“To Err is Human” But to Err So is Inhumane!
One of the crucial ways our aviation industry in Nepal is failing us and why.
Biswo Dai’s Tharchyang (Retirement Celebrations)
Retirement celebrations were a big deal in the our village of Tangbe in Mustang District. But before 1990, even with a sizeable number of the people living in Pokhara, I don't think many held their celebrations in the city because of the shame they felt in being ethnic Tibetan. Things have changed a lot since then. Here's a glimpse into a celebration that I attended last month.
Unleashing Nepal: Institution of Chakari
With permission from the author, I am reproducing interesting parts from the book Unleashing Nepal by Sujeev Shakya. This is the first one and it's about how and who started the very peculiar and regressive chakari (ass-kissing) system in the country.
A Community Reclaiming Identity
Since 1990, little by little, my people from the little village of Tangbe in Mustang District have been reclaiming their identity. Here's one of the ways they are doing that.
Why Do Nepali Men Struggle to Admit Their Mistake AND Apologize?
I have noticed Nepali men rarely admit their mistakes; forget about apologizing for them. Why is that? I am really curious to know.
I Finally Got to Read to My Little Nephew’s Class!
My first visit to my little nephew's school to read to his class...I was asked to also talk about discipline! But I didn't!