Interesting article indeed on increased Indian aid evolution for Nepal by Navin Singh Khaka ('Indian handshake', #209). There are no shenanigans or strings attached to Indian assistance to Nepal as Kathmandu's intelligentsia and media know all too well. However, Nepal would do well if it set about reforming its own national mentality and competing globally with its various excellent products than just rely on its southern Big Brother. It should be made clear that India will never come with tanks or drop bread over Kathmandu as happened in Sri Lanka some years back. India appreciates Nepal, and Nepal should learn to say thank you for what it has done for Nepal's own good. For instance, look at the sudden rise of young Nepali MBAs in the Indian corporate hierarchy, there is no discrimination whatsover. But in Nepal? Let's not have hate, that is all. India-Nepal Bhai Bhai Achaa Rahe.

Bing S Thapa,
Mumbai