Across Nepal and its diaspora, a wave of discontent simmers, expressed through music and art. What began as nostalgia for the monarchy is evolving int …
Through Climate Diplomacy, Nepal Sounds the Alarm on the Himalayas
Nepal’s climate vulnerability shapes its climate goals and strategies, with the Sagarmatha Sambad as a rising symbol of Himalayan climate diplomacy.
Rene Vijay Shrestha Einhaus: Advocate of Nepal’s luxury credentials
WHEN HIS NEPALESE GRANDFATHER DIED in 1992, Rene Vijay Shrestha Einhaus was just seven and his brother, two. But because his mother, Sangita, had promised to continue building her father’s hotel, she …
Edible oil manufacturers allege duty evasion via Nepal
India upped the basic customs duty on crude soybean oil, crude palm oil, and crude sunflower oil from 0% to 20%, taking the so-called effective duty on crude edible oils to 27.5%.
Nepal: Bode’s 30-year-old Sujan Bagh Shrestha continues century-old annual tongue piercing tradition
In the medieval town of Bode, Nepal, a 30-year-old man named Sujan Bagh Shrestha pierced his tongue with a 10-inch-long needle, continuing a century-old tradition. This is the third consecutive time …
Why Nepal Is Fed Up With Its Democracy | I Witness
ED files chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi; Congress reacts ‘I felt like toilet paper’: Singapore woman reflects on work culture after receiving employee’s blunt resignation note …
Rethinking climate finance to work for women in Nepal’s coffee, pashmina value chains
Women in Nepal, who are the backbone of the agriculture sector, are faced with an escalating challenge: the climate crisis.
Meet man, sole billionaire of Nepal, known as ‘Noodle King,’ has THIS connection to India
We all come across a pack of the iconic Wai Wai noodles at departmental stores. But have you ever wondered who is behind these world-popular crunchy and versatile noodles. Here’s a hint: It’s a …
Edible oil industry body flags trade distortions from surge in imports from Nepal under SAFTA
India is the worlds second-largest consumer and number one vegetable oil importer, and it meets 60 per cent of its needs through imports. A large part of this is palm oil and soy oil and their …
Transit Issues between Nepal and India: Challenges and the Path Forward
Nepal, which is located between two economic powerhouses, India and China, has traditionally relied on its southern neighbor for trade and transit. Additionally, Nepal had a history of engaging in …