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The word ahimsa is a Hindu ideal that generally conjures up vegetarianism and being kind to all living beings. There are volumes of writing on the importance of a peaceful diet or acting compassionately towards all. Unfortunately, an area glossed over in the ahimsa discourse is the plight of animals held in captivity by the [...]

The awe inspiring beauty of the Himalayan Mountains lures many trekkers both experienced and inexperienced, to scale its magnificent heights and beauty. This past month I along with three friends ventured on a journey that took us through some of the most breathtaking parts of Nepal as we trekked through the famous Annapurna mountains. The [...]

Chicago, October 15, 2010 – Chicagoland Nepali Friendship Society (CNFS) and Nepali American Center (NAC) jointly presented Dashain Saanjh 2067 (2010) to celebrate the biggest Nepali festival. It was about four hours long celebration with the entertainment, food and formal presentations from local organizations: CNFS and NAC. An estimated 300 individuals attended the program. The [...]

“If one week worth of my income makes possible to build a center, I wisely donate it for our community and the future generation” Kamal Aryal often improvises Nepali folk and popular tunes with his instrument Mandolin. His sound manifests the wide range of melodies and rhythmic styles including Jhyawore, Sorathi, Tamang Selo as well [...]

It was 8:00am Thursday morning in early September and I had to drop my daughter off to her primary school before attending an important meeting in my office. I instructed her to get ready quickly, pack her lunch and wait for me in the garage. I hurriedly put on my clothes, packed my exercise back and went [...]

I am continuing on Yagna dai’s “Seven Golden Rules of  Vacationing” (http://www.peopleofnepal.com/wpress/2010/04/05/seven-golden-rules-of-vacationing/)  without his permission. If I was working in Bollywood, I would have probably said “I am inspired by” even though I might have copied word for word. Nevertheless, just so that I don’t get sued, I have already consulted a very smart future [...]

Chicago, August 21, 2010 – Nepali American Center (NAC) organized the second annual Nepali Mela (Fair) at Harms Wood Picnic Area in Skokie. The Mela was full of activities, entertainment, food and vendor stalls. An estimated 350 individuals from the Chicago and nearby region attended the Mela. The NAC coordinated free community services such as [...]

Lord I am one lord I am two, lord I am three, lord I am four, lord I am five thousand miles away from home. Today as I sit to write this article many events, promises, dedication flash past my minds eyes. 6th of December, 2007 was the first day I landed in the United [...]

Earlier in July 2010, after attending one of my relative’s wedding, we took a tour of the Coca-Cola factory. Despite a $15.00 entry fee, high heat and humidity, it was surprising to find many people lined up to purchase the ticket.  It was intriguing that the power of a company that just sells junk beverages: carbonated [...]

मैले सोचेको यही हो की, मैले रोजेको यही हो की, आखा भरी देखेको मैले सपना यही हो की / न्यानो न्यानो अनुभब माया यही हो की डर छैन कुनै मलाई बिस्वाश यही हो की मैले मागेको यही हो की, मैले पाएको यही हो की, आखा भरी देखेको मैले सपना यही हो की / रून पनी बिर्सिए मैले ख़ुशी यही हो की [...]