Issue #155

How did we end up paying $180 million for building a dam that should have cost only $130 million?

This time, the high command needs to tread carefully, and for the nation's sake choose compromise and peace.

The arrival of the monsoon is literally a breath of fresh air for Kathmandu residents. The rains flush out the pollutants, and air quality is…

The life and times of this farmer from Dailekh is contemporary Nepal in a microcosm.

'Between hope and frustration.'

Faces of Nepal Jan Salter Harka Gurung Himal Books, 1999 Rs 2,1502 A unique collaboration between a British artist and a Nepali scholar, this…

The Gods are Leaving the Country: Art Theft from Nepal J?rgen Schick Orchid Press, 1998 Rs 1,500 Nepal has lost valuable artifacts of its…

Inventory of Stone Sculptures of the Kathmandu Valley Lain S Bangdel Royal Nepal Academy, 1995 Rs 1,200 In the 1970s, the author, a noted…

Conservationists battle to restore Kathmandu's ancient heart.

Arms gesturing vigorously, Kishore Raj Pandey explains the difference between Mongolian and Aryan momos lies in the soya sauce. It's easy to see…

Never mind Mt Everest and our double triangle flag. There is another thing that distinguishes us among the community of nations: Nepal Standard…

Editorial in Himal Khabarpatrika, 17-31 July

Saphalya Amatya in Nepal Samacharpatra, 14 July

Surya Thapa in Budhabar, 23 July

Ghatna Ra Bichar, 23 July

The new communication minister is shaking things up. When Nepal Television recently aired an uncut interview of Maoist negotiator Krishna…

When the UNDP launched its annual Human Development Report this week, government officials and donors had contradicting theories to offer on…

There are a few hurdles that Nepal needs to clear before we join the World Trade Organisation at the September convention in the Mexican resort…

A Nepal Rastra Bank estimate puts the volume of annual remittances at Rs 70 billion from more than 300,000 Nepalis working abroad. This does not…

Philippine Airlines may not fly to Nepal, but it is offering bargain fares to North America, Australia and Europe through hubs in Bangkok, Hong…

The internationally recognised brand Wella showcased Koleston Perfect, their new hair colour system, at a fashion show at Hotel Radisson on 21…

Global shower experts Hansgrohe are appearing in the most stylish bathrooms in the Valley. Pharo is the Wellness brand from Hansgrohe which is…

Harmony Spa at Le Meridien, Kathmandu, recently opened its door for those in need of serious relaxation. Set in the tranquil Gokarna forest,…

Kanak Mani Dixit's illuminating piece ('Looking for Mr Hodgson', #154) whetted the appetite of us Nepali historians to what other material…

In 'No freedom to roam' (#153) Navin Singh Khadka's observations about the NTC could apply to just about every government agency in Nepal: they…

In 'Death in the family' (#153) Daniel Lak has admitted that death, like life, among the poor is a hard business in a poor country like Nepal as…

I would like to thank CK Lal for his short review of Understanding the Maoist Movement in Nepal edited by me ('Red-faced Maobadis' #154). While…

After three weeks in balmy southern Thailand, far from the corruptos and crazed Maoists that so dominate the news in Nepal these tragic days, it…

I wonder why your Nepali Weather forecast is only for five days. Is it due to the five-day week in the Valley? Deepak Dewan, email ?…