South Asia

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal’s visit to China this week marks a crucial point in Nepal’s foreign policy. Coming soon after his trip to India, the visit highlights Kathmandu’s aim to …

Karur Vysya Bank (KVB), one of India’s leading private sector banks with a legacy spanning more than 110 years, has increased interest rates on its Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) deposits, …

‎French President Emmanuel Macron on June 14 hailed India as a global innovation powerhouse and a leader in frontier technologies, saying the country is no longer viewed merely as a …

For centuries, India’s saree traditions evolved in response to geography, climate and local livelihoods, creating a remarkable diversity of fabrics, weaving techniques and draping styles across the subcontinent. Today, while …

Two visits from Nepal to India in quick succession from the new establishment there. The first (June 1-5) was by Rabi Lamichchane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), the newest …

For more than a decade, Ramesh’s life followed a familiar rhythm. He worked at a petrochemical plant in Oman, sent money home every month to Andhra Pradesh, and dreamed of …

The 2016 IPL got over on May 31. 1,426 sixes were hit, which is a new record. And once again this series led to some animated discussions on the role …

Question: Is a 65-point system built on youth, high-level English, and top-tier degrees, mathematically useless for securing a skilled visa today?       The continued projection of a 65-point threshold as the …

India has seen its share of corporate scandals. From the stock market manipulations of the 1990s to accounting frauds, banking blowups and governance failures, every decade seems to produce a …