December 10-16, 2004
Headline
Editorial
Don’t do it
A slew of statements in the past month hinting at a Poush One-type royal putsch is too deliberate to be a coincidence. First we had the…
Columns

Self-fulfilling prophecy of failure
Things are bad but outside meddling will make it worse

A monarchy’s morality
There is a lesson for all monarchies from the persona of Thailand's King Bhumibol

Stitching a niche
What will the Nepali garment industry do after January First?

Nepal hosts international golfers
Surya Nepal Masters brings in the region's best golfers to Gokarna Forest

Herojig - Issue #225
One era’s terrorist
Historically, 'terrorists' have often gone on to become acceptable partners in a political process
Before we go, the main points once again
One never knows during these uncertain times how long we in the fourth estate will be allowed to vent bile, so we must take freedom of press…
Nation
Teachers at the frontlines
Dailekh's teachers have been on strike for two months to protest forcible recruitment by Maoists
KISHORE NEPAL in DAILEKH
Dalits not allowed
The violence during the Bharatpur temple incident highlights the tenuousness of Dalit rights
LAURIE ANN VASILY in BHARATPUR
Turf war
Jana Morcha and the Maoists are fighting for influence in central Nepal
THOMAS BELL in BAGLUNG
A trust in Nepal
Humlis throng to Simikot for the Nepal Trusts' annual health camp in Nepal's most remote district
CHARLES HAVILAND in SIMIKOT
Business
From Russia with love
Russian Nepalis are not asking what Nepal can do for them, but what they can do for Nepal
BADRI PAUDYAL in MOSCOW
Living in a colony
Suburban residential blocks are not just trendy, they are also practical and affordable
NARESH NEWAR
Nepali billionaires
During the Soviet era, Russians were not allowed to own private property. Fifteen years after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Moscow has…
Review
Leisure
Kathmandu’s dog day afternoons
The country is going to the dogs, all the more reason for our four-legged friends to learn some obedience so they know who's the boss
JIGGY GATON
Heritage
From Asan to Angkor
British architect John Sanday is awarded an OBE for his conservation work in Nepal and Cambodia
BARBARA ADAMS in PHNOM PENH
Happenings
Happenings - Issue #225: ROYAL OPENING
ROYAL OPENING: King Gyanendra speeds past Tri Chandra Campus on Thursday morning on his way to inaugurate the controversial Raj Parishad meeting…
Nepali Society
New Vibration
In the last decade, we have seen the rise of various genres of music in Kathmandu-from rock to hip-hop to even trance. We grafted the Mtv…
From The Nepali Press
Domestic Brief
Cleaning up
Encouraged by the enthusiasm that the local women's group of Milan Marg, Teku, showed in keeping their area clean, Friends of the Bagmati (FOB)…
Support for democracy- NDI poll
Nepalis overwhelmingly want to see peace, democracy, economic growth and national unity, a public opinion poll conducted for the US-based…
British help against Maoist extortion
As Maoist extortion reaches unprecedented levels, a Kathmandu-based diplomat has for the first time offered police help in dealing with the…
India-Nepal aviation meet delayed
An important meeting between Nepal and India to review the bilateral air agreement scheduled for this week has been postponed. The Indian civil…
November decline
Tourist arrivals declined in comparison to November last year, the second month in a row. There was a 17 percent drop compared to 2003. Nepal…
Business Briefs
"Chhaplang chhuplung"
If you thought that ordering a glass of Horlicks at a posh bar might make you look like a fool, you're wrong, for the 130-year-old energy drink…
Starting out
Sanima Bikash Bittiya Sanstha Limited, a new financial institution, was launched this week. Promoted by non-Resident Nepalis who have achieved…
Steeling strong
Kamala Rollong Mills has introduced modern technology to make its product Kamala Steel at par with contemporary international standards. Awarded…
New Products
HAIRLESS-Fem, a well-known cosmetic product has launched hair-removing cream in its new Easy Squeezy tube in 25 gm packs. The cream is available…
Letters
D’etat et moi
Your editorial ('Round and round in circles') and CK Lal's book review ('Revolutions devour their own children', #223) evoke a Dickensonian Tale…
Pirated pilots
Behind the lament of Royal Nepal Airlines pilots ('Our pilots are being pirated', #224) is a tragic tale of management fiasco, mostly attributed…
Global warning
I was surprised at the rise of pro-environment and donor friendly articles relating to the ratification of Kyoto Protocol in your paper (#224).…
Chitwan
Your coverage of Chitwan fails to mention four lodges, namely Gaida Wildlife Camp, Chitwan Jungle Lodge, Narayani Safari and Island Jungle…
Breeding season
My friend Milan Dixit would have been better off married to one of the many furry creatures in Kunda Dixit's 'Another breeding season' (Under My…
In this issue:
How Active? | Don't Do It | Editorial: A monarchy's morality | Self - fufilling prophecy o f failure | Teachers at the frontlines | One era's terrorist | Dalits not allowed | Common Roadmap | Turf War | A trust in Nepal | From Russia with live | Nepali Billionaries | Living in a colony | Stitching a niche | Kathmandu's dog day afternoon | Rich get richer | Mr Chip turns out to be 007 | The bromide canvas | From Ason to Angkor | Made in China | Nepal Hosts international golfers | New Vibration | Before we go, the main points once again


















