Facing grim job prospects, a young Nepali signed up to join Russia’s military, which sent him to fight in Ukraine. His ordeal of combat, injury and escape turned into a tale worthy of Hollywood.
Author: Bhadra Sharma and Jeffrey Gettleman
A Small Country Far From Ukraine Is Sending Hundreds toWar, on Both Sides
Scores of young Nepali men have gone to fight, some lured by Russia’s promise of work, others to fight for Ukraine, raising the prospect of Nepalis fighting one another in a distant war.
Underage Marriage Set to Rise as Covid-19 Crushes Dreams
The pandemic has worsened economic distress and other factors that lead to such unions. Studies show a clear link between marrying early and dying young.
Mount Everest Empties as Covid-19 Strikes Tourism in Nepal
The Himalayan country’s economy has taken a blow from a lack of climbers and a plunge in remittances as infections spread.
An Old Menstruation Taboo Killed Her. This Time, a Man Went to Jail.
In a first for Nepal, the authorities have arrested a man who forced his sister-in-law to sleep out in a cold hut during her period.
Nepal Says Everest Rules Might Change After Traffic Jams and Deaths
Officials said that climbers might have to submit proof of mountaineering experience and a verifiable certificate of good health.