View From Nepal
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Opinion: The biggest US-funded project in Nepal has creating turmoil and undermined its democracy
A grant from the Millennium Challenge Corporation to build a transmission line has made the country seem subservient to a vicious US-China tug-of-war.
Dipak Gyawali
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Nepal must drop its obsequiousness towards China and start a real two-way conversation
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi must use his Kathmandu visit this week to clear the distrust between the neighbours and seek to better understand Nepal.
Kanak Mani Dixit
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View from Kathmandu: Why Nepal believes India isn’t treating it with the respect it deserves
The political turmoil in the country has inadvertently brought attention to strained ties with New Delhi.
Promod Tandan
Trending
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Listen: The taals used by tabla players to accompany thumri
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Pithora is for the gods, not for products, say Adivasis
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‘Animal’ review: Hard to stomach – but equally hard to ignore
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Why parties of all colours are offering cash transfer schemes to voters
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How Uttar Pradesh’s halal ban has plunged the processed food industry into chaos
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As Oli dissolves Nepal’s parliament, the country’s nascent ethos of federalism teeters on edge
In addition to a political crisis, the country is on the path to a constitutional crisis.
Shraddha Pokharel
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Why many Nepalis want to scrap treaty that lets India, Britain recruit Gorkhas for their armies
The Indian Army recruits about 1,300 Gorkha youths every year, while Britain selects more than 200 people annually for the British Army and Singapore Police.
Promod Tandan
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Oli’s claim that Ram was born in Nepal highlights dangers of mixing pop nationalism with pop history
Both Modi and Oli evidently want to deliver Ram rajya to their citizens. This will not come from diverting the attention of the masses to Ram’s birthplace.
Kanak Mani Dixit
Video
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‘This guy really wants some attention’: Actor Chris Evan’s pet dog interrupts his video call
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Watch: Gazan child turns to stone in shock and fear as air strikes are resumed after ceasefire
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‘Thanks for the sandwich’: Artist roasts Spotify for low earnings in their year-end videos
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Watch: Scenes of waterlogging in different parts of Tamil Nadu as heavy rains continue
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Watch: This low-budget version of Jung Kook’s ‘Seven’ music video recreated by Thai fans is a hit
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In Nepal, the rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl sparks a national outcry about elusive justice
With no breakthrough in two months, the police have been accused of cover-up.
Deepak Adhikari
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Photos: How climate change has transformed the Himalayas in Nepal over one decade
Nabin Baral documents dramatic changes in the Manang valley, home to the world famous Annapurna trek.
Nabin Baral
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Opinion: How Delhi media covers Nepal highlights its role in India’s foreign policy blunders
Far from acting as watchdogs, most journalists and commentators writing in English seek to represent the government and legitimise even its misguided policies.
Kanak Mani Dixit & Tika P Dhakal
The Reel
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‘Salaar Part 1 – Ceasefire’ trailer: ‘K.G.F’ director’s new film stars Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran
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‘Animal’ review: Hard to stomach – but equally hard to ignore
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Watch: Trailer of ‘Mad Max’ spinoff ‘Furiosa’ is out
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‘Dhootha’ review: An entertaining yarn about media ethics
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Interview: ‘The Archies’ movie is ‘nostalgic, magical, a storybook come to life’
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In Nepal, a study points to links between children’s exposure to kitchen smoke and stunting
The results estimated that stunting prevalence among children with exposure to biofuel smoke was about twice as high as the children without exposure.
Abhaya Raj Joshi
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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
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KP Sharma Oli sworn in as the 41st Prime Minister of Nepal
President Bidhya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office to Oli at a special function organised at the presidential residence.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Fitness watch: Why women athletes are more prone to ACL injuries than men
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Australia tour of India: Rinku Singh, Axar Patel help hosts clinch T20I series in Raipur
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Cricket: Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India in home series against England and Australia
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Roy Krishna scores to help Odisha FC pip Jamshedpur FC
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Badminton: Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly talk through the steps on the long road ahead