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A young, junior policeman stopped our bus and booked the driver for overcapacity and modifying the seating arrangements. Just as things were getting serious, an older, higher-ranking officer appeared, had a private conversation with the driver, and let him off without further action. Kudos to the young cop for having the courage to enforce the law—a rare sight on our highways. If more young officers were encouraged and supported, we could see a real improvement…
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Watched football live in a stadium after very long time. Winter day, cozy sunlight, packed crowd, and weekend holiday-it was perfect day for watching football, and NRT and Nepal Police played 1-1 draw. Nepal Police was the most unpopular football club among the friends in my circle, but quite surprised to hear some big noise in their support in the stadium. Some things were so unusual while watching football in Dashrath Stadium. There were…
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I’m telling you, I don’t like leeches, but they sure seem to love me! The other day, four of us went trekking to check out a dam site. It was rainy, and of course, I was the only one who ended up with leech bites. They were all over my body, and I stopped counting after picking 28 of them. This happens to me a lot. Every time we hike in the rain, I’m the…
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I must admit that I’ve never been a fan of travelling during the rainy season. The roads, which are already notorious for their poor condition, become even more treacherous during this time of year. The heavy rainfall and subsequent landslides often bring travel to a grinding halt, leaving passengers stranded for hours on end. Despite the frustrations that come with navigating Nepal’s roads during the rainy season, there is one redeeming quality: the breathtaking scenery.…
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19. Done. I’m not too big a man to admit that I’m crying a little here… We as United fans (or at least I) celebrate this title with all due respect to the great Liverpool teams of the past, who achieved something so incredible few people imagined they could be surpassed, and certainly not this soon. A good rivalry is something to cherish, but there’s a line between rivalry and bitterness. We’ve had many a…
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During our fieldwork in Kalikot, one of my female colleagues made a surprising comment. She asked me not to give up my seat for any women, explaining that it made her feel as though men were superior to women. Her statement caught me off guard. I responded with a simple “okay,” but it made me reflect. I’ve never given up my seat because I felt someone was inferior. For me, it’s always been about showing…
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My parents just returned from a tour of the western regions of Nepal, and they were deeply shocked to see young children walking for miles along narrow, dangerous highways just to attend school. On their return, my father described Kathmandu as a paradise in comparison, marvelling at how every facility and convenience is concentrated here, while beyond the valley, such basic amenities are practically non-existent. At the same time, I had just returned from fieldwork…
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Three Star Club, my hometown football team and one of the top clubs in Nepal, made it to the semifinals in India after winning their match 1-0. But for some reason (which I still don’t know), the organizers decided the match had to be replayed. Surprisingly, Three Star Club agreed to this, and in the replay, they lost. As a big football fan, I’ve never heard of a top-flight game being replayed like this. Even…
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One of my friends is a Liverpool fan. Probably he is a greater football maniac than me. His room is all covered by his favourite football team. I never hated Liverpool team. I never cared about any other team than United, and I never need to care about other teams.