Kathmandu, Nepal – The Himalayan Literature Festival & Writers Workshop (HLF–WWK) has announced the introduction of a groundbreaking Poetry Film Festival as part of its 2026 event, marking the first dedicated festival of its kind in the region focused on the intersection of poetry and cinema.Scheduled from May 29 to June 5, 2026, in Kathmandu, […]
New Delhi, Sept 27, 2025 (Report by S.S. Dogra) – The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia (FCC South Asia) witnessed a proud milestone as its President, Dr. Waiel Awwad, officially assumed the presidency of the International Association of Press Clubs (IAPC), taking over from the London Press Club, at the IAPC Assembly hosted in […]
Kathmandu, September 30, 2025 – The interim government, already under scrutiny for its handling of governance and corruption, has drawn sharp criticism after abruptly halting the appointment of Dr. Sangeeta Kaushal Mishra as Minister of Health. According to reports, Dr. Mishra had been recommended for the position following consultations that included not only the Prime […]
Kathmandu, Nepal, 25 September. In a move that has shaken Nepal’s fragile democratic credibility, the last-minute cancellation of Dr. Sangeeta Mishra’s ministerial appointment has unleashed a storm of outrage. What should have been a moment of recognition for one of Nepal’s most qualified health professionals has instead turned into a national scandal exposing systemic sexism, […]
Kathmandu, Special Report 22 September. Dr.Sangeeta Kaushal Mishra, a seasoned bureaucrat and former Additional Secretary, was on the verge of taking the oath as Nepal’s new Health Minister. Prime Minister Sushila Karki had recommended her name. But in a dramatic last-minute twist, Mishra was stopped from assuming office. The official reason cited: pending complaints at […]
Kathmandu: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to visit India on August 18 under the Special Representatives mechanism for talks. Sources have confirmed that the Chinese leader will meet with India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval. This meeting comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned visit to China on August 31 to attend […]
New Delhi, 12 August 025. India has strongly reacted to Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir’s nuclear war threat during his US visit, calling it an example of Pakistan’s reckless mindset where the military is aligned with terrorists and democracy is virtually absent. Speaking at an event in Florida, Munir warned that if India built […]
Washington /Kathmandu – U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest trade moves have stirred debate among economists and strategists. While imposing the highest tariff rates in the world on India, Trump has granted China a 90-day grace period before new tariffs take effect. Analysts suggest the strategy is aimed at extracting concessions on intellectual property, technology transfer, […]
August 7, 2025, Washington D.C.: Despite repeated claims by former President Donald Trump that foreign nations would bear the cost of U.S. tariffs, multiple studies now reveal that it is the American consumer and producer who are paying the real price. Following the reintroduction and escalation of “reciprocal” tariffs, postponed since April, nearly all U.S. […]
Kathmandu, Thu, 07 Aug 2025. Why did US-India trade talks fail after five rounds? How did America’s trade deals with other countries affect negotiations with India? What proposals did India present? Why did Trump back out at the last moment, and what are the future prospects? Let’s take a closer look… Tariff Shock from the […]