Alex Bushnell

Communists And Insurgents: Nepal’s Past And Present

Nepal’s 1951 uprising and the 1990 democratic movement both featured intense communist involvement. Setting the scene for the left’s role in contemporary Nepalese history.

By Alex Bushnell May 25, 2018

Ghandi & Associates’ Coveted Founder Speaks About His Past And Nepal’s Future

I came to Kathmandu in 1975 intent on not studying law. At first I tried to study medicine as well as a few other things but wasn’t successful, so ended up biting the bullet and applying to Law school but I failed with this too. I went to the school’s office to find out why I hadn’t passed and was told that I’d answered the test using old criteria. My school was teaching old laws and subsequently caused me to fail.

By Alex Bushnell May 04, 2018

Nepal’s Top Lawyer Decries Corruption And Nepotism’s Effects On Investment

Pandit believes that Kathmandu’s rival law firms don’t manage to radiate the same standard and this can lead to clients not wanting to place their trust or, more importantly, money with them.

By Alex Bushnell May 04, 2018

Mohan Shumsher – the Rana’s saviour

The age-old clichés of “all empires must fall” and “what goes up must come down” are still true. However, speaking to Pashupati makes me realise the complexity of these sayings.

By Alex Bushnell Apr 21, 2018

“Chandra Shumsher’s Accomplishments Are Iconic”

Pashupati Rana Narrates His Coveted Family History to Alex Bushnell at his residence.

By Alex Bushnell Apr 21, 2018

Art’s Battle In Kathmandu

This feels like Kathmandu’s art scene. At first sight there’s little but if you’re willing to scratch beneath the surface you’ll find plenty to wet your appetite

By Alex Bushnell Apr 07, 2018

"Trekking Has Changed A Lot" Robin Marston

Robin Marston has been a leading figure in Nepali tourism and trekking for nearly forty years. He led Mountain Travel, Nepal’s first trekking agency, for twelve years and managed the famous Summit Hotel for fourteen years. Since then, he’s played an important role in conservation and charity work, and has left a lasting legacy in Nepal. It was my second time meeting Robin, and this time he invited me to his home for our interview. I met him in the lobby of the Summit Hotel before he led me to his house just next door. Outside his gate I was surprised to see a sheep, an animal I hadn’t seen since arriving in Nepal. I wasn’t even sure if they existed here. I was even more surprised when Robin called for “Shobha” to come inside with us. We sat in his garden, eating biscuits, drinking tea and petting Shobha the sheep, and started the interview.

By Alex Bushnell Mar 23, 2018

Nepal’s Surprises And Tribulations

Nepal is the 2nd poorest country in Asia, beaten only by war-torn Afghanistan, possesses a GDP per capita of just $837 and is regarded as a ‘least developed country’ by the UN

By Alex Bushnell Mar 19, 2018

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