Monthly Archives: September 2007

After a Night in Nepalgunj, I am in Jumla

Posted on September 20, 2007 by

After the first ever helicopter ride, I take a first ever walk in Jumla headquarters. There are many firsts. 04 July: By all accounts and activities that I experienced today, it was indeed a historic day. Let me be chronological … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and Reading Culture in Nepal

Posted on September 19, 2007 by

Thanks to the exposure that the Nepali society has gotten over the last decade and the new trend of marketing the books via glittering advertisement campaign, writers becoming celebrity is becoming a mainstream in Nepali society. “It’s sad that even … Continue reading →

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What Happened to the BBC World Service in Kathmandu?

Posted on September 18, 2007 by

The 103 Megahertz that used to relay BBC World Service in Kathmandu valley is now starting to air the broadcast of Radio Nepal, the station that rented the 103 MHz to the BBC: समय सधै चलि राख्यो, सुई पो त … Continue reading →

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Feel Free To Browse The New York Times

Posted on September 18, 2007 by

Yes, now I feel FREE to browse New York Times on the Web! Thanks to NYTimes.com and and best wishes to the site to attract more visitors (to attract more advertisers to have more revenue) It was disheartening and disappointing … Continue reading →

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