Tag: Gurkhas

Nim’s Grand Project Possible 14/7!

He received the Guinness World Record for being the fastest person to climb three mountains higher than 8000m in only 5 days, 3 hours and 35 minutes and he's determined to do...

More Than 400 Nepalese Men Expected To Join The Gurkhas!

The talk on BFBS Gurkha Radio I heard a few weeks back was indeed true! The Forces.net today exclusively revealed that a whopping 580 aspiring Gurkha soldiers have progressed onto the very...

Women To Join The Gurkhas Soon!

Once again, news has surfaced that the Gurkhas will recruit women very soon! The headlines on several newspaper today informs that the British Army will welcome women to join the Gurkhas from...

Gurkha Coins Now Available From Gurkha Bullion

The iconic Cross Khukuri has found itself on the new Gurkha Coins by Gurkha Bullion. Marking the 200 years of service to the British Crown, the special edition Gurkha Coins make a...

GURKHA CHAUTARI To Open For Gurkha Veterans In Aldershot

With the situation of many Gurkha veterans living in the UK being far from ideal, Gurkha Chautari (rest space) in Aldershot will aim to address this by offering the veterans a place where...

#ICYMI – Actor Tom Hardy’s Support For Hari Budha Magar

In case you didn't know, the double above knee amputee mountaineer Hari Budha Magar has the support from the British actor Tom Hardy. Known for his films Mad Max and The Revenant,...

First Group Of Serving Gurkhas Climb Mount Everest!

Thirteen members of the Gurkha Everest Expedition summited Mount Everest on the 15th and 16th of May. The team were able to meet their aim which was to have a serving team...

Meeting Hari Budha Magar Uncle

Last week, on May 11 I had the honour of meeting a true hero whose way of living has inspired not only myself but I am sure, many that have met him...
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"Unsanskari, a feminist life" by Nirvana Bhandary is a collection of eight essays reflecting the experiences of a millennial Nepali woman. Blending memoir and research, Bhandary addresses issues like sexual assault and societal expectations. The book offers relatable insights into personal struggles and broader societal limitations, encouraging women to push boundaries.

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