Tag: Rajneesh Bhandari

Fear and Limbo in Katmandu

BY Rajneesh Bhandari and Sofia Perpetua | Apr. 28, 2015 | 1:24 Since Saturday’s earthquake, tens of thousands in Katmandu have slept outside, wary of aftershocks and the threat of collapsing buildings.

Doctor Heals With Roses

Sushil Koirala isn’t just a doctor, he’s a healer of the soul, too. He’s been handing out roses for years to break down social stigmas in Nepal. And on World Leprosy Day, he wants patients […]

Food Shortage in Shangri-La

Nepal’s Himalaya region has inspired mythology both ancient and modern, including the British author James Hilton’s novel “Lost Horizon,” which coined the term “Shangri-La” in 1933 to describe the heavenly nature of the region. But […]