If the Maoists' intention is to scare away foreign investors from Nepal, they needn't bother.

Who says Nepal is a poor country? We are awash in cash.

"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.\'\'

This month Himal Cement was forced to close for five days. Now, people of Chobhar want it to shut down for good so they can breathe easy.

A day's closure of business can cause business losses of Rs 30 million in Kathmandu alone. Only rickshaws benefit.

Nepal's domestic airlines are lining up fortake-off with a whole new array of aircraft, new routes and more frequency.

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.

On Tuesdays and Saturdays just before the festival of Desain, the temple courtyard is ankle-deep in the blood of sacrificed goat, chicken and ducks.