Saroj, thank you for your kind words. I appreciate them. ********* Saroj wrote: "That is probably why we hear that [Ashu] doesn't have many friends." Ashu's response: In the above sentence, the interesting word is "hear". Thankfully, what one hears (from uninformed/prejudiced sources) and what the truth is are completely two DIFFERENT things. Happily, I do remain very satisfied with my social life in and out of Nepal -- online and offline. But, hey, don't take my word for it. Come, visit me in Nepal!! ***** Saroj wrote: "That he has many enemies is evident from the anonymous attacks that we have seen against him here." Saroj, I would worry if I didn't get attacked :-) Getting attacked is one way to assure myself that I should not take myself too seriously and get all filled up with self-importance. All these attacks -- thankfully, all FALSE -- help me strengthen myself -- without being bitter and without losing my sense of humor. oohi "For god, country and sundari prati-yogita -- in that order!" ashu