Long before the first sightings of the Central Himalaya by intrepid colonial adventurers, the Newars of Kathmandu woke up everyday to the sight of the formidable Ganesh, Langtang, Jugal and
"Startling Discoveries" Magazine article by Raj Chengappa
This investigative special by a well-known reporter of the Indian environment presents the different geological phenomena and processes active in
Self-Reliance in Small Communities examines the choice of technologies with which to help villages achieve self-reliance. The author argues for a revival of indigenous technology through a community-
Traditional virtues were abandoned by many scholars of Bhutan, when confronted with the Southern Problem.
I am a journalist and know my place at academic conferences: keep quiet, take notes,
Hill Hinduism, monarchy and the Nepali language — the conventional symbols of a historically weak Nepali nationalism — are all presently under attack. A crisis of identity prevails among Nepal's
Nepalis romanticize 'America' because they have been bombarded with overglorified images. It is a feeling that is hard to shake off even when living a B-grade lifestyle
Yonzon is a member of Environment Protection Council, Nepal and a resource biologist.
The ecological integrity of Langtang National Park, only 32 km north of Kathmandu, is under enormous stress.
Nepali businessmen are trying to develop an international market in Himalayan flowers and plants, but are finding that it is easier said than done.
The annual trade in cut flowers
Herbs, Himalaya and Biodiversity
Ever since life began on Earth, one thing that has been most rai intrinsic to it has been the growth of biodiversity in plants, animals and
It is necessary to delienate the scope of `Himalaya'. It turns out, however, that this is a subjective exercise.
The Himalaya does not stand alone in the northern reaches
