It is populated with passionate, persistent people who left lofty jobs to come back to their unruly messy country.

Their serious ponytail bounces at the speed of 120mph and their expression is like that of a commando in a boot camp.

Engulfed in holiday bliss, we did not need anything more than cool sand on our feet and the balmy air.

Instead of being balanced, some journalists abuse their power and act like they own the world.

Why aren't local textbooks written in simple language that children can actually understand?

The year was 2008 and I was part of a team trying to assess rehabilitation work since the 2005 earthquake in Balakot. While they have complaints, the people are not bitter.