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Balendra Shah’s path from hip hop to high office marks a new opportunity for Nepal
Pretty much every headline that has heralded Nepal’s new prime minister, Balendra Shah, has referred to him as a “rapper”. This is not inaccurate – he owed his early prominence to his prowess on…
Asia
Tackling pollution in China and rebuilding Nepal's schools after April's earthquake.
Asia
A dispute between India and Pakistan, Nepal gets a new constitution and the latest from Indonesia.
Military parade
Part of the British Army for nearly 200 years, Nepalese Gurkhas are renowned for their skill and bravery. For Monocle, these Gurkhas swapped their distinctive uniforms for bold, smart civvies.
Defence
Dutch courage in Afghanistan, instability in Nepal and India's homegrown fighter jets.
Moving mountains
Sandwiched between two economic giants, Nepal is betting on hydropower, tourism and a new entrepreneurial spirit to shake off war, poverty and isolation — and reclaim its historic prosperity.
