Modifiable relations
For a country with which Nepal is so close and has such overwhelming economic dependence, what is really surprising is that this is the first…
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August 1-7, 2014
Headline
Editorial
Speaking truth to power
It is not in India’s strategic interest to make Nepal poorer through unfair deals
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Columns
The deadline by Damakant Jayshi
Modifiable relations
The Narendra Modi visit next week affords the opportunity for a paradigm shift in bilateral ties
Comment by Sunil Babu Pant
Nothing about us, without us
The right to equality of gender and other minorities is under threat from a regressive state
Cross Cutting by Ashutosh Tiwari
Coping mechanisms
Nepal is exposed to all kinds of risks, but doesn’t have the structures in place to deal with them
Backside by Ass
Touchy-feely bilateral relationship
Now that Prime Minister Shri Jhusilji has decided to do on to Shri Modiji what Shri Manmohanji did to his cousin Shri Girijaji, and break…
Nation
Toxic tarkari
Despite awareness and crackdown, pesticide-laced vegetables continue to poison
Sonia Awale
“Everyone forgot us”
The revolution that was supposed to liberate his community from oppression devoured Ram Ratan Chaudhari’s family
Tufan Neupane
Equality in paper at least
A government committee is ready to submit recommendations on legalising same-sex marriage, but it is a long road
Basil Edward Teo
Hidden in plain view
Even if gay marriage is legalised, cultural norms and values haven’t kept pace with the amendments.
Ayesha Shakya
A general’s labyrinth
Former army chief Rookmangud Katawal tells all in soon to be released memoir
Review
Fly with a clear conscience
PICS: BASIL EDWARD TEOIf you are flying to Nepalganj or Dhangadhi on Yeti Airlines, you don’t need to feel guilty or worry anymore about your…
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Samay by the Lake
We found ourselves in the middle of Pokhara on a hot day, not wanting to do any touristic activities but desperate to have a cool sit down and…
Louise Evangeline Ng
Multimedia
Nepal Monsoon Special Package
Clare Hennig, Merilin Piipuu and Louise Evangeline Ng
Nepali Times Buzz
Ketis on K2
Three Nepali women climbers on 26 July became the first all-women team to climb K2.
Ayesha Shakya
The Amarnath Yatra
Almost all high altitude pilgrimages are characterised by very rapid ascents by large congregations leading to high rates of acute mountain…
Dhanvantari by Buddha Basnyat, MD
Must See
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
It is hard to describe exactly why The Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is so disturbing. Perhaps it begins with the very premise: humans…
Sophia Pande
Gizmo
Light as air
In 2010, Apple introduced the newest member of the MacBook family, the aptly named MacBook Air. The perfect blend of performance, portability…
Yantrick
From The Nepali Press
“We’re don’t want to capture anything”
Interview with Indian Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj by Rishi Dhamala in Ghatana ra Bichar, 30 July
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In this issue:
Editorial: Speaking truth to power | Toxic Tarkari | “Everyone forgot us” | Ketis on K2 | Rain orshine, Pokhara is fine | Tourism as if the planet mattered | The Queen’s Forest | Fly with a clear consicence | The Amarnath Yatra | Light as air | Modifiable relations | Nothing about us, without us | Equality in paper at least | Hidden in plain view | Opportunity for coorperation | A general’s labyrinth | Backside: Touchy-feely bilateral relationship