Himalaya

Last Wednesday morning (Bhadra 10), a Himalayan tsunami triggered by the Bhote Koshi River devastated settlements across Rasuwa within a matter of moments. The disaster also affected Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha, Tanahun and other districts. Houses, shops, roads, bridges and hydropower structures were swept away. Many families lost their loved ones, while some are still unaware of the whereabouts of their family members. As search and rescue operations continue, another difficult question now...

Human beings, bound by borders, documents and the machinery of civilization, need passports to cross countries. Wild animals like elephants do not recognize such lines. For generations stretching back likely thousands of years, elephant herds have followed an ancient ecological rhythm; moving fr...