, unknown to each other, are connected by a fatal road accident in Saudi Arabia. 'Marisakeko Manchhe' (The Man Who Died Once) is a story of life and death, unimaginable sorrows, surprises and some measure of comfort and happiness. | |||
| 52 | "Senmikhako Katha" | March 16, 2021 | |
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Story of Senmikha, a young shepherd from Chakhewa, Bhojpur. | |||
| 53 | "Thakurniko Katha" | March 30, 2021 | |
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Story of Manjuliyadevi from Morang in Eastern Nepal, who inherited her husband's profession of traditional barber after his death. | |||
| 54 | "Simanta Katha" | April 13, 2021 | |
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Stories of people and villages in the mountains of Eastern Nepal bordering India. | |||
| 55 | "Lahureko Gaunko Katha" | April 27, 2021 | |
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Story of an abandoned village near Pokhara in Western Nepal. | |||
| 56 | "Matoko Katha" | May 11, 2021 | |
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Stories of Bhutanese refugees in Nepal who want to go back to their country. | |||
| 57 | "Paaniko Katha" | May 25, 2021 | |
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Extreme scarcity of drinking water in a small village in western Nepal. The story of water. Paaniko Katha. | |||
| 58 | "Koila Khaniko Katha" | June 8, 2021 | |
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Stories inside the tunnels of coal mines in the mountains bordering Dang and Rolpa district in the midwest Nepal. Koila Khaniko Katha - Story of Coal Mine. | |||
| 59 | "Ramailo Katha" | June 22, 2021 | |
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Story of folk musician from Eastern Nepal. | |||
| 60 | "Bhante ko Katha" | July 6, 2021 | |
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By the age of 20, Abadhesh didn't just drop out of his college, he left his family life too. Nowadays, he is seen in a Geru dress far away from his home. His friends don't call him as Abadhesh, brother anymore. He has become 'Bhikkhu Metteyya' now. Story of a Bhante from Lumbini. | |||
| 61 | "Bhadako Katha" | July 20, 2021 | |
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Story of a beautiful Tharu village, Bhada in Kailali district of western Nepal. | |||
| 62 | "Antareko Katha" | August 3, 2021 | |
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Story of a shepherd from Taplejung in Eastern Nepal. | |||
| 63 | "Ishwarko Katha" | August 17, 2021 | |
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Colorful story from Western plain of Nepal bordering India, where a boy named Ishwar dresses as a woman and dances in parties to make a living for his poor family. | |||
| 64 | "Narainapurko Katha" | August 31, 2021 | |
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Story of traditional Laathi Khel (Stick fighting) from Narainapur a small town bordering India in western plains of Nepal. | |||
| 65 | "Chehimko Katha" | September 14, 2021 | |
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Stories of old Limbu people from East Nepal who are prepared to die and celebrate death. | |||
| 66 | "Sol Kharkako Katha" | September 28, 2021 | |
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Story of a challenging journey to meet a couple who are herding buffaloes in the middle of an isolated forest on top of a hill near Pokhara, Kaski. | |||
| 67 | "Machhagaunko Katha" | October 12, 2021 | |
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Story of a 'Fish Village' in Bara, Bodhban. The villagers are switching to fish farming as it provides a higher return compared to other traditional farming. | |||
| 68 | "Asoj 5 ko Katha" | October 26, 2021 | |
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Most of the villagers in this part of Baglung (western hills), stay in hilly areas to feed their cattle for around 6 months. As the weather gets cold, they return to their village with their cattle's and belongings on the last week of September, to be exact, on 'Asoj 5.' This is the tradition that the villagers are following for decades. In this episode of Herne Katha, we have followed the villager's journey back to the village. | |||
| 69 | "Kabitako Katha" | November 9, 2021 | |
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Story of a cricketer's journey with some ups and downs. | |||
| 70 | "Gyan Sirko Katha" | November 23, 2021 | |
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Story of a dedicated teacher who has transformed a government school in his village into an exemplary school in the area. | |||
| 71 | "Sugandhi Katha" | December 7, 2021 | |
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Story of a happy family built of love, passion and struggle, from southern Nepal. | |||
| 72 | "Biheko Katha" | December 21, 2021 | |
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We followed a traditional wedding ceremony in a remote village in Jumla district, Karnali Province, in Western Nepal. | |||
| 73 | "Gaun Farkaneko Katha" | January 4, 2022 | |
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Story of an aspiring musician who left Kathmandu and started farming in his own village with like-minded friends. | |||
| 74 | "Seto Chini ko Katha" | January 18, 2022 | |
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We followed a mountain village to its journey to collect medicinal herb called Seto Chini, also known as Khiranglo and Hidde in local language. | |||
| 75 | "Lahureko Sapanako Katha" | February 1, 2022 | |
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Story of Deu Kumar Rai, an ex-British Gurkha, now following some dreams back in his home village in Eastern Nepal. | |||
| 76 | "Chefako Katha" | February 15, 2022 | |
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For many years, people in eastern Nepal are risking their lives to transport bamboo through Koshi (one of the largest rivers) and sell them in southern plains. One fine morning, Herne Katha team joined this adventurous river trip of villagers from Udaypur and witnessed the hardships, struggles and smiles of the bamboo rafters. | |||
| 77 | "Bauwako Katha" | March 1, 2022 | |
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Story of friendship, family and love: Bauwa- a tailor from Birgunj, Nepal. | |||
| 78 | "Doctor Gaun ko Katha" | March 15, 2022 | |
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A small Yadav settlement in Morang district in Eastern Nepal has produced nearly 30 doctors. How the village of farmers did this? | |||
| 79 | "Kulalbada Ko Katha" | March 29, 2022 | |
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Kulalbada, a small Dalit settlement near Jumla Bazar is changing slowly. The story of Kulalbada tells more. | |||
| 80 | "Giddako Katha" | April 12, 2022 | |
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Searching for the stories of vultures, we have travelled all around Pokhara. We, sometimes, travelled to the Seti river bank and sometimes, we waited for vultures at the vulture restaurant situated at Ghachowk. | |||
| 81 | "Sainoko Katha" | April 26, 2022 | |
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Story of an amazing relationship between Durga Paudel and Mala Tamang which started more than 30 years ago in a small village in Eastern Nepal. | |||
| 82 | "Dolpa Jane Batoko Katha" | May 10, 2022 | |
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We took an adventurous and difficult journey from Jumla to Dolpa in the Karnali region. Met people who have to walk for 2 days to reach Jumla from Dolpa. | |||
| 83 | "Tapuko Katha" | May 24, 2022 | |
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Life in small islands (Srilanka Tapu, Jampani Tapu) made by Koshi river in Eastern Nepal. | |||
| 83 | "Tapuko Katha" | May 24, 2022 | |
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Life in small islands (Srilanka Tapu, Jampani Tapu) made by Koshi river in Eastern Nepal. | |||
| 84 | "Harayeko Batoko Katha" | June 7, 2022 | |
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We have tried to explore the abandoned walking routes to Jomsom, Mustang. The trails used by trekkers, mules, and pilgrims have been replaced by motorable roads these days. | |||
| 85 | "Rubber ko Katha" | June 21, 2022 | |
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Rubber farming in Jhapa district in Eastern Nepal. | |||
| 86 | "Sangam ko Katha" | July 5, 2022 | |
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There is a group of people who have arrived in Pokhara with their own tales, they all sing songs; Songs of People. | |||
| 87 | "Bhote Gaun ko Katha" | July 19, 2022 | |
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People from 12 villages in northern Mugu have migrated to Jumla in search of a better life. | |||
| 88 | "Ama ko Katha" | August 2, 2022 | |
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Heart warming story of Gita Gautam, mother of more than 300 children. | |||
| 89 | "Julabi Chowk ko Katha" | August 18, 2022 | |
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No matter where life wanders, it is the memories that follow you. | |||
| 90 | "Mitho Katha" | September 2, 2022 | |
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story about a mother and her son, who, despite their bitter past experiences have rewritten their life story, filling it with infinite sweetness. | |||
| 91 | "Paani Magne Katha" | September 20, 2022 | |
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Six years ago, they faced a similar drought in the village. When it happened again this year, the villagers decided to pray for water. | |||
| 92 | "Baganko Katha" | October 4, 2022 | |
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Story about the people working in tea gardens in eastern Nepal. | |||
| 93 | "Sikaribasko Katha" | October 18, 2022 | |
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Story about Shikaribas, a village in southern Nepal surrounded by national parks and dense forest. | |||
| 94 | "Didi Bhai ko Katha" | October 27, 2022 | |
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After losing both their parents, three siblings in eastern Nepal had to learn how to be each other's guardians. | |||
| 95 | "Safar ko Katha" | November 15, 2022 | |
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Bagwana village is located at the edge of the forest, approximately 27 km from Birgunj metropolis. Every morning, two buses leave from the village to the city. | |||
| 96 | "Bahundangi ko Katha" | December 22, 2022 | |
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Story of years long conflict between humans and elephants in Bahundangi, Jhapa. | |||
| 97 | "Barekotko Katha" | January 5, 2023 | |
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Our destination was Mugu. But the weather had the last word. We changed our route after the rain washed away parts of the Karnali Highway. Barekot, the northern part of Jajarkot, became our new destination. | |||
| 98 | "Post-mortem ko Katha" | January 19, 2023 | |
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Vishwanath Harijan goes to the morgue alive. | |||
| 99 | "Jungle ko Katha" | February 2, 2023 | |
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A group of technicians are gearing up to enter the forests of Bardiya National Park. Their job is to count tigers. | |||
| 100 | "Ghanaghasyako Ukalo Feri Katda" | February 16, 2023 | |
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Half a century ago, Taranath Sharma walked from Jhulaghat, Baitadi to Dadeldhura. His account of this difficult journey, "Ghanaghasya ko Ukalo Katda" was also included in the older Nepali textbook. | |||
| 101 | "Kumaon ko Katha" | March 2, 2023 | |
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It has been generations since people left the mountains of sorrow in Nepal to find happiness in the mountains of India. | |||
| 102 | "Bagh ko Bangara" | March 25, 2023 | |
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High above the steep hills of Jajarkot, Nepal, four lives are tied together in the rugged cliffs of Khal Taakuri . Along the extreme topography of Nepal, and across the mental and emotional geographies of the tenacious human spirit, this documentary witnesses the perilous journey into the tiger’s jaw. | |||
| 103 | "Lauroko Katha" | April 8, 2023 | |
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Krishna Lawad from Dehimandu, Baitadi has an interesting but a tough profession. He goes deep into the forest to find sticks. With his inherited craftsmanship, he turns them into strong and beautiful walking sticks and sells them in the market. | |||
| 104 | "Durgamki Doctor ko Katha" | April 22, 2023 | |
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It takes two days of walking to reach the Pulu village of Karmarong; a remote village situated under the shadow of the lonely mountains in Mugu. Tulasi Shahi walked up these lonely mountains years ago, with a single purpose - to heal. | |||
| 105 | "Naya Katha" | May 6, 2023 | |
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A few years ago, while travelling through Dailekh, we were surrounded by little children from a nearby Badi community singing on the road. This time we could not find them on our way, so we headed towards their settlement - "The New Settlement". But, the old wounds still hurt the same. | |||
| 106 | "Ausadhiko Aspatal Yatra" | June 3, 2023 | |
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A motor road barely takes you from Mugu headquarters to a place called Chhayla. Even that is not possible in monsoon. The rations for 12 villages in Mugum Karmarong are then carried by either mules or humans. Lifesaving medicines also ride the mules. | |||
| 107 | "Rara ka Ghodchadhi" | July 1, 2023 | |
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Story of the young horse-riders at Rara Lake. | |||
| 108 | "Bandarle Lakheteka Gauharu" | July 15, 2023 | |
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Villages in Nepal are disappearing due to out-migration. While some people have left to chase their dreams, the others are driven away by compulsion. Villages near the Baitadi headquarters however, have been chased away by monkeys. | |||
| 109 | "Asafaltako Katha" | July 29, 2023 | |
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It's only fictional heroes in movies that are always successful. The life of a common person is sometimes a bed of roses, and sometimes full of thorns. Stories of success are often told, but who will tell the stories of failure? | |||
| 110 | "Aago, Aaran ra Aatmako Katha" | August 12, 2023 | |
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The story is a searing expose on the unfortunate, unacceptable and disgusting discrimination of the scheduled castes (Dalits) that still exists in the country. | |||
| 111 | "Tsum Valleyka Kathaharu" | August 26, 2023 | |
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Nestled between Ganesh Himal and Manaslu is a hidden valley, which until about 15 years ago, was closed off to foreigners. Tsum Valley is known for its mixture of Tibetan and Nepali ways of life. Our journey to Tsum Valley begins from Chhekong. | |||
| 112 | "The Last Village of Tsum Valley" | September 9, 2023 | |
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It snowed all night at Nile - the last human settlement in Tsum Valley. If you go a little further, you will find a monastery and then yak pastures and hills for harvesting Yarsagumba. If you keep going, you will stumble upon Tibetan villages that have become isolated by the snow. | |||
| 113 | "Phunjoko Katha" | October 21, 2023 | |
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Phunjo's story. | |||
| 114 | "Tadhako Gaun ko Katha" | November 11, 2023 | |
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We spent three days on the road before we reached Darchula's headquarters Khalanga from Kathmandu. From here, we still needed to go north - to Changru and Tinkar, villages at the border of China and India. However, there is no way to reach these villages through Nepal. One has to go through India. That is, if you are permitted by the Government of India. . | |||
| 115 | "Chhangru to Tinkar Pass" | December 3, 2023 | |
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In our previous episode, we travelled from Darchula’s headquarters to Chhangru village (elevation 3200 meters) near Kalapani. The villagers from Chhangru had one request for the country’s leaders: a trail road. Today, we are journeying even further - to the Tinkar village which sits at 3,800 meters, and then to the Nepal-China border at 5,300m. | |||
| 116 | "Dhunga ra Mayako Katha" | January 27, 2024 | |
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Story of a 17 year old girl from Kushbandhiya community in western Nepal. | |||
| 117 | "Kharideko Katha" | February 24, 2024 | |
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We traveled for 4 days from Bhojpur to Bange Bazar in Sunsari with buyers who collect cattle from the eastern hills of Nepal to sell them in the southern markets. | |||
| 118 | "Joge Loharka Chhora" | March 9, 2024 | |
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You do not know of Joge Lohar. Nobody knows him. Not even our country. Joge Lohar is one of the thousands of people in the Far West of Nepal who are forced to spend their entire youth in India just to make ends meet. | |||
| 119 | "Sundar Katha" | March 23, 2024 | |
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Story of 3 friends united for vegetable farming after returning from different countries. | |||
| 120 | "Pahadki Rani" | April 6, 2024 | |
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Story of a powerful single woman running a successful farm-house and tea garden in Eastern hills of Nepal. | |||
| 121 | "Samayako Katha" | June 15, 2024 | |
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Heroic tale of women recovering from drug addiction. | |||
| 122 | "Story of Mango" | July 14, 2024 | |
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Stories of mango farmers in southern Nepal. | |||
| 123 | "The Lost Years" | August 24, 2024 | |
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Around 1990, a young boy from Jhapa (Eastern Nepal) came to Kathmandu to weave Nepali carpets. After spending some time in Kathmandu, given that he is underage, the boy is laid off from his job. Some people from the Northern Gorkha found him. Assuring him a job as a cowherd, he was taken to Tsum Valley after a two-week walk. From there on, he never returned home from the Mountain.. | |||
| 124 | "Gajendra, Gai ra Sapanaharu" | September 7, 2024 | |
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This is a story of Gajendra, a bit about a cow, and a bit about dreams. | |||
References
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