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Archive for June, 2008
Old Dilemma and New Nepal
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I am having headache! Not just simple headache but big one (If we could measure it, it would be bigger than my head)
No, No, I don’t have migraine. But I might have soon if the political deadlock of this country continues. I have stopped following news, stopped reading newspapers. I know the news and I don’t want to dampen my already bad mood.
No matter who they are or where they from, the thirst of power ultimately drives them crazy.
Our dear Prime Minister is clinging to chair and not ready to leave till his last breath (No matter what he says, his actions shows it). Our so called revolutionary leader, Mr. Prachanda, who use to claim that if they won the elections, he would become like Sonia Gandhi. But it seems he has eaten his own words. Now he’s desperate to snatch power from Girija. The UML, it’s becoming dog’s tail. Sometime it wags it’s tail for Congress, sometimes for UML. It doesn’t have clear vision of what it needs. Other regional parties are playing regional games. Everyone is hungry for their piece of pizza. I wonder what dark magic lies there in that cursed chair??
And our dear student leaders, what to say about them. They retort to vandalism and strike for every cause, either justifiable or not, but never comes forward to end such power struggle among their mother parties. Sometimes I wonder whether they fight for our rights or to make mockery of democracy. Look at this time, they began protest demanding 50% discount in public transportation. Fair demand! But the way they pressed their demand? Hmm very unfair. Why every time they have to burn tyres, pelt stones and destroy public property? Have they ever considered, in response to press for their rights, they are snatching other people’s basic right of mobility, security and health. No, why would they consider about my right? After all for every one, their own rights come first. Go to hell other’s rights, am I right student leaders??
This question goes to not only student leaders, but to everyone who are either in strike or planning to go.
There could be other ways to press for their demands. Go to concerned authorities, from PM to Ministers. Do whatever form of chakkajam or gherau there. Don’t let minister out of office until he listens to the rightful demands. Why I have to suffer? Why I have to walk everyday 2 hours and fear of getting stoned or baton. Why I have to inhale the poisonous gas emitted by tyre. If I got some serious health problem because of that reason, would they come to support me? No, why would they? Their responsibility is over in streets.
People’s attitudes have clouded serious doubt over the democracy and New Nepal. It appears they believe they can do everything to press for demands. A traffic accident, road is blocked. Petrol crisis, road is blocked. Law enforcement process, again road is blocked. I wonder may be tomorrow road would be blocked because some men beat their wife or vice-versa.
Is this the New Nepal we want? The country always in chaos and deadlock in every front!
It’s good people have become conscious of their rights. But only demanding rights wouldn’t solve anything. In democratic country, respecting other right is equally important. Respecting other rights and utilizing our rights brings cohesion in society and brings transparency and true democracy which catalyzes the peace, stability and development.
If we don’t stop our silliness in time, then soon, the situation would be same as post 1990 movement. People seek drastic change but they themselves become hurdles for it. And later all the parties either public or government starts blame game. But everyone forgets, it’s their part too that brought this social injustice and instability.
Saying goes, Nepali people always understand late. May be, they will understand on time this time.
हिँड्दा हिँड्दै थाकिसकेँ
1बाबा कति हिँड्नु भन्या… एक एक घण्टा हिँड्नु परेपछि के को फुर्ति आउँछ र काम गर्नलाई ?? हिजो पनि हिँडे र आज पनि । अफिस आइपुग्दा थाकेर लखतरान परेको थिएँ र पो डेडलाईन डेड भयो । काम गर्ने जाँगर र फुर्ति त घामले खाईहाल्यो । बल्ल बल्ल अफिसमा भएको ग्लुकोज र जुस खाएपछि अलि काम गर्न मन लाग्यो ।
धेरै हिँडेर नै घर पुगेपछि निकै थाकेँ । जाँच आइरहेको छ त्यही भएर पढ्छु भनेको के सकिन्थ्यो र एकछिन किताब हेरेपछि सुतेँ । विहान चाँडे उठेर पढ्छु भनेको त सुतेको सुत्यै पो भइयो बा ।
आज पनि हिँडेर अफिस आउन त आइयो अब जाने चाहि कसरी हो खै ??
हैन कति बन्द गर्नुपरेको भन्या नयाँ नेपालका नयाँ नेपालीहरुलाई ?? जे कुरामा पनि विरोध भन्दै चक्काजाम र बन्द गरिहाल्छन् । अब बल्ल बल्ल विद्यार्थी आन्दोलन सकियो, यातायात व्यवसायीहरुको बन्द जस्ताको तस्तै छ । खोइ को कोले बन्द गर्ने रे अझै । अब त समाचार हेर्ने जाँगर पनि छैन । जहिले एकै खाले समाचार हुन्छ । सबै बन्द गर्ने धुनमा भएपछि उस्तै त हो नि ।
अब बन्दले गर्दा हिँड्नु परेपछि दुःख त निकै पाइयो । पसर्िदेखि त विदामा छु त्यही भएर बालै भएन । तर भोली पनि के गर्ने होला ??
कि म पनि विरोधमा घरमै बसुँ त्यसो गरे कसो होला ??
Sari Soldiers: Conflict’s story
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Have you ever considered the women’s role to bring peace and democracy in Nepal? May be not, always you see Girija or Prachanda claiming, they have brought peace in Nepal. But after watching the documentary Sari Soldiers , then may be your view might change.
Sari Soldiers was on women’s role to bring peace, democracy and rule of law in Nepal. The documentary begins with the King Gyanendra ascending the throne, his coup and the escalating Maoist insurgency. The story followed six women from six areas: one was Maoist combatant, second was human right activist, third was army personal, fourth was monarchist, fifth was democracy warrior and the last civilian suffered from the conflict that killed more than 13, 000 people in 10 years.
Comrade Kranti was involved with the CPN Maoist since the insurgency began. She has already participated in many wars. Mandira Sharma is Human Right Defender who was awarded with the Human Right Defender award two times for her effort to protect Human Rights and establish rule of law. After her brother was killed in combat, Janaki joined then Royal Nepal Army. Krishna was a monarchist who was totally against the Maoist atrocities and she had led first women uprising against the Maoist in rural village of Dailekh. Ram Kumari Jhankri, a student leader is fighting to restore democracy and end the autocratic rule of King Gyanendra. And Devi Sunuwar is fighting for her daughter who was detained by army and was tortured and executed in extra-judicial killing.
The documentary follows these six women and tells their own story in their own language. This documentary shows how the conflict affected the all lives and women’s will power to fight for justice and cause. Kranti or Devi, Ram Kumari or Krishna, everyone is trying to end the difference that has divided the society in two fractions of haves and haves not, in their own way.
Danger is there for everyone. Due to conflict many characters were forced to flee their villages and migrate to safer places like Kathmandu. Their lives were in constant danger but the hope of justice, peace kept them moving. Devi fought vigorously for her daughter’s safety and state’s atrocities. The night when her daughter was taken by army, army had come for her. But fortunately or unfortunately, she wasn’t home. Instead army took her daughter Maina and did encounter accusing her to be Maoist. Her constant fight for justice gave the case international attention and at last, army was forced to admit the error.
The documentary ends showing the peace has returned to Nepal, and Democratic Republic has been institutionalized in Nepal. The six characters have moved ahead and are hopeful, it would last forever.
After watching this documentary, I felt like every conflict has bad side. But such effort of people to move ahead and keep fighting for the right cause keeps country on track of development and stability. Many people might believe this was has pushed Nepal backward in terms of development and economic transformation, but I believe this has also brought political consciousness in people. People have understood the meaning of democracy, equality, stability which has made Nepal so inclusive now. If these women haven’t championed their cases, then may be we wouldn’t have been able to bring back the democracy and inclusiveness and way to equality, peace and justice.
I salute to all those visible and invisible, soldiers in sari or any other dresses, who fought for equality, justice and democracy. May be their role would never be acknowledged properly, their actions would be a forgotten history but its because of them, my future generation is in safe hands. Thank you!
For more info: www.wmm.com
Images: www.butterlampfilms.com
My Personality Disoerder Test
0I had my personality disorder test at similarminds.com. And the result is, you can see here:
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Personality Disorder Test Results
Paranoid
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46%
Schizoid
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34%
Schizotypal
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66%
Antisocial
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66%
Borderline
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42%
Histrionic
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54%
Narcissistic
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54%
Avoidant
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54%
Dependent
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46%
Obsessive-Compulsive
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42%
personality tests by similarminds.com
Test Note: Read the descriptions below to avoid misinterpreting test results (for example, the Antisocial classification does not mean you are a loner, it means you tend to be insensitive towards others).
General Note: the validity and reliability of DSM personality disorders are still lacking in strong statistical evidence and clear agreement in the scientific and medical community. They are determined by the American Psychiatric Association and will likely be revised in the future.
Author Note:I don’t think Schizoid personality is a valid disorder (read), some of the smartest people in history were schizoid because they occupied a remote end of the intelligence bell curve. Schizotypal personality can encompass highly original thinkers as well as totally insane people so I think it’s a flawed type. I think the remaining eight disorders are generally valid.
Disorder Info
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Eccentric Personality Disorders: Paranoid, Schizoid, Schizotypal
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Individuals with these disorders often appear odd or peculiar.
Paranoid Personality Disorder – individual generally tends to interpret the actions of others as threatening.
Schizoid Personality Disorder – individual generally detached from social relationships, and shows a narrow range of emotional expression in various social settings.
Schizotypal Personality Disorder – individual is uncomfortable in close relationships, has thought or perceptual distortions, and peculiarities of behavior.
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Dramatic Personality Disorders: Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic
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Individuals with these disorders have intense, unstable emotions, distorted self-perception, and/or behavioral impulsiveness.
Antisocial Personality Disorder – individual shows a pervasive disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others.
Borderline Personality Disorder – individual shows a generalized pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and observable emotions, and significant impulsiveness.
Histrionic Personality Disorder – individual often displays excessive emotionality and attention seeking in various contexts. They tend to overreact to other people, and are often perceived as shallow and self-centered.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder – individual has a grandiose view of themselves, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy that begins by early adulthood and is present in various situations. These individuals are very demanding in their relationships.
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Anxious Personality Disorders: Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive-Compulsive
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Individuals with these disorders often appear anxious or fearful.
Avoidant Personality Disorder – individual is socially inhibited, feels inadequate, and is oversensitive to criticism
Dependent Personality Disorder – individual shows an extreme need to be taken care of that leads to fears of separation, and passive and clinging behavior.
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder – individual is preoccupied with orderliness, perfectionism, and control at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency.
I don’t know what it means…. But it surely read some of my traits very well…. Don’t want to post any of my thoughts more!!
Weird Me – Tagging game
0bI read this fun game in some blogs (Jeez, I have been so addicted reading to others blog. And I was wondering why I can’t concentrate on my work and studies lol : ) ). The rules are simple and easy to follow. There’s the rule:
“Each player of this game starts with 6 weird things about him or herself. People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own as well as state the rule clearly. In the end, you need to tag 6 people as well and list their names. Remind them that they’ve been tagged!”
6 weird things about me:
1. I can’t sleep flat on my back and also facing right side of my bed.
2. I can’t bear sound of scratch of anything (and sound made by shovel with cemented floor is most unbearable!!! Ehhh, I feel so uneasy even with the thought)
3. Whenever I can’t sneeze (though I want so badly), I look at light source (And weirdly, it works)
4. I day-dream a lot. Whenever I have free time, I enjoy having imaginations inside my head. (Am not freak hehehe)
5. People call me good talker, but I find very hard to have good talk flowing on. Every time while I am talking; only my half mind listens. Other half is busy in constructing the following conversation.
6. I am patient of Hamlet-disease. I am always in state of To be or Not, To do or Not. I think so many times before taking any decisions (and have to suffer a lot).
I’m tagging: Prashant, Anjan, Geshan, Anjesh, Bibek and Bibhusan dai
Note: If any of you guys do’t have blog, you can continue this game in facebook 
Wat ya Said!