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Photo credit: khaptadswami.com.np   How a Medical Doctor Became KHAPTAD BABA By LB Thapa Since time immemorial, the Himalayas and the mountains of Nepal have been the home of many Yogis and Mahatma who meditated here and attained enlightenment. The Himalayan region is the first choice of saints for meditation and penance. According to the holy Hindu scriptures, the Himalayas are the abode of Lord Shiva, one of the prominent Hindu gods.  In this article, I am going to write about a great saint who was born in Kashmir, India, and worked there as a medical doctor. But something happened in his life that brought a sea change to his life. Now the question is: what had happened to him that made him renounce everything and become a sanyasi (mendicant)? After taking sannyasa, he extensively traveled to many parts of India and Nepal and finally decided to reside permanently in Khaptad. He lived in Khaptad for fifty years and became known to the world as Khaptad Swami. Let’s know more about

All photos: Read 2B Happy. SAMIR THAPA A life dedicated to football By LB Thapa Samir Thapa’s journey to football is full of vicissitudes. Born into a poor family, his parents could not afford a pair of shoes and a jersey. Fighting against poverty, he continued playing football. The only thing that kept his hope alive throughout the years was his self-confidence. He knew well that he was born to play football and had to succeed at any cost.   Here is the story of Samir, the boy who has dedicated his life to playing football for the country. It is his dream to play for Nepal and make Nepal known to the world.  My name is Samir Thapa, and I was born in 2009 in Udaipur, Nepal. At present, I am studying in grade 11 in Kathmandu. Ever since I came to my conscience, I began liking football more than anything in my life did. Football is more than my passion. Speaking of football, it is running all through my veins. Today I am going to tell you what football is for me and about my dedica

  A good piece of news for Indian travelers in Nepal By LB Thapa In a recent development, it has now become possible for Indian travelers in Nepal to scan and pay directly from their mobile phones . This facility will definitely encourage Indian travelers to visit Nepal in greater numbers in the future. However, Nepalese travelers have to wait some more time to get the same facility in India.  Nepalese entrepreneurs related to the tourism sector look euphoric at the new developments initiated by the Nepal and Indian governments. This facility has enabled Indian travelers to shop in Nepal and pay the bills on their mobile phones.   Indian bike riders from left, Ajay Tiwari, Bhopal, Jasbinder Singh, Amritsar and Karan Sodhi, Dehradun, India. “This is absolutely a good move by the government. You will see that this very move will have a positive impact on the Nepalese tourism sector. Now it has become much easier for Indian travelers to make their payments in Nepal. They don’t have to e

Photo credit: Harka Gurung Foundation, Pokhara, Nepal Dr. HARKA GURUNG A life dedicated to mountain tourism, conservation of wildlife, and environment By  LBTHAPA Dr. Harka Gurung, a proud name of the country, was a committed nature conservationist. He was considered a leading ecologist and geographer of note. He was born in Bhulbhule, Lamjung, on January 5, 1939. His enormous service to the nation in different capacities has duly put him on the highest pedestal. Dr. Gurung's vast erudition in geography and environment is unsurpassable. The magnitude of the work he undertook during his lifetime will remain in the memory of millions of Nepalese. Dr. Gurung, a scholar of multidimensional facets, remained devoted to the service of nature conservation until he breathed his last.   He received his school and college education in Kathmandu and Patna University, India. His thirst for knowledge took him as far as the U.K., where he studied geography and finally earned a doctorate from E

Photo credit: myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com   THE NEPAL POLICE Dedication, Service, and Responsibility By Chhabi Subedi ‘Bijayee’ Our dedicated teachers always work hard to impart a better education to our students. So that they can become aware of their responsibilities toward their motherland and society. In general, parents are always worried about their children's future. Most parents spend most of their time thinking about how they can make their children’s future safe and secure.   According to a Sanskrit verse, students should be as clever as a crow, concentrate like a crane, sleep less like dogs, eat less, and go away from homes for higher education. These words stand true for all students in the world.   Ever since I came to my senses, I understood that a nation can become stronger and more developed if our students are well educated. If students are well educated, only then will they be able to render their services to society in different capacities.   The gover

Photo credit: Sunil Pandey DHORPATAN HUNTING RESERVE Hunter’s Paradise By LB THAPA When we think of a unique place on earth, we may have a few names at our fingertips. But those who have ever been to Dhorpatan will never have second thoughts about naming Dhorpatan the best place in the world. This is not an exaggeration, but a fact. Dhorpatan is replete with pristine, natural beauty, which is abundant in Dhorpatan but may be rare to be found elsewhere. Both the flora and fauna found in this region are of a special kind. The vast land of Dhorpatan has been enriched with such plants as fir, pine, birch, rhododendron, hemlock, oak, juniper, spruce, etc. Dhorpatan is also the home of a wide range of wild animals, which are found and thrive in Dhorpatan alone. As a whole, Dhorpatan is a must-visit place, where adventure in game hunting and breathtaking panoramic views are guaranteed. In brief, if someone loves nature and wildlife, then Dhorpatan must be their first choice.   (All photos by