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THE MYSTIC WORLD OF DHAMIS AND JHANKRIS

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A team of Shamans begins their tantric rituals. Photo: pixgood.com   By LB THAPA This is the age of science and technology where computer rules the roost. Science has been making rapid advancements with a number of new inventions like never before. Like many other branches of science, medical science has also made remarkable progress. From cloning to test-tube babies, artificial heart transplantation, and many more…everything is possible today. This is nothing but the wonder of science.   However, this is also true that at times when medical science finds it unable to treat a particular illness, the faith healers have done the impossible. The way they treat a patient may be unconventional and unscientific, but it works.    Yes…it is the world of Dhamis and Jhankris. They use mantras and treat patients. This traditional healing practice is handed down from one generation to another since time immemorial. These faith healers say that one should have complete faith in the practice. The ma

Karate must be compulsory for every girl in schools and colleges

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Prizma Kunwar is an emerging karate player from Pokhara. She has already won several medals and karate championships. Currently, Prizma prepares her IELTS & SAT at Miracle Institute, Pokhara. Photo: Read 2b happy.   By LB THAPA   Prizma Kunwar is yet another name in Pokhara who is a shining star in the national sporting firmament. She holds a Black Belt and her dedication and commitment to karate are simply overwhelming.   Migrated from Baglung, Prizma Kunwar and her family now live in Pokhara permanently. Though she is only 18 years old, her achievement can surprise anyone. A gold medalist in the National Games, she has repeated this feat of success many times in both National and Regional sporting events.   It is her strong belief that Karate is the most effective barehanded fighting technique that is most suitable for girls to defend themselves from wayward miscreants.   The other day this scribe had an opportunity to talk with Prizma Kunwar, a national karate champion, who spok