Almost ten years ago, I asked several women one simple question: IF you had a choice, what would you choose to be reborn as? Nine out of ten times, the
"Gurkhas to Go" – The Independent, Kathmandu, 10 July
British Gurkhas to Stay" – British Embassy press release, 24 July
On 4 June, the Ministry of Defence in London
These hills of central Nepal run on Gurkha remittances, but is the money being used productively?
The rural hinterland of Palpa, Gulmi, Syangja and Arghakhanchi in central Nepal is Magar
Impoverished hillmen have always had more to fight for, having less to lose.
The small town of Gorkha sits in the middle of Nepal halfway between Pokhara and Kathmandu, near
Wherever they have served, the Gurkhas have found that their reputation for fearlessness, toughness and discipline has preceded them. But even the Gurkhas were surprised at the stories which came
Nepal has the dubious distinction of being a nation that has existed in peace for over a century, but whose citizens have girdled the globe fighting in the two Great Wars of the twentieth century, and in virtually every military confrontation to which either India or Britain has been party.
International data on suicide indicate that, overall, more women attempt suicide than men. Numerous studies have proven that this has to do with the lower social, political, legal and economic
Change is inevitable. New technology is helpful, but what does it take away ? One must anticipate and adjust.
The effect on Nepal of roads, hydro-electric power, television and other
Since the Gurkha safety valve cannot operate indefinitely, it would be wise to start planning for the day when it will close. The announced reduction of British Gurkha down to
On 21 June, Himal organised a discussion in Kathmandu entitled "To Fight Or Not to Fight: Nepalis in Foreign Uniform." Below is a summary of the discussion in
The Gurkha lore is a British creation. It was no invention but borne out of the respect for their bravery that was vouchsafed by no less a person than Gen.
