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Bhumika Ghimire

Contributor profile · 55 posts · joined 23 October 2008

Bhumika Ghimire is a freelance reporter. Her articles have been published at OhMyNews, NepalNews, Toward Freedom, Telegraph Nepal, Himal South Asian and ACM Ubiquity. She is also a regular contributor for News Front Weekly (Nepal) and Nepal Abroad (Washington D.C.) and UPI Asia Online.She can be reached at bhumika_g@yahoo.com.

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Latest posts by Bhumika Ghimire

4 January 2010

Blogging about Culture and Interracial Marriages

Written by Bhumika Ghimire · South Asia

A Number of mixed race and religion families are sharing their experiences in the blogosphere. The trial and tribulations of inter racial couples show a mirror to how far we, as a civilization, have come in accepting and respecting differences.

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22 December 2009

Copenhagen summit: Nepalese Ministers Miss The Point

Written by Bhumika Ghimire · South Asia

The Nepalese cabinet held a meeting near Everest base camp days before Copenhagen summit to emphasize that effects of global warming on Nepal. However, bloggers are criticizing the bulky Nepalese ministers delegation to Copenhagen and questioning their effectiveness.

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9 December 2009

Corruption Impeding Development In Nepal

Written by Bhumika Ghimire · South Asia

This year Nepal has slipped further down on the Transparency International's (TI) anti-corruption scale. The culture of corruption has spread beyond the government and politicians as the social life in Nepal has also fallen victim to this disease.

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24 November 2009

Nepal's Peace Process Faltering

Written by Bhumika Ghimire · South Asia

Nepal's fragile peace process is faltering amidst increasing clashes between the Maoists and the government. The Maoists are threatening to go on indefinite strike if their demands are not fulfilled.

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12 November 2009

USA: Fort Hood massacre puts spotlight on Muslims in Army

Written by Bhumika Ghimire · North America

A shooting rampage carried out by US Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan that killed 13 and injured 31 in Fort hood, Texas has once again put Muslims in America under the spotlight - especially those serving in the army.

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27 October 2009

Nepal's Dalit Women: Fighting For Dignity

Written by Bhumika Ghimire · Nepal

The constitution of Nepal guarantees equality for the dalits or the 'untouchables'. But in the real world, outside long winding provisions of the constitution and legalese, the dalits are still openly treated as less than human.

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15 October 2009

Nepal: Bio-gas Revolution

Written by Bhumika Ghimire · South Asia

In Nepal almost 87% of households depend on firewood as the primary energy source. However Biogas plants are emerging in Nepal in great numbers starting a green revolution.

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30 September 2009

Nepal: Towards A More Humane Dashain Festival

Written by Bhumika Ghimire · South Asia

Nepal's biggest religious festival Dashain is celebrated all around the world by the Nepalese diaspora. This year's Dashain in Nepal was a bit controversial, with animal rights activists calling for an end to the tradition of animal sacrifice during the festival.

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17 September 2009

Nepal: Maternal Health Care Challenges

Written by Bhumika Ghimire · South Asia

Last week, two high profile visits brought maternal health care challenges in Nepal into media spotlight. But it will take more than high profile celebrity visits to bring relief to Nepalese mothers who suffer because of deep seated prejudice and lack of awareness.

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1 September 2009

Nepal: Taking On The Challenge Of Climate Change

Written by Bhumika Ghimire · South Asia

Climate change is a hot topic in Nepal now as studies show that many people in the country are facing hunger due to frequent droughts and melting glaciers are also threatening millions.

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