China’s DeepSeek sets off AI market rout

Startup DeepSeek has rolled out a free assistant it says uses lower-cost chips and less data, seemingly challenging a widespread bet in financial markets that AI will drive demand along a supply chain from chipmakers to data centres.

Politics of discontent

Many believe big parties have failed and Nepal is on the wrong path, but will their discontent have any impact?

The cost of our clothes

Shopping habits are quietly creating an environmental crisis that’s becoming impossible to ignore.

Disruption dividends

Trump’s second term offers renewed opportunities for smaller nations to strengthen relations with the US.

Until next time

Suraj and Bijay are childhood friends. One wishes to stay in the country, and the other is trying to leave.

The sound of tradition

Laxmi Rana is not just singing—she’s safeguarding the cultural legacy of the Rana Tharu community.

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