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i am asking for someone who just moved to Bonn. The person also started to learn German now but is not in position to take theory classes in German right away.

I’ve been thinking about how dramatically Nepal–India relations seem to have changed over the past decade.

I was living in Kathmandu during the 2015 earthquake and the subsequent Madhesh protests. What I remember most vividly is the fuel crisis that followed. Petrol stations and LPG cylinder shops had enormous queues, public buses and micros were ridiculously overcrowded, fuel was being sold on the black market, and the government even introduced an odd-even system for vehicles. Travelling anywhere in Kathmandu or other parts of the country became a nightmare.

At the time, India’s role was, and remains, politically disputed. India denied imposing a blockade and argued that protesters on the Nepali side of the border and security concerns were responsible for the disruption. However, in Nepal, it was overwhelmingly perceived as an Indian economic blockade, particularly because it followed India’s objections to the newly promulgated constitution and its support for Madhesi demands. Academic and policy literature also commonly describes it as an “unofficial” or “unannounced” blockade.

The contrast with the current situation is striking.

Before 2015, Narendra Modi had become extremely popular in Nepal. I remember his 2014 visit quite well. He made his first foreign visit as India’s PM to Nepal, addressed the Nepali Parliament in Nepali (first few sentences), spoke about Nepal as the land of Gautam Buddha, and emphasized the historical and cultural relationship between the two countries. Even I was quite impressed at the time.

Then came the blockade.

The resulting anger towards India was enormous. Anti-India sentiment became much stronger, and KP Oli’s first premiership became closely associated with nationalism and resistance to Indian pressure. The blockade also pushed Nepal to seek alternatives to its overwhelming dependence on India for trade and fuel imports. Researchers have argued that the episode imposed a significant long-term strategic cost on India–Nepal relations.

And yet, look at the situation in 2026.

Nepal has just experienced another catastrophic disaster, this time the Bhote Koshi flash floods following the glacial/landslide disaster near the China border. Needless to mention, the scale is horrific.

What surprised me is India’s response. India appears to have been one of the quickest countries to respond. It has already sent multiple consignments by air, including some tunnel-rescue personnel, DNA experts, and equipment, according to the news.

So I’m wondering:

What changed between 2015 and 2026?

Is this simply India learning from the enormous diplomatic damage caused by the 2015 blockade?

Or is it part of a broader change in India’s approach to Nepal? Or is it because of the change in the Nepali government itself, and the relationship has become more pragmatic?

i want to move about 6 suitcases, few furniture like table and chairs, small rack and a sofa from Waginingen, Netherlands to Bonn, Germany. I wanted to check what would be a reliable and affordable company for it, and what could be the tentative cost for it, if anyone has any ideas?

Hi. I am looking for a language institute to learn German in Bonn. From what i see, the prices are quite expensive usually around 250 Euros per month, and it usually takes 3-4 months to complete a course.

Are there more affordable and decent quality language institutes in Bonn?

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I am 34 M living in Germany for a decade now. I have gained some weight over the years especially the belly fat with my sedentary work and lifestyle.

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Which provider do you recommend and what is the price like?

I am moving to an unfurnished apartment in 2 months in Bonn and it does not have internet. I have never managed internet myself in Germany. What is the best, reliable and affordable internet service provider for home internet based on your experience that you would recommend? What is the normal monthly price?

I live in Bonn and since the start of May this month, I see lot of furniture and stuffs left outside of apartment for take away. I did not see so much of that at the start of other months. What could be the reason?