When ‘Mo Yan: Katha ra Upanyasika’, published by Nepalaya and translated by Sarbottam Shrestha, first came into my hands, I was expecting a glimpse into another literary world—not a dive into a surreal, brutal, yet strangely beautiful world that was both foreign and strangely familiar. The stories are strongly infused with a Chinese flavour and...
Nepal and China are celebrating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations throughout this year. To initiate the celebrations, the other day, Heads of State from the two nations exchanged congratulatory messages, highlighting shared values, deepening friendship, and enhanced cooperation. The two nations decided to set up their formal diplomatic ties on August...
PARIS, Aug 8: US President Donald Trump says the United States will reap billions of dollars from his tariff blitz, but who pays the bill? Higher tariffs on goods from dozens of trading partners kicked in Thursday, ranging between 15 percent and 41 percent. Here is a look at the effects of Trump’s tariff onslaught:...
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and China. Over these seven decades, the two neighbors have forged a relationship grounded in mutual respect, non-interference, and shared aspirations for development, peace, and prosperity. This is a unique model of partnership rooted in trust and mutual respect On 1...
In a major development, senior officials from Nepal and India have agreed to complete the bilateral boundary work within three years and approved the new timeline. The decision was made in New Delhi during the 7th meeting of Nepal-India Boundary Working Group (BWG) on Tuesday. Earlier, the two sides had set two deadlines—in 2015 and...
The new fiscal year has just begun. I am on the way to Pokhara by Prithvi Highway, constructed with the support of the Chinese government in the 1970s. As I travel for the annual renewal of an organisation, I remember those fantastic and challenging moments from 2000 that gradually linked me and a group of...
Buddha never undertook a journey to preach his teachings in the Himalayas. Born in Nepal, he attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya and first met his disciple in Sarnath, Varanasi, India. However, people didn’t appreciate his newfound enlightenment until other Southeast Asian countries and Ceylon (Sri Lanka) recognised him. His teachings subsequently travelled back to India...
After independence from the imperialist power British, the morale of Indians was high, there was enthusiasm for freedom. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru led the Indian government. On the other hand, the escape of the British ruler from India, a traditional friend, had a psychology of fear in the Rana ruler of Nepal. The Ranas were terrified...
As I am writing this essay, the first day of the BRICS Summit chaired by Brazil in Rio de Janeiro has concluded. Some official statements have already been released, all centered on highlighting the importance of the Global South to emerge and thrive in a world so far dominated by developed nations from the West....
The Americans play a pivotal role in Nepal’s geopolitical chessboard. For a country sandwiched between India and China, the US has over the decades given the landlocked Nepal an agency and option beyond its immediate neighbourhood. Most recently, this was evident during the 2015-16 Indian blockade when the American anti-blockade positioning helped Nepal spread the...