Nepal to host world rights bodies’ meet Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, February 12Nepal is all set to host the three-day eight annual meeting of Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions from February 16. The meeting is to discuss on issues including human rights... Travel 13 Feb, 2004
Naga leaders sceptical about talks with Delhi Syed Zarir Hussain Guwahati, June 1: A fragile peace in India’s restive northeastern state of Nagaland has come under a cloud with exiled leaders of a frontline tribal separatist group having second thoughts over visiting New Delhi for talks with... Women 06 Feb, 2004
Where’s the point? The GuardianLondonYou don’t need a key to get into the new Audi 2004 A8. You just wave your hand in front of a tiny sensor that scan your fingerprints and the doors open. But they will do so only if you’re the owner of this $60,000 luxury... Travel Abroad 06 Feb, 2004
Taking stock of a new assignment Sanjeev SatgainyaKathmanduBorn and brought up in Austria, a beautiful country and renowned for its hospitality industry worldwide, Kalus Russo became a hotelier in his early childhood, a hotelier by default. “My father was a businessman and my mother... Travel Abroad 29 Jan, 2004
Wedding bells of chaos and laughter Himalayan News ServiceKathmanduDirected and produced by Sundiip Sikcand, he also acts in ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’. An easy-going person who is open to inputs from the others, this is his fourth play. But why does he spell his name that way?... Travel Abroad 18 Jan, 2004
Chhetri, Khadka star in Nepal’s 4-wkt win Himalayan News ServiceVishakapatnam, January 13Mahesh Chhetri (54) and Paras Khadka (47) steered Nepal to a four-wicket victory over Malaysia in a preliminary league match of the Under-17 Asia Cup at the ACA-VDCA Stadium on the city outskirts... 14 Jan, 2004
ICC awards for Shah, Cricket Association of Nepal Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 7CAN President Jai Kumar Nath Shah and the Cricket Association of Nepal have won the International Cricket Council (ICC) Development Programme Annual Awards 2003.Shah won the Lifetime Service Award, while his... 08 Jan, 2004
Bipana to act in English film Himalayan News ServiceKathmanduLady luck has smiled on Bipana Thapa — one of the leading actresses of Kollywood. She has been offered a leading role in an English movie ‘Remember Me’. The film also features Arunima Lhamsal, a new face in... Travel Abroad 08 Jan, 2004
U-17 squad leaves for India today Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 4The Under-17 squad is leaving for India on Monday to take part in the forthcoming Asia Cup cricket tournament to be held from January 13-27 in four cities of India.Nepal is in Group A and will take on Malaysia... 05 Jan, 2004
Cambodian polygamist arrested Police have arrested a Cambodian polygamist and his two wives for trading Vietnamese virgins in a scam that indicates a new trafficking route has emerged across three Asian countries, authorities said on Monday. Police said four girls, one was acquired... 20 May, 2002
Japan proposes food stock reserve Japan has proposed for the establishment of international food stock reserve for emergency assistance to the poor nations. The proposal was made by a top Japanese government official to the World Trade Organisations (WTO) at the ongoing meeting of... Travel 16 May, 2002
Asian countries fight against copyright pirates Experts from 12 Asian countries on Monday opened a three-day conference aiming to coordinate the fight against piracy and protect intellectual property rights. The conference, which is also being attended by representatives from the United States,... 13 May, 2002
