Stories about Nepal from March, 2011
Comparing Nepal's Growth Rate With India and China
Chandan Sapkota, a researcher at a Kathmandu based think tank compares Nepal's growth rate with neighbors India and China. He discuses Nepal's growing trade deficit and also its over reliance on India...
Nepal: Unequal Treatment Of Women
Blogger Nepali sees unequal treatment of women almost everywhere in Nepal because some people see this as a normal phenomenon.
Nepal: No To Sri Lankan Political Refugees
Seven activists from Sri Lankan opposition parties applied for political refuge in Nepal but the Nepali government declined their requests. Bhumika Ghimire wonders whether Nepal should have acted differently.
Nepal: Photo blog of Americans in Kathmandu
Ralph and Irene, photo blog of two Americans living in Kathmandu, profiles Nepal's holiest shrine-Pashupatinath Temple. The pictures present a different side of Kathmandu, far from the usual tourist attractions...
Nepal: Why There Is No International Men's Day?
Have you wondered why there is no such day called International men's day? Nepali blogger Bhumika Ghimire explains why.
Nepal: The Leadership Qualities Of Nepali Politicians
Blogger Nepali gives 10 reasons showing the shortcomings of Nepali politicians which prevent them from being a great leader.
Nepal: Legalizing Prostitution
Nepali Blog is advocating for legalizing prostitution in Nepal.
South Asia: Comparing Indian States with India's Neighbors
“India clearly has a coherent identity as the world’s largest democracy, but aggregating economic and social data on the national level, and using it to compare India to its neighbors,...
Nepal: Female Infanticide On The Rise
Bhumika Ghimire reports that there is an increased trend of killing or abondoning girl childs in Nepal.
Equal Representation And Nepali Beauty Pageants
Blogger Nepali comments on the mushrooming culture of caste and ethnicity based beauty pageants in Nepal and what this trend means for equal rights and representation.
About our Nepal coverage
The earthquake that shook Nepal on April 25 claimed more than 8,000 lives and injured twice as many people. Around 8 million people have been affected with at least 2 million displaced. 1.4 million are in need of food assistance. Reaching remote areas presents a special challenge.
