Silpa is a 22-year-old transvestite from western Nepal. She is small and soft-spoken, and wears heavy makeup and a tight acrylic shirt. She chose the name Silpa because it means delicate and fragile.

KATHMANDU, Nepal -- A wild rhino charged into a city in southern Nepal on Monday, killing a woman, injuring several others and chasing panicked people through the main market and a hospital, an ...

KATHMANDU, Nepal-- A wild rhino charged into a city in southern Nepal on Monday, killing a woman, injuring several others and chasing panicked people through the main market and a hospital, an ...

South Asia is full of spectacular destinations for backpackers and budget travelers. Several countries in this part of the continent offer lucrative deals on accommodation and flight tickets. Food is ...

It’s been two weeks since Nepal was devastated by a massive earthquake that left several Indian cities rattled as well. Though it is no longer on the headlines or on people’s minds, it is a fact that ...