For many like the subjects in Mukhia’s reportage, moving to a mega-city like Mumbai is a journey of both aspiration and alienation. While the city promises economic mobility, it often demands a complex negotiation of one’s identity.
Nepali literature has a rich history of poets and authors who have shaped the cultural identity of the region. Among them, Junta Mukhia stands out as a distinct voice that challenges the status quo. Writing during a period of significant political and social upheaval in Nepal, Mukhia’s work is not merely an aesthetic exercise but a form of resistance. This paper aims to dissect her thematic preoccupations, stylistic choices, and the enduring legacy of her narrative voice. juanita mukhia
At dusk Juanita walked to the inlet where the water remembered old trades and new voices. She took a paper boat—one she had folded carefully that afternoon—and set it on the tide. It rode the curve of water and disappeared around a brace of reeds. She thought of the Mukhia family, of the carved wooden boat, of the bottle that said thank you. Stories, she thought, were nothing if not small boats: light, fragile, and meant to move. For many like the subjects in Mukhia’s reportage,
as a medium for advocacy, often collaborating with organizations like the India Development Review (IDR) Chennai Climate Action Group . Her work in this area often highlights: Environmental Degradation: Among them, Junta Mukhia stands out as a