Tag: nepal
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History Repeats, But This Time She Leads
From Pamphlets to TikTok: Nepal’s Movements Across Generations By Sanman Thapa | 9/15/2025 —***— Demonstrators gathered outside Nepal’s Parliament in Kathmandu on Monday. One organizer said events this week escalated out of their control. Prabin Ranabhat/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images I originally wrote this piece as an op-ed right after September 12, when The Guardian…
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A Photograph I Found in an Old Album
While looking through an old album, I found a photograph of my factory brothers in Kathmandu — a reminder that Labor Day is not just about rest, but about dignity, memory, and the unseen hands that shape our world.
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A Fight for a Cup of Chai: A Journey Through Labor, Loss, and Hope
In A Fight for a Cup of Chai, the author takes readers on a compelling journey through the resilience and solidarity of garment factory workers in 1990s Nepal, set against the backdrop of political upheaval and social transformation. At the heart of the narrative is a young worker navigating the grueling realities of factory life,…
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Caught In the Middle
By Sanman Thapa | August 27, 2024| 12:10 pm We sat on the rooftop cafe in Kathmandu Durbar Square, the sun dipping low in the sky as we waited for our afternoon snack—steaming plates of MoMos. Below us, hundreds, if not thousands, of pigeons swarmed around the Kaal Bhairav Temple—Aiden’s favorite spot—where people scattered seeds across…
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A Journey Through Adversity: A Tale of Factory Life
The author reflects on his son’s growing understanding of his injury and the hardships he endured in Nepal. He describes the challenging conditions and long hours in garment and shoe factories, leading to a life-altering accident. Despite the surgeon’s efforts, his hand couldn’t be saved, leaving him grappling with uncertainty at a young age.
Sanman Thapa 