They’ve been described as the world’s most savage soldier, yet the average Nepalese volunteer stands at just five-foot, three-inches tall. Looks are truly deceiving because the men who make the cut to ...

This article by Pinki Sris Rana was originally published in Nepali Times, and an edited version has been republished on Global Voices as part of a content-sharing agreement. Brave khukuri-swinging ...

Enlightening article by Kanak Mani Dixit ('The Lahure of Kot Kangra', #278) Even as a member of the British Army I was unaware of some of the facts presented. During our extensive recruiting phase in ...

"If someone says he has no fear, either he is lying or he is a Gurkha." That was how Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw once described the legendary courage of the Gurkhas â men whose discipline, loyalty, ...

The plan of the attack, as concocted by General Godley, had involved numerous other battalions, and a brigade of four battalions under Brigadier General A H Baldwin now set out to reinforce the ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: While the British Army remains the largest “employer” of the Gurkhas today, other nations including Singapore, Malaysia and India have all employed them in their ...

With curved kukris and unmatched bravery, Gurkha soldiers carved their name into World War II history—facing death with a battle cry and no hesitation. Texas removes 1.8 million people from health ...

LONDON - The courage and loyalty of Gurkha soldiers has been commemorated in a new painting that captures a defining moment in the regiment's history. The 7-foot-long canvas depicts the bloody battle ...