Issue #447

Excerpts from the roundtable discussion at the Himalmedia-Laxmi Bank-USAID discussion on the topic of "Economic indicators, the business cycle and the improved economic governance in Nepal" held on 6 April.

Upgrading oral hygiene and dental care in rural Nepal is long overdue

PIC: LONIM PRASAI DIXIT Of all the facial expressions, the smile is regarded by many as the one that determines attractiveness. Despite this, we…

Orphanage combines corporate enterprise with social activism

The global recession hits Pokhara's tourism-based economy

From humble beginnings in Pokhara to a sprawling empire whose roots spread beyond confectionary

Animated adverts might just be the next big thing

The 16th Nepal Masters Golf Tournament takes place on 21-25 April, in Kathmandu, with the winner's prize money upped by 25 per cent this year to…

Just as the debate on federalism is gaining momentum, a group of professors came together last week to discuss state restructuring. Some of the experts were involved in demarcating the current 4,000 VDCs, 75 districts, 14 zones and five development regions.

Poor countries are suffering from the global crisis for no fault of their own

Dinesh Jamga Shah in Kantipur, 11 April

Nepal, 19 April

Prem Bastola in Naya Patrika, 10 April

Nepal is to get two new daily newspapers from 24 April. Nagarik is a Nepali language paper edited by Narayan Wagle while Republica, which has…

CLOSED MINDPrashant Jha has made a very important point when he says that Nepal needs an open border with India rather than the other way around…