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Nepal Abroad Saturday Shrawan 12, 2064 B.S. / July 28, 2007 Year 2. No. 28 Little Lady Talent Show Hundreds Displaced By

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1234567890123456789012345678901212345 safety of my family,” said and could have serious hu- 1234567890123456789012345678901212345 Joshi, who is among hun- manitarian consequences,” Photo: Rajendra Chitrakar / TRN Little Lady Talent Show 2007 winner Apekshya Khanal (Center), 1st runner-up dreds of people newly dis- Vincent Omuga, humanitar- Manila Kadel (right) and 2nd runner-up Sneha Rana (left). The show was placed by violence in the ...Contd. on pg 4 organized by Kathmandu Jaycees on Sunday July 22, 2007; and the competi- tion was among the girls of age between 9 and 11 years from around Nepal. Kathmandu Jaycees has been organizing this program since 1988. Over A Million People In Nepal US Court Strikes Down City’s Faces Food Insecurity: UN Illegal Immigration Ordinances New York July 26: The UN the most agriculturally pro- World Food Program (WFP) ductive areas has led to a Washington July 27 (VOA): A Dozens of towns and and the UN Food and Agri- grain deficit 225,000 metric U.S. federal judge has struck cities across the United States culture Organization (FAO) tons, with 42 of the down Thursday several anti- have already copied warned that over a million country’s 75 districts re- immigrant ordinances passed Hazleton’s Act for their action people in Nepal are in dan- ported to be food deficient. by the city of Hazleton, Penn- to deal with illegal immi- ger of food insecurity after “This is particularly sylvania. This “Illegal Immi- grants. a series of natural disasters troubling during this gration Relief Act” imposed In his 200-page opin- have wreaked havoc on highly sensitive post-con- strict penalties on landlords ion, Judge Munley says federal crop production. flict period,” said Richard and employers if they rented law prohibits the city from According to a joint Ragan, WFP’s representa- to or hired illegal immigrants. enforcing any provisions of its report, prolonged drought, tive in Nepal. VOA’s Sean Maroney reports ordinances. Hazleton’s Mayor hail storms and flooding in ...Contd. on pg 3 from Washington. Lou Barletta says he plans to U.S. District Court appeal the ruling. Tickets to Nepal, India Judge James Munley has “I am very disap- ruled that it is unconstitu- pointed that Judge Munley & Worldwide tional for the city of Hazleton has ruled against all legal resi- to impose fines on businesses dents of the city of Hazleton. that hire illegal immigrants This fight is far from over,” he 1 866 460 4308 and landlords who rent to said. “I have said it many Call for quotes & availability them. Hazleton passed the times before that Hazleton is “Illegal Immigration Relief not going to back down.” Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, 202 558 5491 Thai Air, Gulf Airway, Qatar [email protected] Act” last July but never Hazleton passed the Airways, PIA, Thai Airways Indus Travels Inc., DC implemented it because of a immigration act after city of- and more... court injunction. ...Contd. on pg 5 Serving Customers 7 days / 9am-8pm ET / Quotes can be requested by email as well. Nepal Abroad Shrawan 12, 2064 / July 28, 2007 Page 2 Editorial Report Details Anxiety Preserving our language and culture Over 'American Dream' Nepali language is not the couldn’t escape attending, A recent study (March 2007) It is tied to a job. It is not rooted only medium of communica- talking to the literary lov- entitled “Economic Anxiety in a Bahamas vacation, it is tion at homes of people of ers. Its’ a matter of great and the American Dream”, not rooted in winning the lot- Nepalese origin abroad. For pride to have him here; a finds middle class Americans tery,” says Lake Research the sake of convenience, par- legendary personality of look at their economic future Partners President Celinda ents talk to their kids grown Nepalese literature, whose with a combination of opti- Lake. She adds Americans de- up in the American conti- songs enthralls listeners of mism and anxiety. The report fine the “American Dream” as nent in English. But at the all ages for ever. by Lake Research Partners basic economic security. same time they’re also intro- The Nepali language finds Americans are making “They said that the corner- ducing Nepali language to schools established by vol- more money than ever, but stones were wages that sup- these young citizens through unteers solely to educate they are also working harder port a family, affordable qual- different means. As a result Nepalese language and cul- than ever to achieve their fi- ity healthcare, opportunities these new Nepalese people ture also have a great role in nancial goals. For producer for your children, respect for are able to associate with all promoting and preserving Ivana Kuhar, VOA’s Jim Bertel the work you do, and retire- people in the community, ir- our language and cultural has more on the economic life ment security.” respective of their duration uniqueness, and also deliver- of the American middle class. Yet, 31 percent of of stay in the continent. ing them to new generations. In an era of record working Americans say they In addition, one has The majority of the corporate profits, a recent have incurred debt to pay for to incorporate second lan- students attending such public opinion survey shows essential necessities. Mean- guage (spoken in the country schools are young children; the American middle class is while, American corporate of residence) to make a living we can be assured that becoming increasingly anx- profits are soaring. The Eco- abroad. At the end of the day, they’d not be alienated with ious about their economic se- nomic Policy Institute reports we all (at least most of us) ex- the rest of the Nepalese com- curity. in 2005, the average CEO of 12345678901234 press our feelings in our own munity. 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Weekends provide population. 12345678901234 the Brookings Institution says ample opportunities to In fact academicians 12345678901234 total U.S. wealth has in- 12345678901234 many to satiate their desire like Dr. Harihar P Bhattarai 12345678901234 ...Contd. on pg 7 to talk in Nepali language, conducts Nepalese language 12345678901234 12345678901234 Nepali Calendar discuss local events and class in the University of North 12345678901234 those unfolding in Nepal – Carolina and other colleges 12345678901234 Sun July 29 / Shrawan 13’64 12345678901234 an environment that makes within its system. There are 12345678901234 Chaturdashi many feel (at least) momen- few other universities as well 12345678901234 Mon July 30 / Shrawan 14’64 E. J . Dionne tarily that they’re in Nepal that have Nepalese language Poornima amidst the Nepalese crowd. and culture as part of its pro- E.J. Dionne is a Washington Tue July 31 / Shrawan 15’64 Frequent visits by gram. The publication of the Post columnist and econom- Krishna Paksha/Pratipada the Nepalese literary per- literary magazines clearly ics scholar. “In the Depres- Wed Aug 01 / Shrawan 16’64 sion years, the song was: sonalities and the literary demonstrates the need for lit- Tritiya ‘Brother, can you spare me a programs organized by the erary contents from the con- Thu Aug 02 / Shrawan 17’64 dime?’ Now, the song would literary organizations in sumption it has in this conti- Chaturthi nent. go: ‘Brother, can you spare me different states not only Fri Aug 03 / Shrawan 18’64 demonstrates our passion Therefore, the volun- some health insurance’ or Panchami and respect for our language tary efforts of such individu- ‘Brother can you spare me Sat Aug 04 / Shrawan 19’64 and literature, but also re- als should be recognized and from outsourcing?’ “ assures and redefines us appreciated. Those with re- According to a recent Kshasthi about the richness of our di- sources can come forward poll conducted by Lake Re- Airlines Connecting Nepal verse literature, culture and with any form of assistance search Partners, only 18 per- Nepal Airlines Corporation: Delhi/ Bangkok/ Hong our society that we origi- they can. Even a word cent of Americans believe Kong / Dubai / Kuala Lumpur. Air Nepal International: Dubai / Doha / Bangkok nated from. ‘Thankyou’ said to such volun- they have achieved the cov- Cosmic Air: Varanasi / Delhi Recently teers, trying to make a differ- eted “American Dream”. Thai Airways: Bangkok “The ‘American Druk Air: Thimpu (Paro) JanaKaviKeshari Dharma ence while making their own Biman Bangladesh: Dhaka Raj Thapa was in the US for living, can be of great encour- Dream’ is firmly rooted in Qatar Airways: Doha work and in the workplace. Gulf Air: Muscat / Bahrain a family reason, but agement and support to them. Austrian Airlines: Vienna Publisher / C Editor: Sujeet Aryal (Arjel) Assistant Editor: Sabina Aryal Marketing: Kabir Ghimire Public Relations: Ramesh Air China: Lhasa Koirala Representatives: Sirjana Pokhrel–Texas, Sandip Sapkota–Iowa, Shreeram Khanal-Nepal, Mailing address: Post Box No Pakistan International Airlines: Karachi 125 Fairfax VA 22038. Email:[email protected] Tel: 202 558 4082. The views expressed in this publication are those of the Jet Airways: Delhi writers and do not reflect that of Nepal Abroad. Indian Airlines: Delhi / Kolkata Nepal Abroad Shrawan 12, 2064 / July 28, 2007 Page 3 Discussion On Revitalizing Community Events July 28, 2007: The Nepalese Canadian Association of Ottawa, Canada NECC In Washington DC (NCAO) has scheduled Saturday July 28 for ‘NCAO Annual Food Drive 1234567890123456789012345678901212345 2007 & Multicultural Dance and Music Show’ at Andrew Haydon Park, 1234567890123456789012345678901212345 3169 Carling Ave., Ottawa from 2pm to 5pm. The program hosted by A- 1234567890123456789012345678901212345

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Continued from page 1.. tance was unable to reach since large numbers of Pahades formed. These include the ian affairs officer with the UN those suffering food insecurity. migrated from the hills and notorious Terai Virus Office for the Coordination of Among the newly lower mountain areas to the Cleaners, the Ajingar Humanitarian Affairs displaced, those most at risk Terai in the 1950s following the Group, Bhawar Ulka and (OCHA) in Nepal, told IRIN. are the hill people, also known eradication of malaria, accord- the Chure Bhawar Ekta There is still no official as Pahades, who have lived in ing to the Conflict Study Centre, Samaj (CBES), which are ex- data on the number of new the Terai for generations, ac- a local academic institute. pected to give rise to more IDPs who are said to be afraid cording to a new IDP report Since then, the inter-ethnic tension and to register with the local gov- jointly prepared by OCHA, Pahades have dominated poli- possible further displace- ernment or police. Aid agen- Office of the High Commis- tics and the local economy to ments, said the IDP report. cies are also having difficulty sioner for Human Rights become more affluent and Complex situation accessing villages where there (OHCHR), the UN Refugee privileged than the Madhesi, Some IDP experts are are reports of displacement. Agency (UNHCR), the Norwe- who feel bitter about this. also concerned that it is not Lack of access, information gian Refugee Council (NRC) Emergence of radical groups only the Pahades who are “Our access to the and the International Rescue The number of mili- vulnerable but also the Terai has reduced greatly es- Committee (IRC). tant groups in the Terai has Madhesi population living pecially in remote areas where The IDP report said a been increasing and spreading alongside them in hilly dis- people need aid most,” said large number of displaced had fear among the Pahades, said tricts. “The Madhesi people prominent Nepali civil society already fled to Kathmandu and local activists. could also suffer from dis- activist Subodh Pyakhurel, other major towns like Among the most placement and lose their adding that rights groups, aid Biratnagar and Hetauda in the feared are the Madhesi Tigers, only means of survival,” said workers and journalists were east and that land belonging to Cobra Group, two factions of the NRC’s Amrita Shrestha. under constant threat and un- the hill people had been occu- JTMM and nine other similar “Now it is only the able to get any information pied by various armed groups. groups who are bent on cleans- government who can pre- from the affected villages. “If this trend contin- ing the Pahades from the Terai vent further displacement The only information ues humanitarian conse- region, according to some local and inter-ethnic tensions available is from displaced quences could worsen,” said rights NGOs who requested between people of the hills people who have managed to Onuga. anonymity for fear of attacks and the Terai,” said escape from their homes, he said. The Madhesi and Pahades from these armed groups. Pradeep Jha, protection of- OCHA says it was There has been tension They expressed con- ficer from the National Hu- concerned that due to the lack between the Madhesi and cern that new anti-Madhesi man Rights Commission information, immediate assis- Pahades communities ever groups are also being (NHRC). ‘BANA Community Picnic’ Organized in Maryland

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12345678901234567890112345678901234567890123456789123456789012345678901234567 Photo: G G Prerana / Sashwat Parajuli The Baltimore Association of Nepalese in America (BANA) had organized ‘BANA Community Picnic’ on Sunday July 22, 2007 at Gunpowder Falls State Park in Maryland. The program was attended by large number people from Maryland as well as from the DC and Virginia. The program included Songs and other entertainment activities, barbeque and more. JanaKaviKeshari Dharma R Thapa was also present on the program. Seen on the image (left) is popular folk singer Prem Raja Mahat performing on the program. Krishna Ghimire (Right-center image) is the current president of BANA. Nepal Abroad Shrawan 12, 2064 / July 28, 2007 Page 5 JanaKaviKeshari Dharma Raj Thapa Facilitated In

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1234567890123456789012345678901212345612345678901234567890123456789012123456 Photo:Nepalhorizons.com Under the initiative of International Nepali Literary Society-DC Metro Chapter (several organizations of the DC, MD and VA included) a program was organized to facilitate JanaKaviKeshari Dharmaraj Thapa on Saturday July 21, 2007 at Thomas Jefferson Library, Leohmans Plaza, Falls Church VA. Also present on the occasion were Dr. Harihar P Bhattarai from the University of North Carolina, Jay Raj Acharya- a literati and also a former Nepalese envoy to the UN among others. The program was chaired by the president of INLS-DC chapter Govinda G Prerana. The program was a great success attended by literary lovers from around the DC Metro area. On the image above Kavi Thapa is seen speaking towards the end of the program. US Court Strikes Down ...

Continued from page 1... Latino Coalition tells VOA that a Public Call to Join Cultural Center ficials blamed a recent rise in continued legal fight is the last Ad Hoc Committee thing his group wants as a plain- illegal immigration for in- The Nepalese Cultural Center, DFW Metro Area ad hoc tiff in this case. creasing crime and over- committee invites all members of the Nepalese Com- whelming social services in “It’s sad because we were munity to join the respective committee within one the city of 30,000. Hispanic hoping that with this determina- month, to respect the public opinions and to provide and civil rights groups sued tion from the judge we would be equal opportunities for the contributions/participation the city. They said the mea- able to start a process of healing in of all members of the Nepalese community within the sures were racist and divisive. the community which has been DFW area in the proposed Nepalese Cultural Center. However, the court polarized by this issue,” said The recent meeting of the ad hoc committee (held ruled that a city cannot enact Molina. on July 21, 2007) decided to expand the existing ad hoc any ordinances dealing with An estimated 12 million committee by inviting all interested members of illegal immigration because immigrants are living in the United Nepalese community. they conflict with what is com- States without documentation. In effect, given the need of the substantial financial monly called the supremacy resources required to successfully execute this project, clause of the U.S. Constitution, American Li- all new members interested in joining the ad hoc com- which makes federal law the mittee are required to select one of the two member- supreme law of the land. ship options listed below. This mandatory clause, with brary Closes,... the sole purpose of raising funds, applies equally to all Agapito Lopez with members of the Ad Hoc Committee. the Hazleton Latino Organiza- Continued from page 3... Option One: Honorary Membership - Minimum do- tion says this ruling sends a videotapes, 75 periodicals, nation of US$10,000.00 clear message to the dozens of 700 CD-ROMs and five online Option Two: Lifetime Membership - Minimum do- other communities in the United databases. The online data- nation of US$5000.00 States considering similar laws. bases include Lexis-Nexis, Those interested in joining the ad hoc committee “From [the city of] Proquest, Ebsco-Host, First and are willing to contribute to this noble project, Farmers Branch in Texas to Search and Literary Refer- please contact any of the following members within a Florida, there is about 120 cit- ence Center. month (deadline: August 25th, 2007). ies that have been waiting to Besides library and see if they can enact their own other resources, the Ameri- Gouri R. Joshi 214-537-1166 / Bhim Karki (Unique immigration laws,” he said. can Library regularly holds Mart) 972-603-5137 / Mahesh K. Nepal 817-800-0356 / “This is something that per- popular discussion and other Murali Adhikari 225-362-1916 / tains to the Congress.” programs, which will con- For details visit nepalesesociety.org Jose Molina with the tinue in its new location in Pennsylvania Statewide Maharajgunj. [US Embassy, KTM] Nepal Abroad Shrawan 12, 2064 / July 28, 2007 Page 6 The NAOO Organized Their Annual Picnic

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1234567890123456789012345678901212345612345678901234567890123456789012123456 Photo:NAOO The Nepali American Organization of Ohio (NAOO) organized its summer picnic on Saturday July 21, 2007 at Edgewater Park (by Lake Erie) in Cleveland OH. Over 70 people of all ages from around Ohio attended the picnic. Amod Pyakuryal is the current president of NAOO. There are about 100 registered members in NAOO and approximately 300 Nepalese around Ohio, estimates president Pyakuryal. Scientists Find Social... Discussion On Revitalizing... Continued from page 3.. dinator of this committee. The Continued from page 8.. it has to do with them shar- who became obese and 37 ing ideas about what healthy dividuals discussed their ideas core issues would be decided percent if they had a spouse behavior is like.” and expressed their whole- by this committee later when who became obese. Co-author Nicholas hearted support for this noble words are actually trans- Most surprising Christakis of Harvard Uni- cause. lated into real actions. though, was the risk of obe- versity says the findings However, the meeting The ‘Committee for sity among unrelated friends. have implications for the de- hall was virtually divided into Nepal Center’ further formed The study showed that if the velopment of effective weight two schools of thought: One a seven member Action Com- friendship was casual, a loss programs. that believed in NECC and the mittee to initiate further person’s risk of becoming “We think our re- community center are syn- work on revitalizing NECC. obese increased by 57 percent sults suggest that treating onymous and hence should Prem Sangraula- the coordi- if the friend became obese. If people in groups my be more coexist; while others argued nator would be working the relationship was strong effective than treating them for the separation of these two closely with other members and the two people claimed individually,” he noted. “So, entities. like Krishna Niroula, Ram each other as friends, then if collective or group dieting or Even though the meet- Malakar, Ram Kharel, Netra one became obese, the friend’s efforts to participate in sports ing couldn’t decide which way Ghising, Khilendra Neupane risk of obesity jumped by 170 or other activities that are to go, it did succeed in forming and Kabindra Sitoula. percent. collective may be more effec- a new committee called ‘Com- It was also agreed The findings are pub- tive than individual at- mittee for Nepal Center’ com- that the ‘Committee for lished in the New England tempts alone.” prising 51 members. President Nepal Center’ would meet on Journal of Medicine. Observers say this is Sangraula was selected coor- every 3 to 4 months. James Fowler is a so- the first time it appears that ciologist at the University of groups of people have in- Their True Love... California and one of the fected one another with a Continued from page 8.... scolded him so badly. Then af- study’s authors. non-infectious disease, and ing a bus to Kathmandu. I have ter without speaking even a “We were stunned to they predict the study may taken a return ticket, too. We single word with me he had find that people who are hun- lead to a new field called net- should move before cock crows.’ slept being wrapped through. dreds of miles away have just work medicine. [VOA] Before giving me chance to I sensed that Tamang as much impact on a person’s speak a word, Tamang had dis- had not informed Patali that weight status as friends who ‘Vishwaparikrama’ played the ticket towards me. he was coming late. are right next door,” he said. ‘Committed to Establish a New State of Hey Tamang how you dared to Are you informed? ’ “And so what this suggests Nepali Speaking People of the Globe bring the ticket without doing Tamang left the world forever” is that it’s not the case that Fortnightly Publication any consultations? You should Before finishing reply to Patali’s this causal relationship is due For a complementary copy, email : have asked for a word if you are question, a colleague of our group, to people eating together or Govind Giri Prerana - Chief Editor going! If you do as you please Bhim Raj Shrestha informed it to exercising together. Rather, [email protected] then I can do nothing.’ I had others. I became stunned. Nepal Abroad Shrawan 12, 2064 / July 28, 2007 Page 7

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Photo:ANWA/DC Anshu Basnyat is seen volunteering for the yard sale on Saturday June 21, 2007 organized by America Nepal Women’s Association of Greater Washington DC.

On Saturday July 21, scheduled Yardsale for The second yard sale ‘Yard Sale For the Education’ America Nepal Womens this year. would be held in September with a view, ‘someone’s junks Association (ANWA) orga- The money raised 07 in the Northern Virginia could be other’s future and nized, with great success, from these yard sales area. The date and venue generation builder’. a Yard Sale at Langley would provide scholarship would be decided later. As always, the organi- Park Shopping Center in to the neediest students of Inspired by the im- zation also expects active Hyattsville, MD that the two schools, namely, pressive funds raised during community participation in raised $680 between the Helpless Children Protec- the previous years through their projects. More informa- hours of 8am to 2pm. This tion Home and Junkiri yard sale, ANWA is in the tion may be available from is their first of the two School in Nepal. process of developing a model anwa-dc.org. Report Details Anxiety... Visit Nepalhorizons.com Continued from page 2.... incomes have risen, but Jim Kessler of the For: 1234567890123 -Updated news, image and blog 1234567890123 Americans are working Third Way, a strategy center -Pictures and schedules available on 1234567890123 harder than ever in order to for progressive issues, says various community events 1234567890123 -Live image from Nepal 1234567890123 achieve those gains. House- economic anxiety among -Nepali Calendar with festivals 1234567890123 hold income volatility has working class Americans is - Regular Interviews of personalities 1234567890123 & celebrities 1234567890123 risen as well, suggesting that a by-product of global eco- 1234567890123 many families face unpre- nomic changes. “We’re in a 1234567890123 Online Radio presents updated

1234567890123 dictable futures.” once-in-a-century period of News and Views from Nepal 1234567890123 Jacobs says major in- just vast, convoluting, unre- 1234567890123 To subscribe Nepal Abroad by email regularly, signup at Nepalhorizons.com 1234567890123 come losses are increasingly mitting economic change 1234567890123 common, as more Americans that is going on and that is 1234567890123 lose their jobs to outsourcing Exchange Rates in Nepal Elisabeth Jacobs making people uncertain. or company downsizing. The middle class feels that Currency Buying (Rs) Selling (Rs) creased over the past de- Further, health care costs are the rules for economic suc- US $ 1 64.70 65.29 cade. But, she adds, the rising dramatically, leaving cess have changed and they Canadian $1 62.01 62.57 Euro 1 89.72 89.53 middle class is not getting its an estimated 46 million are on their own to figure Pound Sterling 1 132.60 133.81 slice of the American eco- Americans without health them out.” Australian $1 57.19 57.72 nomic pie. “The household insurance. Kessler says the Swiss Franc 1 53.29 53.78 Singapore Dollar 42.73 43.12 ongoing global economic Japanese Yen 10 5.37 5.42 Accrual Accounting Services IncInc. restructuring will not be Chinese Yuan 1 8.55 8.63 stopped nor slowed. He Indian Rupees 100 160.00 160.15 Service offered across the US Swedish Kroner 1 9.62 For your: suggests the way to help ---- -Income Tax Return Preparation, Refund Danish Kroner 1 11.92 ---- Maximization. American workers pre- Hong Kong Dollar 1 8.27 ---- -Small Business Formation, Registration, pare for success in the Saudi Arab Riyal 1 17.25 ---- Sales & Use Tax Return Preparation. Qatari Riyal 1 17.78 ---- -Handling Business Payroll and All other new global economy is to Thai Bhat 1 Business tax issues. make high quality educa- 1.92 ---- -Audit Representation and Book Keeping Hari K Sharma, MSA CPA UAE Dirham 1 17.62 ---- [email protected] tion more affordable to all Malaysian Ringgit 1 18.81 ---- needs. 703 996 8571 Americans. [VOA 7/26] [Source: Nepal Rastra Bank, 07.27.07] Nepal Abroad Shrawan 12, 2064 / July 28, 2007 Page 8

Their True Love Kamala Sarup I wrote this article about my son in our group, so it can also has age and grown up to home’ Patali had sworn before friends, and their true love. be said that there is no one youth?’ Once my Kahili sister the daughter of my big mother True love is unselfish. against him. had scolded Patali in the morn- that was told by sister. “I can show off my “One needs to have pa- ing while she was walking Every evening, re- pride only if I get the chance to tience in love,” Chandra down the street. membering Patali, Tamang marry Patali.” Tamang spoke, Bahadur Bohara, sitting beside Mother always used to would brag with me for resign- lighting a cigarette while sit- us, spoke thoughtlessly while say though Kahili sister was of ing the job and go to village. ting beside the balcony one taking a sip of tea. my own care should be taken ‘How you will bring Patali af- evening. “You’re in “What am I doing if it to speak and to behave with ter resigning job? Marriage is Kathmandu. Will Patali pre- is not patiently waiting? Not her for she would live threat- yet to be done; line of two/four serve her youth for you there only this much, but I’m ready ening all the villagers. ‘Youth is yet to be given. You should at the village?” I smiled, jok- to wait throughout my entire must have come in you too not get frustrated this way.’ I ingly. life for Patali!” Tamang got while you were in age? did not know whether he “Patali is beautiful. heated. Whether you have got satire to would like or dislike at the talk Only yesterday, the son of my As always, Tamang other’s daughter, how could I would convince him but his auntie, Antare, had written a was straightforward and scold? Neither I’m of yours face would always get creased letter to me.” blunt, and at times, we were mother’s line nor of father’s. It while thus said. Tamang was protec- anxious of his habit of becom- is not the same to talk to me as Day after tomorrow tive of Patali. He turned to- ing silent after being angry. “It to others, you know Kahili sis- before the crow of cock, you and wards the south, looking makes no difference if anyone ter.’ Tamang and I had seen I should move for village. Just through the corner of his eyes tells me off or criticizes me,” he Patali from the distance talk- after two days when I reach all the while ignoring my talk. said, standing up and heading ing pulling her sari. ‘Why you village, I will marry Patali.’ “I came to Kathmandu swear- towards his room. We guessed answering back this way? Tamang had spoken with boast ing my love of Patali. Some- he had not liked our good na- Don’t you mind the manner of without taking a breath.. ‘If times I become sad, for the im- tured joking about Patali as it how to speak with the elders?’ mother does not let me marry, age of Patali comes in mind day made his heart ache bitterly. Kahili sister I will straightly get back catch- and night.” He sighed long- ‘What is it, no one had spoken instantly. Had we ...Contd. on page 6 ingly. should teach you to walk be- not been there, fight would Today, he quickly fin- ing smartened up! How this have been taken place between ished a packet of Gaida ciga- pretentious girl could have them. After that, ‘Until your rette and creased his forehead. walked without looking people sharp tongued sister will re- Tamang is the most frank per- walking in front though she main I will never stop at your Scientists Find Social Networks Affect Obese Individuals By Deborah Tate, Washington Researchers say obesity is not for heart attack, stroke and is adding a new perspective After an exhaustive only caused by genes, but by diabetes. to that environment, that of study of the individuals’ re- overweight people being part Medical researchers social networks.” lationships - including of social networks of obese in- know that obesity runs in Sociologists at friends, family and neighbors dividuals. Investigators say families because of genes. But, Harvard University and the - the investigators found that the finding helps explain an it turns out, that is not the University of California at San a person’s chances of becom- epidemic of obesity over the whole story. Investigators Diego studied the intricate so- ing obese increased 40 per- past 30 years. VOA’s Jessica have found that social net- cial networks of more than 12,000 cent if he or she had a sibling Berman reports. works play a significant role people between 1971 and 2003. ...Contd. on pg 6 Since the mid-1970s, in determining body type. the number of overweight Matthew Gilman is Post Box No 125 and obese individuals has head of the obesity preven- Fairfax VA 22038 skyrocketed. The World tion program at Harvard Health Organization esti- University in Cambridge, To, mates there are now 1 billion Massachusetts. overweight people, at least Gilman says while 300 million of whom are genes can explain obesity, obese. they cannot explain the so- Experts define obesity called obesity epidemic. as weighing in excess of 30 “Genes haven’t percent of ideal body weight, changed in the last 30 years, a condition that puts obese but our environment really individuals at extreme risk has,” he said. “And this study