Nepal, April 8 -- Recovering Nepal from Chinese embrace has preoccupied Delhi but balanced ties with China and India are Nepal's political compulsion and sovereign necessity. Unsettling it will invite back-breaking repercussions

There need be no doubt any longer. The Chinese are coming conspicuously and visibly-big and fast. Forthcoming months will witness Beijing unveiling a multi-pronged strategy, according to Chinese academics who talk to Nepali visitors. As a counter to the Chinese thrust in expanding their reach and influence, the United States sets renewed sight on Nepal as a crucial site for its strategic activity. The Donald Trump administration has allocated $ 113 million for promoting connectivity and some other areas in the In...