Sugam Gautam

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Articles

The tailor’s home

1 week ago | kathmandupost.com | Sugam Gautam

Morning joggers sporting trendy outfits filled the Damside streets and parks. These joggers smiled, nodded at each other, and sometimes even stopped to converse. For Nepali tourists from different parts of the country, the ease with which people moved and interacted with each other was unique, even discomforting. From the clothes people wore to the delight etched on their faces, one would assume that everyone around was wealthy and content.
HT Syndication: 'Verity' keeps you guessing

1 month ago | htsyndication.com | Sugam Gautam

Nepal, May 17 -- A dark and passionate psychological thriller, 'Verity', written by Colleen Hoover, keeps you on the edge from the beginning to the end. Compared to her usual romance novels, this one is full of mystery, suspense, and troubling moments. It's a story about lies, secrets, and how much people are willing to cover them up.
‘Verity’ keeps you guessing

1 month ago | kathmandupost.com | Sugam Gautam

A dark and passionate psychological thriller, ‘Verity’, written by Colleen Hoover, keeps you on the edge from the beginning to the end. Compared to her usual romance novels, this one is full of mystery, suspense, and troubling moments. It’s a story about lies, secrets, and how much people are willing to cover them up.
Regmi ji’s plight

1 month ago | kathmandupost.com | Sugam Gautam

When the old businessman sat at the table overlooking the streets, Regmi ji, without glancing at the clock hung in the far corner, knew it was 6:05 am. The timing of the old businessman was so precise that Regmi ji could bet his life on it. By the time the old businessman arrived, Regmi ji’s kitchen sink would be filled with tea cups—some with a mouthful of tea left, others untouched because of phone calls stating urgency.
Get Married Frugally

2 months ago | risingnepaldaily.com | Sugam Gautam

In Nepal, when people — either boys or girls — approach their mid-twenties, the most concerning issue for them becomes marriage and the right selection of a partner. The period between 20 and 30 in a person's life brings about major changes, including in academics, career, and societal relationships. While the transformations can be overwhelming, this is also the period that paves the future course.
HT Syndication: Of life and its absurdities

Mar 9, 2025 | htsyndication.com | Sugam Gautam

Posted On: 2025-03-09 Posted By: Sugam Gautam Entertainment Health & Lifestyle Education EKantipur.com Nepal, March 9 -- You're turning 25 this May. The age is neither big nor small. You are not at the juncture to recount your life stories; your stories won't inspire anyone, and they don't have to anyway.
Of life and its absurdities

Mar 8, 2025 | kathmandupost.com | Sugam Gautam

You’re turning 25 this May. The age is neither big nor small. You are not at the juncture to recount your life stories; your stories won’t inspire anyone, and they don’t have to anyway. At six, you never imagined that you would think so deeply—you were devoid of avenues to reach those depths. You didn’t understand life and death and the space in between.
One night, a thousand regrets

Feb 1, 2025 | kathmandupost.com | Sugam Gautam

She got up from the bed, walked toward the door, and looked back at the man asleep, his unkempt hair spilling across the pillow. He was probably in his mid-twenties, a man with quiet strength, but one night wasn’t enough to determine whether he was truly kind. He had kissed her forehead before falling asleep, and she couldn’t shake the warmth of his affection. She stayed awake for hours, lost in thoughts of what might have been. Now, leaning against the door, she stared at him.
Beauty Of Writing

Nov 27, 2024 | risingnepaldaily.com | Sugam Gautam

Writing is an essential form of communication that shapes how we express ideas, share information, and connect with others. It is a powerful tool for conveying thoughts, emotions, and experiences, whether in fiction, journalism, or personal reflection. Writing allows us to explore complex topics, break down complicated concepts, and influence the way people think. The beauty of writing lies in its ability to connect us across time and space.
The burden of a degree

Nov 23, 2024 | htsyndication.com | Sugam Gautam

Posted On: 2024-11-24 Posted By: Sugam Gautam Health & Lifestyle Education Technology Cities EKantipur.com Nepal, Nov. 24 -- The first thing I hear in the morning is an annoying shrill on my phone. Then something more unpleasant-my yawns and curses-takes over as I straighten up, rubbing my eyes.