Three injured in lightning strike TAPLEJUNG: Arjun Bist, 33, of Phabakhola fell unconscious when he was hit by lightning. His body was partially burnt. He is admitted to the Phabakhola health post. Two more persons — Lal Gurung and Rem Gurung of Ward-1 of Basantapur VDC were... Travel 21 Apr, 2004
The impression of good parenting The GuardianLondon:Now that the summer holidays are here, you and your brood are likely to be on full outdoor display. Doors and windows are flung open, allowing the neighbours to hear your screaming rows. Picnics in parks and days out at the seaside... Travel Abroad 16 Apr, 2004
Critic to the core Yuyutsu RD Sharma Kathmandu: Biological, yes. Physically, I’m Nepali,” asserts Tara Nath Sharma, Ph D, the most celebrated Nepali writer. “But in reality I feel my family extends borders and boundaries. I’m of the globe, of the whole world. My... Travel Abroad 27 Mar, 2004
Playing Jesus Associated PressLos AngelesIt meant a world of torment for Jim Caviezel, who stars in Mel Gibson’s ferociously violent ‘The Passion of the Christ’. Caviezel dangled nearly naked on a cross in bone-chilling winds through weeks of filming. He was... Travel Abroad 01 Mar, 2004
For student travellers The GuardianLondonSo, was it your parents who made you come on the course?” asks Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton. Most of the people in the room at a cafe on the Old Brompton Road in west London nod. Lowther-Pinkerton spent a decade in the Irish Guards... Travel Abroad 28 Jan, 2004
ONCE-OVER 5 rebels killed, 5 surrenderKATHMANDU: Security forces shot dead at least five Maoists in separate clashes while five Maoists surrendered in the last 24 hours. Two armed rebels were killed in Dailekh and two others were shot dead in Surkhet, the Army... Travel 26 Jan, 2004
