Boston-Chhalphal Where words matter! This program is co-sponsored by Boston-Chhalphal and Nepal ko Yuwa. _______________________________________________________ Title: Chhalphal with C. K. Lal. “Understanding predicaments of Nepal: Why is the state in the state it is?” Date: May 6, 2011, Friday. Time: 7-9 PM  Location: Malkin Penthouse, 4th Floor, Littauer Center, Harvard Kennedy School, 79 JFK Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. http://content.ksg.harvard.edu... Notes:  1. Please bring a valid picture ID for entry into the building. 2. Please try to arrive by 6:30 PM. The program will start at 7 PM Sharp. Synopsis:  C.K. Lal is a columnist for The Republica Daily, Nagarik Dainik and Himal Southasia. His book ‘Human Rights, Democracy and Governance’ was published this year by Pearson, New Delhi. He also debuted as a playwright recently: his much-acclaimed play “Sapana ko Sabiti” was staged by Gurukal Aarohan in Kathmandu in July 2010.  Born and brought up in Suga village, Mahottari district, Lal studied civil engineering, public administration, law and urban planning in India and Nepal. In addition to working as a civil engineer, he has been writing for different publications for over twenty-five years in Nepali, English, Hindi and Maithili medium. Since 2009, he has been fully committed to public commentary through various media outlets. His current areas of study include the notion of nationality, functioning of the media, democratization of society and institutionalization of democracy.  Please join us in what will be an engaging discourse in Nepali politics with one of the most influential columnists of Nepal.  Image courtesy of: Republica.  ___________________________________________________________ Disclaimer: Boston-Chhalphal is an independent forum for unrestricted and open discussion on all Nepal-related issues. Boston-Chhalphal is not responsible for and does not endorse the views of the speakers.