Nepali Times

NATION
Some are still more equal than others
Even after elections, Janajatis and Dalits will not be fairly represented
DEWAN RAI

Same old ‘menstream’ politics
Despite promises of inclusion, women are sidelined again
MALLIKA ARYAL

And what about youth?



Sticking it out
Bhairawa’s businessmen pay a high price for elections
WONG SHU YUN in BHAIRAWA

Fear and voting in the Tarai
Madhesi parties pick up steam, amidst fear of violence
PRASHANT JHA in GAUR

Powerless even after polls
Delays in export-oriented hydro projects may mean more darkness ahead
NAVIN SINGH KHADKA

“Can’t do much more than hope for the best”



Not just supply and demand
The real reason food prices are rocketing in Nepal and worldwide
DEWAN RAI

BUSINESS
MALLMANDU
Why mom and pop shops still do well despite Kathmandu’s mall culture
SHEERE NG

ISSUE

# 394

	STATE OF THE STATE by CK LAL
An observer observing observers

	GUEST COLUMN by RICHARD RAGAN
Food insecurity

	CRITICAL CINEMA by A. ANGELO D'SILVA
Messy but necessary

LETTERS

BIZ NEWS

The world is watching.