King Gyanendra is said to be decisive and no-nonsense, and these qualities were on display when he addressed the public after his coronation.

if one were to dig up the foundation of each house here

What exactly transpired on Friday night at the royal palace, and when will we know?

Kumar Khadga Bikram Shah's family and colleagues remember an erudite and intelligent man who did not like to put on airs, or flaunt his royal status.

If the nation does not survive, neither will any of us, or our own selfish ambitions.

The most important gain of the past ten years is the conviction of Nepalis that a constitutional monarchy and democracy can not only co-exist,but is also perhaps the most desirable polity for this multi-ethnic and multi-linguistic nation.