Stories about Nepal from February, 2008
Nepal: Madhes and India
Blogdai smells a rat as the Madhesi agitation increases with the announcement of elections in Nepal.
Nepal: Identity and autonomy
Bahas on the idea of the Madhesi identity and autonomy in Nepal.
Nepal: Woes in transition
The Radiant Star on the woes of transition – moving towards a new Nepal.
South Asia: Managing urban growth
Development Industry on manging urban growth in South Asia – given that estimates suggest where over a third of the people live in urban areas.
South Asia: Against domestic violence
Out Against Abuse – dedicated to discussing issues of domestic violence affecting the South Asian community urges readers to share their stories.
Nepal: Blogging for Students
The Radiant Star on the first college in Nepal offer free web space for blogging to the students.
Nepal: India's interventions
Nepal Monitor on why positive intervention by India is necessary to sort the issue of Madhesh in Nepal.
Nepal: Migrant workers
With 600 people leaving Nepal everyday for jobs abroad, Nepal Monitor makes the case for better services for migrant workers.
Nepal: Feudal propaganda
Bahas discusses the near feudal nature of propaganda in Nepal and its implications on democracy.
Nepal: Opinion Journalism
Nepal Monitor has an interview with he Kathmandu Post's leader page editor, exploring issues of opinion journalism.
Nepal: Elections and the future
Bahas on having faith in the democratic process of elections – and the not so obvious choices – self-determination or self-destruction.
Nepal: A new flag in Iraq
Kathmandu Speaks! on the unfurling of a new flag in Iraq, and reflecting on the new anthem in Nepal.
Nepal: Housewives and Women
My DiGi Home remembers speaking about her mother as a homemaker, and the idea of a housewife.
Nepal: Kite Runner
Kathmandu Speaks on watching Kite Runner – the film
Nepal: Working abroad
Deepak's Diary on the vulnerability of immigrants from Nepal.
About our Nepal coverage
The earthquake that shook Nepal on April 25 claimed more than 8,000 lives and injured twice as many people. Around 8 million people have been affected with at least 2 million displaced. 1.4 million are in need of food assistance. Reaching remote areas presents a special challenge.
