Drugs vs Bugs
Widespread abuse of antibiotics has led to patients not responding to treatment because bacteria causing infections have developed resistance to the drugs. In...
Federalism Express
Central leadership in Kathmandu continues to display its reluctance to devolve power to the provinces
Repatriation for reconciliation
An international conference in Nepal hears how the return of stolen cultural artefacts can heal societies
America no longer prime destination for Nepali students
Visa restrictions make Nepalis rethink applying to US universities, and instead head to other countries
No freedom after expression
Slew of attacks on the media tarnishing Nepal’s rank as one of the freest press in Asia
Greening Nepal’s tourism
New project outlines sustainable and culturally-conscious tourism, but promises must be backed up by practice
National insecurity
Nepal’s strategy of equidistance is fraying at the edges as Kathmandu is buffeted by countervailing pressure from north and south
Everest summiteers find new life in the US
Widow of Sherpa climber fulfilled her husband's dream and is now making a new life
The Everest Industry
Despite government efforts to spread out expeditions, the world’s highest mountain was the main draw in Spring 2025
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