From our archives

Coronation square

4th January 2001
No other crown could be so fantastically devised, so priceless. It is a glitter of closely set diamonds and pearls, hung with drop rubies and emeralds the size of plums and atop it, clasped by more diamonds, is a cascade of bird-of-paradise plumes.
DESMOND DOIG

Thirty years of King Birendra’s reign

4th January 2001
"In a constitutional monarchy, the King has to play the role of the referee. He cannot kick the ball himself , but he must make sure that no one commits a foul."
SHIVA GAUNLE

The prime minister's daughter

26th September 2000
"I am in politics, I will do politics I will not give up, I will tight. I am very clear about what I am doing and will continue doing my work.''
BINOD BHATTARAI

A descent of Mt Everest

26th September 2000
Climbers are running out of records to break on Mt Everest. This autumn, a climber will be trying to carry out the fastest descent the mountain - on skis! Other expedition.
RAMYATA LIMBU