My compliments to Shrinkala Sharma for her thought provoking article ('23 weeks to go', #234) on the opportunities now present to journalists and newspapers to review and improve their reporting style. She has hit the nail on the head. I hope her words are acted upon and that we see more thought provoking journalist styles in the future with articles that go beyond the surface of events. For example, rather than an endless list of bland reports of meeting agendas, let's have some background and results achieved. Instead of statistical repetitions regarding accidents or conflicts, let's hear about effects on the people involved and their families and what should be done to prevent similar happenings in the future. Tell us about results and resolutions. Make our minds work. In my opinion, real news is about people and research into how current events affect their lives.

There are some very good journalists in Nepal. Although the security measure puts some limits on what can be written, there is a wealth of material out there that will not cross any censorship guideline. I compliment the Nepali Times for its excellent and insightful articles. You have some very intelligent writers. I wish their skills were emulated by more of the daily papers in Nepal and the reporters producing scripts for tv newscasters.

Elsie James,
Canada