Nepal, April 2 -- A house became a sensation during the protest for the restoration of the monarchy on Friday in Tinkune, Kathmandu, and it is now the center of attention. People walking along the road stop to stare at the house and take photos. Though the fire in the house has been extinguished, the owner's heart still burns. He gazes at the house in frustration.

"This is the house I built 20 years ago after taking a loan of Rs 5 million from the bank. Back then, when I looked at the house, my heart leapt with joy," the owner, Nayan Bahadur Chhetri, told Republica on Tuesday. "Now, when I look at it, my heart feels shattered." He is not interested about which party is protesting or for what cause, nor is he interested in who has been su...