Tek Simkhada

Week 25: Talking To Youths   There is a current perception among Nepali youths that there is little or no opportunities in Nepal. This has created a brain drain. You cant blame them; political instability, earthquake and corruption that is visible. Unqualified are running this country and this has discouraged eager school children to feel discourage to stay in their own country. The statistics for people going abroad in Nepal has risen exponentially and this is to a saddening number.     When arriving at the Ujjal Shisu School I was lost when the principle and her wife suggested that I should give a speech. It occurred to me that it has been a while since I had done so. Taking the classroom I realized that they will also be as eager but scared of me. I had to create a vibe that showed respect and understanding. Comedy with hint of seriousness will be my preferred choice.     They old habits of standing up to acknowledge the ...

Note: I wrote this on my personal Facebook Many people questioned my motive to carry out my internship in Nepal - post earthquake. Many of whom were my close friends and family. I had expressed the sadness that my country felt during the earthquake and how it had affected many life and create hardship amongst the youth who have gone through a traumatic exposure their whole developing lives; Maoist insurgency, political instability, earthquake, blockade and fake promises from politicians that have little experience in dealing with priorities.  I'm not writing this to feel sorry for state of this beautiful nation. Rather let's be optimistic because that seems to be the only thing fueling the population right now. There is no blockade and supply are swiftly coming back to normal. Disagreements with our economic giants are coming towards mutual understanding and support. Many people are laughing off this sequences of unfortunate events. But let me be realistic, yo...

Site Visit: Utopia India and the Buddhist Circuit Utopia : an imaginary island described in Sir Thomas More's Utopia (1516) as enjoying perfection. Overview: This was a two week trip that started in Nepal and finished in Nepal. India is a beautiful and enchanting place in the world. The cultural diversity and the wealth gap is not just apparent but tangible. The quality of commodities changes for example, in wealthy Delhi you get mostly GM food in contrast to Mathura where everything is from the back garden. Open defecation is welcomed and walking anywhere is just as acceptable. Corruption and begging is a stark contrast of how people are surviving in a nation where you are truly considered a minority unless you have the wealth or qualification. The entry starts from Day 2 as the first day was a pleasant but long 34 hour bus from Syambhunath to New Delhi. Tracked route: India Entry #1 We arrived at this place (morning tea stop) around 7:30AM , no ...