Issue #786

December 11-17, 2015

Headline

Taking its toll

GOPEN RAI The blockade has a death toll, just like the earthquake did. Medical services have been crippled by the shortage of critical drugs and…

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Editorial

Mopping up

Once the nightmare of the Indian blockade is over, we must restitch the fabric of our nation.

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Columns

Om Astha Rai
As It Happens by Om Astha Rai

When the blockade ends

This is neither the first nor could it be the last, we must start seeking alternatives

Bidushi Dhungel
One To Many by Bidushi Dhungel

Kathmandu Witch Trials

Under the guise of corruption the CIAA is targeting those with whom its puppeteers and their puppets do not agree

Rubeena Mahato
This Is It by Rubeena Mahato

Kul Gautam’s way forward

If the earthquake in April was not enough, Nepalis are now suffering the catastrophe of the blockade imposed by India and enforced by agitating…

Anjana Rajbhandary
All In The Mind by Anjana Rajbhandary

In two states of mind

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness in which there is an unusual shift in mood, energy, and ability to function. The extreme shifts in mood…

Foreign Hand
Moving Target by Foreign Hand

Shortage Raj

Returning to the Feuding Democratic Republic after a month abroad it seems the only change in the country’s dire situation is one of perception

Ass
Backside by Ass

Half-Ass column

We begin today’s news bulletin with the main headlines: Khadga Slams Basnet Thapa Blasts Swaraj Swaraj Smacks Thapa Karki Kicks Ass Nepal Pokes…

Nation

Every breath we take

Despite the drop in emission due to the blockade, pollution chokes Kathmandu Valley this winter

Sahina Shrestha

Back in Barpak

At the epicenter eight months after the earthquake

Ayesha Shakya

Nepali Times Buzz

Share a seat

Sumana Shrestha's Facebook groups help Valley residents find rides and source medicines

Sahina Shrestha

Faces of Madhes

Stories of Nepal creator Jaydev Paudel brings tales from Madhes

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Inside corridors of power

A sober screen adaptation of political leadership beset by familiar problems that plague the country today

Sarthak Mani Sharma

Must See

KIMFF 2015

This year, the Kathmandu International Film Festival (KIMFF) may have surpassed itself

Sophia Pande

From The Nepali Press

Trekking loots

Lokmani Rai in Himal Khabarpatrika, 6-12 December

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In this issue:

Taking its Toll | Editorial: Mopping up | When the blockade ends | Every breath we take | Kathmandu Witch Trials | Kul Gautam’s way forward | “Noble ends need noble means” | SHARE A SEAT | Faces of madhes | Inside corridors of power | In two states of mind | The Kathmandu International Film Festival 2015 | Trekking loots | Tired and demoralised | back in barpak | Information to rebuild | Backside: Half-Ass column