United We Blog – for a peaceful and democratic Nepal
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General Strike Day XIX
As the general strike enters the 19th day, protesters seemed a bit tired which is why there was less participation today. But, the spirit is still high and we can say that they are preparing for tomorrow’s final protests. By Deepak Adhikari and Sarojraj Adhikari Banasthali Burning Pics by Rajaram Gautam Shankhamul, 12:30 Some 30…
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In Defense of Democracy
UWB received this write up in comment section by the name of apples and oranges. But, we thought it deserves a different space here Sometimes unnecessary debates come into existence because we fail to distinguish between the ‘political system’ and ‘individual leaders.’ What the people are calling for right now is a democratic political system.…
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April 23 Protests on Photos
Photos by Rajkumar Shrestha Futile Fencing: Policemen prevent protesters
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Message From Nepal to the International Community
“The international community’s euphoric reaction to Friday’s royal address is ludicrous, to say the least. It also shows how shallow is their reading of Nepali history and how far removed they are from the present ground reality,” Editorial in The Kathmandu Post titled ‘Int’l Community‘ Currently, Nepal stands at a crossroads. On the right side…
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General Strike Day XVIII
Today’s protests saw infiltration of vigilantes while NC leader Girija Prasad Koirala and UML General Secretary Madhav Nepal have announced that they will attend a mass meet on Tuesday that will circle the Ring Road and make an announcement of capturing the inner parts of Kathmandu. No Entry Sign: Today’s strike witnessed incidents of loot…
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Reading Nepal in American Media
Nepal coverage in US media is encouraging By Dinesh Wagle, New York Wagle Street Journal, American Edition Manish Swarup/Associated Press via The New York Times Head of the wonderful American family that is hosting me in this alien land of New Jersey, half an hour drive from downtown New York City, was pleasantly surprised by…
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Curfew Conundrum
A glimpse of how incessant curfew has made everyday life miserable. By Deepak Adhikari I was reading today’s The Kathmandu Post when my brother informed about the 9am to 8 pm curfew today. It was 8:45 am and there was no way I could be office within fifteen minutes. I could have driven my Hero…
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