Buddha was born in Nepal, Not in India

Economic competition among the European nations led to the founding of commercial companies England. In 1600 the est India Company, founded. British Raj started it's colonies power to the land of Indian continent. For 300 to 400 years Indian people have to work as slave for British.And British need more and more mineral and human resource for their colonies power. On 15 1947 India become an  independent   nation. Nepal as a Himalayan country has it's owe history Country has its own history and geographic situation.

Most of the world believes Buddha was born in Kapolvastu ,Nepal. Dr. Anton A.Fuhrer discovered Lumbini Ashoka pillar on December 1-1896. He saw the pillar standing nine feet above the ground  and which he later excavated and found the Ashoka inscription 10 feet below the surface and 6 feet above the base 9. Buddhist influence are evident in culture of  Nepal  because Buddha is born in Nepal.



However, some Indian government agency making baseless statement that he was born in Orissa but currently India is making a fake place similar to lumbini to show that Buddha was born in India. Now Indian claim that founder of Buddhism who was born 2500 years ago in India . India is spreading wrong information about Buddha birth place to attract millions of tourist in India. That fact that India  has been remains and in all probability will continue to be the greatest external influence in Nepali politics.According to whistle blowing site wikileaks disclosure which refereed  to a US government cable that India had provided financial incentives to Nepal Maoists to gain their favor worked counter productive another serious allegation followed by a former high ranking Nepal Army official Bibek Shah that India had trained Nepal Maoists Combatants in their barracks has now come to the fore. India totally influenced in it's foreign policy and homeland security .India unequal relation with it's border country defiantly trace China in South Asia to equalized the Geo-politics power of India. Nepal has better relation with china than India, and no any border dispute.  

Nepali Culture

The relaxation of censorship that followed the overthrow of Rana rule in 1951 encouraged a revival of artistic and intellectual expression. In literature and poetry, Nepali works emphasize the cultural renaissance and national patriotism. King Mahendra, a poet whose Nepali lyrics have been published in English translation under the name of M.B.B. Shah (for Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah), did much to promote the revival of arts and literature. The cultural heritage of Nepal, particularly contributions made by the Newar of Kathmandu Valley to sculpture, painting, and architecture, is a source of great pride. Hindu and Buddhist religious values have provided the basic source of inspiration to Newar artisans. The themes of most artistic works have been primarily religious; the lives of the gods, saints, and heroes and the relationship of man to society and to the universe are expounded in sculpture, architecture, and drama. In Kathmandu Valley some 2,500 temples and shrines display the skill and highly developed aesthetic sense of Newar artisans.
Music and dance are favourite pastimes among the Nepalese. Religious ceremonies require the use of drums and wind instruments preserved from ancient times. Important in most religious and family occasions are devotional songs that have elements of both classical and folk music and that have been used by some contemporary musical revivalists in their attempt to bridge the gap between the two. The government-owned Radio Nepal broadcasts programs in Nepali and English. The country's first television station, at Kathmandu, began broadcasting in 1986.

                                                                                     -  Newari Music -

Newspapers and periodicals are published in Nepali and in English. Newspapers are frequently sensational in tone and are poorly staffed and financed. Gorkha Patra, published by the government, occupies a commanding position in the Nepalese press. Nepalese newspaper readers rely on the foreign press, particularly Indian newspapers, which are flown daily into Kathmandu, for more sophisticated coverage of world and national news.
After 1960 King Mahendra required newspapers to obtain official clearance for all reports of political activity. Subsequently the government increased its censorship, and in 1985 the publication of many newspapers was suspended. In 1990, reflecting the change in the country's political climate, freedom of the press was restored.

Nepal Economy Profile 2011

                                             Economy - overview 

Nepal is among the poorest and least development countries in the world, with almost one-quarter of its population living below the poverty line .Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy, providing a livelihood for three - fourth of the population and accounting for about one-third of GDP. Industrial activity mainly involves the processing of agricultural products, including pulses, jute, sugarcane, tobacco, and grain. Nepal has considerable scope for exploiting its potential in hydro power, with an estimated 83,000MW of feasible capacity, but political instability hampers foreign investment. Additional challenges to Nepal's growth include its landlocked geographic location, civil strife and labor unrest, and its susceptibility to natural disaster .

                                       
                               GDP (purchasing power parity)

                                    $35.81 billion (2010 est.)
                                    $34.25 billion (2009 est.)
                                    $32.66 billion (2008 est.)

  Note: data are in 2010 us dollars .

 

History of Nepal

Before Nepal's emergence as a  nation in the latter half of the 18th century, the designation  'Nepal' was largely applied only too Kathmandu valley. thus up until ta unification  of the country, Nepal's history is largely the history  of the Kathmandu valley. References to Nepal in famous Hindu  epics such as the Mahabharata, puranas and also Buddhist and Jain scriptures, establish the country's antiquity as an independent political and territorial entity. The Vamashavalis or chronicles, the oldest of which was written during the 14th century, are the only fairly reliable basis for Nepal's ancient history. The Vamashavalis mention the rule of several dynasties the Gopalas,the Abhiras and the Kiratas .. over a stretch of centuries. However,no extant historical evidence has yet authenticated the rule of these legendary dynasties.The documented history of  Nepal begins with Changu Narayan temple inscription of king Manadeva I(C 464-505 A.D.) of the Lichavi dynasty .They are 3 dynasty in Nepal there are:
1). Lichavi dynasty
2).Malla dynasty
3). Shah dynasty, Unification of Nepal.

Women in Nepal

Women slave in their households and fields day after day, carrying crippling loads, and holding the burdens of society silently on their backs. They do their work thanklessly and without pay. Although the law states that Nepali men and women receive equal rights... in practice this is not the case.

The future for the rural woman of Nepal is far from bright and promising. The majority of these overworked women are uneducated and under privileged. They sorely lack self-confidence and due to the attitude of the prevailing cultural society do not consider themselves on par with men. They carry the weight of the caste system, the pressure of the dowry system, and the guilt of being a burden to their family.

In too many cases these women may be victims of both physical and mental abuse. Many women are bound to lives that are detrimental to their well being and that of their children, perpetuating a cycle of ignorance and dependence. Deprived of an education and discriminated against in the job market, the rural woman has little choice but to work in the fields. Her future options are bleak.

We wish to provide an alternative for women who yearn to break out of the role that society dictates. Uneducated women with the hunger to learn, under privileged women with the desire to better their lives, and all women who strive for independence find refuge here. These are strong women, who given the chance and a little support, will change the world.

Electricity possibility in nepal

Nepal land is blessed with enormous amount of Water, sources of which comes from the mighty Himalayan Range. Hydropower is the major source of Electricity in this country. World's 20% of electricity is by Hydropower. In contrary, 96% of electricity in Nepal is by Hydropower - That says a lot of Nature Power of Nepal. Hydropower electricity is environment friendly - no pollution in air or in land, and, is also the most efficient method of all.
Yet, Despite the vast amount of source, not all sources have been used in Nepal. Many small to large scale private-run and Government owned companies operate their hydropower projects throughout Nepal.
Nepal has the capacity to produce upto Eight Five Thousand Megawats of Electricity - 85,000 megawatts. Today, country produces less than 50% of that capacity.
Why Can't Nepal Produce Enough Power ?
Due to lack of electricity, many parts of Nepal share electricity. Ask any Nepali who lives here if they like the word - Load Shedding, a term commonly used in Radio/Tvs and Publications to notify public of schedule of electricity for the comming week. Nepal has extreme land. Transportation for any construction in rural parts of Nepal is a major challenge. Many major hydropower projects require years, if not decades. Nepal realizes the problem and the need to generate electricity quickly. So, small hydropower projects, which can be done by small farmers or a group of villages, are being constructed across Nepal.

About Nepal

   Nepal is a federal republic with approximately 29 million inhabitants. Nepal has two neighboring countries. 

On the north side is that China and India lies to the south.The landscape of Nepal is varied. In the north, the Himalayan mountain ranges and the swampy lowlands of the Terai in the south. In between hills and fertile valleys. Furthermore, bamboo and many existing primary forests and rivers. Nepal is characterized by many climate zones. In the Himalayan mountains is an alpine climate with constant frost. In the south in the Terai and Churai a warm and humid subtropical climate.In the central part of Nepal is a temperate climate. The capital Kathmandu has around 800,000 inhabitants and its many attractions Buddhist temples and places and Durbar Square, with the royal place. Furthermore, the Thamel tourist district and the ancient architecture. At the world Heritage list of UNESCO,the national parks of Sagarmatha and Royal Chitwan, Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha and The Kathmandu valley with mire than 130 monuments including Chajgu Narayan, Swayambhunath Stupa, Bouddhanath stupa, the Pashupatinath temple and the three Durbar squares of the cities Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. Sights are the many parks, the city of Pokhara, flora and Fauna and the many places of pilgrimage.