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Cricket World Cup and Game of Politics in Kathmandu
The game of politics being played in Kathmandu is far more interesting than the cricket being played in West Indies. Wagle’s Web Log The cricket word cup has begun in the Caribbean and even our Kantipur TV is providing us the latest scores of the match on a small display panel on the upper left…
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Attending A Maoist Mass Meeting in Pokhara
Maoists organized a massive rally and mass meeting in Pokhara a few days ago and Neil Horning attended with his camera. Here is his report: When I told my classes I was taking a day off to go to Prachanda’s speech on March 8th. They asked “Why? You can’t understand what he says.” I didn’t…
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Ethnic Federalism in Nepal is a Recipe for Disaster
Ethnic Groups and Race Based Federalism: A Recipe for Disaster for Nepal By Khagendra Thapa Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” It seems that Nepal has no leader who can speak out the truth and not just repeat like a…
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Koirala: King's Actions Leading Nepal to Republic
Prime Minister Koirala has changed the tone on monarchy which is a welcome move. He most come forward more clearly, precisely, and strongly. Finally, the man has said something important about monarchy in Nepal. This is very crucial and we applaud Koirala whatever he spoke today in his hometown Biratnagar. The time for celebrations hasn’t…
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Nepal in Transition and Its Difficulties
By Chattra Bahadur Nepal is at throes of change and transition appears difficult than anticipated. Of course, transition is never easy anywhere since it calls for dismantling of existing mechanisms and structures to be replaced by newer mechanisms and structures. And this is where we have collectively failed to take adequate measures. Present political scenario…
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Prime Minister Defends Sitaula (America vs Maoists and Nepalgunj Curfew)
Sitaula’s resignation won’t resolve nation’s problems: PM Finally, Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has publicly defended his Home Minister. This comes a day after the Parliament decided with two thirds majority to amend the constitutions as per the demands of Madhesi people. Madheis Janadhikar Forum, a group that claims to fight for the interests of…
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Bahunists and Bahunism: Caretakers of Nepal’s Feudal Tradition
Comment of the Moment: Originally Posted Here by Dinesh Koirala (Courtesy: Sano Baje) [UWB: We do not necessarily agree with the following piece but decided re-publish it here mainly for two reasons: One, we respect voices from all sides. Two, the article cites two of UWB posts as “excellent examples of Bahunists in action” though…
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