The Nepal Prime Minister's visit to a Hindu temple in the country has triggered a massive controversy. The visit is being called politically motivated. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Was the temple visit politically motivated?

Although the opposition claims the Nepali prime minister's recent visit to a Hindu temple in Kathmandu was politically motivated, many observers think Pushpa Kamal Dahal was attempting to placate India and the Hindu community.

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India and its neighbour Nepal are engaged in a conflict over maps. The mayor of Nepal's capital city, Kathmandu, has installed a very intriguing-looking map of what he calls greater Nepal in his office, which claims a number of Indian territories. This symbolic action is in response to India's installation of a mural titled "akanda Bharat," or "unified India," in its new Parliamentary Building in New Delhi.

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In the 70 years since Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay first conquered Mount Everest, there's been a sea change in the lives of Sherpas living in the foothills of the world's tallest peak. Tourist and mountaineer traffic has risen sharply. So have earnings. Largely agrarian land has taken on commercial overtones - hotels, restaurants, clubs, and more. The new generation of Sherpas is open to looking at non-mountaineering-related career avenues

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The inauguration of the new Indian Parliament seems to be marred with a fresh controversy, this time a diplomatic one, over a mural inside the building that shows all the key kingdoms and ancient cities portraying ancient India.

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Rudrakshas are dried seeds of a tree, which grows in select locations in Asia. Also called tears of Shiva, many legends describe its origin. The word Rudraksha comes from rudra, lord Shiva's name and Aksha, meaning tears. Rudrakshas are believed to be very supportive in maintaining physical and mental balance. The curative properties of rudrakshas have reportedly been utilized worldwide for physical, mental and psychosomatic illnesses. Shri Mahakaleshwar is among the twelve celebrated jyotirlingas in India. The glory of Mahakaleshwar temple has been vividly described in various purans. Starting with Kalidasa, many sanskrit poets have eulogized the temple in emotive terms. Ujjain used to be the central point for the calculation of Indian time, and mahakala was considered the distinctive presiding deity. The presiding deity of time, Shiva, in all his splendour, reigns eternal in Ujjain.

Explained: The importance of Rudraks; Nepal PM makes a visit to Mahakaleshwar temple

Rudrakshas are dried seeds of a tree, which grows in select locations in Asia. Also called tears of Shiva, many legends describe its origin. The word Rudraksha comes from rudra, lord Shiva's name and Aksha, meaning tears. Rudrakshas are believed to be very supportive in maintaining physical and mental balance. The curative properties of rudrakshas have reportedly been utilized worldwide for physical, mental and psychosomatic illnesses. Shri Mahakaleshwar is among the twelve celebrated jyotirlingas in india. The glory of Mahakaleshwar temple has been vividly described in various purans. Starting with Kalidasa, many sanskrit poets have eulogized the temple in emotive terms. Ujjain used to be the central point for the calculation of indian time, and mahakala was considered the distinctive presiding deity. The presiding deity of time, Shiva, in all his splendour, reigns eternal in Ujjain

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Nepal's prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is in India on a four-day- visit. The Nepalese PM arrived in New Delhi yesterday, with a big delegation. He is expected to strike hydroelectric power and airlines deals while on his first overseas trip since assuming the PM office in december last year. He will be meeting the indian prime minister narendra modi today. The Nepalese Prime Minister will seek a long-term deal to export hydroelectric power and opening up of new air routes with New Delhi.

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The world's mountaineering community is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the conquest of Mount Everest several events have been planned in Nepal to mark the occasion. Now there's also a new hero 53-year-old Nepali Sherpa Kami Rita who scaled Mount Everest for a record 28th time last week.

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Amid the fast-changing in Asia-Pacific and the power-changing rivalry in South Asia, today we will look at its impact and political changes in Nepal. To discuss the same Nepal's newly appointed Foreign Minister speaks to WION.

Nepal's FM NP Saud: Will welcome projects in grants from neighbours

Amid the fast-changing in Asia-Pacific and the power-changing rivalry in South Asia, today we will look at its impact and political changes in Nepal. To discuss the same Nepal's newly appointed Foreign Minister Narayan Prasad Saud speaks to WION.

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Nepal on Sunday decided to allow India's Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Limited to develop a second hydropower project in the country. At present SJVN is developing a 900-MW Arun -III hydroelectric project, a run-of-river located on the Arun River in Eastern Nepal, scheduled to be completed in 2024.

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The prime minister of Nepal will be on an official visit to India from the 31st of May to the 3rd of June at the invitation of prime minister Narendra Modi. India and Nepal share unique ties of friendship and cooperation, characterized by an open border and deep-rooted people-to-people contacts of kinship and culture.

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On one hand, new records are being made, on the other there are fatalities on the top of the world. A 59-year-old Indian climber, aiming to set a new record by becoming Asia's first woman on a pacemaker to scale Mt Everest, died at the base camp of the world's highest peak in Nepal.

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China lifted the ban on foreigners entering Tibet this year, and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra—the annual religious pilgrimage— opened for the first time since COVID-19, but with strict regulations for Indians and Nepalese.

Nepal tour operators request China to remove 'unpractical rules' for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Nearly five months since Beijing inaugurated the Pokhara International Airport (PIA) in Nepal under its Belt and Road initiative, the airport is yet to receive a single international flight.

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The onset of summer heralds the arrival of the ‘king of fruits’ aka mango. People across the world are united in their love for mangoes. One such case of cross-border mango love can be seen between India and Nepal.

Love for mangoes crosses borders: Nepalis flock to Maharashtra to work on mango farms

Every year, thousands of Nepalis flood the Konkan region of Maharashtra, home to the world-famous Alphonso mango, to earn a living keeping monkeys, birds and thieves away.

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Some top Nepalese officials have been arrested in a 'Bhutanese Refugee scam'. What is the scam all about? Mohammed Saleh reports.

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A Nepalese lawmaker took off his shirt in the House amid a heated discussion on the fake Bhutanese refugee scam. Nepal-based media outlets reported that Amaresh Singh, who is an independent member of the House of Representatives, removed his shirt when the Speaker did not allow a slot for him to speak when the meeting started.

Nepal: Lawmaker takes shirt off in House amid discussion on 'Bhutanese refugee scam'

The Bhutanese Refugee Scam is denting the image of Nepal. The Nepalese Police is investigating a scam that reportedly involves multiple former high-ranking officials from Nepal's Home Ministry. As several arrests have been made in this case, the latest being of the former Home Minister, Bal Krishna Khand. For details, watch the video.

Ex-Home Minister of Nepal Bal Krishna Khand arrested

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