If an enemy wanted to sabotage what's left of Nepal's economy this is what they would do: shut down all hotels indefinitely. Instead, we are doing it to ourselves.

There are more than 5,000 Nepalis who studied in the ex-Soviet Union. Even though the scholarships have stopped, Russia-returns still contribute greatly to Nepal's development.

Nepal is the third largest contributor to the UN volunteer programme.

A new law may undo the success of community forestry in Nepal.

On Tradition and Change

In recent years it has become fashionable to be married at Surya Vinayak.

Nepal's noodle barons are entangled in a domestic brand war, and in chowchow imperialism.

"Festivals like these hone your critical abilities, and sharpen the eye. You learn to read films fast at festivals."

An Indian Gorkha officer dies in Kashmir while trying to rescue his Nepali comrade.