Proximate breakthrough
It is clear that the Maoists are on the back foot, and more amenable to a deal than before the general strike
Columns
Fourth Estate by CK Lal
Television politics
The Maoists haven't quite mastered the glitzy medium of TV, but neither have their rivals
Strictly Business by Ashutosh Tiwari
Get the message across
If the business community cannot convince people of its indispensability, then peace assemblies won't stave off the next strike
Politically Cracked by Indu Nepal
Revolutionary teachers
"By training teachers to fight, we will create an environment for learning without fear"
Analysis by Kiran Nepal
Less revolting
The Himalmedia Poll a fortnight ago showed that the Nepali people are enormously concerned that the constitution will not be written in time,…
Plain Speaking by Prashant Jha
Letting go
The Maoists may be ready to give up the PLA, but need credible guarantees it won't weaken them as much as the other players want
Backside by Ass
The bottom line
The Ass-like Broadcasting Corp (ABC) has just received the transcript of the conversation between Comrade Awesome and Jhusilo Koirala at the…
Nation
Crushed
The on again off again ban on sand and stone exports to India has all but wiped out local crusher industries
Publisher's Note
Relief and despair
Nearly a week after the withdrawal of the Maoist strike, and till press time, the political parties are still going around in circles. The…
Life Times
Lakeside story
Pokhara's Lakeside is one of the hippest places to wine and dine in the country, and is a kind of Thamel for beach bums.
Constitution Supplement
Wanted: leaders
Polls may surprise, but they also have the power to guide those willing to take their judgment positively
From The Nepali Press
Biz Brief
Digital classrooms, games, and more
Why don't we get it? Business and economic experts spoke about the lack of timely and accurate statistics in Nepal during an interaction program…
In this issue:
Proximate breakthrough | Relief and despair | Less revolting | Letting go | Edging closer? | Television politics | Get the message across | Revolutionary teachers | Crushed | Flock together | ‘We are troubled by Dahal’s words’ | Media bashing | Loadshedding | Wanted: leaders | Backside: The bottom line