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Date for Nepal's Transformation
In: Nepal
By: Bhumika Ghimire
On May 28th, Nepal is set to announce abolition of centuries old monarchy and declare the country a republic.King Gyanendra is making rounds of temples to save his throne more...
India Reacts to Maoist Victory
In: Nepal
By: Bhumika Ghimire
Indian government has announced that it is willing to work together with the Maoists but powerful opposition parties are not happy to see red storm rising in Nepal. more...
Whiteness and Orientalism in China
In: China
Orientalism risks pervading Western business-men and -practices in China, creating a subtle racism that elevates Western mentalities above Chinese perspectives. more...
Nepal's Maoists Turn Capitalists
In: Nepal
By: Bhumika Ghimire
Maoist leader Prachanda promises to embrace capitalism in an effort to revive Nepal's battered economy during a meeting with the country's business leaders. more...
Western Sanction Won't Solve TIbet
In: China
This article argues that Western sanctions on China to force a resolution on the Tibet question would be ineffectual. more...
In: Sri Lanka
By: Katy Hughes
A brief evaluation of how British colonialism has brought about the current conflict between the Tamil Tigers and the Sinhalese people in Sri Lanka. more...
In: China
By: Timothy Woods
A look at China's crackdown in Tibet, a brief history of the disputed region and why it has taken the forthcoming Beijing Olympics to bring it to the world's attention. more...
Former Nepalese Rebels Win Big
In: Nepal
By: Bhumika Ghimire
Constituent Assembly elections held on April 10th, delivers a big surprise to two largest political parties in the country-Nepali Congress and the Nepal Communist Party. more...
Indian Idol And Gorkha Nationalism
In: India
By: Ross Adkin
With his Indian Idol win of 2007, Prashant Tamang has given a new voice to the Nepali speaking people of West Bengal who are now increasingly calling for their own state. more...
Is China Socialist in Name Only?
In: China
This article raises the question of whether or not it is genuine to call China a socialist State given the gradual demise of the 'danwei' in favor of private enterprises. more...
Optimism After Nepal's CA Election
In: Nepal
By: Ross Adkin
Optimism both in and outside Nepal on Thursday 10th April as polling is conducted relatively safely throughout the country but results are being anxiously waited for. more...
Nepali Elections- Long Time Coming
In: Nepal
By: Ross Adkin
Nepal is going to the ballot for the first time. So far calm has prevailed but there could be serious questions to be answered when results are announced later. more...
Nepali Laborers in Saudi Arabia
In: Nepal
By: Bhumika Ghimire
Nepali laborers in Saudi Arabia face dismal working conditions and ill treatment by employers. Migrant laborers in the Kingdom are often treated less than equal. more...
Pre-Election Violence in Nepal
In: Nepal
By: Bhumika Ghimire
Ongoing pre-election violence in Nepal is raising serious questions over whether the country is equipped to provide adequate security for the polls. more...
