In and out of focus
BIKRAM RAI A state can't be in transition forever. Since 2006, Nepal has been treading the thin line between progress and anarchy, no country…
December 14-20, 2012
Headline
Editorial
The power of one
In the absence of the state, Nepalis are either fending for themselves or helping other Nepalis in their struggle for day-to-day survival
Columns
By The Way by ANURAG ACHARYA
Telling truth to power
When the conscience keepers of society show elastic ethics, it is time to worry
Economy Stupid by PUJA TANDON
Mid-level crisis
Even the most well-qualified and skilled women are having a hard time breaking the glass ceiling
Backside by Ass
Political scenarios for 2013
As the political stalemate drags on, the Ass has taken the trouble of listing all the possible direction this great nation of ours could take in…
Nation
The town less travelled
While Ilam excels at most development indicators, it has fallen behind on tourism
TRISHNA RANA in ILAM
Green Ilam gets greener
Eastern Nepal's model township is on its way to becoming the country's first Green City
BHRIKUTI RAI in ILAM
Making global airwaves
Nepalis broadcasters abroad are connecting the diaspora to communities back home
GANESH ACHARYA
Review
The Heritage Kitchen and Bar
Quick, friendly service, good Thai food, and the charm of the refurbished old Newari building will keep you coming back for more
SOMEPLACE ELSE by RUBY TUESDAY
International
Tolerating intolerance
As long as countries and individuals continue to put up with bigotry, the mistreatment of minorities will not end
Life Times
Road rage
Kathmandu's streets are enveloped in a perpetual dust storm as road-expansion grinds on
SUNIR PANDEY
The final 300
When Edward Felix Norton and Theodore Howard Somervell set a world altitude record in 1924, they pushed the boundaries of endurance
DHANVANTARI by BUDDHA BASNYAT, MD
Must See
Argo
This interesting hybrid of suspense and near farce film about a covert CIA operation cements Ben Affleck's reputation as an actor and director
SOPHIA PANDE
Nepali Tweets
Nepali tweets
Some newspapers publish rubbish information to fill space and waste readers' time and money. Why don't they distribute blank pages instead, we…
From The Nepali Press
Biz Brief
Happy homes
Everest Bank launched a special promotional scheme called Griha Prabesh Yojana under which customers can receive housing loans to purchase,…
In this issue:
Editorial: The power of one | Telling truth to power | Tolerating intolerance | Mid-level crisis | Road Rage | The final 300 | The town less travelled | Green Ilam gets greener | “People’s hopes are pinned on me” | PM encircled by corruption | Diplomatic disaster | Making global airwaves | Backside: Political scenarios for 2013