Headline
Two of Nepal's biggest banks are insolvent. Rs 45 billion worth of depositor's savings is in danger. The largest borrowers are the biggest defaulters. Banking reforms are the only hope.
BINOD BHATTARAI
Nation
The Hepatitis B virus is spreading fast, and most people don't even know.
HEMLATA RAI
What if the Indian media applied to its own society even a tenth of the standards it has judged Nepal by? A noted Indian writer explores the moral loftiness of his country's press.
P.SAINATH
Divorce cases are on the rise, and the law remains loaded against women.
SHIVA GAUNLE
If there is anything scarier than a big blaze in the inner city areas, it is the state of our fire-fighting capacity.
SALIL SUBEDI and HEMLATA RAI
Domestic Brief
Travel
Arlene Blum is a scientist who climbs mountains. Read all about her adventures in her next book.
RAMYATA LIMBU
Technology
As research-oriented, software development jobs are difficult to get, Nepali companies are gunning for labour-intensive IT-enabled services.
GAURAB RAJ UPADHAYA
Leisure
The Nepali film industry seems to be finally coming into its own. The success of Darpan Chhaya and the censor row over Aago have given Kollywood a new boost.
RAMYATA LIMBU
Development
A house is not just a home, a business complex is not just an office: both speak volumes about the level of respect for their surroundings and the cultural awareness of a city and its people.
SUJATA TULADHAR
Culture
Instead of being pleased by all this royal extravagance, the god grew angry at being disturbed.
DESMOND DOIG
Review
For those seeking a greater diversity of voices in Nepal's literature.
MANJUSHREE THAPA
Sports
The Birthday Cup was welcome relief from ANFA squabbling, and a great start to the football season.
MUKUL HUMAGAIN
Nepali Society
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