September 13-19, 2002
Headline
Editorial
Vultures overhead
It could be the 11 September anniversary or the news of fresh slaughter here at home, but the combined result is a terrific sense of…
Columns
State Of The State by CK LAL
Stockholm syndrome
Our comrades can take a lesson or two from Sweden's welfare state.
Guest Column by MEGH RANJANI RAI
Waiting for freedom, and for rain
In Nepal, it is now the survival of the smallest micro-entrepreneur.
Here And There by DANIEL LAK
There once was a sea
There are scary and depressing lessons for anyone who supports restricting access to information.
Under My Hat by KUNDA DIXIT
Larry King interviews God
As is well known to all and sundry (mostly sundry), there is evidence of a certain degree of laxity on the part of God towards this country of…
Nation
It's a zoo out there
The zookeepers are enthusiastic, and visitors can't get over the open space and exotic species. Now if only the Central Zoo had some more cash.
HEMLATA RAI
"Don’t blame private power producers"
The international financial community is watching the performance of the Bhote Kosi and Khimti projects closely before committing any more resources in Nepal's hydropower.
SIDDHARTHA RANA
History
The moral high ground and the rules of war
The international financial community is watching the performance of the Bhote Kosi and Khimti projects closely before committing any more resources in Nepal's hydropower.
SAMRAT RANA
Culture
Leisure
Kurtha-suruwal invasion
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HEMLATA RAI
Literature
Expressions to get us through elections
Irony is an excellent literary tool to combat the angst of being stuck in unpleasant situations. (Bathos is another widely used literary tool,…
MANJUSHREE THAPA
Book Worm
Nepal- Growth of a Nation
Ludwig F Stiller, SJ Human Resources Development Centre, Kathmandu, 1993/1999 Rs 150 A survey of Nepali history stressing themes important to…
Planning for the People
Ludiwg F Stiller, SJ, Dra Ram Prakash Yadav Human Resources Development Centre, Kathmandu, 1978/1993 Rs 150 This volume is a study of Nepal's…
The Rise of the House of Gorkha
Ludwig F Stiller, SJ Human Resources Development Centre, Kathmandu, 1995 Rs 150 The period of the transition in the hill regions of Nepal from…
Sociology of People with HIV/AIDS in Nepal
A Critical Reflection Narbikram Thapa ActionAid Nepal, Kathmandu, 2002-09-10 Rs 75 This volume, based on extensive fieldwork among people living…
From The Nepali Press
Domestic Brief
The pen is mightier
It's true, the media can make a difference, and people still care. Residents of Jogimara VDC in Dhading district were moved when they received…
Downsized cabinet
It looks like even in this time of crisis, the Deuba cabinet is reluctant to downsize. His "dirty half-dozen" ministers seem to want to be in…
Thais to try two more Nepalis
Two Nepalis accused of heroin trafficking are to appear in court on 19 September for trial. The two, Hari Bahadur Gurung and Pore Ghale, are…
Nepal in elephant polo meet
A Nepali team will compete in the King's Cup Elephant Polo tournament next week in the Thai resort town of Hua Hin. The draw for the tournament,…
Business Briefs
More Suzukis
Arun Intercontinental Traders, authorised distributors of Suzuki vehicles in Nepal, has introduced three new models in Nepal. The company says…
Faber cooking
Universal Trading Circle has begun marketing the Faber range of kitchen appliances, from food processors and gas stoves to ovens cooking ranges…
A cap for SCBN
The Standard Chartered Bank Nepal has been awarded the Bank of the Year 2002 Award, making it the first recipient of the prize in Nepal. The…
Anchor sales
The Sharda Group and Samiksha Enterprises have entered into an agreement with the Anchor Group (makers of the toothpaste by the same name), and…
UTELL & Fulbari
The Fulbari Resort & Spa has signed a service agreement with UETLL, a leading hospitality market and distribution network. The Fulbari is the…
Solar water heaters
Winter's approaching and so are the sellers of water heating solutions. Water Pure International's products include the Solar Pro, a water…
Letters
The People's Tundikhel
Thank you for the timely article by Hemalata Rai ("Shrinking Tundikhel", #107). Few clarifications. Tundikhel literally means an open space for…
Anti-American
Just as you have fulfilled your apparent self-vow of publishing anti-American articles in the Nepali Times, I must fulfill my vow of canceling…
Big Brother
CK Lal's tryst with an unnamed Indian diplomat ("Distant neighbours", #110) proves that our pet theories about New Delhi's assessment of Nepal's…
Everyone Lost
Rajendra Dahal's "No one won, everyone lost" (#110) was perceptive analysis. It was clear that the state of emergency wasn't needed, and wasn't…
CK LAL
I am a regular follower of CK Lal's ability to offer a different perspective on issues. His articles have an optimistic balm. But, somehow,…
Bloody Well Right
I share your sentiments about media coverage in the editorial “Bloody well right” (#109). Great job! Kalyan Pande Madison, Wisconsin
Buddha
I was moved to read in "In Vienna museum, Nepalis worship stolen Buddha" (#108), that devotees are worshipping the image of the Patan Buddha. It…
In this issue:
Enough | Maoist message: take us more seriously | Vultures Overhead | Stockholm syndrome | The moral high ground and the rules of war | It's zoo out there | There once was a sea | We, the people | “This war can be won, but we need adequate logistics and public support.” | Rio + 10 + ? | “Don’t blame private power producers” | UN wrong on rights | Are Islam’s values really different? | No peace without rights | Conspiracy theories | Expressions to get us through election | Waiting for freedom, and for rain | Radioactive in Pokhara | Larry King interviews God