Mainstay Of Nepal-China Ties

Though the formal diplomatic relations between Nepal and China were established in 1955, immediately after Nepal's removal of Rana oligarchy, people to people relations date back centuries ago. Siddhartha Gautama-- the Buddha-- provided an opportunity after his attainment of enlightenment during the seventh century itself, to take his message to Nepal's neighbouring areas and States for emancipation of miseries and sufferings leading to harmony and peace between the peoples as well as nations. During...

The Golden Week Of Dashain Holidays

Dashain, the biggest festival of Nepalis. Though the most sacred day is Bijayadashami, the festival starts from Ghatasthapana nine days prior – the day after new moon. As it is about receiving tika and blessings not only from one’s parents but also from all other senior relatives, the ceremony drags on till full moon. It, thus traces half phase of moon which is normally fifteen days. A long line of buses with passengers seated on the roof is a fascinating sight during this time, if not safe....

Keenly Awaited Visit

President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, is slated to arrive in Kathmandu on a two-day State visit to Nepal. This visit can be considered a historical one as no Chinese president had ever visited Nepal since 1996 when the then Chinese President Jiang Zemin had come to the country.

Xi’s Visit To Boost Nepal-China Ties

Climate is improving in the Trans-Himalayan region. The Himalayas and the Bay of Bengal, geo-environmentally an integrated unit, face prospects of economic connectivity as well.

Challenges To Eliminating TB

Tuberculosis (TB) is the seventh leading cause of death and a major cause of mortality in Nepal.

Steadying Hand For Adrift Souls

As time passes, diverse sets of people come into our life, some of them going on to make a big influence on us but a greater number just moving on with little notice. However, one common thread runs through them — almost everyone lives in denial about their mental well-being.

President Xi’s Nepal Visit

President Xi’s Nepal Visit

Press Commission Recommendations

Press Commission Recommendations

Suicide On The Rise

Suicide On The Rise

Prioritise Transitional Justice

Prioritise Transitional Justice

Preventing Digital Feudalism

Preventing Digital Feudalism

Zoo Or Jail?

Zoo Or Jail?

Ailing, Politicised Universities

Ailing, Politicised Universities

Glory Of Attaining ODF Status

Glory Of Attaining ODF Status

Common Ground

Common Ground

Praiseworthy Efforts

Praiseworthy Efforts

Tories Lose Their Ideology?

Tories Lose Their Ideology?

Dashain Festivity

Dashain Festivity

Water, Security And Peace

Water, Security And Peace

Prospects Of Nepal-China Cooperation

Prospects Of Nepal-China Cooperation