In the 36 hours of mobocracy that ruled Kathmandu's streets last week, we caught a glimpse of an area of darkness in our country's soul.

There is light at the end of the tunnel for 100,000 Bhutanese refugees in Nepal as talks in Kathmandu last week made progress on verification.

The government is organising seminars to discuss the new women's bill "at the grassroots". But women's rights activists are unhappy with the process and the provisions of the bill.

The sahuji swears he's selling you an "original" heater. Soon, you're swearing at him-your room is still freezing.

Making charcoal isn't the most lucrative, green or legal enterprise, but in many villages on the Valley-rim, people have no choice but to keep at it.

Ambar Gurung aroused nationalism and nostalgia in the Nepali diaspora with his Naulakha tara udae.

The pilot who helped build airstrips all across the remotest parts of Nepal 20 years ago returns to remember the good old days.

Some banks are more equal than others. If private banks all flock to choice areas, who is going to provide banking services in remote underdeveloped districts?

Unless the government acts quickly, last week's riots will have a long-term impact on Indo-Nepal trade and investment.

It has become a mandatory ritual for most climbers in Nepal to meet and brief Elizabeth Hawley on their expeditions.