evolution of dowry in Nepal – part I (of II) The (not-so-evil) dowry culture of 70s and 80s in Nepal. I say 70s and 80s to be – not-so-evil, because this is somewhat simpler, when compared to the present dowry culture in Nepal. Read my next post for the bad omen dowry system. For now,ContinueContinue reading “a wristwatch, a radio, and a cycle”
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how religion keeps me sane, although I don’t believe in god.
A year ago, I embarked upon a reading spree on Richard Dawkings and Christopher Hitchens. To me, they became both inspiring and revolutionary. Their writings were somehow capable of twisting my religious outlook. My family lineage are among those that believe in Hindu Religion (being Nepali gives me some understanding of Buddhism also). Yet, forContinueContinue reading “how religion keeps me sane, although I don’t believe in god.”
youtube – The way we think about charity is dead wrong
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfAzi6D5FpM why do i support the message I am a doctor. I have friends who are into medicine. Out of 45, most of my batch mates are already enrolled in post graduate degree in and out of Nepal. Pretty soon, they will be earning a lot (Nepali Standards). Among the 45, Its only me andContinueContinue reading “youtube – The way we think about charity is dead wrong”
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