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Nepal
Resetting India-Nepal Relations
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
In his first visit to India, Nepal's prime minister focused on the economy rather than thorny political issues.
After the Flood: Nepal’s Slow Recovery
By Peter Gill
Amid decentralization, Nepal has been slow to recover from the devastating 2017 floods.
Is This the End of India's Influence Over Nepal?
By Biswas Baral
As India loses its clout, the Nepali prime minister asserts his country’s independent identity.
The (Re)Birth of the Nepal Communist Party
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Nepal’s Left Alliance takes a step toward formal unification, but is it just a marriage of convenience?
Justice Eludes Victims of Nepal’s Civil War
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Nepal’s two transitional justice mechanisms have failed to deliver justice to war-era victims.
Nepal and India: Mending Fences
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Sushma Swaraj's surprise visit to Nepal sends a positive signal despite past tensions with Nepal's new prime minister.
Nepal’s Deadly Chhaupadi Custom
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
A dangerous social practice in far western Nepal is causing reoccurring deaths.
Almond Orchards in Everest’s Shadow
By Peter Gill
A look at changing mountain livelihoods in Nepal.
Why India and China Are Watching Nepal’s Elections
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Beijing is hoping for the left alliance to emerge victorious; India is rooting for the Nepali Congress.
Can Nepal Find Political Stability?
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
As Nepal gears up for parliamentary elections, its citizens want two things: stability and development.
The Kung Fu Nuns of Nepal
By Ahmer Khan
The Druk Gawa Khilwa (DGK) nunnery in Katmandu teaches its nuns a mixture of martial arts and meditation.
Bollywood Meets Nepali Nationalism
By Peter Gill
In Kathmandu, a fan club has drawn critique for idolizing an Indian actor. Why?