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Indian woman is first female amputee to climb Everest
Two years ago, the former national-level volleyball player lost her leg after thieves shoved her from a moving train.
Two years ago, the former national-level volleyball player lost her leg after thieves shoved her from a moving train.
14th March, 2013
Top judge to be sworn in to lead Nepal’s government
The chief judge of Nepal's Supreme Court will be sworn in to lead an interim government that would hold elections in three months.
The chief judge of Nepal's Supreme Court will be sworn in to lead an interim government that would hold elections in three months.
23rd January, 2013
Nepal transgenders gain recognition on ID cards
Rights activists hailed the decision to allow people to register as a 'third gender' on ID cards which are needed for opening bank accounts, getting a passport, and other necessities.
Rights activists hailed the decision to allow people to register as a 'third gender' on ID cards which are needed for opening bank accounts, getting a passport, and other necessities.
15th January, 2013
Around South Asia
A gallery of happenings around South Asia.
A gallery of happenings around South Asia.
13th December, 2012
NASA photo error puts Everest in India
“It is not Everest. It is Saser Muztagh, in the Karakoram Range of the Kashmir region of India,” a spokesman admitted.
“It is not Everest. It is Saser Muztagh, in the Karakoram Range of the Kashmir region of India,” a spokesman admitted.
10th December, 2012
Tibetans protest on World Human Rights Day
As the number of self-immolation in restive Tibetan regions rises sharply, Beijing appears to be tightening rules against the anti-China protests despite hopes that the…
As the number of self-immolation in restive Tibetan regions rises sharply, Beijing appears to be tightening rules against the anti-China protests despite hopes that the…
8th October, 2012
Pictures from Nepal
Nepal is the world’s 93rd largest country by land mass and is located in the Himalayas, bordered by China, and India.The mountainous north of Nepal…
Nepal is the world’s 93rd largest country by land mass and is located in the Himalayas, bordered by China, and India.The mountainous north of Nepal…
8th October, 2012
Bollywood ‘ban’ stokes instability fears in Nepal
"They spread “hatred against Nepal, and portray us as lowly security guards and helpers, such portrayals humiliate us."
"They spread “hatred against Nepal, and portray us as lowly security guards and helpers, such portrayals humiliate us."
28th September, 2012
Nepal plane crash kills all 19 on board: police
“All 19 passengers of the Sita Air plane have died. The accident site is less than one kilometre from the airport,” said Nepal Police.
“All 19 passengers of the Sita Air plane have died. The accident site is less than one kilometre from the airport,” said Nepal Police.
25th September, 2012
Avalanche in Nepal
An avalanche swept away climbers and their camps on the world’s eighth highest mountain in northwestern Nepal on Sunday, killing at least nine climbers, with…
An avalanche swept away climbers and their camps on the world’s eighth highest mountain in northwestern Nepal on Sunday, killing at least nine climbers, with…
24th September, 2012
Nepal avalanche hit climbers as they were sleeping
Mountaineers who survived a pre-dawn avalanche high on the world's eighth-tallest peak say they waited an hour for sunlight, and then saw pieces of tents and bodies of victims strewn around them on the snow.
Mountaineers who survived a pre-dawn avalanche high on the world's eighth-tallest peak say they waited an hour for sunlight, and then saw pieces of tents and bodies of victims strewn around them on the snow.
23rd September, 2012
Avalanche kills climbers in Nepal
At least nine climbers are feared dead and four are missing in Nepal after an avalanche swept away Europeans and others on a Himalayan peak.
At least nine climbers are feared dead and four are missing in Nepal after an avalanche swept away Europeans and others on a Himalayan peak.
18th September, 2012
Celebrating marriage in Nepal
Teej festival is celebrated at Pashupatinath temple area in Kathmandu. The three-day long Teej festival, celebrated by Hindu women in Nepal and some parts of…
Teej festival is celebrated at Pashupatinath temple area in Kathmandu. The three-day long Teej festival, celebrated by Hindu women in Nepal and some parts of…
11th September, 2012
Twenty-seven killed, 11 hurt in Nepal bus accident
Police official Lal Bahadur Pandey said the accident took place before dawn near Parkha village, about 400 kilometres northwest of Katmandu.
Police official Lal Bahadur Pandey said the accident took place before dawn near Parkha village, about 400 kilometres northwest of Katmandu.
4th September, 2012
Nepalese soldier blinded by Maoist attack makes it to London track
“I feel very proud of my accomplishments. Despite being blind, I will be able to compete carrying the flag of my country.”
“I feel very proud of my accomplishments. Despite being blind, I will be able to compete carrying the flag of my country.”
26th July, 2012
Love it or hate it, daring Nepali film makes waves
“I always said we should go beyond Bollywood and think about our way of telling a story.”
“I always said we should go beyond Bollywood and think about our way of telling a story.”
23rd July, 2012
Atleast 15 killed in west Nepal as van plunges into river
Police say the driver of the van lost control of the vehicle during heavy monsoon rainfall Sunday night.
Police say the driver of the van lost control of the vehicle during heavy monsoon rainfall Sunday night.
5th July, 2012
Child labourers rescued in Nepal
150 child labourers, found in squalid living and working conditions, were rescued from several embroidery factories.
150 child labourers, found in squalid living and working conditions, were rescued from several embroidery factories.
20th June, 2012
Drones to the rescue of wildlife in Nepal
WWF Nepal will use drone aircraft to monitor and identify poachers eyeing endangered tigers and rhinos.
WWF Nepal will use drone aircraft to monitor and identify poachers eyeing endangered tigers and rhinos.
16th June, 2012
Top shots from South Asia
Religious rituals, sneaky macaques, monumental achievements and impromptu stunts in a collection of images from South Asia.
Religious rituals, sneaky macaques, monumental achievements and impromptu stunts in a collection of images from South Asia.
