Rogues in the ranks
DPR The Maoists have turned 'civilian supremacy' into a political slogan. Ironic to say the least, considering it is in truth a party that…
Columns
State Of The State by CK LAL
Baniyas and Brahmins
Political parties in Nepal continue to compete for patrons outside Nepal, but India is still top dog
Kalam by RABI THAPA
Our cup runneth over
The old dilemma - big fish small pond, small pond big fish - is increasingly irrelevant
Opinion by PREM JUNG THAPA
The NRN manifesto
Non-Resident Nepalis of the world unite, you have nothing to lose but your imaginary importance
Plain Speaking by PRASHANT JHA
Should I stay or should I go?
Madhav Nepal's government should go, but will stay
Opinion by BISWO POUDEL
Intelligent options
A market-based solution for generating work for Nepalis at home
Backside by Ass
Nepal rocks
Whatever Nirupama Dijju told Girija, it seems to have done the trick. Suddenly Old Dodder stopped nattering on about First Dotter becoming…
Nation
Priestly ambition
A Dalit in the Bhutanese refugee camps breaks through religious taboos
GOPAL GARTOULA
Nation - Issue #471: In his fascinating book 'The Great Himalaya Trail - A Pictorial Guide', Robin Boustead uses stunning photographs, compelling storytelling and section route descriptions to describe the highest feasible route across Nepal
In his fascinating book 'The Great Himalaya Trail - A Pictorial Guide', Robin Boustead uses stunning photographs, compelling storytelling and…
Business
Review
The tussle of translation
A wise translator is one who knows the limits of translation and nonetheless takes on the impossible
PRANAB MAN SINGH
Constitution Supplement
International
Star Gazing
From The Nepali Press
Communists don't celebrate Dasain
Interview with Ninu Chapagain, in-charge, Cultural Division, UCPN (Maoists), in Samayabodh, Oct-Nov, 2009
Biz Brief
Mobile money, and more
Gearing upSherpa Adventure Gear, a Seattle-based climbing and outdoor clothing company, opened a store in Kathmandu on 1 October. Adjacent to…
Letters
Letters - Issue #471: LAND OF MY FATHERS
LAND OF MY FATHERSIt was exciting (if you can use such an adjective) reading Rabi Thapa's 'The land of my fathers' (#470). It was poignant and…
In this issue:
Triumvirate | Rogues in the ranks | Should I stay or should I go? | Baniyas and Brahmins | The NRN manifesto | Intelligent options | Unleashing Nepal | Inspiration, inc. | Communists don’t celebrate Dasain | Pothole president | Favouritism | Confused state | Natural resource rights | Trekking in the indian himalaya | Priestly ambition | Our cup runneth over | Technology deficit | “New leadership, not technology” | The tussle of translation | October sky | Backside: Nepal rocks