Kathmandu, Aug. 30 -- A programme that was meant to be a spiritual gathering became something quieter on Sunday evening, as Isha Foundation brought people together at The Plaza in Lalitpur to stand in solidarity with Nepal's flood victims.

The Foundation cancelled its scheduled 'Mystic Eye' programme following the August 26 flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border. It replaced the programme with a 90-minute gathering titled 'In Solidarity with Nepal', saying the event was intended to stand with the people of Nepal during the tragedy.

The floods have left hundreds dead and thousands missing. According to the latest government figures, 794 people have died and 2,502 remain missing, with search and rescue operations continuing in several ...