User:Gorkhali

Previously, a graduate student in South Asian Studies.

Still give guest lectures on Hinduism, Gurkhas, Rajputs, Sikhs and the present role of the Monarchy in Nepal.

Has given formal lectures and presentations on several topics such as Rajputs, Gurkhas, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, the Hare Krishna Movement and the Royal Families of North India and Nepal at the University of Toronto.

Has given performances and demonstrations of traditional Rajput Martial Arts at the Festival of India from 1995-1998.

Cousin to many of the Royal houses of North India, most importantly Nepal, Nabha, Patiala, Kangra, Masuri and Mewar.

Great Grandson of HRH Crown Prince General Dhwaj Narsingh Rana of Kaski/Lambjung Nepal.

Decided on a career change and pursued Medicine. Presently a Medical researcher/doctor and working with NGOs to provide Medical relief to remote places in the Uttaranchal regions of Northern India's Himalayan foothills.

At present I am organizing the next medical relief camp for remote locations in Uttaranchal, India, at the foothills of the Himalayas for 2006.

Gurkhaboy has been featured in the book: Nomaskar, a Personal Journey through the Spirituality of Mother Teresa, ISBN: 0-9699133-6-2

If you need to contact Gurkhaboy/Gorkhali you can do so:

C/o Dr. Joseph T. O'Connell Professor Emeritus, South Asian Studies Department University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario, Canada