Issue #661

June 21-27, 2013

Headline

Troubled Waters

DISTRICT POLICE OFFICE/DARCHULAINUNDATED: Locals of Darchula watch from the rooftops as the flooded Mahakali river threatened to wreak more…

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Editorial

Poll vault

The government and EC must be firm, but flexible, to bring the boycotters to the fold

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Columns

Bihari K Shrestha
Comment by Bihari K Shrestha

Non-political budget

Empowering the grassroots institutions must be the legacy of technocrat budget framers

Ajaz Ashraf
Look Out by Ajaz Ashraf

Advani down, but not out

The BJP knows that politics of Hindutva suffers from limitations in India’s diverse society

Anurag Acharya
By The Way by Anurag Acharya

Congress congress

The congress government in New Delhi finally rolled the red carpet for Nepal’s grand old party

Trishna Rana
Here We Go by Trishna Rana

#GenderViolence

Social media spreads the message quick, but cannot replace grassroots activism

Ass
Backside by Ass

Through the benefit of hindsight

During the conflict, the Baddies dug tunnels to prepare for an imminent Indian invasion. Now, the same comrades are backing a tunnel project to…

Nation

True reconciliation

Setting up a Truth and Reconciliation Commission will not by itself ensure truth or reconciliation

George Varughese and Tamar Luster

Women in charge

Despite the challenges, women broadcasters are making their presence felt on the airwaves

Hari Devi Rokaya

Business

Copycat capitalism

Given the West’s anemic performance in recent years, it is hardly surprising to see countries wanting to emulate China’s economic dynamism

Alexander Friedman

Review

Vienna Bakery

Bring your favorite afternoon read, order a cuppa, and lounge around in this charming little bakery

Khanchuwa

Nepali Times Buzz

The kingdom next door

Bhutan's high-end tourism model strikes a fine balance between boosting economy and conserving traditions and the environment

Hum Gurung

Let’s drink to that

A Nepali owned British beer is leaving a flavourful froth around the world

Sunir Pandey

The f word

An exhibition by 22 young artists give us an insight into what federalism means to educated youngsters of this country

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Holding off hepatitis

Prevent hepatitis A and E this monsoon by drinking clean water and avoiding outside food

Dhanvantari by Buddha Basnyat, MD

Book Review

Must See

Waltz with Bashir

This deeply personal animated documentary by Ari Folman will leave viewers weeping

Sophia Pande

Gizmo

Nepali Tweets

Nepali tweets

सल्टर कान्छो Who cares if Darchula is flooded? Those who signed the Mahakali treaty have built palaces for themselves in Kathmandu. BINU SUBEDI…

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From The Nepali Press

Biz Brief

Award galore

Qatar Airways was honoured with three awards at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards 2013 held at the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget. The…

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In this issue:

Troubled Waters | Editorial: Poll Vault | True reconciliation | Non - Political Budget | Copycat capitalism | Advani down, but not out | The kingdom next door | TAKING the LEAD | Let’s drink to that | Holding off hepatitis | Congress congress | #GENDERVIOLENCE | Closed minds and shutdowns | Devastation in Darchula | Driven to insanity | On top of the world | Women in charge | Backside : Through the benefit of hindsight