Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

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Setting example of an independent woman

Published On: January 3, 2019 07:23 PM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

"I was born in Birgunj. My mother worked at a local hospital. My father had a serious drinking problem. I have a younger brother. Unfortunately, my mother passed away when I was 13. My father was torn apart. We then shifted to Lalitpur. At the age of 13, I worked at Khajuri, Chapagaun and started supporting my family," said Sabitri, a 35 year-old gardener.

One who makes madal

Published On: January 1, 2019 03:57 PM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

Bikash Lama, 28, is from Kulekhani. He has been making madals for over five years. For some, it is a way of making music . For others, it is profession. For him, making madal has been a mixture of creating good music and a profession as well. " I started playing madal when I was 17.

A life of struggle and hope

Published On: December 31, 2018 06:57 PM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

“What is life to you?” This is probably the most-often asked question. “All my life, I went through pain and sorrow. It’s still the same," said Prem Lal Shrestha, 68.

Life behind the red scarf

Published On: December 31, 2018 06:51 PM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

Behind the red scarf lies a wrinkle-faced woman with dark eyes, slightly pointed nose and a sandalwood tika on her forehead. The tip of the scarf covers her mouth. Maili,a 60-year-old woman from Kavre, has been tailoring near the Dabali at Hadigaun. It has been two years since she came to Kathmandu.

A man working in the dark room

Published On: December 31, 2018 06:24 PM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

Jhyantu Shrestha, 40, has been working in a Mustard factory at Jhochhen for 22 years now. He is the only employee there.

Souls of my city: A man of commitment and hard work

Published On: December 27, 2018 11:45 AM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

KATHMANDU, Dec 27:  “I am an IA (Intermediate in Arts similar to +2 level) graduate. After completing my degree, I did not want to work in private organizations. Sadly, I could not make it to government job either. Maybe I didn’t try hard enough.

Souls of My City: A man working in a dark room

Published On: December 25, 2018 08:50 AM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

It is a dark room. Under the light of two white bulbs, he has been trying to squeeze oil from mustard seeds. Jhyantu Shrestha, 40, has been working in a Mustard factory at Jhochhen for 22 years now.  He is the only employee there. “I lost my father when I was 7 years old.

Souls of My City: Life behind the red scarf

Published On: December 23, 2018 11:42 AM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

Behind the red scarf is a wrinkle-faced woman with dark eyes, slightly pointed nose and a sandalwood tika on her forehead. The tip of the scarf covers her mouth. Maili, a 60-year-old woman from Kavre, has been doing tailoring near the Dabali at Hadigaun.

Souls of my city: Being a Radiologist

Published On: December 20, 2018 11:55 AM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

“As a radiologist, interacting with different patience has been a part of my everyday life. I enjoy doing my work. It gives me joy. As I had a growing interest in watching X rays of people, I decided to become a radiologist. When I was working at Kanti hospital, there were only a handful of radiologists then.

Souls of my city: A life of togetherness, struggle and hope

Published On: December 18, 2018 10:41 AM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

“What is life to you?” This is probably the most-often asked question. “All my life, I went through pain and sorrow. It’s still the same,” said Prem Lal Shrestha, 68.

Souls of My City: Ho Maya and Kara Bir’s story

Published On: December 16, 2018 12:24 PM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

“I married at the age of 30. Many approached me for marriage. Some did not have teeth, some were old and some were rough looking men. I first met him in a marriage ceremony. He was carrying the bridegroom’s belongings.

Souls of My City: Together as a couple

Published On: December 13, 2018 12:30 PM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

KATHMANDU, Dec 13: In a city of art, you also feel loved. Around the alleys of Bhaktapur in Surjamadi, one can see an old couple selling bara, chips and other fast food. Purna Laxmi and Tritha Raj Prajapati got married when they were 16. Today, both of them are 63. It was an arranged marriage. They have 3 sons and 3 daughters.

Souls of My City: Over three decades of selling vegetables

Published On: December 11, 2018 09:26 AM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

The clock strikes 3 in the morning. It is very dark outside. He gets ready and boards the bus from Madhyapur Thimi. His final stop is Khasi Bazar in Kathmandu. Shyam Krishan Kayastha is a 50-year-old farmer. For over 30 years he has been following that monotonous routine. He travels around Machindra Bahal and Nardevi.

Souls of My City: A life full of struggles

Published On: December 8, 2018 11:37 AM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

“It was 2039 BS. I was working for Nepal Police. I had to travel with my colleagues to Pachimnala. The trip was for official purposes. Our final destination was the Nepal-China border.  A fight broke out with the locals of Sangekhola.

Souls of My City: Unpredictable life

Published On: December 5, 2018 11:44 AM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

Taiyab Hussain, 62, is from Bihar.  He owns a shop at Kamalpokhari. “I came to Kathmandu with my elder brother. He used to sew mattresses and blankets. I learnt the skills from him and started working with him.  We used to roam around Kathmandu sewing mattresses and blankets for a living,” he said.

Souls of My City: Difficulties seeking better health services in Kathmandu

Published On: December 3, 2018 12:25 PM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

It has been three days since Gamveera Sahani, a 72 year-old farmer, was admitted to the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj. He complained of chest ache after which he was hospitalized. He was with his second wife Phulkesia Devi.

Souls of My City: The two shamans

Published On: December 1, 2018 10:05 AM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

Gore Tamang and Khadka Bahadur Magar perform Pooja in Agleshwor Mela, in front of the Siddha Chausathi Mahadev Temple in Rammechap . Gore Tamang , 45, is a jhankri (shaman). He has been a sharman for over 27 years.

Souls of My City: Travelling for good

Published On: November 28, 2018 10:06 AM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

Amar Nachsahani, 35, repairs generators and water pumps. He is from Patna, Bihar. He arrived in Kathmandu three years ago. He traveled with his Nepali friends and ended up working here. “I have been traveling to different places of India and Nepal.  But this is the first time that I have stayed back in the same place for three years,” said Nachsahani. Nachsahani learned the repairing skills in Patna with the help of his friends. He started working at the age of 15.

Souls of My City: A hope after several turmoils

Published On: November 26, 2018 10:21 AM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

At the age of 10, his parents let him go with his relatives to work in India. Karna Bahadur Budhathoki worked as a caretaker of kids for six years. After he was fed up, he left the job and started work in a Tea garden. He did not like working at the same place and went to West Bengal.

Souls of my city: Comparing life in city and village

Published On: November 24, 2018 10:54 AM NPT By: Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

Palmo Ghising, 43, lives in Dimi Pokhari, Ramechap. She runs a small shop and hotel. Palmo got married at the age of 15. She has two sons and a daughter who is living in the city. She used to stay in Kathmandu.  Now, she has returned to her birthplace.