From our archives
SHOWDOWN
16th November 2000
A hopelessly divided ruling party, an aggressive opposition cashing in on a disenfranchised citizenry. Neither have time to see which way the country is headed.
BINOD BHATTARAI
The bluff stops here
16th November 2000
The paradox of the present stalemate is that the government and Maoists are both under pressure to talk, but neither side really gains from talking.
CK LAL
Who is a Hindu?
16th November 2000
Hindus from worshipping at the temple, igniting renewed debate on why bona fide Hindus cannot enter Nepals holiest of holies.
HEMLATA RAI
Stupid move by Stupid move by government
16th November 2000
CPN (Maoist) Kathmandu commander, Rabindra Shrestha, in Kantipur, 5 November