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Beyond Balancing: Nepal’s Strategic Path to Peaceful Development
Nepal’s long-term strategic strength lies not in balancing India and China against each other, but in building credibility, stability and connectivity as a trusted and neutral regional partner.
May 15, 2026
Chasing Megawatts, Ignoring Risks
Chasing Megawatts, Ignoring Risks
May 15, 2026
From Activism to Public Office: A Transformative Journe...
From Activism to Public Office: A Transformative Journe...
May 14, 2026
Changing Nepal, One Habit at a Time
Changing Nepal, One Habit at a Time
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Inside Custody, Outside Accountability
Inside Custody, Outside Accountability
A family in Sindhuli is demanding transparency and an independent investigation after a 22-year-old man died in police custody under disputed circumstances, raising serious questions about possible foul play and custodial accountability.
1 day ago
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Rethinking Nepal’s Squatter Evictions
Rethinking Nepal’s Squatter Evictions
Nepal’s squatter evictions reveal the tension between development-driven state action and the human cost of displacement, raising urgent questions about justice, belonging, and government responsibility.
2 days ago
OPINION
Beyond the ‘Crushed’ Identity of ‘Dalit’
Beyond the ‘Crushed’ Identity of ‘Dalit’
“The purpose of every political struggle is to create survivors, not a museum of victims.”
2 days ago
Editorial
SEE Results Arrive Early—But at What Cost?
SEE Results Arrive Early—But at What Cost?
Nepal’s SEE results were released in record time with improved pass rates, but questions remain about whether faster processing has preserved fairness and academic integrity.
2 days ago
OPINION
Is Nepal Redefining Its Diplomatic Identity?
Is Nepal Redefining Its Diplomatic Identity?
Nepal’s evolving political landscape, shaped by youth movements and new governance, demands a clearer, more strategic, and balanced foreign policy to navigate regional dependencies and global diplomatic realities.
3 days ago
OPINION
Nepal’s Silent Women’s Health Crisis
Nepal’s Silent Women’s Health Crisis
PCOS and PCOD are emerging as a silent but growing women’s health crisis in Nepal, driven by lifestyle changes, low awareness, social stigma, and delayed diagnosis despite their serious long-term physical and mental health risks.
3 days ago
Editorial
Beyond Price Transparency Week
Beyond Price Transparency Week
Nepal’s rising inflation and recurring market irregularities highlight the urgent need for a permanent, transparent, and technology-driven market monitoring mechanism rather than short-term inspection campaigns.
3 days ago
Editorial
Bulldozers Halted, Bigger Questions Begin
Bulldozers Halted, Bigger Questions Begin
The Supreme Court’s halt on Kathmandu’s eviction drive exposes a deeper governance dilemma: land clearance without rehabilitation planning risks repeating cycles of displacement for the most vulnerable.
4 days ago
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Beyond the Headline Numbers: What the Report Shows and What It Misses
Beyond the Headline Numbers: What the Report Shows and What...
A critical reading of the Ministry of Finance’s latest report reveals not just what is said, but what is left unsaid.
May 08, 2026
Editorial
Reform or Overreach?
Reform or Overreach?
The government’s decision to revoke 12 trade unions has sparked a national debate, balancing the push for depoliticized institutions against concerns over the protection of democratic rights to organize.
May 08, 2026