Looking for leaders
A nationwide public opinion survey reveals the public's plummeting trust in the political leadership
Columns
Plain Speaking by PRASHANT JHA
They're here
The coming days will be a tightrope act for both the government and the Maoists
Fourth Estate by CK LAL
Asymmetric information
Here at last is something Nepalis can teach Indians: media coverage of a Maoist conflict
Strictly Business by ASHUTOSH TIWARI
Chanting for consensus
'Compromise garne' seems a particularly Nepali trait, but our politicians don't understand the meaning of consensus
Politically Cracked by INDU NEPAL
Marketing schools
If private schools are business entities, shouldn't they operate as such?
Guest Column by BIRGITTA DAHL
Infectious optimism
In Dang, Nepal's grassroots movement has not been singed by the wildfire of the conflict
Backside by Ass
Better late than never
The Only in Nepal Absurd Quote of the Week must be Deb Gurung explaining nationwide Red Guard exercises to the BBC Nepali Service: "A khukuri is…
Nation
An extended CA and a Maoist-led government
Results of the nationwide public opinion survey conducted by Himalmedia
KUNDA DIXIT
Lost in the smog
The government doesn't seem to care about Kathmandu's worsening air pollution
DEWAN RAI and SUVAYU DEV PANT
Troubled waters
Poor regulation is costing legal water bottlers and consumers dearly
SUVAYU DEV PANT and FOO CHEE CHANG
Publisher's Note
Vox populi
What do you think of the country's situation now? It shouldn't come as any surprise to our political leadership and elected representatives that…
Life Times
Nepali Kukur's day out
What's Nepali Kukur to do come Saturday? Why, take to the streets to explore the terrain
Constitution Supplement
Uncertainty reigns
Time is slowly but surely running out for the constitution, but the song remains the same
DHRUBA SIMKHADA
From The Nepali Press
"They will step back"
Interview with Shankar Pokharel, Information Minister and government spokesperson in Dristi, 27 April
"May Day will be a historic day"
Interview with Shalikram Jamarkattel, President of the All Nepal Federation of Trade Unions, in Janadesh, 27 April
Biz Brief
BoK campaign
Bank of Kathmandu marked its 16th anniversary by organising a staff rally as part of its Social Awareness Campaign, 'Save for the Future', on…
In this issue:
Looking for leaders | VOX POPULI | Infectious optimism | They’re here | Lost in the smog | Troubled waters | Asymmetric information | Chanting for consensus | Nepali Kukur’s day out | Art-iculating a new wave of talent | Marketing schools | An extended CA and a Maoist-led government | “May Day will be a historic day” | Uncertainty reigns | Better late than never | Backside: Better late than never