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Ramesh Bhushal
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Nepal is sacrificing its ecology to build economic ties with India
Both countries are overlooking environmental issues while signing hydropower deals.
Ramesh Bhushal
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Nepal is ready to start commercial wildlife farming, including maybe someday of tigers and rhinos
Activists are afraid the move will encourage illegal trade, while the country’s Department of National Parks believes it will aid in conservation.
Ramesh Bhushal
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‘Geopolitical games’: Nepal hands over hydropower projects from Chinese to Indian companies
India, as Nepal’s principal buyer of exported electricity, refuses to buy power produced by Chinese-built plants.
Ramesh Bhushal
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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China and Nepal take first steps towards proposed rail link from Tibet to Kathmandu
Beijing has said that it will begin and fund a feasibility study for the ambitious railway project within a year.
Ramesh Bhushal
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Why a record-holding climber disagrees with Nepal’s plan to shift the Everest Base Camp
The government should instead invest in better, eco-friendly infrastructure and accurate weather warnings while preserving the mountains, says Kami Rita Sherpa.
Ramesh Bhushal
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The mystery of why the elusive Himalayan wolf is stalking the slopes of Mount Everest
While the little known predator is more commonly found in Tibet, the rising number of livestock kills in recent years has highlighted its emergence in Nepal.
Ramesh Bhushal
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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In Nepal, heavy rains have brought mountain slopes crashing down
Despite knowledge of the changing climate and the risks that the country faces, little has been done to prepare in the last few months.
Ramesh Bhushal
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Air pollution in winter could exacerbate the severity and spread of coronavirus in South Asia
Long-term exposure to pollutants before the pandemic may be associated with severe symptoms from Covid-19 and a greater risk of death.
Soumya Sarkar, Zofeen Ebrahim & Ramesh Bhushal
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South Asian farmers are back in the fields despite high costs, labour shortage and a pandemic
With the onset of monsoons, farmers in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal have started sowing summer crops.
Soumya Sarkar, Xari Jalil, Abu Siddique & Ramesh Bhushal
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Tensions between India, China and Nepal could hinder climate research in the Himalayas
The region is already known as a ‘black hole for data’, with no long-term monitoring or international cooperation.
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A photographer is using hidden cameras to help study the elusive snow leopard in the Himalayas
Tashi Ghale, a school dropout, has been recognised as a citizen scientist and field biologist for his work and even has a wild cat species named after him.
Nabin Baral, Ramesh Bhushal & Willie Shubert
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Neglected by the government and undervalued by residents, Nepal’s wetlands are fast disappearing
The country’s biodiversity hotspots are under threat from poaching, irresponsible tourism and lack of funds.
Ramesh Bhushal
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa