To save the Tarai, save the Siwalik
Degradation of the most fragile fold of the Himalaya threatens the plains where half of Nepalis live
Democracy’s sidekicks
Nepal’s two biggest parties uniting gives both added reason to be accountable to voters
Managing the monsoon
Unsafe skies
The air crash at Kathmandu airport further corrodes Nepal’s poor aviation safety track record
18 dead in Nepal aircraft crash
The flight was undergoing a C Check and headed to a hangar in the Pokhara International Airport for a part check-up.
Ambica Shrestha (1933-2024)
The long and fearless life of a crusader for cultural preservation and women's rights in Nepal
Turbulent Currents, Merging Storms
Increasing interconnectedness of transnational conflicts in Northeast Asia creating a volatile situation akin to the Fujiwhara effect
Conversation with Mr Conservation
Nepal’s self-made champion for protection of nature now says protect people first
The Bangladesh tinderbox
Security forces have killed more than 100 people in the Bangladesh unrest, which is not just driven by a demand for jobs
Rivers be dammed
Nepal struggles to balance energy and water needs with dams that damage livelihoods and ecosystems
Climate
Leaky roofs on the Roof of the World
Climate breakdown brings rain to once-arid region of Nepal, altering traditional architecture
Climate breakdown magnifies western Nepal’s woes
Parched by heatwave and drought, Western Nepal is running out of water
Too hot to handle
Half of Nepal is drenched with monsoon rains, the western half is suffering a lethal heat wave
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Ambica Shrestha, 92
18 dead in Nepal aircraft crash
Unsafe skies
The Bangladesh tinderbox
Opinions
के गर्ने, यस्तै हो
To save the Tarai, save the Siwalik
Managing the monsoon
Turbulent Currents, Merging Storms
Textbook case of bad textbooks
Walking with a friend in the dark
The world should prepare for Trump
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Walking with a friend in the dark
Review
Feeling at home nowhere and everywhere
Ranjan Adiga’s stories are all about fellow Nepalis and the struggle for identity in their new homes
Hate the game, not the player
Play द सिस्टम is a funny, frustrating, and tense look at women and workplace politics
A tale of two brides in Laapataa Ladies
Getting lost helps women find their individual selves in a universal tale of women making their space in the patriarchal world
Business
Turkish Biz Class
Turkish Airlines revealed details of its new Crystal Business Class suite featuring 23-inch wide seats, an adjustable door and privacy panel, more...
HCCN AGM
The Honorary Consul Corps Nepal (HCCN) celebrated its charter day and held its 17th annual general meeting. Honorary Consul of Indonesia to...
IME Euromoney Awards
Global IME Bank was Nepal’s Best Bank at the Euromoney Awards, which recognises outstanding performance in banking services around the world. The...