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A Father Never Retires
Nepal Jun 14, 2014

A Father Never Retires

"At this age I’d rather prefer relaxing at home but I am out of choice. I have to feed the family. After 3 years my son returned empty handed from Saudi. My family had really high hopes but my son...

Our Gopali Heritage
Nepal Jun 20, 2014

Our Gopali Heritage

"They tell us that our ancestors were the first kings of Nepal. I am glad that we Gopalis still exist till date and we have our own settlement. In my village (Gopali Gaun in the backdrop) everyone is...

Love Began with a Helping Hand
Nepal Dec 23, 2019

Love Began with a Helping Hand

"I was struggling to carry the heavy sack of wheat up to the cliff. A few men had already passed me by but no one had stopped to offer me help. He was the one who did. Back in the day, he was very...

Turning Pain into Purpose
Nepal Jun 06, 2019

Turning Pain into Purpose

“I had no guidance but life taught me. And because I was always looking for opportunities for a better life, I came into contact with a generous lady who took me in, to work at her humanitarian...

But You are Beautiful
Nepal Nov 18, 2013

But You are Beautiful

"Why would you want to take a picture of someone covered in cow dung (Gobar in Nepali, used as fuel)?"But you are beautiful. Laughs. "Shameless aren't you?"

That Night!
Nepal Dec 27, 2013

That Night!

"It's a vivid recollection. I was on a pilgrimage. They woke up and asked us to get off the bus. It was dark but I could see it was an open ground, almost the size of a football field. We were to...

Sun
Nepal Apr 11, 2014

Sun

"I wonder where that sun came from.- Biraj Gurung, Met him in Salleri, Gorkha District

The Musician
Nepal May 09, 2014

The Musician

"I am juggling with work and music right now. I am also contemplating on going abroad for my further studies. I love music but not at the expense of my own peace and freedom. How happy will music...

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