Nepali Times

Over the years, Nepals spiritual and educational links with Banaras have been overshadowed by other destinations. But the bonds are still there.

Tourism is good for the country. Strikes are bad for tourism. Ergo, strikes are bad for the country.

"Honest, officer, I only drove my car into the road sign because of the influence of Mercury and seven large asteroids."

A battle royal is looming between "democrats" represented by political parties following the 1990 constitution, and "republicans" whose avowed aim is to abolish the constitutional monarchy. Civil-military relations need to be mended first before the fast-closing window of opportunity for a political solution is lost forever.