"LAUGHTER"- The medicine

Laughter is your birthright, a natural part of life that is innate and inborn. It is a powerful antidote to stress, pain, and conflict.. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. The sound of roaring laughter is far more contagious than any cough, sniffle, or sneeze. When laughter is shared, it binds people together and increases happiness. Humor and laughter strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, diminish pain, and protect you from the damaging effects of stress. Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free, and easy to use.
Laughter makes us feel good. And the good feeling that we get is that, when we laugh it remains with us even after the laughter subsides. When we laugh with one another, a positive bond is created which acts against stress, disagreements, and disappointment. It is one of the most effective tools for keeping relationships fresh and exciting. More than just a respite from sadness and pain, laughter gives you the courage and strength to find new sources of meaning and hope. Even in the most difficult times, when we laugh or even simply smile we can go a long way toward making ourself feel better.


-Matina Sakya

ABOUT "KASTHAMANDAP"

Kathmandu , the capital of the Himalyan kingdom of Nepal .A beautiful city where I was born,which is located in the central part of Nepal. It looks magnificient from top of the hills surrounding the city. The name of Kathmandu was derived from the word-Kasthamandap which means building made up of wood.As it is one of the religious place of the country,it is also known as the city of gods and goddesses.Kathmandu valley include Kathmandu Durbar Square which is also known as Hanuman Dhoka durbar Square.its’ located in the heart of city. Here,people mainly follow hinduism followed by Buddhism.
Kathmandu is a very beautiful. It is rich in cultural heritage and natural beauty. As it’s the capital city, the life here is more easy. We get different kinds of modern facilities & variety of infrastructures like educational institutions,business corporation shopping malls,etc. the place here,is being more crowded due to large number of population. Due to which there has been a shortage of different basic needs such as electricity, water ,roads,etc. however ,living in a city is difficult now adays ,it’s always down to the earth .


-Matina Sakya

Holi !!

Holi is a religious festival ,followed every year by care and enthusiasm .It is mostly celebrated by hindus. It is also known as festival of colors. It’s celebrated on the month of February / march ,on the month of Falgun Purnima. This festival is took place when the goddess Holika tried to kill Prahlas, son of Hiranyakashyap. The ritual symbolizes the victory of good over evil and also the triumph of a true devotee.
Every year thousands of people celebrate holi with their family and friends by splashing water, different color powders ,paints & balloons .I really love playing holi and I love playing in water but my family members never allowed me playing holi at my home, as it is one of the noisy festival. Children particularly enjoy this festival as they throw water filled balloons at passerby ….. and if anybody stares ,they have a ready answer “don’t feel bad its’ a holi”, and evoke a smile on irritated face. Besides,they have their water missiles called pichkaris to drench the person from far and escape further drenching. Even to do when I was a kid , I used to throw water balloons on people walking down on streets 3-4 days before he festival and then hide by my window.
After a long time ,I was invited at one of my friend’s place to play holi……5-6 of us gathered and from 11 am ,we started the watery game, which was full of fun. As it was my first holi with my college friends we enjoyed a lot by splashing water and colors. We almost use up 1500 litres of water but were still need of it. At last we had a sip of Vaang and ended the day.
-Matina Sakya

LIFE AS IT SEEMS

Life is a boon. Everything in life is unpredictable. The lives we live are different from each and every person. Living a life might sometimes be the hardest thing to do. Sometimes, we must learn through the hard ways that life has more than what meets the eye. Life gives us pain, it gives us happiness, and it gives a lot of things to learn. The teenage is when we learn. We explore a lot and we learn a lot in life. For me, personally life hasn’t given the best of times. And you do lose hope. Yet, you don’t want to stop trying. Life is very unpredictable, you never know when it will end and it is a dream for every one of us to live life as happily as we can.

But sometimes the stories are different. Everyone has a story behind his or her smiles and tears. Some of us just choose to say it to the world whereas some of us just hide it away. Every small thing we do might have a big impact on the lives we live. Studying at a great college with the best people around and the teachers that leave an ever lasting impression on us is something we have to thank god for. Life has been hard for a lot of reasons, spilling each one out will not do any good but we must never stop trying in life.

Life comes only once and it is our right to live it happily and properly. We must work hard and then only will we be able to make a difference in life. The life we live depends on the road we choose to follow. A few years ago, a person very close to me said that life will never stop at a chance to bring us down, and yes we will fall down. But it doesn’t matter. What matters is the reaction we give. What matters is the will and strength we have to fight life. Life is a never ending road. Yes, there will be hurdles, and a successful and happy person must be able to cross these hurdles.

Having the best people around will certainly help you. And yes, I have all of my friends and my classmates and my teachers. All of you have been an inspiration for me to carry on and that is all that matters. Live life in such a way that every experience is worth the smiles we give. Learn to share, learn to provide, learn to care, learn to love and life will change itself. It just takes time trust me.

-Ichhyangkush Manandhar

ESSAY ON LIFE

When does life really begin? Is it when the first fluttering beats of the primitive heart of a fetus start, or when the child is pushed from the womb into the world? Does it all actually start at the moment of conception when the egg and sperm meet and mix their genetic code together to create a new being? Who can say really? No one knows because no one is sure of when life truly begins.

There are many out there who say an unborn child isn't really a person, or even alive because it cannot sustain its own life. If this were true, then no one is a real person until they are living on their own away from their parents. When you stop and really think about this, without listening to the arguments about when life starts or if something is considered alive until a certain time, you would surprised at what you may find.

When the primitive heart of a tiny fetus starts to beat for the first time, it is then that it starts to actually survive on its own, apart from its mother. Though at this time, most mothers-to-be don't know they are mothers yet, they begin to change their attitude to a more gentle caring way and doing what they can to protect the tiny life inside them in many different ways. It’s that life growing inside them that started those mothering instincts. It’s those instincts that protect it from harm until it is able to survive outside the womb and until it can live apart from its mother later in life. Even beyond that point, any mother will protect her young from everything she can.

I'm not a scientist, theologies, or even a doctor. I am just an average woman with a child of her own. From the moment I felt those first fluttering of life within me and heard my child's beating heart for the first time, all thanks to modern technology, I have thought about when life truly began. No matter what, from the very beginning when the egg and sperm meet, it is a living breathing human being. Sometimes, the life cannot go beyond a few weeks inside the mother, but it’s still alive, until it cannot go any longer. There are times, when that life has to be ended, in such cases, it is still sad, but if the mother is to live, then it has to be done. There are other times, when frankly, it is best because there are other problems such as a tumor which is eating away at the child little by little. It doesn't change the fact the child had to die, but at least, it had a small chance and brought just a little happiness into the mother's life.

So, when does life really begin? I don't know, but whenever it does, it’s all well worth keeping it going, for the rewards are more than what anyone truly deserves.

-Sailesh Ojha

                                                                                                              

SHE IS......

If February is the month of Love then March is the month of colors, the month of togetherness and festivity. Well, did we miss out something? Yes you guessed it right the international Woman’s Day falls on this month (i.e on 8^th of March) so we can say that March is also the month to celebrate Womanhood. A month to appreciate your mom for cooking for you, to thank you sister for teaching you mathematics, and to make your girlfriend feel special for lending you a heart to listen and a hand to hold at your weakest times and to thank yourself (if you are a female) for so perfectly managing yourself even when you had a bad hair day, just thank yourself for being a fighter!

Well, being a woman is a true blessing, a precious gift. Only women can laugh and cry at the same time, she has the ability to make your problems hers, the power to adjust in all situations. She can wake up all night long when everyone is sleeping in their cozy and comfy beds so that she can complete her report. Today’s modern women are far more than just a symbol of beauty and attraction; they are gutsy, talented and they dare to chase their dreams, nothing is impossible for her. A woman can be strong and still embrace her feminine side.

From time and again she has proven that she is no less than a man. She’s reached the space and still is grounded maintaining relationships and arranging the interiors with that splendid smile. Who says it’s a man’s world? It’s a women’s world and men are just a part of it!

-Abhilasha Rayamajhi

MY EXPERIENCE OF HOLI

As usual I had expected that this year’s holi would be the same as the previous years, unexpectedly I had lots of fun this year. My holi started with a color on my face put by my sister when I was asleep. My face at that moment was a fun to watch. I, myself was scared with my image on the mirror.

As I was so much excited to play holi, I got ready and went to play with my neighborhood friends. I played with several colors , Lola, and water over there without caring about my skin and health.at first I played holi with my family members but after a while to my surprise, my college friends too came to play holi with me which was a lot of fun. Moreover, I had “vaang” that day which was a little fun and a new experience.

So with the new experience and lots of fun, the day came to an end and the fun of holi for this year was over.

-Shweta Pokherel