Contents Linguistic Diversity in Nepal : Perspectives on Language Policy / Yogendra Yadav Political Economy of Social Democracy and Democratic Socialism / Neelam Kumar Sharma Pragmatic Causes of Buddhist Religious Retreat from Tibet to the Kathmandu Valley / Basanta Prasad Rijal Occupational Effect of Employment on Informal Sector / Ramchandra Dhakal Issues of Language Planning in Nepal : Linguistic Diversity, Conflicts and Peace Building / Ichchha Purna Rai