News from Nepal - New Issue of CPN-Maoist's "The Red Star"

Here is the perspective and analysis of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) of the situation in Nepal as it develops. Several people have asked me about the recent developments there, the presidential elections, and so on. I think this is helpful in understanding what is happening.

Vol - I, Issue - 12, July 25-August 10, 2008

MAIN NEWS
Maoist not to lead the government
‘Need for national unity’
Nepal elects its first President
End of Seven Party Alliance
Single madesh region : an anti FDR demand
Future of PLA in question
Journalists in agitation
‘Special rights to Muslims’
Youth festival in Greece

ECONOMY
Belated budget: can it be pro people? - Deependra Bahadur Kshetry
Kaspersky’s newer version in Nepal

REPORT
Mao still lives amongst the Chinese
Pampha Bhusal attends Oslo Forum

OPINION
‘The real garden of many flowers’ – Prachanda, Chairman, Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist)
Does federalism eradicate discrimination? - Pampha Bhusal
Slogan of consensus! Practice of conflict! - Dharmendra Bastola
On sovereignty - Laxman Pant

LITRERATURE
People’s War and its effect in Art and Literature - Ishwor Chandra Gyanwali

INTERNATIONAL/HISTORY
Zimwabwe’s crisis : legacy of colonialism and imperialism
Fight against U.S. bases and sanctions!