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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...

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 k...

A group of people taking a snap at the Ashoka pillar. Photo: LB Thapa By LBTHAPA , in Lumbini (This article was originally published in The Rising Nepal) My long cherished desire to visit Lumbini and to see the exact birth spot of Lord Buddha was finally fulfilled during Tihar holidays. Along with my visit, I did also intend to write an extended article about the current situation of Lumbini and the people around there. A motorbike riding from Pokhara via Palpa and Butwal was a wonderful experience. A recently blacktopped, straight road from Butwal to Bhairawa was enough to give a feeling of satisfaction. The quality of road from Bhairawa to the main gate of Lumbini was also excellent. Going back into the history, Lumbini was left in oblivion for centuries. Muslim invaders who ruled over India for several years were not kind enough to other religions. Different Muslim invaders went on rampage and destroyed several Hindu temples and Buddhist monasteries across the le...

Who said I cannot speak English? Photo: khojj.com I HAD CHALLENGED TO SPEAK ONE HOUR IN ENGLISH AND TODAY I HAVE KEPT MY WORDS BY SPEAKING IN ENGLISH FOR ONE HOUR: Rishi Dhamala By LB THAPA Today my guest is a very special person. He needs no introduction because he always introduces himself. You can see him on every television news channel. Whether you want to see him or not, you have to see him. You cannot avoid him seeing on TV news channels. There is absolutely no way to avoid him. The only way not to see him is to either turn off your TV or shut your eyes.  Now you must have understood how strong a personality my guest has. Yes, you are right. Today my special guest is Mr. Rishi Dhamala. What is new in today’s interview? New, well, today Mr. Dhamala will not do Hamala; we will launch a Hamala on Mr. Dhamala instead.   The other day, while speaking with ‘Mero online TV’, Rishi Dhamala had challenged to speak in English for one hour. Mr. Dhamala has kept hi...