"I participated in an international skateboard tournament in bangkok. I was the only Nepali. They had a 9 feet ramp and we only have a make shift 2 feet ramp here. Those boys were doing all kind of...
“Yog Gyanacharya would come to pray to Goddess Ugratara Bajrayogini every day. He would take care of the premises and perform daily rituals. He devoted his life to the goddess. The goddess was happy....
“If we don’t feed the animals, we can’t feed on them. Some live to eat while others eat to live.”_x000D_ - Karuna Khadka, Ittakhel, Bhaktapur
"Do not ask your children_x000D_ to strive for extraordinary lives._x000D_ Such striving may seem admirable,_x000D_ but it is a way of foolishness._x000D_ Help them instead to find the wonder_x000D_...
“We had money and we thought lets get drunk. But Mama (maternal uncle) recommended that Beer’s too light and we should go for local nigaar (home fermented alcohol). After a few glasses we were...
Do you think you have figured out life?_x000D_ "Yes. No matter what it goes on. It’s moving. It does not stop for your sorrow or for your happiness. Yesterday I was sad and today I was happy. Life’s...
"Our neighbor dai returned from arab. He has a phone with him. You can watch films, listen to songs and even see the person you Collaborazione Texas del,...
"They tell us that our ancestors were the first kings of Nepal. I am glad that we Gopalis still exist till date and we have our own settlement. In my village (Gopali Gaun in the backdrop) everyone is...
“Do I have to smile? I don’t think I'll look good in the picture if I smile.”_x000D_ - Met her in Saatghumti, Makawanpur
Any memories from your youth that you will never forget? "King Tribhuvan had paid a visit to see the progress of the highway construction back in the day. Apparently he had noticed me work. He came...
"I was born in the arms of privilege. I’m a male Bahun from an educated family. I’ve always felt it was the people and institutions in Nepal that facilitated my personal and academic achievements....
"We have won the dance competition for the last three years but there would be no prizes except for some candies. This year the school has decided to award a prize and a certificate to the winning...
What advise would you give to a 20 years younger you?_x000D_ "Don't leave school for the girl you love. She will leave you after 5 years of marriage."_x000D_ - Tej Waiba, Tasar VDC, Makawanpur
"At this age I’d rather prefer relaxing at home but I am out of choice. I have to feed the family. After 3 years my son returned empty handed from Saudi. My family had really high hopes but my son...
"When they said that a pregnant mother sometimes talks to her unborn child, I used to say what nonsense! But after the 3rd month I realize that I have started talking to my baby inside me."_x000D_...
“Father wanders off to drink every morning and mothers sends us to search for him. Hope we find him.”_x000D_ _x000D_ - Met them in Bolde- Kalleri, Kavre
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