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<p>This article traces the history of image casting in Nepal and its survival to the present. The article describes the 'oku Bahal' which is one of the centers of image casting in Patan where communities of artists live. It discusses the creators, who are Shakyas, and their creations. It includes 8 leaves of plates. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2006-08-12)</p>
<p>The article gives an account of three images of Vishnu and discusses the problems in dating Nepalese metal sculptures. It includes an inscription found along with the sculptures. It includes eight leaves of plates. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2007-01-30)</p>
<p>This is a review by Ian Alsop of Kamal P. Malla, <em>Classical Newari Literature a Sketch</em>.</p>
<p>A short review of Mahes Raj Pant, <em>On Sanskrit Education</em>.</p>
<p>An English translation of the Sanskrit and Newar of a Canakya Sar Samgraha edition of NS 874 (AD 1754) and Prem Bahadur's rendering of the maxims in modern Newari. (Mark Turin 2004-06-16)</p>