All rooms at Sauraha village, the eastern gateway to Chitwan National Park, a popular tourist destination, were booked for the first time thanks to the 10th national general convention of the CPN (UM…

When the controversial book Kathmandu Dilemma: Resetting India-Nepal Ties came into circulation in Nepal few months ago, I briefly talked with a prominent Nepali professor, who, out of my expectation…

The history of modern Nepal, which came into existence in 1769, is full of struggle for independent national existence. Nestled in the Himalayas and known as “a yam between two boulders”,…

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has ignited a bitter controversy in Nepal. Some hail it with joy, and while many others blast it with hatred. Local media is awash with many comments, most …

Every Nepali feels proud as the owner of magnificent architectural heritage of Kathmandu Valley, most of which were created by the monarchs of Malla dynasty---from 12th to 18th century. …