Author Archive: Kashish

Conservation and Development

Deepak Tamang talks about how until the 1970s Nepal was at a self-sufficient level of food production, how the food crisis may help push alternative energies other than food fuel, and the political and business sense in ensuring that the New Nepal is a Green Nepal. More (1)»

Tibet’s Stolen Child

Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was kidnapped by Chinese authorities just two months after he was officially recognized as the 11th Panchen Lama. To mark his 19th birthday on April 25, Students for a Free Tibet raised awareness at Union Square, New York. More (1)»

India, China and Nepal, with Ashok Gurung

Founding Director of the India China Institute at the New School University in New York, Ashok Gurung talks about his impression of Nepal’s Maoists, New School’s interest in Nepal, Indo-China relations, how Nepal can make most of its geographical location, and issues concerning China and Tibet. More (2)»

Early Maoist Victories

The media errs, Maoists score early victories, and the Madesh goes on but Madav Kumar Nepal doesn’t. India’s “Plan A” has worked, but what’s to come? In Conversation with journalist Prashant Jha, Contributing Editor for the Himal South Asian magazine, columnist at Nepali Times, and a contributor to several Indian publications. More (10)»

Constituent Assembly Polls

In our first edition of the weekly podcast, Kunda Dixit, editor of Nepali Times, discusses the elections and the road ahead; Subel Bhandari, journalist, talks about electronic voting machines, the newly vegeterian king, Gagan Thapa, and the youth vote. More (13)»

What Happened in Huntsville

A furnished apartment waiting for a stranger in a new country is indeed a convenience, as it was for the Nepali workers who arrived in Huntsville, often late at night after 10 p.m. But that fact itself has created a small confusion. “We were so tired and sleepy and disoriented when we got there late at night,” says Raju Gurung. “And then we just signed these papers and came into the rooms they showed us. We didn’t have any idea what we had signed, but then we didn’t care because we didn’t think this situation would ever arise.” More (12)»

Nepalis, and America’s Seasonal Workforce

At a time when it’s trying to rebuild itself, Nepal’s economy could use any help it can get, and the H2B program, if properly carried out, could prove to be beneficial. Countries like Mexico, Domican Republic, Jamaica and Guatemala have had a better track record of workers who come to America to work legally for about half a year, and go back home for the other half with their earnings. More (3)»

Kathmandu’s Young Communist League

The Maoist’s Young Communist League is back in the spotlight. More (3)»

Suspects in the Alabama Mystery

The facts can be clearly explained in at least two matters: first, all Nepalis involved had been given an official document by the employment agency, Ambassador Personnel, stating they could leave the job any time they wanted to; second, there had never been thousands of dollars worth of furniture to steal in the first place. More (11)»

Muslims displaced, Taxi drivers clash with students

September 21, 2007: Ramadan, one of the most important months in the Islamic calendar, is being observed between 13 September and 12 October this year. However, ethnic riots today have forced local authorities to temporarily evacuate the entire Muslim community of Tulsipur, Dang, and relocate them in nearby security forces’ camps. More (6)»

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