A painful balancing act in China
Even as Beijing receives PM Dahal, its disappointment with Nepal Communist Party’s break-up might manifest in negotiations.
The US economic war on China
The US is using a familiar playbook, and the Washington politicians are invoking martial rhetoric, calling China an enemy that must be contained or defeated.
To develop tourism, give it a separate ministry
While prudent macroeconomic policies and effective reforms, among other factors, are said to be behind the improvement, tourism is also playing a vital role.
The Moon is hot again, but why?
After so many years, why has the Moon landing become so cool again? The simple answer is: water.
Indonesia joining BRICS? Thanks, but no thanks
While Indonesia shares many of BRICS’ goals, for now, it is pursuing its own path, different from the other major emerging economies.
Philippines: A new ‘middle power’?
For the first time in recent memory, the Philippines not only boasts one of the largest populations and economies, but also has a superbly self-confident and increasingly…
Struggling for air
The paper says a plan to clean Nepal's air should focus both on indoor and outdoor causes of pollution.
Hydropower and South Asian integration
Nepal’s hydropower potential ranks among the highest globally in terms of per capita and unit of GDP.
Between ifs and buts dwindles the future of the Rohingya
A possible repatriation calls for intensive bilateral and multilateral negotiations, as it could be a long-term process spanning years.
India’s moon landing is a laudable scientific feat but world knows the space race has a military purpose
Landing on the moon was indeed a laudable scientific feat for India. However, the world knows that the space race, along with scientific research, has a military purpose.