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From Our Nepal Correspondent

From Our Nepal Correspondent

By Beware! The Radio

A regular series of articles discussing aspects of life in the South Asian country, written by Dr Balmukunda Regmi, Professor of Pharmacy at Tribhuvan University. Tune in to learn more about Nepal. Share with friends.

Originally broadcast on Beware! The Radio - a freeform, non-profit, non-commercial station, sharing local sounds and stories from around the world.

Read by Andy Brain - apologies for any shaky pronunciation.
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Episode 13: An Hour In Harisiddhi

From Our Nepal CorrespondentSep 26, 2022

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Episode 13: An Hour In Harisiddhi

Episode 13: An Hour In Harisiddhi

Our correspondent allows himself to become reacquainted with a village in the Kathmandu Valley, and reflects on changes and similarities since his last visit 35 years previously.

This article originally featured in the Asia Pacific Daily.

Written by Dr Balmukunda Regmi, and read by Andy Brain, for non-profit freeform station Beware! The Radio.

Do you have any questions for Dr Regmi? Perhaps an aspect of Nepali life that intrigues you? Get in touch via our website or social media feeds.

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Sep 26, 202206:49
Episode 12: What Are Nepal's Priorities?

Episode 12: What Are Nepal's Priorities?

Some ruminations on how Nepalis perceive and relate to others, and to the natural world around them. There are suggestions of land reforms which might improve food security.

This article originally featured in the Annapurna Express: https://theannapurnaexpress.com/news/what-are-nepals-priorities-5560

Written by Dr Balmukunda Regmi, and read by Andy Brain, for non-profit freeform station Beware! The Radio.

Do you have any questions for Dr Regmi? Perhaps an aspect of Nepali life that intrigues you? Get in touch via our website or social media feeds.

Jun 19, 202210:17
Episode 11: Voting, A Voice for the Voiceless
May 25, 202209:58
Episode 10: Bilateral Solutions for Nepal's Trade Imbalance
May 11, 202210:15
Episode 9: Fulfilling Corporate Social Responsibility

Episode 9: Fulfilling Corporate Social Responsibility

This time, Dr Balmukunda Regmi shares some wry observations on the whole system of corporate social responsibility, and how its current weaknesses could be avoided. Originally published in The Rising Nepal, and broadcast on Beware! The Radio, a freeform, non-profit station. Read by Andy Brain, with apologies for any shaky pronunciation.

You can read the original article here: https://risingnepaldaily.com/opinion/fulfilling-corporate-social-responsibility

Mar 21, 202211:25
Episode 8: Dealing With New Afghanistan - A Nepali Perspective

Episode 8: Dealing With New Afghanistan - A Nepali Perspective

This time, Dr Balmukunda Regmi considers the types of relationship Nepal may wish to pursue with the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. Originally published in The Annapurna Express, and broadcast on Beware! The Radio. Read by Andy Brain.

Jan 31, 202210:50
Episode 7: Born Unequal Treated Unequal

Episode 7: Born Unequal Treated Unequal

This time, Dr Balmukunda Regmi looks at how the Universal Declaration of Human Rights measures up to our experience of an unequal world. Read by Andy Brain, as transmitted on Beware! The Radio.

Jan 13, 202210:30
Episode 6: Let Our Streams Breathe

Episode 6: Let Our Streams Breathe

A regular series of articles discussing aspects of life in the South Asian country, written by Dr Balmukunda Regmi. This episode makes a case for better harmony with our life-giving rivers and streams. Originally published in the Annapurna Express. Read by Andy Brain, as transmitted on Beware! The Radio.

Nov 11, 202112:29
Episode 5: Burdened With Books

Episode 5: Burdened With Books

A regular series of articles discussing aspects of life in the South Asian country, written by Dr Balmukunda Regmi. This episode examines a problem which weighs heavy on many schoolchildren. Originally published in the Annapurna Express. Read by Andy Brain, as transmitted on Beware! The Radio.

Nov 11, 202109:41
Episode 4: Is Nepal A Rich Country?
Oct 17, 202111:34
Episode 3 - Nagpanchami 2 - The Naagas

Episode 3 - Nagpanchami 2 - The Naagas

In Part 2 of this long-form article, as originally published in Pashupat Darpan journal, Dr Balmukunda Regmi discusses the role and symbolism of Naagas during the Shrawan period. Read by Andy Brain (with apologies for shaky pronunciation).

Oct 17, 202121:10
Episode 2 - Nagpanchami 1 - The Rainy Shrawan

Episode 2 - Nagpanchami 1 - The Rainy Shrawan

This time, part 1 of a long-form article discussing the month of Shrawan and festivals celebrated within. Written by Dr Balmukunda Regmi. Read by Andy Brain (with apologies for shaky pronunciation).

Oct 17, 202113:27
Episode 1: Together You Reach Higher

Episode 1: Together You Reach Higher

Dr Balmukunda Regmi discusses shared human endeavour, and access to Covid vaccinations. Read by Andy Brain.

Oct 17, 202110:22