SMILEY JIMMY: Visiting former US president Jimmy Carter speaks to media after meeting Election Commissioner Bhoj Raj Pokhrel and his team in Kathmandu on Thursday morning. Carter will meet senior politicians, including Pushpa Kamal Dahal, and go bird-watching on Shivapuri in his three-day stay here.
(MIN BAJRACHARYA)

PROMISE TO COMPROMISE: MPs Purna Bahadur Khadka and Minendra Rijal (at head of table) at a meeting of the parliament\'s State Affairs Committee on Monday concentrated on making the election process more inclusive.
(KIRAN PANDAY)

GETTING FUNDAS RIGHT: Hindu holy men and women march down to Maitighar on Wednesday chanting slogans demanding that Nepal revert back to a Hindu kingdom.
(KIRAN PANDAY)

HAPPY AND THEY KNOW IT: Shortlisted contestants for the WAVE
Mr and Miss University contest pose for a group picture after their Talent Round on Monday. The finalists will be chosen on Friday and will represent Nepal in Korea next month.
(MIN BAJRACHARYA)