My Voice

We have seen it all; from a ten years long civil war, 2001 royal massacre, Abolition of monarchy for a free democratic country and to having no constitution till date and now to the massive Earthquake of 25th April. Throughout this time, we have been guided by persistent optimism in future. The common goal and the common history we share as Nepalese have helped us unite, for getting over these national tragedies. Reflecting back on the past one month, after the great earthquakes struck in Nepal, here we saw different people showing their humanitarian and patriotic responsibility, came forward to help. The neighbouring countries also joined hands to help in our difficult time. Despite all the glitches made towards the unplanned government procedures, its support cannot be curtained. In this time different people came together to share their story of loss, sorrow, survival or heroism. Stories came from people of different background; but all uniting with a common gr...

On my return from a battle, Crowd smiles to welcome me, Colleagues offer solute on my honour, Young bride cries on my return, Father feels proud on my victory... But who knew the war wouldn't have an end, The walls with my weapons hung would also scream of being innocent, Reminding of the blind shoot would leave me deaf. The summer wardrobe hiding away my uniform would also take its odour, Reminding of the bloodshed would leave me depressed. The proud hat which I wore would have no meaning left... The reason for my fight seems a mystery now, Has my life’s purpose met with someone’s loss! Has the victory been counted on number of deaths! Has the nomads land shifted just to show a difference in map! Or has the religion we followed been declared the lord of the lords! As I realise, The illusion in our sense of victory, The delusion in the cause of death, ...