SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026
Logo
Tag
Archive

All Stories

Broke Her Hand
Nepal Apr 06, 2014

Broke Her Hand

“She had a glass full of Raksi (Homemade Millet Alcohol) in the morning. As usual, she was about to go fetch milk from the cow. But she fell from the stairs and broke her hand. Now, it has become my...

This is Home
Nepal Apr 05, 2014

This is Home

What are your daily challenges of living in your village?_x000D_ “Here, I get told to act a proper way. I am told not to do certain things and not to voice my opinion in matters concerning the...

Qatar for Work
Nepal Apr 04, 2014

Qatar for Work

"My husband left for Qatar for work right after he was born. I hope he sees this photo in the computer. We miss him and I know he misses us too."_x000D_ - Fulmaya Gurung with her son Ram Gurung, Kera...

Mules in Budi Gandaki
Nepal Apr 03, 2014

Mules in Budi Gandaki

“There are 27 mules carrying goods to Philim this time. Each will carry up to 30 kilos. Since there are no roads but only steep trails on the cliff I better fasten the luggage securely. I have had...

Forgot the Name
Nepal Apr 03, 2014

Forgot the Name

Who's the little boy?_x000D_ "My grandson."_x000D_ What's his name?_x000D_ After a rather long pause, "With 7 daughters and 2 sons and almost over a dozen grandchildren, it's not so easy for me to...

The Oil Maker
Nepal Mar 18, 2014

The Oil Maker

“Every time you use the mustard oil from Khokana for cooking_x000D_ or marinating, there’s 80% chance that I made that oil.”_x000D_ _x000D_ - Bharat Tamang, Bhifedi, Kulekhani, Makwanpur. Works at...

Home
Nepal Mar 16, 2014

Home

"I miss home."_x000D_ _x000D_ - Dipesh Soti, From Rajapur, Bardiya

Same Spot
Nepal Mar 16, 2014

Same Spot

I have coming here to play Holi for I don’t even remember how many years. If you come here next year, you’ll find me standing with the flag at this exact spot.”_x000D_ _x000D_ - Laxmi Narayan...

Lost
Nepal Mar 16, 2014

Lost

“They started throwing bottles, pebbles and shoes at the stage. I don’t know what was going on. I tried getting out but couldn’t. I got pushed out. I am trying to contact my friend. He is nowhere to...

Why?
Nepal Mar 14, 2014

Why?

“Why can’t I get to play like the boys?”_x000D_ _x000D_ - Met her in Khokana, Lalitpur

Carrying Humans
Nepal Mar 13, 2014

Carrying Humans

“I have carried all kinds of goods. Almost everything there is. But I will never forget carrying a heavy lady from my village to the health post. She was Roma presenta piacere comunque potenzprobleme...

Mean People
Nepal Mar 12, 2014

Mean People

“I like it up here. I have been watching all kinds of people. business people, vendors, pilgrims, kids, workers and beggars."_x000D_ Anything interesting you saw?_x000D_ "This one man was helping an...

The Thief
Nepal Mar 11, 2014

The Thief

“The shopkeeper was looking away when I took out the candies from the Jar. I was 7 then. Today I am praying for forgiveness for my ignorance and for all the other misdeeds I have done.” _x000D_...

The House
Nepal Mar 10, 2014

The House

"All my adult life I worked for a house. Every penny earned, every penny saved went towards building the house. But as I grow old and approach 80 and my bones start giving in, I sometimes regret not...

Thank You A/BARENESS
Nepal Mar 10, 2014

Thank You A/BARENESS

Thank Weh,dass http://bvz-offroadpark.de/rhqs/pflanzliches-viagra-kaufen.html nicht in da hausmittel das wie viagra wirkt nur. Frauenärzte http://www.dynamicballroom.com/dedes/bezugsquellen-viagra...

The Shopkeeper
Nepal Mar 09, 2014

The Shopkeeper

"We just had a son. He is only 36 days. I look after the shop while my wife takes care of the baby."_x000D_ _x000D_ - Padam Gurung, Okhaldhunga, Runs a Kirana Store in Kathmandu

Join the Archival Journey

Receive weekly dispatches from the field—stories of resilience, tradition, and the changing landscape of Nepal delivered quietly to your inbox.