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*Dear Michael and BNAC members,* * * *Please accept our greetings on the auspicious occasion of Bada Dashain. * *May peace, happiness and prosperity prevail in our hearts and minds.* *May Goddess Nava Durga bestow her blessings* Yashoda Gautam, Achut Gautam and family On 7 October 2010 04:35, Michael Hutt <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Dear colleagues and friends > > Please could I ask you NOT to copy emails addressed to an individual BNAC > member to the whole BNAC list. The facility should be used to share > information that is of interest to every member, not as an online discussion > forum. > > Many thanks > > Michael Hutt > BNAC Chairman > > On 6 October 2010 17:10, Chandra Laksamba <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> Dear Fergus, >> >> Your assumption and research plan are very interesting! However, the >> information you have come across is far from the ground realities. The >> majority of Nepalese people do not want monarchy and Gyanendra’s return. >> It is worthless to spend your time and money on this research. If you are >> really interested in doing research on Gyanendra and his family members, I >> think it is better to look into the other areas such as Gyanendra and his >> family’s role as an ordinary citizen and their contribution for new Nepal >> and so on. >> >> Finally, WE DO NOT WANT GYANENDRA AND MONARCHY AGAIN IN NEPAL. WE DO >> WANT TO LIVE AS A *CITIZEN* NOT AS A *SUBJECT.* >> >> Chandra >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Fergus Anderson <[log in to unmask]> >> To: [log in to unmask] >> Sent: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 10:08 >> Subject: Ex-King Gyanendra a new model citizen - A lesson to us all... >> >> *Dear Michael,* >> ** >> *I came into the office early yesterday morning to send of my proposal >> to Mark for possible inclusion at next year's BNAC Study Day.* >> >> *So imagine my horror when I realised who I had sent the email to..!* >> >> *As Mark gently reminded me you have just sent this to the whole of the >> British Nepal Academic Council.* >> >> *The ridicule, the embarrassment... How can I show my face amongst my >> peers ever again?* >> >> *However a number of lessons can be taken from this incident:* >> >> >> - *Prepare your study proposal thoroughly before sending it off...* >> >> >> >> - *Don't ever underestimate the power of the internet and how useful >> if can be.* >> >> >> >> - *But most importantly of all: don't ever, ever be afraid to ask.* >> >> >> *24 hours is a long time in the life of a student of Nepalese politics, >> and I will now be in Nepal in November. * >> * * >> *If anyone wishes to meet up or anything taken/brought back from Nepalplease don't hesitate to make contact. >> * >> >> *Still tottering on the shoulders of giants.* >> >> *i remain,* >> >> *Fergus* >> >> >> >> Dear All, >> >> I am that enthusiastic about Nepal that I was in the office at 7.30 this >> morning typing up my proposal to send to Mark. >> >> And before I could have my second cup of *chiya *this morning I had sent >> it out to the whole of the BNAC list! >> >> Please let me apologise. >> >> However, everyone has replied with overwhelming support and encouragement. >> >> Thank you. >> >> I am also most grateful for your many comments and suggestions - They have >> been noted. >> >> I'll be attending the BNAC Lecture on the 20th October at SOAS if you wish >> to meet afterwards for a beer and a chat. >> >> The drinks are on me. >> >> Til' next time. >> >> Fergus >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 04:00:27 +0100 >> From: [log in to unmask] >> Subject: Re: Nepal Study Day 2011 Presentation: Ex-King Gyanendra a new >> model citizen >> To: [log in to unmask] >> >> Dear Fergus >> >> Of course there is and always will be a section of public opinion in >> Nepal that would like to see the monarchy reinstated. But I don't quite >> trust the polls you cite, and I think your approach could be more nuanced. >> I don't think the failure to elect a PM is really related to the absence of >> the monarchy, just a sign that the wrong process has been used, as both the >> UML and UCPNM have recognised. >> >> A second point: if you are looking at Nepali public opinion and the >> Nepali media you really must ensure that your focus is on the discourse that >> takes place in Nepali, and to some extent also in other Nepalese languages, >> not in English. I recommend an early visit to Martin Chautari, where they >> have a very extensive archive and people who will be glad to advise you. >> >> All the best >> >> Michael Hutt >> >> On 5 October 2010 08:39, Fergus Anderson <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> >> Dear Mark, >> >> I am returning to Nepal in January for three months. One of my projects >> will be carrying out research to find out if the Nepalese want a return of >> the monarchy. >> >> And I wish to present my findings at the Nepal Study Day next April. >> >> Is there a role for the ex-king in a secular democratic Nepal. Is he still >> a king and is Nepal secular and democratic? >> >> As I write this the government has tried nine times to elect a new prime >> minister. >> http://www.nepalitimes.com/blogs/thebrief/2010/09/30/once-again/ >> >> If the political logjam isn't broken shortly the people may want a return >> of >> the monarchy. >> >> The government and the Maoists are certainly wary of the Ex-king real or >> perceived power and influence. >> >> This was demonstrated recently on the on the 21 September this year when >> the ex-king was denied the right >> to attend a programme to commemorate former Kumaris at Basantapur. As the >> Nepali Times said at the >> time: "not a commoner yet". >> >> **Research will concentrate on the period from the 21 September to >> publication of the paper next April, >> to ascertain and quality the length that the interregnum may last. >> >> A recent poll carried out by The Telegraph of Nepal: 71% of pollsters >> voted for the monarchy >> to be revived (TelegraphNepal.com 4 Oct 10). >> >> I would be most grateful for your comments and suggestions. >> Fergus >> >> PS See you on the 20th Oct 10? >> >> *Working title:* >> *Ex-King Gyanendra a new model citizen* >> *The fall and rise of the Shah Dynasty of Nepal* >> * >> * >> *Aim:* >> * >> * >> *The aim of this research project is to ascertain the support by * >> *the general populace, political parties, Maoists, and the former royals* >> *for the restoration of the Shah royal family to the Narayanhiti Palace.* >> >> *Questions to be asked:* >> * >> * >> *1. Do the main actors of the Nepalese politic feel the need for a* >> return of the Shah royal family. >> >> *2. *Other than a ground swell of opinion for a restoration of the >> monarchy what other circumstances could be seen for a reinstatement >> of the royal family. >> >> *3. *Is there a need for a requirement of the monarchy. >> >> *4. *A brief background overview from May 2008 when the monarchy was >> deposed to date. >> >> *Research * >> * >> * >> *1. A questionnaire is going to be carried out (between Jan and Apr >> 2011), in the following locations:* >> >> *a. *Kathmandu Valley: Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan. >> >> *b. *Biratnagar, Janakpur, and Nepalganj. >> >> *c. *Two rural areas (to be decided): one east one west. >> >> As wide as possible geographical, ethnic, political, age, and caste will >> be surveyed. >> >> >> Poll Question Nepali Times 26 August 2010 What do you make of Paras >> Shah's public comeback? >> Result >> 42.3% Long overdue 31% Delusional 26.7% Hmmm Total votes : 1821 >> Poll Question Nepali Times 3 June 2010 Which of the following cares >> most about Nepal and the Nepalis? >> Result >> 8.5% NC 4.7% UML 20.6% Maoists 33.2% ex-King 33.1% None of the >> above Total votes : 4654 >> >> Poll Question Nepali Times 4 March 2010 Do you think Nepal should be >> declared a Hindu State in the new constitution? >> Result >> 32.3% What for? 65.7% Yes, please 1.9% Don't know Total votes : >> 3928 >> *Media Review* >> ** >> The Nepalese media is monitored daily. In addition a colleague >> in Kathmandu is collecting >> English and Nepalese print articles relating to the monarchy. >> >> *Literature Review* >> * >> * >> To gain a better understand of the present situation t >> he following books (*from my own collection*), >> will be sourced: >> * >> * >> Aditya, A., (2009) Restructuring the State *Inclusive Nepal in the * >> *21st Century. *Kathmandu: Friends for Peace. >> >> Basu, S. and Riaz A. (2010) Paradise Lost? *State Failure in Nepal* >> New Delhi: Adarsh Books. >> >> Bhattarai, B., (2005) Monarchy vs. Democracy >> *The Epic Fight in Nepal.* >> New Delhi: Samkaleen Teesari Duniya >> >> Bhattari, H.P., (2007) Democractic Constitution Making >> Experiences from Nepal South Africa Sri Lanka. >> Kathmandu: Nepal South Asia Center. >> >> Bista, D.B., (1991) Fatalism and Development *Nepal's Struggle* >> *for Modernization. *Calcutta: Orient Longman. >> >> Dixit, K.M., (2002) State of Nepal. >> Kathmandu: Himal Books. >> >> Hutchins, F. (2007) Democratizing Monarch *A memoir of Nepal's * >> *King Birendra. *Kathmandu: Vajra Publications. >> >> Gellner, D., Quigley, D., (2003) Contested Hierarchies >> *A Collaborative Ethnography of Caste Among the Newars of the Kathmandu* >> *Valley, Nepal. New Delhi: Oxford University Press.* >> >> Gellner, D., Hachhethu K., (2008) Local Democracy in South Asia >> *Microprocesses of Democratization in Nepal and its Neighbours.* >> New Delhi: Sage Publications. >> >> Gayer, L. and Jaffrelot, C., (2009) Armed Militias of South Asia >> *Fundamentalists, Maoists and Separatists.* >> New Delhi: Foundation Books. >> >> Gellner, D., (2008) Nationalism and Ethnicity in Nepal. >> Kathmandu: Vajra Publications. >> >> Gellner, D., (2008) Resistance and the State *Nepalese Experiences.* >> New Delhi: Social Science Press. >> >> Hangen, S., (2010) The Rise of Ethnic Politics in Nepal >> *Democracy in the margins. *Abingdon: Routledge. >> >> Hoftun, R. and Raeper, W., (1992) Spring Awakening >> *An Account of the 1990 revolution in Nepal.* >> New Delhi: Viking >> >> Huntington, S., (2009) Polictical Order in Changing Societies. >> New Delhi: Adarsh Books. >> >> Mishra, B.P., (2007) Rebuilding Nepal. >> Kathmandu: Bhrikuti Academic Publications. >> >> Pant, S.D., (2009) Illusion of Independence >> Kathmandu: Institute of Rural Development. >> >> Pyakuryal, K.N., (2008) Nepal: Transition to Transformation. >> Kathmandu: Human and Natural Resources Studies Center, >> Kathmandu University. >> >> Rakesh, R.D., (2007) Murder of Madesh. >> Kathmandu: Safari Nepal. >> >> Roy, A., (2008) Prachanda *The Unknown Revolutionary.* >> Kathmandu: Mandala Book Point. >> >> Shakya, S., (2009) Unleashing Nepal >> *Past, Prsent and Future of the Economy.* >> New Delhi: Penguin Books India. >> >> Sharma, R.S., (2006) The State and Society in Nepal >> *Historical Foundations and Contemporary Trends.* >> Kathmandu: Himal Books. >> >> Stiller, V.J., (1993) Nepal Growth of a Nation. >> Kathmandu: HRD Research Center >> >> Stiller, V.J., (1995) The Rise of the House of Gurkha. >> Kathmandu: HRD Research Center >> >> Vishwakarma, R.K., (2006) People's Power in Nepal. >> New Delhi: Manak Publications. >> >> >> >> > Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:29:18 +0200 >> > From: [log in to unmask] >> > Subject: Nepal Study Day 2011: Cambridge, 20 April >> > To: [log in to unmask] >> > >> > Dear Colleagues, >> > >> > Herewith an early announcement for next year's Nepal Study Day to be >> > held in Cambridge. Please circulate to colleagues and students who may >> > not be on the BNAC list. >> > >> > Call for Abstracts >> > 9th BNAC Nepal Study Day >> > University of Cambridge >> > Wednesday, 20 April 2011 >> > >> > (with an option of continuing on Thursday 21 April depending on the >> > number of abstracts) >> > >> > With support from the Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences >> > and Humanities <www.crassh.cam.ac.uk> and the Centre of South Asian >> > Studies <www.s-asian.cam.ac.uk> at the University of Cambridge, the >> > Britain-Nepal Academic Council announces its 9th Nepal Study Day to be >> > held at the University of Cambridge on 20 April 2011 (with an option of >> > continuing on 21 April depending on the number of submissions received). >> > >> > The 2010 Study Day, held at Durham, was popular and well attended. BNAC >> > encourages participants to make short presentations that share research >> > findings or discuss ongoing projects that focus on Nepal or the Nepali >> > cultural world. Programmes from previous years can be found online at >> > <www.digitalhimalaya.com/bnac/study_days.html>. Research from all >> > disciplines will be considered, including work relating to the Nepalese >> > Diaspora. We encourage presentations on all stages of research, and >> > particularly welcome abstracts by masters and doctoral students. >> > >> > If you are interested in participating please send a brief abstract of >> > 250 words to Dr Mark Turin <[log in to unmask]> by 5pm on Monday, 28 >> > February 2011. In keeping with previous study days, only abstracts will >> > be circulated in advance, with full papers presented on the day. Members >> > of BNAC may attend the Nepal Study Day for free, while for non-members >> > the attendance fee is £20. Lunch will cost around £8, to be paid in cash >> > on the day. Small bursaries towards travel costs and registration fees >> > will be made available to students whose presentations are accepted. >> > >> > Presenters and participants are expected to organize their own travel to >> > Cambridge and their accommodation while here. Please refer to these >> > helpful websites for more information: <www.visitcambridge.org> and >> > <www.cam.ac.uk/visitors>. >> > >> > The organizers are particularly grateful to the Kosciuszko Trust for its >> > generous financial support of travel bursaries for this year's Nepal >> > Study Day. >> > >> > For more information please contact one of the conveners by email: >> > >> > Dr Mark Turin, CRASSH/MAA, University of Cambridge <[log in to unmask]> >> > Dr Sara Shneiderman, St Catharine's College, Cambridge <[log in to unmask] >> > >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Michael Hutt >> Professor of Nepali and Himalayan Studies >> School of Oriental and African Studies, London >> tel. [0044] [0]20 7898 4286 >> >> >> >> >> >> = >> > > > > -- > Michael Hutt > Professor of Nepali and Himalayan Studies > School of Oriental and African Studies, London > tel. [0044] [0]20 7898 4286 > > > > > >