Sad
after reading the news that students burnt books at the library
again....dont they realize that they are destroying precious resources
that they need more than anyone else?....Also read that this happened
after a spat between Congress and UML affiliated student wings, with
both accusing the other of torching the library....whoever did it they
should be ashamed of themselves...this incidents only shows how academia
has increasingly become a space where political party play their
political games...it has always been so, but the tendency is becoming
even more pronounced....
it
is always sad to see when not only students but professional
academicians, including professors and administrative staff of the
university becoming slaves of political parties....this is also a sad
reality that even simple appointments at the university have to be
backed by one of the major political parties....all this had led to
where we are today, with libraries being burnt and academic excellence
declining....one year ago i thought i had taught for 25 years already at
TU and that I should retire now....after many students wrote to me
saying that i should continue, i was beginning to waver...but this
latest incident of library burning has reinforced my conviction that
this is time for me to leave
Truly
enjoyed watching Aarohan Gurkul's new play ROSHOMON (based on famous
Japanese film) at Mandala Theater Anamnagar...its after a long time that
i have seen such a wonderful play...Sunil Pokharel's direction was
wonderful...i particularly liked the use of light, illuminating the
front and backstage alternatively to juxtapose various strands of story
telling...individual artists were wonderful too, Nisha Sharma, Sarita
Giri, Suresh Chand, Bipin, Rajkumar and all others played great...and
this might be the breakaway role of Prabin khatiwada, certainly the best
I have seen him act....
stage
setting and costumes were good, particularly liked the scene where
Nisha arrives on the stage riding a "horse" as also the khukuri fights
scenes between Suresh Chand and Pravin...since i was sitting right at
the front of the hall, upon the mat, i was a bit concerned as to what
would happen if one of them would lose hold of the khukuri and it would
come hurling towards me....this play is full of drama, excitement,
romance, sexuality, comedy, and strong passions of life. In addition, it
raises important questions concerning the "truths" of Life...a must see
for all theater lovers!