Double standards Toward real nuclear disarmament Sanford GottliebIn an era of terrorism and guerrilla wars, are nuclear weapons a realistic option? Do they make us more secure? Nuclear weapons don’t deter suicide bombers or guerrilla fighters. They can’t be used in war without producing... 05 May, 2005
Managing globalisation Problem of food security in Nepal Bishwambher PyakuryalFood availability over time has increased in other countries in South Asia but decreased in Nepal and Bangladesh during the period 1991-2001. The average yield in Nepal has fallen compared to the South Asian average. In Nepal,... 04 May, 2005
TOPICS : Is F-16 sale to Pakistan a wise decision? William B Milam and Sarmila BoseThe negative chorus that has greeted the American decision to sell F-16s to Pakistan is off-key. From the criticism, it is clear that the importance of Pakistan to the long-term interests of the US, the West, and India,... 17 Apr, 2005
Security threat forces US to shut Karachi consulate for the day Associated PressKarachi, April 12:The United States Consulate in this southern Pakistani city was closed today due to a security threat, US officials said. “We received information that increased our security concerns,” US embassy spokesman Greg... Women 12 Apr, 2005
US senators oppose VSNL’s fibre optic deal Himalayan News Service New York, April 12: Three US senators have described India’s Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL) as a company “demonstrably hostile” to US military and commercial interests and called for expanded security hearing on its... 12 Apr, 2005
Cyber law A challenge to legal system Ram Chandra SubediCyber laws have become essential in view of the rapid developments in information technology.Online communication has given rise to a new global commerce in ideas, information and services. Information Technology (IT) is changing... 21 Mar, 2005
UTL works to resume services Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, February 28:Everyday more than 5,000 customers of United Telecom Ltd (UTL) are gathering at various designated outlets of UTL to receive and submit re-registration forms for telephone connections based on the wireless... 28 Feb, 2005
Air Sahara to resume flights Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, February 21:Air Sahara, an Indian airlines company, will be resuming its flights to Kathmandu from March 15. The airlines had suspended its flights to Kathmandu from February 8 due to the company’s internal problems.... 21 Feb, 2005
India rebuffs US security concerns Agence France PresseNew Delhi, January 29:India dismissed today security concerns expressed by the US ambassador to India about Maoist rebel activity in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, host to a number of multinational firms.“Naxalite activity... Women 29 Jan, 2005
Taiwan prez warns China against anti-secession law Associated PressTaipei, Januray 21:Taiwan’s leader today warned rival China against passing a planned anti-secession law, saying the legislation may force the island to hold a referendum opposing it. President Chen Shui-bian made the remarks in an... Women 21 Jan, 2005
Why curbs on relief workers, US asks Indonesia: Aceh separatists call for ceasefire Agence France PresseBanda Aceh, January 13:Rebels in Indonesia’s tsunami-hit Aceh today called for ceasefire talks to help the aid effort as new restrictions on foreign relief workers prompted the United States to demand “clarification” from... Women 14 Jan, 2005
Indonesia threatens to expell foreign aid workers, scribes Associated Press Banda Aceh, January 12:Foreign aid workers and journalists in the tsunami-stricken Indonesian province of Aceh could be expelled if they don’t report their movements outside the provincial capital, officials said today, citing... Women 12 Jan, 2005
