A six-point primer on past and present of Lipulekh controversy
By Rajesh Mishra India and China have once again alarmed Nepal by agreeing to conduct trade through the Lipulekh Pass without informing Kathmandu. For over a decade, China and India have taken up the issue bilaterally, disregarding Nepal’s sensitivities.
India and China agree to reopen Lipulekh trade route
By Rajesh Mishra Nepal had formally objected to a similar agreement reached between India and China in 2015.
Nepal has a security press. Then why are passports printed abroad?
By Rajesh Mishra Delays, corruption, and unfinished facility force the country to look away for passports.
Amended anti-corruption law holds Nepali civil servants accountable for inaction
By Rajesh Mishra The amendment penalises civil servants not only for abuse of authority but also for indecision.
Nepali students return to KIIT as tensions ease
By Rajesh Mishra A total of 913 of 1,169 Nepali students return by Wednesday evening.
Government working to issue identity cards for Nepali-origin individuals abroad
By Rajesh Mishra The new initiative aims to address long-standing demands for recognition by foreign nationals of Nepali origin.
Frequent elections make the representatives accountable
By Binod Ghimire, Suresh Raj Neupane & Rajesh Mishra You cannot blame the people for choosing absolute governments and giving parties large majorities.
Here’s what a ‘haat bazaar’ in Delhi is selling—books
By Rajesh Mishra Every Sunday, a local fair in Daryaganj sells a wide range of books at relatively lower prices, making it a haven for students and collectors alike.
Dahal’s Delhi trip: Some hits, many misses
By Umesh Chauhan & Rajesh Mishra Energy, connectivity deals forged under pressure. Indian side maintains its old position on the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project, more positive on power cooperation.
Remembering their roots
By Rajesh Mishra Gorkha Association at Dharamshala, India has been preserving the language and culture of Gorkhalis over the years—ensuring that its members don’t forget their mother tongue.
Nepali, Indian stakeholders stress joint effort to curb human trafficking
By Rajesh Mishra Human trafficking that was rife after the 2015 earthquakes further increased during the pandemic.
Nepali students at AIIMS deprived of monthly stipend
By Rajesh Mishra 50 Nepali students are currently enrolled in various courses at one of India’s top medical colleges under foreign quota. Indian students studying the same subjects at AIIMS are paid INR90,000 per month.
Nepalis finding their fortune in Shimla
By Rajesh Mishra The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu estimates that nearly 8 million Nepalis live and work in India.
Nepal forgot Benaras Dharmashala pledge
By Rajesh Mishra The then prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba had laid the foundation amid much fanfare a year ago.
Vulnerable Nepali girls forced into prostitution in India
By Rajesh Mishra On Saturday, Delhi Police rescued nine Nepali teenagers who were forced into sex work in the city.