Smiley in the sky
SMILEY IN THE SKY: The conjunction of Venus, Jupiter and the moon as seen from a partially cloudy Pokhara (in central Nepal) on 1 December. PHOTO: KIRAN PANDAY nepalitimes.com posted 5 Dec 2008
SMILEY IN THE SKY: The conjunction of Venus, Jupiter and the moon as seen from a partially cloudy Pokhara (in central Nepal) on 1 December. PHOTO: KIRAN PANDAY nepalitimes.com posted 5 Dec 2008
I just downloaded from my digital camera some photos taken by my son Milind a month ago while we were watching the traditional religious mask dance during the dashain festival here. This performance was in... More »
This kind of encouraging news raises hope and optimism for this country. Am also elated about individuals like Sonam Wangchuk making a difference in the lives of the underprivileged, a reason to celebrate. Sharing this... More »
Nepal is on the international mountain biking map NEPALI TIMES ISSUE #424 (07 NOV 2008 - 13 NOV 2008) Chhimi Urkyen Gurung, president of the Nepal Cycling Association (NCA), puts it best: "Mountain biking and... More »
Thanks to Kathy KES who sent me a message and while replying to it I was reminded of our celebrity singing nun in Nepal Ani Choying Dolma , so this blog. Some of you may... More »
Colored lake Jharkot, Annapurna Circuit Pagoda roofs Patan, Kathmandu Valley Prayerful Boudhnath Sunrise Nagargot, Kathmandu Valley Sunset over Kathmandu Valley Buddha at Patan Museum
At Samme's request at my grapevine, here's a trailer of the film that I just watched the premier of a while ago. It starred as lead actor Megh's nephew, pseudonym Karma, as Ravi. I was... More »
Four months after our Constituent Assembly election, we finally have a Prime Minister, better late than never. Here's a glimpse into the personality of our nation's new leader. He's the same person who led the... More »
Sharing the music of one of my favourite rock bands in Nepal, 1974 AD. Enjoy!
Palpa’s villagers don’t suffer power cuts because they generate their own electricity GOVINDA LUITEL in PALPA Nepali Times Issue #385 (2008-02-01 - 2008-02-07) The electricity is one-tenth the NEA’s (Nepal Electricity Authority) tariff. There are... More »