The good news for Nepal and Nepalese is that we have recruited new PM—again, this time an intellectual PM with a doctoral degree. The bad news is that only three months of extension is given to our new PM to draft a constitution of federal democratic of Nepal. Like many ordinary Nepalese, I am, too, hopeful that Dr. Baburam Bhattarai will live-up to the people’s expectation. In the midst of political quagmire, I am writing this for all the broken heart people who fall in trap of being in love and later are heartbroken. According to one simple belief, everybody falls in love once in their life-time. Some fall in love with politics, other fall in love with religion. Some may also fall in love with literature and some may just never fall in love, like me. It seems that falling in love is quite easy. But, to remain falling entire life-time, is difficult. Pardon me for my not-so-open feelings on love. It is extremely hard to remain in love for longer period of time. Scientific experiments on large number of couples have demonstrated that a stronger relationship may not last more than two years of time. Like just-living, just being in relationship is not enough. Why? Simply because if you are just being in relationship then there is higher chance that your relationship will break at some point in time. The current data suggests that majority of the people get divorce in later part of their lives, especially in West. The same fact is trending in our developing world, as well. People are starting to live independently. One person loss is another person’s gain and another person who is gaining popularity these days are self-help authors. Thousands of self-help books are sold on happiness, love, relationship, sadness, despair, anxiety, addiction, and dog-mantra and sex guru. However, not everything that is written is based on scientific merit and truthfulness, not everything that we trust can be trusted in our modern tech-savvy society. As our present day activity swings from Facebooking, Tweeing, and YouTubing , every passing seconds many relationships mode is changing from “In a Relationship” to “Single” and vice-versa. Many news-makers have written on heartbreak, they all report that “escapism” is the good way to deal with the problems of broken relationship but, I don’t agree. Based on my personal experiences, I feel that the problem with the broken-heart lies not merely on psychological level but also on neurological level resulting in depression, anger, frustration, anxiety, stress, suicidal-thoughts, hatred, anguish, loathing etc. If your heart is broken once, you can try fixing by loving with another person. But if your heart breaks, repeatedly, what solutions do you suggest? Live, die, commit suicide, try more, forget it. Unlike romantic love and heartbreak, in our national politics also, many PM have broken our heart by not drafting the constitution on time, Dr. Baburam Bhattarai is yet another hope, hopefully not the last. |
Showing posts with label hip hop politician of nepal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hip hop politician of nepal. Show all posts
Sunday, September 25, 2011
The Broken Heart
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Costly Bandas
INDEED it was quite a while before we got to witness children sharpening their criceting skills out on the Kathmandu streets ("Strike one", April 28, Page 6). And yes, the banda eased the pero-crisis, be it for a day. Didn't all the major political parties sign on not to organize any bandas during the Nepal Tourism Year 2011? Foregin tourists will soon stop trusting the words of our leaders and choose to keep away from the hassle-filled destination when they have so many more peaceful and as beautiful countries to choose from.
Santosh Kalwar
Chitwan
Published: The Kathmandu Post
Letter to Editor/Voice of People
Santosh Kalwar
Chitwan
Published: The Kathmandu Post
Letter to Editor/Voice of People
Monday, March 7, 2011
Facing death
MAR 06 -
Last year, Girija babu left our bright planet. And just days ago, we lost the great legend of the Nepali Congress (NC) and former prime minister, Krishna Prasad Bhattarai.
Kishunji was an inspirational leader—he wasn’t involved in any corruption scandals, was heartily followed by many and had a great sense of humour. Now that he is no more, it will be hard for his followers to cope-up with his peaceful demise. His contributions to the NC and Nepal in general will surely be extolled in golden words. As he was accepted as one of the great Nepali political legends, his death has sent shock waves across the entire nation. We have lost great charismatic leader.
However, the bitter truth of his demise has forced everyone to think about death. Sadly, no one escapes death. Death is a fact of life for everyone, and it often comes without displaying any traces, signs, symptoms, or predictability. The true beauty of death is that nobody knows much about it.
Everybody is fearful of something in their life, and many people fear death. But death is not something to be feared. Everybody is born and everybody has to die—there is no escape from this cycle of life. There are plenty of views on death. Some views and ideas emerge from religious beliefs and some from science—but no matter the theory, it is a part of life. Everybody is aware of biological causes of death—a certain disease or condition ranging from cancer to heart failure, or perhaps an accident.
According to Hindu doctrines, there are three fundamental stages of human life: birth, marriage and death. Undoubtedly, every human being must born, marry and die. Nevertheless, most of us find excitement in the first two stages but somehow remain terrified with the idea of death. We should appreciate each of these vital stages equally, no matter what.
The reasons based in religion and science are not satisfactory. The primary reason for this is that, despite their contributions, they don’t actually help us better understand death. The fundamental question of life—where do we come from, why are we here, and where will we go—is an unsolved mystery and will remain unsolved. But perhaps rather than trying to espouse the mysteries of death, it is better that we just accept its reality and live each moment to its limit.
Kishunji has inspired many generations of leaders in Nepali politics. I hope those inspired leaders will display their true talent and pass on his ideologies, philosophies and aspiration towards younger generation. Kishunji, we salute you for your outstanding contribution to Nepali politics. Rest in peace.
Posted on: 2011-03-07 07:58
Published: The Kathmandu Post
Last year, Girija babu left our bright planet. And just days ago, we lost the great legend of the Nepali Congress (NC) and former prime minister, Krishna Prasad Bhattarai.
Kishunji was an inspirational leader—he wasn’t involved in any corruption scandals, was heartily followed by many and had a great sense of humour. Now that he is no more, it will be hard for his followers to cope-up with his peaceful demise. His contributions to the NC and Nepal in general will surely be extolled in golden words. As he was accepted as one of the great Nepali political legends, his death has sent shock waves across the entire nation. We have lost great charismatic leader.
However, the bitter truth of his demise has forced everyone to think about death. Sadly, no one escapes death. Death is a fact of life for everyone, and it often comes without displaying any traces, signs, symptoms, or predictability. The true beauty of death is that nobody knows much about it.
Everybody is fearful of something in their life, and many people fear death. But death is not something to be feared. Everybody is born and everybody has to die—there is no escape from this cycle of life. There are plenty of views on death. Some views and ideas emerge from religious beliefs and some from science—but no matter the theory, it is a part of life. Everybody is aware of biological causes of death—a certain disease or condition ranging from cancer to heart failure, or perhaps an accident.
According to Hindu doctrines, there are three fundamental stages of human life: birth, marriage and death. Undoubtedly, every human being must born, marry and die. Nevertheless, most of us find excitement in the first two stages but somehow remain terrified with the idea of death. We should appreciate each of these vital stages equally, no matter what.
The reasons based in religion and science are not satisfactory. The primary reason for this is that, despite their contributions, they don’t actually help us better understand death. The fundamental question of life—where do we come from, why are we here, and where will we go—is an unsolved mystery and will remain unsolved. But perhaps rather than trying to espouse the mysteries of death, it is better that we just accept its reality and live each moment to its limit.
Kishunji has inspired many generations of leaders in Nepali politics. I hope those inspired leaders will display their true talent and pass on his ideologies, philosophies and aspiration towards younger generation. Kishunji, we salute you for your outstanding contribution to Nepali politics. Rest in peace.
Posted on: 2011-03-07 07:58
Published: The Kathmandu Post
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Passport adventure
DEC 29 -
As technology engulfs the world, every office and organisation must become tech-centric. Recently, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in our own country has launched the much hyped Machine Readable Passport (MRP). The good news for me was that I could apply for one of these high-tech passports for my wife. The bad news was that we still had to stand in a long line to do so.
On the first day of our passport adventure, we went to the MoFA and waited in a queue to receive a “free passport application form.” We were excited to see that the queue was quite short; it only took us five hours to reach the front. Feeling pretty good, we decided to fill out the application the next day.
On the second day, we hurried to the Ministry to get in line to submit the application form. The tail of the queue was at Narayanhiti Durbar Museum where we popped in and waited for our turn. Patiently, we waited, and waited, and waited. The sun was shining bright and the blue sky had no sign of rain. We had reached the Ministry of Education and Sports when a police officer approached and said, “Please come tomorrow, you cannot submit the application today.” Wow, a whole day lost and we hadn’t even submitted the application.
On the third day, we wised up and arrived much earlier, before sunrise, around 7 in the morning. Surely this was early enough that we would manage to submit the application—especially considering the government offices do not open before 10. Another journey in the queue had begun and we patiently waited our turn. Finally, we managed to secure a place at the window where the prized application would be submitted.
But a government officer on the other side of the window said, “You cannot write your application in ball-pen; write it in jell-pen or print it with the help of a computer and bring it again.” As we disappointedly trudged home, ordinary citizens of New Nepal, we took solace in the face that we had at least made many friends during our days of line-waiting.
On the fourth day, we arrived at the MoFA earliest yet, while the city was still sleeping, around 4 am. Our beloved queue had now become routine and we were no longer surprised to end the day without having accomplished our goal, nor to plan to return the following day.
Finally, on the fifth day, we were able to submit an application after answering a few questions asked by a government officer. Lesson learned: It is hard enough to be a V.I.P. in Nepal; it is even harder to be an ordinary person.
Posted on: 2010-12-30 09:11
Published: The Kathmandu Post
As technology engulfs the world, every office and organisation must become tech-centric. Recently, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in our own country has launched the much hyped Machine Readable Passport (MRP). The good news for me was that I could apply for one of these high-tech passports for my wife. The bad news was that we still had to stand in a long line to do so.
On the first day of our passport adventure, we went to the MoFA and waited in a queue to receive a “free passport application form.” We were excited to see that the queue was quite short; it only took us five hours to reach the front. Feeling pretty good, we decided to fill out the application the next day.
On the second day, we hurried to the Ministry to get in line to submit the application form. The tail of the queue was at Narayanhiti Durbar Museum where we popped in and waited for our turn. Patiently, we waited, and waited, and waited. The sun was shining bright and the blue sky had no sign of rain. We had reached the Ministry of Education and Sports when a police officer approached and said, “Please come tomorrow, you cannot submit the application today.” Wow, a whole day lost and we hadn’t even submitted the application.
On the third day, we wised up and arrived much earlier, before sunrise, around 7 in the morning. Surely this was early enough that we would manage to submit the application—especially considering the government offices do not open before 10. Another journey in the queue had begun and we patiently waited our turn. Finally, we managed to secure a place at the window where the prized application would be submitted.
But a government officer on the other side of the window said, “You cannot write your application in ball-pen; write it in jell-pen or print it with the help of a computer and bring it again.” As we disappointedly trudged home, ordinary citizens of New Nepal, we took solace in the face that we had at least made many friends during our days of line-waiting.
On the fourth day, we arrived at the MoFA earliest yet, while the city was still sleeping, around 4 am. Our beloved queue had now become routine and we were no longer surprised to end the day without having accomplished our goal, nor to plan to return the following day.
Finally, on the fifth day, we were able to submit an application after answering a few questions asked by a government officer. Lesson learned: It is hard enough to be a V.I.P. in Nepal; it is even harder to be an ordinary person.
Posted on: 2010-12-30 09:11
Published: The Kathmandu Post
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Policing porn
I am against the government policy to block pornographic material online (“Net effect,” Nov. 1, Page 6). The domain of the web, the most democratic of all mediums of communication, belongs to common people. The government should not be policing its content and deciding for the people what they should or should not view.
And it is also unrealistic to expect internet service providers to block certain sites; it is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. I would like to know who in the government comes up with these stupid plans when there are clearly more pressing issues to take care of.
Santosh Kalwar
By email
Published: Letter to Editor
The Kathmandu Post
And it is also unrealistic to expect internet service providers to block certain sites; it is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. I would like to know who in the government comes up with these stupid plans when there are clearly more pressing issues to take care of.
Santosh Kalwar
By email
Published: Letter to Editor
The Kathmandu Post
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Society needs to change
This is with reference to the article by Arun Gupto “Contraries & contradictions” (july 21). I first of all would like to thank the writer for jotting down such a good piece and bringing into light the disorder and senseless things happening in Nepal.
As pointed out by the writer, it is true that politicians say something and do something else but they are not only to be blamed. I would rather blame the society that we have developed. Until and unless we change our social values and practices, politicians alone won’t do and can’t do much for the country because they are also the product of the same society. In this light, people living in the society should be taught to be responsible for their own actions and to be accountable to others while representing them.
Furthermore, Nepal needs visionary leaders. Only such leaders can do something for the developement of the country. The practice of anybody joining politics should be discoraged. Personally, I don’t think putting blame on politicians alone will have any effect in bringing change in the country.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Deaf political leaders
This is with reference to the article by Bhaskar Koirala "Middle political path" (May 5). It is true that India and the Maoists are the key elements related ot the development of our country. As you have pointed out, all those individuals who are supporting the indefinite strike are all Nepalis. And it is our duty to support for the greater cause. But aparently, things are not going as they seem to be. In addition, your article looks interesting which points out that we need to find the common middle ground between left and right.
The stike is in place for the past six days. And only God knows, when this political impasse will end. There is no doub thtat the 'wait and see' policy of our leaders is taking us nowhere. It is obvious that th elonger the "indefinite" strike styas, the harder it will be for every individual in the ocuntry.
I don't understand why this is going on. The ledaers who think they are competent seem incompetent. There are many political pundits who are extensively writing about 'indefinite strike', 'quit PM' and 'peaceful strikes'. However, hardly any of our political leaders seem to nitice these issues and take these opinions seriously. They are holding meetings but the outcome has so far remainded zero.
Santosh Kalwar
Ratnangar 4, Tandi
Chitwan
Published: Republica
Letters to the Editor
The stike is in place for the past six days. And only God knows, when this political impasse will end. There is no doub thtat the 'wait and see' policy of our leaders is taking us nowhere. It is obvious that th elonger the "indefinite" strike styas, the harder it will be for every individual in the ocuntry.
I don't understand why this is going on. The ledaers who think they are competent seem incompetent. There are many political pundits who are extensively writing about 'indefinite strike', 'quit PM' and 'peaceful strikes'. However, hardly any of our political leaders seem to nitice these issues and take these opinions seriously. They are holding meetings but the outcome has so far remainded zero.
Santosh Kalwar
Ratnangar 4, Tandi
Chitwan
Published: Republica
Letters to the Editor
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Brinkmanship
Your editorial rightly pointed out that the 'wait-and-watch' tactic of the government vis-a-vis the nationwide Maoist strike could prove dangerous ("No time to lose", May 4, Page 6). Already Valley residents are panicking about the shortage of food and basic necessities. If the parties don't reach some kind of consensus soon, the peaceful strike can turn violent anytime as the patience of the agitators as well as government representatives are likely to be tested the longer the strike continues. The situation might them be out of control.
Santosh Kalwar
Ratnangar-4, Tandi
Chitwan
Published: The Kathmandu Post
Letters to the Editor
Santosh Kalwar
Ratnangar-4, Tandi
Chitwan
Published: The Kathmandu Post
Letters to the Editor
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Broken promises
It is true that many Nepali women are betrayed by middlemen who promise them rosy jobs and lofty dreams in foreign land (“Hard labour,” April 5, Page 6). No human should mislead another by promising them something they know to be untrue.
The number of women mentioned in your editorial is scary. However, it is apparent that this is not only a problem for women in Gulf countries or Lebanon, but also in the rest of the world. Therefore, the violence against women should be taken into consideration and those found guilty brought to justice, whether at home or abroad. What is the foreign ministry doing about women migrants? I recommend all Nepali brothers and sisters to do their homework properly before trusting middlemen to secure them a job in a foreign land.
Santosh Kalwar
Chitwan
Published: The Kathmandu Post
Letter to the Editor
Source: eKantipur
The number of women mentioned in your editorial is scary. However, it is apparent that this is not only a problem for women in Gulf countries or Lebanon, but also in the rest of the world. Therefore, the violence against women should be taken into consideration and those found guilty brought to justice, whether at home or abroad. What is the foreign ministry doing about women migrants? I recommend all Nepali brothers and sisters to do their homework properly before trusting middlemen to secure them a job in a foreign land.
Santosh Kalwar
Chitwan
Published: The Kathmandu Post
Letter to the Editor
Source: eKantipur
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Non-Resident Nepali
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You are Non-Resident Nepali
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Everything is bullshit about NRN Finland OR,
Any political organizations inside or outside the country,
One admire the good work and good faith towards well-fare,
but, why the fucking politics ?
Just let Nepalese be free and LISTEN to their worries,
The country does not belong to you once you become citizen of other,
Why the fuck their is so much fuss about NRN?
Come on guys, stop playing politics!
Enough is enough,
Stop spaming mailboxes,
Maybe it is high time, One should keep them as 'Viruses',
Country is fucking ruled by stupid Old ass holes,
likes of Girija and relatives coglamores,
Beauty is what we preseve,
Mount Everest, Buddha was where born,
Stupid politics will never stop,
Be it in Finland or anywhere else,
It is not that Nepalese should be discouraged to 'get together',
it is stupid politics which is going on behind everyone's back,
Fuck the ideologies and mindsets,
Fuck this poem,
Who cares when you are foreigner living in Finland?,
Worker status or Permanent, Citizen of foreign land,
You are regarded 'alien' when you land from third world,
Nothing is going to change with me or fucking politicians,
be they in Finland or anywhere around the world,
You can come and shit on me if,
I am speaking not the truth,
The world is divided where money rules,
I am sorry who feels the bitterness of this Guru,
Fucking idealogies and politics, Please stop
Sharing information is all what matters,
What can I contribute to NRN or .... organizations?
I ain't got any stupid info,
Fucking political mail in my psycho,
If I am gone mad,
I will find each one of you,
Kick your ass and show you how bitter it goes inside you,
Fuck the fucking poem,
Shut up and close all curtains,
Move on with what status you came,
Was it Student or worker you remain,
Whatever be the case,
I know, it won't change,
Nothing has changed in Mother land till this date,
Nothing is going to change even after I am dead.
Congratulations, You are Non-Resident Nepali,
Good luck and good luck, Stupid You !
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You are Non-Resident Nepali
********************************************************
Everything is bullshit about NRN Finland OR,
Any political organizations inside or outside the country,
One admire the good work and good faith towards well-fare,
but, why the fucking politics ?
Just let Nepalese be free and LISTEN to their worries,
The country does not belong to you once you become citizen of other,
Why the fuck their is so much fuss about NRN?
Come on guys, stop playing politics!
Enough is enough,
Stop spaming mailboxes,
Maybe it is high time, One should keep them as 'Viruses',
Country is fucking ruled by stupid Old ass holes,
likes of Girija and relatives coglamores,
Beauty is what we preseve,
Mount Everest, Buddha was where born,
Stupid politics will never stop,
Be it in Finland or anywhere else,
It is not that Nepalese should be discouraged to 'get together',
it is stupid politics which is going on behind everyone's back,
Fuck the ideologies and mindsets,
Fuck this poem,
Who cares when you are foreigner living in Finland?,
Worker status or Permanent, Citizen of foreign land,
You are regarded 'alien' when you land from third world,
Nothing is going to change with me or fucking politicians,
be they in Finland or anywhere around the world,
You can come and shit on me if,
I am speaking not the truth,
The world is divided where money rules,
I am sorry who feels the bitterness of this Guru,
Fucking idealogies and politics, Please stop
Sharing information is all what matters,
What can I contribute to NRN or .... organizations?
I ain't got any stupid info,
Fucking political mail in my psycho,
If I am gone mad,
I will find each one of you,
Kick your ass and show you how bitter it goes inside you,
Fuck the fucking poem,
Shut up and close all curtains,
Move on with what status you came,
Was it Student or worker you remain,
Whatever be the case,
I know, it won't change,
Nothing has changed in Mother land till this date,
Nothing is going to change even after I am dead.
Congratulations, You are Non-Resident Nepali,
Good luck and good luck, Stupid You !
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Monday, July 21, 2008
Now, action
Now that the country is entering a new era, the leaders must identify the forces that can accelerate the nation’s development. While formulating national policies, they must prioritise empowerment of backward and downtrodden communities and strive to fulfill the aspirations of the Nepalis expressed through Jana Aandolan II.
(Published-"The himalayan times", 21st July,2008)
(Published-"The himalayan times", 21st July,2008)
Monday, December 31, 2007
New Year 2008 Get Together !
Budha haru le kachuli pherechhan...This is the reality behind our great heroes. Our great politicans..This new year our politicians are going to rock the world. The theme of this new year 2008 in our country Nepal is "HIP HOP". Hip hop in rise of petrol price, hip hop in rise of cooking gas price and hip hop in everything else. They are creating the new Nepal for us. Welcome 2008 with our great Budha haru... The Great Hip Hop Picture of our country. Naya Barsa 2008 Ko Subhakamana !!!
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