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'ULFA: The Mirage of Dawn’ offers a remarkably balanced narr...

Rajeev Bhattacharyya’s book offers a remarkable history of ULFA, its formation and rise to prominence, the interplay of its principal characters, the role of foreign elements and wane in its influence.
Jan 27, 2024
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Mrityu Diary:  A must read book about life and death

"Mrityu Diary" or the “Death Diary” is a book written by the author Tulasi Acharya, which is currently available in various online markets both in Nepal and abroad. In Nepal, the entire royalty amount obtained from book sales will be used to support cancer patients, and the proceeds from sales abroa...
Nov 09, 2023
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"Jiwanta Sambandha: A Medical Student's Resonance"

As a book enthusiast, I've always been drawn to the world of literature, seeking solace and inspiration within the pages of well-crafted narratives. My journey through the realm of books took an unexpected yet deeply meaningful turn when I stumbled upon Dr Om Murti Anil's 'Jiwanta Sambandha.' Little...
Oct 17, 2023
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Kingdom Lost or Lost Kingdom?

Having reviewed "Singhadurbar: Rise and Fall of the Rana Regime in Nepal" by Sagar S.J.B. Rana (8 July 2017, Republica), I was eagerly awaiting the companion volume. Upon learning that the book is now available in the market, I visited a local bookstore to get a copy.
Oct 07, 2023
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Non-Alignment: A Necessity or an Appeal to Tradition?

The world is passing through a geopolitical recession. The Cold War 2.0 debate has heated up the global setting. Against this backdrop, major powers are observed to have intensified their worldwide engagements to an unprecedented extent. February 24, 2022, added yet another element of uncertainty to...
Sep 03, 2023
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The Four Diplomats: Unraveling Nepal's foreign policy pionee...

Dr Madan Kumar Bhattarai, a former Foreign Secretary and ambassador to Germany and Japan, needs no introduction. He is already a renowned diplomat. Now, he has been equally active in writing biographies of people who made significant contributions to construct and consolidate Nepal's foreign policy...
Jul 24, 2023
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Cutting Words: A Surgeon's Poetic Journey

A poet by passion and a surgeon by profession, Dr Roka has penned eight volumes of collection of poems that challenge readers to confront the duality of life
May 05, 2023
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Pathology margadarshan: A book that simplifies complex techn...

KATHMANDU, May 3: There was a time when the book ‘Doctor nahuda’ was really helpful for many when it came to getting medical information in Nepali language. The book of about five hundred pages was a must-read for every aware and educated family. That book played a significant role in providing info...
May 03, 2023
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Stories Full of Love, Emotion, and Tenderness

The stories in the collection are captivating. The use of sentences that are picturesque in various places attracts the readers. The vividness of the language is natural. The stories instill enthusiasm in the readers.
Mar 08, 2023
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Kathmandu-Paris-Kathmandu: Bus and Train Journey

Kathmandu-Paris-Kathmandu, a delightful travelogue in Nepali language, has so well captured the hilarious life of a young Nepali boy and his dreams come to a reality. When the boy decided that he wanted to travel through the world, who would (not) believe him? Whether one believed him or not, it did...
Sep 07, 2022

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