Dahal calls former monarch fatricider and traitor CPN-MC Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal has stated that when he was Prime Minister for the first time, he attempted to probe "fatriciders and traitors" by investigating the Royal Palace massacre. Nepal 15 Mar, 2025
Thousands in Nepal want monarchy back as public frustration with politics grows Hundreds of riot police blocked the protesters from entering the airport and there was no violence. Kathmandu 09 Mar, 2025
Chinese and Indian diplomats call for warmer relations but make no public mention of border dispute Both India and China have withdrawn troops from face-off sites on the northern and southern banks of Pangong Tso, Gogra and Galwan Valley, but they maintain extra troops at Demchok and Depsang Plains. World 27 Jan, 2025
Millions of pilgrims and naked, ash-smeared ascetics take holy dips in India's mega Hindu festival Hindus believe that bathing at the confluence will cleanse them of their sins and release them from the cycle of rebirth. World 14 Jan, 2025
Kathmandu connections: An ever-living bond Lakshmi Puri came to Kathmandu for the first time in 1955 as a three-year-old with her parents. She recalls learning dance and Nepali the (language), while also soaking in the rich Nepali heritage. Nepal 22 Sep, 2024
Is Usha Vance's Hindu identity an asset or a liability to the Trump-Vance campaign? Sundaram said Usha Vance would appeal particularly to those Hindu Americans who support the politics of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, under whom Hindu nationalism has surged. Lifestyle 01 Sep, 2024
A Hindu festival in southwestern Pakistan brings a mountainous region to life The ascent of steep mud volcanoes marks the start of Hindu pilgrims’ religious rituals in southwestern Pakistan. World 28 Apr, 2024
India votes in second phase of national elections with Modi's BJP as front-runner Hindus make up 80% of India's 1.4 billion people, while Muslims account for 14% and Christians and Sikhs 2% each. World 26 Apr, 2024
Transgender inclusion? World's major religions take varying stances on policies toward trans people In Islam, there isn’t a single central religious authority and policies can vary in different regions. Lifestyle 10 Apr, 2024
India celebrates Holi, the Hindu festival of color, marking the reawakening of spring In parts of India, people also lit large bonfires the night before the festival to commemorate the triumph of good over evil. World 25 Mar, 2024
Protests drove Nepal's king off the throne 16 years ago. Now, protests are trying to bring him back “Come back king, save the country. Long live our beloved king. We want a monarchy,” the crowd chanted at a rally last month in Kathmandu. Nepal 13 Mar, 2024
What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy month? Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar; the month cycles through the seasons. Lifestyle 08 Mar, 2024
