Political Update: Just under two weeks ago, the Madhesi People (the minority group that had been protesting in the Terai region for 3 weeks) lifted their bandas (closures) because the government had promised them some of the thing they wanted in the interim constitution (a federation, proportional seats). The Madhesis said that they would then […]
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Category Archives: AsiaRemember how I recently mentioned that both my sisters and most of my students read aloud? Well, yesterday I came across an interested article in the newspaper called, “Silent Reading in Public”. The article says that reading aloud are physical characteristics of a young reader. As we learn to read, we slowly shift from reading […]  Eating sugarcane (see Friday’s entry) My sisters sitting in the cab during out day out on the town (see Saturday) At Mahendra Pul (see all entries, though this photo was taken on Saturday Well, I am winding down a wonderful 4 day vacation. Yes, I have not been to school since Thursday – and I […]  My strongest and funniest students in class 3. Sagar Koirala – class 6. A funny troublemaker – can’t you see it in his eyes? Rina Rai – class 3. My strongest female student in the class, but shy as can be. Anjan and Aakash – class 6 (this is not their school dress – they […]  The security guard at the door. Don’t know his name, so he is just “Dai” to me. My desk at school – don’t I look so professional? |
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