Rain and shine

[DEEPENDRA BAJTACHARYA/credit]

An alley in Jaisedewal in Kathmandu simmers in morning mist this week after a spell of winter rain sent the mercury plummeting.

From our archives

8th August 2000

If one believes that fervent prayers must surely be answered, then the prayers of all Kathmandu must prevail.

DESMOND DOGI

8th August 2000

Instead of helping, Patan fees are hurting tourism.

SUJATA TULADHAR

8th August 2000

Nepal's water wealth doesn't just mean hydro-electricity any more; it is also bottled drinking water

8th August 2000

Ouch, If you're a parent, your purse will already have felt it

ANDREAS HEIMANN