In Himalayan Buddhism, the religious roles of nuns have long been restricted by rules and customs. But one sect is changing that, mixing meditation with martial arts and environmental activism.
Tag: Nepal
In Nepal Crash, Pilot Met the Same Fate as Her Husband 17 Years Before
Anju Khatiwada, who died on Sunday in a crash in Pokhara, Nepal, decided to become a pilot after her husband’s death in 2006. The family’s calamities are part of a deadly pattern of aviation disasters in Nepal.
Your Monday Briefing: A Fatal Plane Crash in Nepal
Also a major attack in Ukraine, Japan’s military ambitions and a preview of the Australian Open.
At Least 68 Dead After Plane Crashes in Nepal
A twin-engine propeller plane crashed on approach to the city of Pokhara, with 72 people on board.
Nepal’s Revolving Door Produces a New Leader but No Hoped-For Change
A former rebel chief became prime minister for a third time in a country long racked by political instability.
Nepali Court Orders the Release of Charles Sobhraj From Prison
The action trims the life sentence Charles Sobhraj, known as ‘the Serpent,’ who targeted Western tourists in Asia in the 1970s and ’80s.
What Happens to the Migrant Workers Who Built the World Cup?
The World Cup was a $220 billion construction project powered by migrant workers. We went to Nepal — a major source of labor for Qatar — to find out what’s driving workers to do dangerous jobs that many say they can’t afford to lose.
An Agonizing Wait for a Migrant Worker’s Final Journey Home
The inequality and vulnerability that laborers from places like Nepal face overseas also stalk them in death, when dreams evaporate.
Your Monday Briefing: Biden’s Asian Diplomacy
Xi Jinping and President Biden will meet today, ahead of the G20 summit, and after Biden’s appearance at ASEAN.