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<p>The article discusses the mass movement in Nepal in 1950 CE, and the democratic reforms that followed. It explores the background of world politics at the time, commenting that it was "the time of great upheavals" in the history of democracy and human rights. The article describes the Nepali nation and people's need for democracy. It disusses the role of people, parties, leaders like G M Singh and others, as well as international support for the democratic government. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2007-02-14)</p>
<p>The article gives an account of Nepal's India policy under the communist-led government in Nepal. The Nepal Communist Party Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) came a long way when it declared its foreign policy objective as the ruling party after the general elections for parliament in November 1994 under the broader framework of Nepali "nationalism," directed against the structure of Nepal-India relations shaped by the peace and friendship treaty of 1950 . The formation of the UML government stimulated Nepal's foreign policy, particularly in relations with India. Earlier at the foundation of the ML in 1978, its ideology was virtually a carbon copy of the Maoist's line of Naulo Janbadi Kranti (New People's revolution). Later it modified and modernized its policy. Though it raised a voice against the treaty of Tanakpur at the time of Girijaprasad koirala primeministership, the changed strategic dimension of South Asia and new emerging global and regional developments led UML to change its foreign policy and to review the policy in regard to India as well. The article describes the grounds covered by Nepal Communist Party UML from its establishment to oppostion party and to minority government. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2006-10-24)</p>
<p>The author argues that the out-dated curriculum in Tribhuvan University led to the gradual loss of the charm and appeal of the social sciences. Now the mushrooming of NGOs has opened up new avenues and broadened the scope of social sciences research. The article attempts to explore the history of social sciences in Nepal. Social sciences research in Nepal began in the 1950s and was dominated by foreign scholars, but presently the interest of overseas researchers has declined considerably. The article includes a table with the dates of UGC grants for research and other related activities. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2006-10-06)</p>
<p>revision of the draft constitution by the cabinet, counter-draft constitution submitted by the palace, and finalization of the constitution. The article focuses upon the goals set by the contending parties, bargaining techniques and strategies applied to assert their own points against the others, developments that influenced the negotiations, skill and style of the negotiators, reconciliation of differences, accomodation of each others views, and compromises. This article is mainly based on primary information obtained through interviews with a cross-section of leaders who were involved directly in one or another of the major issues. The article includes 2 appendices. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2007-02-23)</p>