With the indefinite strike enter its sixth day there are a lot of people who are fed up with the Maoists. And about 25,000 to 30,000 showed up to express their feelings. It just shows you that the Maoists are losing ground. Here are some pics taken by those who were at the rally: I [...]

As Nepal teeters on the brink of collapse. News reports are bleak: Tourists are being evacuated: Nepal started evacuating scores of tourists stranded Tuesday by a general strike called by Maoist former rebels in a political standoff with the government. The Maoists have not threatened tourists, but their supporters have blocked roads and stopped vehicles, [...]

Image via Wikipedia Very provocative statement from the former Army chief: Former Nepal Army chief Rukmangad Katawal, whose dismissal led to the collapse of Prachanda government last year, today said the national army would not keep quiet if Maoists try to capture power by force. “If there is bloodshed in the country, the army will [...]

I’m sure the former king of China, France and other places had wild dreams of the monarchy being restored. Its probably a natural way to think. I’m not surprised the former king of Nepal has the same thoughts. But I doubt the monarchy will be restored. From AFP: Nepal’s deposed king raises hope of return [...]

My father recently sent me the transcript of a speech given by Mr. Kul Chandra Gautam. Mr. Gautam is a former Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF. He has extensive experience in socio-economic development, humanitarian assistance, human rights and international diplomacy. After living outside of Nepal for 40 years [...]

Very good article in the New York Times regarding the issue of integrating the Maoist People Liberation Army into the Nepal Army: At the ramshackle headquarters of the Fourth Division of the People’s Liberation Army, soldiers in dingy tracksuits loitered in the compound’s dirt courtyard. Their leader, known as Commander Pratik, smiled when asked if [...]

I am still trying to reach the producers of the movie Beneath Everest to organize a viewing here in Phoenix. I have not had much luck. If you know of anyone who can help me obtain a copy of the movie please let me know. Of course I would like to show it here and [...]

The current interim Nepal constitution expires on May 28. Below is a list of things that need to be done before this date. Otherwise the country falls into an abyss. Draft a new constitution Restructure national government Create states (decentralization) Clarify the roles of President and Prime Minister Decide between a directly elected powerful executive [...]

Events in Nepal seem to be heating up. The Maoists are on the move. It’s only a matter of time before they are back in power. This time I anticipate major changes to happen. Their first move will most likely be to integrate Maoist forces into the Nepal Army. Who knows what will happen when [...]