India partners Nepal to spread Krishna's voice
By Sudeshna Sarkar

Kathmandu, Sep 2 (IANS) The Bhagvad Gita - containing Lord Krishna's teachings and regarded as the essence of the Hindu religion and philosophy - is one of the most influential books in the world, but not much is known about its sequel, the Anugita.

Janmashtami, Lord Krishna's birthday, is perhaps the perfect occasion to remember this less known sequel that will be available to a wider readership, thanks to a partnership between Nepal and ... Read More

Nepal posse seizes gold smuggled from India
Kathmandu, Sep 2 (IANS) Nepal's security forces have seized gold worth over NRS 10 million that was being smuggled by road from India and arrested two men, an official said Thursday.

According to the Nepal Armed Police Force authorities in Kathmandu, a Hyundai car that had crossed into Birgunj city in southern Nepal Wednesday evening was found to be carrying a small amount of gold.

The posse under Deputy Superintendent Krishna Prasad Koirala detained the car, ... Read More