Do Hindu Gods Discriminate Against Those Who Arrive Late to Heaven?

If I didn't know any better, based on the fervor with which Nepalis have been celebrating festivals during these times of the coronavirus pandemic, I would have concluded that there was some benefit to reaching heaven sooner than later.

Data in Bhaktapur's case, for example, show how Biska Jatra had contributed to, what I call, COVID-19 Jatra -- a massive spike in COVID-19 cases. No doubt that'll lead to deaths, if it hasn't already.

Continue ReadingDo Hindu Gods Discriminate Against Those Who Arrive Late to Heaven?

Will MoHP’s Third COVID-19 Projection Go the Way of the Other Two? If Not, We Are F*cked

On April 13, Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal made another projection about COVID-19 cases in the country. If one were to go by their past projections, this should and can be written off too. However, there is at least one confounding factor this time around.

Continue ReadingWill MoHP’s Third COVID-19 Projection Go the Way of the Other Two? If Not, We Are F*cked