Awesome chance
BIKRAM RAI When the history of the wasted years after the May 2008 elections is written, it will not be kind on Pushpa Kamal Dahal. The…
Columns
By The Way by ANURAG ACHARYA
Corrupt at the roots
The all-party mechanism grabs headlines for all the wrong reasons
This Is It by RUBEENA MAHATO
Unfinished business
The problems of a nation are too complex and entrenched to be corrected by fait accompli decision-making
Backside by Ass
The mystic masseuse
It's all Toni Hagen's fault. Ever since the Swiss geologist came to Nepal in the 1950s and tried to turn Nepal into Switzerland by training us…
Nation
Lending a hand
For the past 12 years, Wendy Marston has dedicated her life to helping burn victims in Nepal. She started out by collecting funds on her own and…
Review
Grill Me, NEW!
PICS: MARCO POLO After I relished in Sol's fanciful imports at the wine and cheese at Café Mitra last weekend, it seemed like things couldn't…
SOMEPLACE ELSE by MARCO POLLO
Dreaming of the dreamer
At 22, not many are thinking about writing a book. But Rajeev Balasubramanyam not only published his first novel, he also won a Betty Trask for…
Life Times
The kingdom within the republic
Not everyone is happy with Mustang turning into Thamel
CAILIN KEARNS in MUSTANG
Sleep apnea
Forty-six-year old Prasad came into the clinic accompanied by his wife who complained that he snored excessively and disturbed her sleep. The…
DHANVANTARI by BUDDHA BASNYAT, MD
KIMFF comes to town
From 8-12 December the capital will host the ninth edition of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF). The theme of this…
From The Nepali Press
For a few dollars more, BBC Nepali Service, NEW!
Interview with economist Keshav Acharya and Nepal Rastra Bank officer Lila Sitaula, 26 November
Pragmatism vs righteousness, Kantipur, NEW!
Interview with former ambassador to India, Lokraj Baral, 27 November
Biz Brief
Business happenings of the week
Sherpa in EuropeSherpa Adventure Gear (SAG), one of Nepal's best-known international sports brands, has signed an important partnership with…
In this issue:
Editorial: Awesome Chance | Corrupt at the roots | Assurance of insurance | The almighty dollar | The kingdom within the republic | Sleep apnea | Seeing red | For a few dollars more | Pragmatism vs righteousness | The third gender | Unfinished business | Backside: The mystic masseuse