Nepali Times

The throne was thrust upon him, and the only silver lining may be that exemplary leadership is often forged during testing times.

There is a growing demand for autonomy for the postal service. The general consensus among postal employees is that bureaucratic red tape is hampering efficiency and driving away business.

Trekking in Mustang, you pay Rs25 for a "sun bath". Fancy name for something many Valley residents are familiar with: solar-heated water.

Philanthropy is finally gaining ground among Nepalis who are moved by a sense of equity, rather than the possibility of religious or spiritual payback.