On November 29, 2023, Henry Kissinger, a well-known politician and diplomat, passed away. His obituaries lauded him as a cunning Nobel Laureate diplomat who significantly contributed to global peace. Did he deserve the accolades that ultracrepidarian social media pundits bestowed upon his passing, or was he a warmonger and did not deserve to be a … Continue reading Eulogy to a Warmonger? My Thoughts on Henry Kissinger
Month: November 2023
Shaping Tomorrow: Teachers Outshine Technology in Educating Our Children
Recently, I visited Parariya, my village situated in Sarlahi, Nepal. Yes, I am from Madhesh. We have a school called Madhur Kunti Maya Secondary School, fondly referred to as Ma-Ku-Ma by the students and alums. This institution, a legacy of my grandparents, who dreamt of educating the children of their village, stands as a testament … Continue reading Shaping Tomorrow: Teachers Outshine Technology in Educating Our Children
Diwali Lights: A Tale of Two Worlds
As another Diwali (or Tihar as we Nepali call it) approaches – Laxmi Puja is on Sunday – I find myself enveloped in a blanket of nostalgia, my thoughts meandering through the lanes of my hometown in Nepal. The festival of lights, as joyous and radiant as it is, also casts a shadow of longing … Continue reading Diwali Lights: A Tale of Two Worlds
The Intertwining Tapestry of Culture, Tradition, Religion, and Globalization
Source: The Atlantic Yesterday was Karvachauth, which most Indian women observe, whereas Nepalese Hindus do not. I am an atheist, while my wife is an agnostic. I have never forced my Hindu beliefs — mind you, I grew up in a Catholic school, and so she did — on her or the children as well. … Continue reading The Intertwining Tapestry of Culture, Tradition, Religion, and Globalization
Thinking Out Loud 