Review

Gurkhas in the Indian Mutiny

Begun in Meerut by Indian sepoys in the service of the British East India Company, the Mutiny spread to many places including Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, and Lucknow. Frederick P. Gibbon’s The Disputed VC: A Tale of the Indian Mutiny (London: Blackie & Son

By Apr 09, 2015

ARJUN KUMAR KARKI: Man Of Action

Young secretary at the Ministry of Urban Development Arjun Kumar Karki has established himself as a man of action

By A Correspondent Mar 23, 2015

A review of the provisions included in the Bill against witchcraft accusations:

The drafting of a Bill to address the issues around accusations of witchcraft is a pretty remarkable achievement in and of itself. And many provisions in the Bill are equally commendable: provisions for protecting victims and punishing offenders, the

By A Correspondent Mar 08, 2015

The Divya Upadesh of Prithvi Narayan Shah

It is amazing to read the confidence of the unifier when he asserts his preparedness to withstand imminent Turk, Magar and the Mughal threat

By Mar 06, 2015

SHEKHAR DHUNGEL: Literary Journey

An activist from Non-Resident Nepali group of the United States of America, Shekhar Dhungel is known for his literary work

By A Correspondent Mar 06, 2015

Brief review of Social Practices (Reform) Bill

In the current Act, the section relating to the prohibition on tilak states that an offending party can be liable for a fine of NPR 12,000 to 25,000 or a prison sentence not exceeding 30 days, or both, and that the property or money given as tilak sh

By A Correspondent Feb 14, 2015

Nepal Ka Khas Jaati

The mere fact the Khas people (Bahuns, Chettris, etc) have been inhabitants in modern day Nepal for centuries stakes their equal claim in the restructuring process.

By Namit Wagley Feb 14, 2015

The Bill on the National Youth Council: A review

Around 38.8 percent, a substantial chunk, of Nepal’s population lies within the age group of 16 to 40. Sadly, a sizeable majority of those in this age group, particularly the younger ones, find themselves in despair because of the lack of sufficient

By A Correspondent Jan 30, 2015

Hindus and Buddhists in Western Tibet and British Borderland

The book Western Tibet and the British Borderland: The Sacred Country of Hindu and Bouddhists (London: Edward Arnold, 1906)is an interesting work that deals with religions being practiced in a high mountainous as well as picturesque part of the Centr

By Jan 16, 2015

Korea Returnees Performing Well: Gyawali

Rajeshwor Gyawali is under secretary at the Cabinet Secretariat and now president of KAAN. Gyawali did his Masters in International Trade from Ajou University of Korea. His interview extracts:

By A Correspondent Jan 16, 2015

Memoir of Chief District Officer

WeRead , a division of Kathalaya Publication, releases a new book by Narendra Raj Poudel seventeen years as chief district officer

By A Correspondent Jan 08, 2015

Commentary on the draft legislation for land acquisition: Room for improvement

The present Constitution (interim), like those of the past, guarantees the right to property as a fundamental right.

By A Correspondent Dec 26, 2014

Review of the Bill for amending the Local Self-Governance Act, 1999

The Local Self Governance Act of 1999 is of particular importance in the context of local self-governance initiatives in Nepal. The Act attempts to be comprehensive and ideologically clear in comparison to similar efforts made in the past.

By A Correspondent Dec 05, 2014

Buddha and Buddhism in Nepal

V.A. Smith, The Early History of India: From the Sixth Century B.C. to the Mohammedan Conquest (London: The Glorier Society, 1907)

By Nov 23, 2014

Subanra Sumsher: Unsung Hero

The month of November is important for Nepali Congress as it reminds the party of the rebellion great leader Subarna Sumsher led against the Ranas

By A Correspondent Nov 22, 2014

Non-governmental Organisation (regulation) Bill 2013: A review

Among the many positive aspects of the bill are points like section 10, which demands transparency of funding. Especially impressive is a provision that requires NGOs to make available half-yearly and yearly reports of their activities along with the

By A Correspondent Nov 08, 2014

Adventure with Nepalese Captors

Frederick P. Gibbon, A prisoner of the Gurkhas (London: George Routledge & Sons Ltd, 1904)

By Oct 20, 2014

Review of provisions in the Bill for mitigating sexual harassment in the workplace.

If a person, without the consent of a woman, touches or attempts to touch her sensitive organs, takes off her inner garments, takes her to an unusually lonely place, makes her touch his sexual organ, uses vulgar words or shows her such pictures, teas

By A Correspondent Oct 18, 2014

The Kashmiri References on Khas People

With 7826 verses, which are divided into eight folios, the book begins with the legendary reign of King Gonarda

By Sep 26, 2014

Book: On Fiscal Federalism

Dr. Som Lal Subedi, secretary of Ministry of Local Development and Federal Affairs, recently published a book that gives the entire picture of Nepal’s municipal fiscal situation

By A Correspondent Sep 14, 2014

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