Deusi and bhailo are an integral part of Tihar. Groups of people go singing door to door. Bhailo is played by the women folk, while men — young and old — take part in deusi. Such carolling groups are ...

BENGALURU: As several take the flight to celebrate Diwali at home, few others have stayed back in the city because of work or study commitments, but that isn’t keeping them from following the festive ...

Nepal Police headquarters has directed all police units to prohibit Deusi-Bhailo programmes in their respective areas during the Tihar festival. Inspector General of Police Shailesh Thapa Kshetri had ...

When Puru Niroula, a member of the 3rd STEPS traditional Hindu singing group, told me about deusi bhailo, he described it as being “like trick or treat.” “We get together and go to people’s house. We ...

What is your memory of your first ‘Deusi Bhailo’ in Australia? SBS Nepali spoke to community members in Melbourne about their festive experiences this Tihar at cultural programs done by various Nepali ...

'Naya Nepal' has witnessed the dawn of many unseemly customs. One of these is ransom in the name of deusi/bhailo. As Tihar approaches, offices and individual citizens receive notes or phone calls from ...

KATHMANDU, Oct. 18 -- The Kathmandu District Administration Office has prohibited the Deusi-Bhailo programs after 9 PM during the Tihar festival. Issuing a public notice, Assistant Chief District ...

SBS NepaliIndependent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Nepali-speaking Australians. Mum Mane AmaStories about women of Nepali heritage in Australia who are about to become ...

OPEC exit opens new opportunities for UAE to deepen role in India's energy security: Indian envoy Deepak Mittal ahead of PM Modi's visit ...