Nov 1996 A harrowing report on children forced into prostitution. In India girls cuddle up together on the steps of notorious red light district in Bombay,... more

Nov 1996 A harrowing report on children forced into prostitution. In India girls cuddle up together on the steps of notorious red light district in Bombay, India, one of Asia's largest sex markets. Upstairs in the dilapidated wooden brothels, children as young as 10 peep from the window. Using a secret camera, we focus on girls kidnapped from their villages in Nepal and forced into prostitution in Bombay. In a narrow attic, we discover rows of sleeping girls, concealed because "Madame" heard there was a foreign camera in the vincinity. Desired by locals and Arabs for their fair skin, these girls are a rich commodity. Back home poverty stricken families are stunned by the loss of their daughters. In a Kathmandu prison a rickshaw driver receives 15 years for selling his wife. Tragically, rescued girls who return to Nepal often find that their families won't take them back because they are prostitutes and usually HIV positive. In a care centre, they wait patiently to be reclaimed. Kidnapped at 13, Srijana describes how she was raped by six men. The Centre Director and the Minister for Women emphasize the need for education and awareness. But while the government procrastinates, more and more girls are forced into child prostitution, and are robbed of their innocence. less

November 2007 To believers, Nepal's child goddesses or Kumaris can bestow luck with a glance. But when these children grow up, returning to normal life is... more

November 2007 To believers, Nepal's child goddesses or Kumaris can bestow luck with a glance. But when these children grow up, returning to normal life is virtually impossible. Girls selected as Kumaris must be aged between two and four and satisfy all the conditions of '32 perfections'. For a few short years, "all Nepalese people worship them" states one woman. But as soon as they experience their first menstruation, they lose their goddess status. less

The fate of the world's only Hindu monarch is about to be decided. Elections are being held in Nepal on Thursday, but if Nepalis vote to abolish the monarchy in the Himalayan kingdom, some Nepalese politicians are vowing to fight to the death in a religious war. Al Jazeera's Jane Dutton reports.

The fate of the world's only Hindu monarch is about to be decided. Elections are being held in Nepal on Thursday, but if Nepalis vote to abolish the monarchy in the Himalayan kingdom, some Nepalese politicians are vowing to fight to the death in a religious war. Al Jazeera's Jane Dutton reports. less

maha ko nepal banda

maha ko nepal banda less

Footage of Orlando Bloom on a UNICEF Charity trip where he visits various schools around the districts of Kaski and Chitwan.

Footage of Orlando Bloom on a UNICEF Charity trip where he visits various schools around the districts of Kaski and Chitwan. less

Norbu Sherpa's village is suffering from global warming's devastating effects.

Norbu Sherpa's village is suffering from global warming's devastating effects. less

March 2006 It's the world's most rare and expensive herb -- a mysterious aphrodisiac which only grows on the head of caterpillars in Himalayas. But trade in... more

March 2006 It's the world's most rare and expensive herb -- a mysterious aphrodisiac which only grows on the head of caterpillars in Himalayas. But trade in yarchagumba is funding the Maoist uprising It's the world's most rare and expensive herb -- a mysterious aphrodisiac which only grows on the head of caterpillars in Himalayas. But trade in yarchagumba is funding the Maoist uprising. The best Yarchagumba comes from Dolpa - the poorest region of Nepal, where there are no roads, few jobs - an area dependent on aid. At harvest time, entire villages empty as inhabitants go in search of the herb. "Everybody wants to collect yarchagumba to earn money." But Maoists have taken over the trade and impose their own tax, staving the government of it's income. "We make a lot of money from the yarchagumba tax. It's the main source of income for our party", states Maoist spokesman Comrade Deepak. less

April 2008 Following crucial Nepalese elections, the Maoist's have taken the lead. Ushering in a new era in Nepalese politics we examine the implications of... more

April 2008 Following crucial Nepalese elections, the Maoist's have taken the lead. Ushering in a new era in Nepalese politics we examine the implications of their victory. Nepal remains riven by deep social divisions. Pashupati Rana is the grandson of the last Rana family that ruled Nepal for 100 years. He campaigns for the poor to be integrated into the democratic movement. Rana says, "I have been arguing in favour for inclusion for the last 40 years". Only a few of Nepal's elite share his views. Many feel abandoned by politicians who often seem more concerned with power and prestige rather than tackling Nepal's problems. Problems that led to 10 years of civil war with the Maoists. Maoist leader Prachanda says "We will win the election, its our belief. If we don't win, then we will respect the verdict". Just how will they react as and when the results come in? less

A rather large, low ceilinged exhibition hall with side rooms, air heavy with dampness and the smell of chemicals - the place packed with stuffed animals,... more

A rather large, low ceilinged exhibition hall with side rooms, air heavy with dampness and the smell of chemicals - the place packed with stuffed animals, birds and fish, with a obvious preference for attack- and defence postures. Every predator bares its fang, almost every bird raises its wings and cranes its neck against invistible enemies. Black-and-white photos show a man found inside a python snake. The world's largest moth is milky yellow and dusty. - This is a Grim Reaper's zoo. An exhibition of the absence of life. less

Nepali folk lok geet 57 - Majhi Dai Pokhara Fewa taal ko, laam maya sachiko nalaam bho khyal khyal ko (Original Version) Gayak: Milan Lama ra Gayika: Bima Kumari Dura

Nepali folk lok geet 57 - Majhi Dai Pokhara Fewa taal ko, laam maya sachiko nalaam bho khyal khyal ko (Original Version) Gayak: Milan Lama ra Gayika: Bima Kumari Dura less