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Saving the Kusunda language from extinction

Kathmandu, June 14 -- The Kusunda are among the last remaining hunter-gatherer communities left in Nepal, and it has only one fluent speaker left of a language that is not related to any other languag... Read More


National insecurity

Kathmandu, June 13 -- Throughout its 260-year history, Nepal has tried to keep an equilibrium between its two giant neighbours. Past rulers have tried to ensure friendly relations with India and China... Read More


Federalism Express

Kathmandu, June 9 -- This week, all seven of Nepal's provincial governments announced their annual budgets even as debate in the federal parliament over the central budget has been stalled for two wee... Read More


Towering monument to 2015

Kathmandu, April 25 -- Dharara must have been an eyesore when it was first built in 1825. The Moghul-style minarets towered over the low brown tile roofs of Kathmandu. Prime Minister Bhimsen Thapa er... Read More


New year revolutions

Kathmandu, April 10 -- On Tuesday, leader of the monarchist RPP once again gathered on Kathmandu's streets to deliver fiery speeches, but this time there was no arson and looting and no need for riot ... Read More