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Why the Nepal Communist Party Must Not Split
By Pradip Adhikari
A split in the NCP would be bad for the factions involved as well as the country writ large.
Usha Rajak’s Journey in the Nepali Film Industry
By StoriesAsia
The Nepali actress discusses the evolution in Nepal’s film industry and the challenges still to be overcome.
How Nepal Got Its Borders
By Sridhar Krishnan
After the Anglo-Gorkha War in 1814, the British and the Gorkhas had different understandings of what exactly a border meant.
COVID and Contractors: Nepalis in an American War Zone
By Peter Gill
Few Americans are aware that the war effort in Afghanistan relies on foreign contractors – many of them from Nepal.
India Needs to Fast-Track a Border Solution, Lest It Lose Nepal
By Birat Anupam
With anti-India sentiment growing in Nepal over the border dispute, it’s time for New Delhi to take action toward a resolution.
China’s Engagement With Nepal’s Ruling Party Troubles India
By StoriesAsia
China’s ascendance in Nepali politics sends a strong message to India.
COVID-19: Nepal in Crisis
By Peter Gill
The coronavirus crisis has brought to the fore -- and exacerbated -- a number of the Nepali state’s long-standing weaknesses.
How COVID-19 Worsens Gender Inequality in Nepal
By Luna K.C.
The pandemic will worsen existing gaps in women's education, income, and employment prospects.
5 Factors Driving Anti-India Sentiment in Nepal
By Birat Anupam
Beyond the border dispute, there are other longstanding causes of Nepali resentment toward India.
Nepal’s Summer of Discontent
By Shraddha Pokharel
Young protesters in Nepal say “Enough is Enough” as the government struggles in its fight against COVID-19.
Murder Case Sparks a Reckoning With Nepal’s Caste Discrimination
By Aashiyana Adhikari
Caste-based discrimination remains a national tragedy, but one that is rarely discussed.
Amid Border Dispute, Nepal Renews Call for Talks With India
By Associated Press
Nepal’s foreign minister emphasizes that the two neighbors must talk.