Culture

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How the Crescent Fares in Nepal

The Musalman is more protected in 'Hindu Nepal' than he is in 'secular India'. And yet, externally fuelled Islamic fundamentalism and knee-jerk Hindu chauvinism cannot rule

By Sudhindra Sharma

/ 1 Nov 1994

What is Nepali Music?

Does music lose its identity when traditional instruments are replaced by modern ones? Or are musical ideas more important? While music lovers and musicians may find no difficulty in recognising

By Kishor Gurung

/ 1 Nov 1993

A policy born of apprehensions

History, culture and politics set the Lhotshampa and the Drukpa apart. The Drukpa has decided to act, but can he prevail in the long term? It was Kazi Ugen Dorii

By A.C. Sinha

/ 1 Jul 1992

“Ramayana, Ramayana, Ramayana”

Let me acquire my share of merit by reciting the name of Ramacharita Manas three times before dwelling upon the mundane aspects of its influence upon the daily lives of

By Dor Bahadur Bista

/ 1 Sep 1989