Nepali police on Tuesday fired tear gas and water cannons as thousands marched in the capital Kathmandu demanding the restoration of a constitutional monarchy and a Hindu state. The Hindu-majority …
“When we do the pulse reading, we will be watching the frequency and amplitude of vital organs to find out if there are any imbalances,” Gurung explains. “The fingers are …
Job creation in South Asian economies is not keeping pace with the rise in the working age population, putting the region on a path that risks “squandering its demographic dividend”, …
It all marks a sea change for Australia’s international education industry, which is now worth some A$36 billion (US$23.6 billion) and is proving increasingly difficult for Canberra to oversee as …
Australia’s universities are a magnet for foreign students, especially from Asia. The share of international student enrolments in higher education is much higher than in other advanced economies. At some …
There are currently more than 4,400 online outlets registered with Press Council Nepal, the country’s media regulatory body. However, analysts say Nepal’s media industry,“despite diverse media platforms”, often lacks innovative …
China’s influence in Nepal’s economy and defence has grown significantly in recent years. Beijing has become a major source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Nepal, particularly through infrastructure projects …
By Binaj Gurubacharya | Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal — Sixteen years ago, mass protests in Nepal forced then-King Gyanendra Shah to give up the throne and clear the way for …
Of the 306 local government units in 56 of the 77 districts surveyed for the study, 74 per cent said the springs in their municipalities had dried up, resulting in …
According to local media, employment and education are the main reasons for the exodus. Chaudhary says a recent political reshuffle also contributed. “So we need to multiply jobs, multiply our …