Standstill
With 90 days to go before the 28 May deadline for writing the constitution, the political deadlock continues
Columns
Guest Column by CHONG ZI LIANG
Be careful what you wish for
Singapore is an economic miracle built on control, but Nepalis wouldn't want to give up their freedoms
Fourth Estate by CK LAL
Fractured fraternity
Nepali media houses are united in the face of adversity, but can't quite stand each other
Kalam by RABI THAPA
Fist-happy
The Nepali character is caught between warrior-like Gurkha and smiling peacenik
Plain Speaking by PRASHANT JHA
License to loot
Corruption has got little to do with ethnicity or the political system
Backside by Ass
The Little Big Man
The impressive way Khagendra Thapa Magar was handling himself at the pre-departure press conference before flying off to Italy to stake his…
Nation
Flying in a ropeway over Nepal
How one man who was a stowaway on cargo cable car from Kathmandu to Hetauda lived to tell the tale
MARK ZIMMERMAN
Shechen Monastery centennial
TOM KELLY Shechen Mahabudha Vihara celebrated its centennial this week (pictured) in Kathmandu with a gathering of monks, devotees and pilgrims…
Indian skepticism
There are continuing attempts at rapprochement, but the warnings indicate India has real doubts about Maoist intentions
PRASHANT JHA in PATNA
Business
Review
Roadshow
The Australian Film Roadshow played at the Russian Culture Centre in Kamalpokhari from 19-23 February. Six short films and eight feature films…
Life Times
Two feet firmly not on the ground
Pokhara's annual paragliding competition brings enthusiasts from Nepal and across the world
Constitution Supplement
"Two-Madhes model is unscientific"
Danbahadur Kurmi Chaudhary, CA member, TMLP/ State Minister, Kapilbastu-2
Publisher's Note
Disagreeing to agree
Reading the daily headlines, this current deadlock is inexplicable. Everyone agrees that there should be a political consensus, there should be…
From The Nepali Press
Biz Brief
ADBL to issue IPO
Agricultural Development Bank Limited (ADBL) will issue Rs 960 million worth of ordinary shares beginning 14 April. CEO of Ace Development Bank…
In this issue:
Standstill | Editorial: License to loot | Be careful what you wish for | Fractured fraternity | The business of banda | Feeling high | Two feet firmly not on the ground | Rising Nepal | Roadshow | Fist-happy | Flying in a ropeway over Nepal | Learning the ropes | Kshetri kshetra | Cow slaughter to buffalo worship | Optimistic, but only if there is a political consensus | Unscientific | Ethnic federalism will invite conflict | Backside: The Little Big Man