The Importance of Nepali Language: A Shared Treasure of Nepal and India Nepali is more than just the official language of Nepal; it is a bridge of shared heritage, culture, and identity between Nepal and India. Environment 26 Jan, 2025
Nepali remains lingua franca of all provinces Nepali has remained lingua franca of all the seven provinces more than four years after the formation of provincial government though the constitution has given provinces the right to recognise languages other than Nepali as means of communication. Nepal 02 Jul, 2022
Nepalis almighty Ever since their successful overthrow of the 250-yearold monarchy, the Nepalis have transformed into God almighty. World 26 Jul, 2021
Dying language Some time ago the media lamented on the precarious fate of the Magaraa language in Province 1. With over 125 dialects and languages, it is hardly surprising that many of them will become extinct for lack of use for several reasons, including domination... 24 Nov, 2020
Hope springs from ashes of tragedy KATHMANDU: It was in 2002 and an American couple trekked to the village of Phortse in Solukhumbu district to begin their climbing activities on the world’s highest mountain. “We had decided to do some ice climbing at Phortse before heading... Art & Culture 27 Jul, 2019
Maithili conference concludes adopting 10-point declaration JANAKPURDHAM: The 16th international Maithili conference concluded here on Sunday, adopting a 10-point Janakpurdham Declaration. The conference has demanded recognition of Maithili language as lingua franca in government, semi-government and... Travel 24 Dec, 2018
Madhesi conundrum: Will it end soon? The marginalized communities are skeptic about guaranteeing of their proportional representation in parliament and their inclusion in all state organs with the present scheme of things, as the new parliament will be a bicameral House The process of... 18 Jul, 2016
Madhesis� concerns remain unaddressed Madhes continues to occupy an important place in national politics. Tarai Congress led by Bedanand Jha had championed the cause of federalism and the recognition of Hindi as lingua franca after the end of Rana regime. The major issues that Madhesis... Travel 21 Sep, 2015
Lok Dal wants rights of OBCs KATHMANDU: Chairman of Lok Dal Kaushal Kumar Singh said the first draft of the constitution failed to protect the rights of other backward classes, Muslim, Janajati, Madhesi and women and hence if the final draft was prepared on the basis of the first... Horoscopes 06 Jul, 2015
Mumbais identity crisis sparks major national row NEW DELHI: Mumbai has been India’s city of dreams, approximating most closely to New York in the USA, a melting pot as it were for those across the country wishing for a better life, not least because it is where India’s vast... Women 02 Feb, 2010
Looking beyond A babel too much It has been estimated that migration and colonisation of the world took place during the last 50,000 years. The spoken language came into use from about 10,000 years and the written word from the last few thousand years. This is all stated in the... 03 Sep, 2009
Language issue debate on in CA KATHMANDU: The Constituent Assembly (CA) continued its discussions on the preliminary draft and concept paper of the CA Committee to Determine the Basis of Cultural and Social Solidarity (CDBCSS). Majority of the CA members, who have been taking part... Travel 02 Jul, 2009
