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Finding George Mallory

Nepal, Jan. 10 -- Did George Mallory and Andrew Irvine of the 1924 British Expedition reach the top of the highest mountain in the world? It has been more than a century after the two climbers were l... Read More


Violations of Nepal's airspace during WWII

Nepal, Jan. 10 -- Rana rulers objected to planes flying overhead, fearing invasion or divine anger The Pundits don't approve On 5 January 1939, Adolf Hitler was in Berghof, his mountain retreat in th... Read More


Still a compulsion, not a choice

Nepal, Jan. 9 -- Four months ago, videos of Nepal's rich, famous, and well-connected spread like wildfire on digital platforms. They were flaunting their lavish lifestyles while many Nepalis could not... Read More


Might might be right, after all

Nepal, Jan. 8 -- What the new world order post-Venezuela means for small countries with big neighbours like Nepal The American military action in Venezuela and the abduction of President Nicholas Madu... Read More


New 8,000ers may restart peak-grabbing race

Nepal, Jan. 7 -- Nepal has added six Himalayan peaks to raise the total eight-thousanders from 14 to 20 In 2025, Nepal's Ministry of Tourism added six new 8,000m peaks to those listed on its website. ... Read More


Saving Panauti's murals

Nepal, Jan. 6 -- Priceless wall paintings in the temples of this ancient town need urgent restoration One of the few Newa towns situated outside Kathmandu Valley, Panauti still evokes the feeling of a... Read More


RSP's PR list is not good PR

India, Jan. 5 -- Political legitimacy tethered to popularity and digital visibility risks sidelining competent individuals who lack comparable social capital Nepal's 2022 elections, its second under t... Read More


Father's migration, son's education

Nepal, Jan. 5 -- Against all odds, a Nepali migrant provides education for his son to become a doctor This is the 78th episode of Diaspora Diaries, a Nepali Times series in collaboration with Migratio... Read More


YALA

Nepal, Jan. 4 -- As someone born and raised in Patan, I knew that the city was rich in art, architecture and intangible heritage. But I never realised just how rich, and how little I knew about its hi... Read More


Life in a time of cholera

Nepal, Jan. 3 -- The history of Kathmandu's past epidemics is the story of power, disease, and dependency From stone spouts to cast-iron mains, Nepal's water system and its struggle to provide safe wa... Read More