The Nepali Times guide to where to go, what to drink and how to write new headlines for the New Year

But there are limitations on Nepal's use of the China card

One of the world's largest eye hospitals is in the middle of nowhere in Lahan

Basketball is finally a spectator sport as the national tournament takes off

2006 will see four eclipses and spaceships to distant planets

Kathmandu's call centres finally put Nepal on the world's outsourcing map

Another government squabble stalls study of melting Himalayan glaciers

A 10-party alliance is gearing up to be in full swing to welcome the new year on Saturday night