Historically, the relations between India and Nepal have been cordial. Centuries-old social, cultural heritage and political ties have facilitated the functioning of a relationship bereft of any element of hostility, though, there were occasional divergences of opinions. Notwithstanding the preceding decades of mutual respect and convergence of interests, in recent years, simmering tensions in the relations disturb the diplomatic calculations of India in the South Asian region. While taking cognisance ofborder disputes, the article explores the other fissures in the relations between two countries. In such a background, the Indo-Nepal ties are assessed in historical and contemporary terms.
