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Nepal

A data center, with the Himalayas in the background | Silicon Peaks/Midjourney

Artificial Intelligence

The Next AI Success Story Might Be Nepal

A market-friendly ruling party, abundant energy, and ample talent could jumpstart a new tech hub in the Himalayas.

Jeff Luse | 6.10.2026 11:35 AM

topicsworld | Photo: Nepali student protesters clash with police near the Federal Parliament building in Kathmandu; Dipesh Darshandhari/Alamy Live News

Censorship

Nepal's Socialist Government Banned Social Media, So Activists Plotted a Revolution—on Discord.

The country's transition leader was selected not at the ballot box but on a 100,000-person Discord chat.

Matthew Petti | 12.13.2025 6:00 AM

A boy and a cow walk along a river in front of the Punakha Dzong Monastery, Bhutan. | Sergi Reboredo/Sipa USA/Newscom

Immigration

Why Would Trump Want To Ban Bhutanese People?

The proposed list of countries for the "Muslim ban" reboot has been leaked. It includes a small Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas.

Matthew Petti | 3.18.2025 9:47 AM

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Nepal

How the Drug War Destroyed a Hippie Paradise in Kathmandu

Nixon's pursuit of draft-dodgers and pot smokers fueled the communist ideology it was trying to contain

Todd Krainin | 9.13.2019 1:20 PM

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Reasontv

Travel Shows Were Boring as Fuck. Then Came Anthony Bourdain.

The late travel host changed television—and my life.

Todd Krainin | 6.28.2018 5:18 PM

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Politics

Nepal's Earthquake: How Not to Rebuild a Nation

In an environment of poverty and corruption, rigorous building codes do more harm than good

Todd Krainin | 4.28.2015 12:15 PM

World

Nepal Maoist Party Losing in Elections, Demands Count be Stopped, Alleges Conspiracies

Oh boy

Reason Staff | 11.21.2013 12:30 PM

Politics

Nepalis Head To Polls To Elect Constituent Assembly

Second vote since end of the civil war in 2006

Reason Staff | 11.19.2013 9:30 AM

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Politics

Nepal is Failing To Capitalize on its Location Between India and China

Matthew Feeney | 5.29.2013 10:25 AM

Economics

Ladder May Be Built Near Top of Mount Everest

At the Hillary Step, to ease congestion

Reason Staff | 5.28.2013 2:44 PM

Culture

Mt. Everest Climber Says Sherpas Tried to Kill Him

Gives first extended interview

Reason Staff | 5.3.2013 12:12 PM

World

China Clamping Down on Border With Nepal to Stem Tide of Buddhist Refugees

Tibetans finding it harder to escape country

Reason Staff | 4.15.2013 8:12 AM

Politics

Former President Carter to Observe Nepal's Election

Exact date yet to be announced

Reason Staff | 4.1.2013 9:16 AM

Politics

Nepal Set to Issue IDs For "Third Gender"

For people who don't want to be identified as male or female

Reason Staff | 1.22.2013 9:32 AM

World

Ex-Nepal PM Blames Incumbent's Totalitarian Attitude on Political Crisis

Sounds familiar

Reason Staff | 1.2.2013 9:40 AM

World

Plane Crash in Nepal Kills 19

Aircraft hit a bird

Reason Staff | 9.28.2012 7:45 PM

World

At Least 8 Dead in Nepal Avalanche

Rescue efforts are into their second day

Reason Staff | 9.24.2012 7:20 AM

Nepal

Another Victory for People Power

Jesse Walker | 4.25.2006 8:42 PM

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