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A resilient China
Published On: April 3, 2017 07:23 AM NPT By: Stephen S. Roach
NEW HAVEN: Another growth scare has come and gone for the Chinese economy. This, of course, is very much at odds with Western conventional wisdom, which has long expected a hard landing in China. Once again, the Western perspective missed the Chinese context—a resilient system that places a high premium on stability.
Mirja to Mughlai
Published On: April 1, 2017 09:47 AM NPT By: Som P Pudasaini
While passing through Delhi and Amritsar during my recent pleasure trip to India, I had a chance to explore a few cultural sites and cuisines. Among other sites we visited great poet Mirja Ghalib’s residence, the world-famous sufi saint Nizamuddin’s dargha and the Sikh holy shrine of Golden Temple. We also tasted many luscious Mughlai dishes.
On ‘wine feminists’
Published On: April 1, 2017 09:43 AM NPT By: Shuvechha Ghimire
There is a term often used in army circles and strategic studies: “Whisky Generals”. A term used to define high-ranking army commanders who sit in their offices and clubs sipping whisky and smoking cigars, completely detached and unaware of the situation on the ground. In the context of women’s rights movement, especially in Nepal, there has been a steady rise of a group of women who can best be termed “Wine Feminists”.
Combating terrorism
Published On: April 1, 2017 09:17 AM NPT By: Hari Bansh Jha
Humanity today faces the greatest threat to its existence in the form of terrorism. Yet there is currently no viable way to address this problem. It is feared that the terrorists, if given free hand, could kill more people than the total killed during the two World Wars as they these days have in their possession deadly weapons of mass destruction. The terrorists have also been poisoning the minds of common people in plural societies.
When women win
Published On: March 30, 2017 12:15 AM NPT By: Alaina B Teplitz
The new constitution offers a valuable opportunity to ensure that women and girls have the same prospects in life as their male counterparts
Infographics: World's most secure coin introduced
Published On: March 30, 2017 12:05 AM NPT By: Republica
World's most secure coin introduced
Idiocy of Big Three
Published On: March 29, 2017 12:35 AM NPT By: Mahabir Paudyal
The Big Three could have gone to Madhesh with Maithili, Bhojpuri, Tharu and Awadhi translations of constitution for Madheshi views on contested issues
Sheikh Hasina’s dilemma
Published On: March 29, 2017 12:25 AM NPT By: Mahfuz Anam
The idea of exclusive sphere of influence of India and China with “No Entry” sign for the other is an outdated concept
On ‘time poverty’
Published On: March 29, 2017 12:15 AM NPT By: Vestal McIntyre
Women are venturing out to work but men have not reciprocated by increasing their time on family duties
Infographics: The top countries for U.S. visa refusals
Published On: March 29, 2017 12:05 AM NPT By: Republica
The top countries for U.S. visa refusals
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