Word: nepal
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 2000-2009
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...unlike the Harvard ID pic, which one can only hope isn’t too hideous—the occasional prison-quality mug-shot is all the more surprising. Sometimes it’s a cultural thing. Astha Thapa ’07 explains that “in Nepal, we aren’t allowed to smile for passport photos; I’ve been told I look like a terrorist in mine.” Other times, you simply get what you pay for—like the case of Werner H. Van Vuuren...
...Trouble in Kathmandu Re your article on Maoist violence and political upheaval in Nepal [Sept. 15]: It seems the only hope for us Nepalese living in Kathmandu is to leave our homes, our families and our memories and run away. There is, however, almost no chance of our doing this. The Maoists' so-called war has been effective largely because the media sensationalize every small story. As a result, the Nepalese are frightened. The Maoists used the cease-fire to reinforce themselves and purchase more weapons instead of negotiating peace. You said the situation was "aggravated by the enthronement...
...ASIA Japan: Is recovery for real? Nepal: Return of the Serpent China: Police under fire Interview: Pervez Musharraf...
...ASIA Japan: Is recovery for real? Nepal: Return of the Serpent China: Police under fire Interview: Pervez Musharraf...
...ASIA Japan: Is recovery for real? Nepal: Return of the Serpent China: Police under fire Interview: Pervez Musharraf...