Random hits on the keyboard

This week, I had the highest running km in a week. I ran more than 72 km this week. Sometimes I ask myself, why am I doing this? And how did I even get here? I was never an athlete. Honestly, I am still not. I run slow and I pretend I am fast. It works because I break my own personal records.  Sometime, I get bored on the same route. I change things up. Sometimes I simply switch to the other side of the road. It absolutely gives me a newness. Occasionally, I run opposite way around - and the whole route looks different. It not only excites me but also I feels like I am running on a new location.  Running is difficult but not running is painful. Some morning, the body stages a protest. The legs feel heavy. I do not let them win. They can't simply disobey me. I negotiate with them and saying, "just a few kilometers". As the motion sets, the laziness melts away. No matter how slow, I am not doomscrolling the phone or watching 'motivational' videos on youtube. The rea...

This year, the festival season feels different. The recent political transformation triggered by the Gen Z protest still lingers in the air — fresh, raw, and unsettling. What began as a movement for change has reshaped not only the political landscape but also the country’s social and cultural fabric. The shift feels too big to comprehend all at once. In today’s world, many turn to TikTok videos and YouTube Shorts to make sense of it all. The streets — and the screens — buzz with questions: Who caused it? Why now? How did it happen? Everyone seems to have an opinion, and social media has become a storm of conspiracy theories and emotional reactions. I, too, got swept into that tide — overconsuming Twitter for nearly a week after the protests. Every swipe brought a new version of the same story. The headlines were sensational, the YouTube shorts repetitive, and the algorithms ensured I saw only what kept me scrolling. Amid this political turbulence, Dashain quietly arrived — and quie...

I see my kids using AI for almost every task. Considering the cultural context of Nepal and South Asia, where the authority and wisdom of parents (and elders) are deeply respected and rarely questioned. Now the kids are turning away from their parents and seeking suggestions from AI. Google search are becoming old fashioned. For many of us who grew up in Nepal during Gen X, the phrase "Parents are always right" isn't just a saying—it's a foundational pillar of our family and educational structure. Our parents, especially in their role as guides and ultimate sources of knowledge, commanded a respect that was intrinsic to the culture. But today, a new figure has entered the conversation: Artificial Intelligence. Our children, armed with smartphones and laptops, are now asking their most complex questions—from homework dilemmas to social anxieties—not to us, but to a vast, non-judgmental, and instantly responsive AI. This shift is creating a subtle yet profound tension i...