ACADEMIC WORKS AND SELECTED PRESS ARTICLES (New accessions, April – June 2019) Compiled by Karl-Heinz Krämer [Excerpt from the complete literature index of Nepal Research] Acharya, G.P.. 2019. Nepal's diplomacy: Road to take: When we have vast cultural, natural and diplomatic tools to assert ourselves globally we should not be lagging behind anymore. República, 19 May 2019 Acharya, Madhu Raman. 2019. Nepal Worldview. Volume I: Foreign policy. Adroit Publishers Acharya, Nirmal. 2019. Tribhuvan University should change the way it handles thesis writing: After years of sitting in exams to protract the bevies of bullet points, students are faced to deal with an unfamiliar object. The Kathmandu Post, 9 June 2019 Acharya, Prakash. 2019. Back to Bhardari Sabhas: No public consultations are held, and people have to obey whatever rules are made. The Kathmandu Post, 3 June 2019 Acharya, Prakash. 2019. Mockery of socialism: Prime Minister committed to zero tolerance against corruption when he took office in 2017. Now this commitment is mocking at his face for his administration has failed to control corruption. República, 29 April 2019 Acharya, Prakash. 2019. Spread the word: Climate change issues must reach the grassroots, as they are the key stakeholders. The Kathmandu Post, 6 May 2019 Adhikari, Devendra. 2019. Power sector development: Attract Nepali investors, too. The Himalayan Times, 3 May 2019 Adhikari, Dharma. 2019. That picture story: Do intellectual property principles or fair use policies only apply to Western creators and producers? It is hard to believe AFP and Getty Images can be so negligent about their professional ethics. República, 5 June 2019 Adhikari, Dharma. 2019. Whose Media Council? Drop the draft bill, don’t even consider revising it. Rather, force the media community to form their own independent press standards mechanism. Let them call it whatever name they choose. República, 22 May 2019 Adhikari, Dharma / Zhang, Juyang. 2019. Branding Buddha’s birthplace: Buddhist tourism can appeal to a large number of faith-inspired travelers. Branding Nepal as Buddha’s birthplace would help to counter the persisting misinformation that Buddha was born in India. República, 8 May 2019 Adhikari, Dharma / Zhang, Juyang. 2019. Campaign for Buddhist tourism: Buddha’s legacy has been monopolized by India. Nepal needs to reclaim the Buddha and his legacy as a fundamental part of nation’s identity and narrative. Our history is inseparable from Buddhism. República, 15 May 2019 Adhikari, Dhruba Raj. 2018. A small state between two major powers: Nepal's foreign policy since 1816. Journal of International Affairs Vol. 2, No. 1, 43-74 Adhikari, Narayan / Chand, Suresh. 2019. Making accountability real: We must fight restrictive laws that aim to curtail rights by mobilizing together and building strong civic and media coalitions. República, 23 June 2019 Advocacy Forum (publ.). 2019. Press Note On the Occasion of International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. Kathmandu: Advocacy Forum Amatya, Binod L.. 2019. Reinventing Kathmandu with a metro: The proposed line is about 34 km long, out of which 12 km would be underground. The Kathmandu Post, 16 June 2019 Amnesty International. 2019. Right to food in Nepal: Analysis of the right to food and food sovereignty act 2018. London: Amnesty International Angbo, Anupama. 2019. Breaking a new dawn for girls Empowering the girl child by combating child marriage and illiteracy in rural villages of Parsa. The Himalayan Times, 11 May 2019 Angbo, Anupama. 2019. Pedestrians at peril: With little or no infrastructure, pedestrians in capital forced to brave the city's dangerous roads coma what may. The Kathmandu Post, 5 May 2019 Ansari, Mohna. 2019. Oh no, not this again: Transitional justice seems to be walking blind; that’s why it keeps falling into holes. The Kathmandu Post, 17 April 2019 Arjyal, Hemant. 2019. Gulf of distrust: There is good prospect for trans-Himalayan airways, not just “South of Himalayas,” that could help bring in better connectivity benefits in future. The Rising Nepal, 15 June 2019 1 Arjyal, Hemant. 2019. What if? Why is it necessary for the full squadron of ministers and battalions of top ranking officers to be present at the airport for every goings and comings of VIPs?. República, 4 May 2019 Aryal, Chandra Mani. 2019. Meant for each otter: Conservation is focused on iconic species while this aquatic mammal faces extinction. The Kathmandu Post, 30 May 2019 Aryal, Kamal / Partap, Uma. 2019. Neglected plants: As climate uncertainty looms and crops fail, the role of wild edible plants as a source of food and nutrition has become more important. But these plants remain largely neglected. República, 22 May 2019 Awale, Sonia. 2019. Lightning kills more people than floods in Nepal: Topography is one reason, but lack of public awareness poses a much bigger threat. Nepali Times, 12 April 2019 Awasthi, Soumya. 2018. China-led BRI and its impact on India with specific reference to CPEC. Journal of International Affairs Vol. 2, No. 1, 97-112 Baidya, Ananta Ram. 2019. Public safety for all “Inside out development” is the key. The Himalayan Times, 17 May 2019 Bajracharya, Ayusha. 2019. The fate and future of Guthis: The age-old cooperative system of the Kathmandu Valley finds itself at a crossroads. The Kathmandu Post, 28 April 2019 Bajracharya, Sajendra Man. 2ß10. Grid-connected solar system: New step in Nepal’s energy mix. The Himalayan Times, 30 April 2019 Banskota, Ayush / Gouli, Manish Raj. 2019. Post-quake reconstruction: Sustain the achievements. The Himalayan Times, 25 April 2019 Baral, Khagaraj. 2019. Enhancing teachers’ competence: Major component of teaching learning practice is the teacher. Thus if we want to see improvement in teaching learning practice, we should be supporting the teachers. República, 9 April 2019 Baral, Lok Raj. 2019. ‘Federalism incorporated sans comprehensive discussion’. Interview. The Himalayan Times, 3 June 2019 Baral, Lok Raj. 2019. Communism and Nepal: The opinion that Nepal will turn into a one-party communist state is preposterous. The Kathmandu Post, 10 May 2019 Basnet, Bhola Man Singh. 2019. Rice Key To Food Security. The Rising Nepal, 30 June 2019 Basnet, Gyan. 2019. Justice, interrupted: The NHRC is an important constitutional body and it should be allowed to function independently. The Kathmandu Post, 14 May 2019 Basnet, Gyan. 2019. Undermining democracy: The government seeks to weaken the Human Rights Commission by changing the law. The Kathmandu Post, 6 May 2019 Basnet, Lila Bahadur. 2019. Healthcare in a quagmire: Spending on medicines accounts for the biggest share of healthcare expenditure. The Kathmandu Post, 10 June 2019 Basnet, Prem Singh. 2019. A forgotten history: Khampa operation marks an important achievement in Nepal’s military history and Nepal-China bilateral relation. The story of this event should be disseminated to wider audience. República, 22 June 2019 Bastola, Areet Narang. 2019. Schizophrenia in Nepal: It is crucial that sufferers receive support from families, friends and communities. The Kathmandu Post, 24 May 2019 Bhandari, Jhabindra. 2019. Health for all: Meeting the challenge. The Himalayan Times, 20 June 2019 Bhandari, Jhabindra. 2019. Migration for development: Advance policy, institutional coherence. The Himalayan Times, 6 May 2019 Bhandari, Lekha Nath. 2014. Climate change impacts and adaptation strategies on tourism in Nepal. Crossing the Border: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies 2,1:113-126 Bhandari, Ram Kumar. 2019. Reviewing transitional justice: The government formed a committee to recommend new commissioners in TJ bodies without adequate consultations with the victims. República, 14 April 2019 Bhandari, Ram Kumar. 2019. Time to intervene: The government has failed to acknowledge the failure of previous commissions, ignored victims’ pressure and their key demands for legal amendment. República, 8 May 2019 Bhandari, Sakun. 2019. Top secret: The current practice of secrecy in the judicial appointment process is hampering justice delivery. The Kathmandu Post, 22 April 2019 Bhandari, Shes Kanta. 2014. Biomass modelling of Alnus Nepalensis D. Don at juvenile stage. Crossing the Border: 2 International Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies 2,1:47-60 Bhandari, Yubraj. 2019. Aviation diplomacy: This can play a crucial role in promoting Nepal’s tourism that is vital to the economy. The Kathmandu Post, 13 May 2019 Bharadwaj, Narad. 2019. A Dream Comes True. The Rising Nepal, 26 April 2019 Bharadwaj, Narad. 2019. Breaking Geopolitical Barriers. The Rising Nepal, 3 May 2019 Bharadwaj, Narad. 2019. BRI And Indo-Pacific Strategy. The Rising Nepal, 17 May 2019 Bharadwaj, Narad. 2019. Criticise In Constructive Way. The Rising Nepal, 24 May 2019 Bharadwaj, Narad. 2019. Giant Strides To Freedom. The Rising Nepal, 31 May 2019 Bharadwaj, Narad. 2019. Lesson On Disaster Response. The Rising Nepal, 5 April 2019 Bharadwaj, Narad. 2019. PM’s Vietnam, Cambodia Tour. The Rising Nepal, 10 May 2019 Bhatta, Bhawani. 2019. Surreal landscapes and abundant wildlife await visitors at Shuklaphanta National Park: Tucked away in the south- western corner of Nepal, the park is famed for its deer, tigers, rhinos and other exotic species. The Kathmandu Post, 19 April 2019 Bhattarai, Dinesh. 2019. Emerging challenges: As Nepal respects sensitivities of its neighbors and friends, they must also respect Nepal’s priority to safeguard its independence, right to make decisions for its security and live with dignity. República, 10 April 2019 Bhattarai, Dinesh. 2019. Respect institutional norms: State institutions are being grossly politicised and made pliant and loyal to individual leadership. The Kathmandu Post, 5 June 2019 Bhattarai, Dinesh. 2019. Understanding China: Attempts to contain and convert China will be counterproductive. Understanding China and working together with it to shape a secure and prosperous future is the need of the day. República, 20 May 2019 Bhattarai, Manav. 2019. Human Capital relates to health and productivity: There are at least 1 million children under five years in Nepal who are stunted. The Kathmandu Post, 5 June 2019 Bhattarai, Tejeshwi Nath / Uprety, Pratyush Nath.