Woman serving in funeral rites! 

February 16, 2021

Gender roles remain strict in Nepal, with women generally expected to manage the household and take care of the family. The pandemic has worsened gender inequality in the country when it comes to education, employment, and income. In the Hindu religion, women are not allowed in cremation grounds; in the villages, only male members of the family are permitted to…

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First  Female Nepali to head British Ghurkas.

February 5, 2021

Probably for the first time in history, a Nepali woman has secured a high-level position in the British Gurkha Army. A 27-year-old Dentist Anshu Gurung has been appointed as the captain in the British Gurkha Army on Saturday. She was honoured with an insignia of a captain. According to Yogesh Gurung, Vice Chairman of South…

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Who is Santosh from MasterChef?

January 8, 2021

Santosh Shah, who was born and raised in a village in Nepal called Karjanha, Siraha, has been a chef for 20 years. The keen chef says: “Cooking is my passion and I want to take Nepalese cuisine to the world map of gastronomy one day.” Santosh finally reached the finals of the competition winning the…

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Gifts from afar!!

January 5, 2021

Running a hospital, however well you are supported, is an expensive business. So when gifts arrive there is always a sense of God looking after the hospital. Just before Christmas, 2 big boxes arrived full of bandages, which doesn’t sound so exciting, but is such a useful gift to receive. They will be very welcome…

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