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Beyond the Story: Media's Influence on Gender Equality

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The media does not merely reflect society—it shapes public attitudes, influences social norms, and has the power to either reinforce inequality or accelerate gender equality through the narratives it creates.
1 day ago
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Farmers Need Fertilizer, Not Promises

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Nepal must replace annual fertilizer shortages with a reliable, timely and equitable distribution system that puts farmers first.
1 day ago
OPINION

Why Storage Hydropower Must Become Nepal's Next National Pri...

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Having overcome chronic power shortages, Nepal must now prioritize financeable, implementation-ready storage hydropower projects over politically attractive but difficult-to-execute megaprojects to ensure year-round energy security, maximize export earnings, and strengthen long-term economic resilie...
2 days ago
Editorial

Rewriting the future of Nepal's schools

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By finally aligning the school system with the Constitution, Nepal has taken a long-overdue step toward education reform, but its success now depends on swiftly enacting the School Education Act, strengthening teacher management and translating legal changes into better learning outcomes.
2 days ago
OPINION

Too Fast to Think

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The process to grow wiser is to doubt, pause, think, generate, and filter. But we are faltering at the first step now.
3 days ago
OPINION

China’s Governance Blueprint for a Multipolar World

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As global power shifts toward a multipolar order, China is promoting a governance model that combines domestic development, multilateral cooperation, and long-term strategic planning while offering lessons for developing countries such as Nepal.
3 days ago
Editorial

Hands Off the Provinces

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Federalism will succeed only when provincial governments are allowed to function free from central political interference.
3 days ago
OPINION

From Rivers to Riches

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Nepal must now convert its abundant energy resources into industries, jobs and sustainable prosperity rather than merely generating more electricity.
4 days ago
Editorial

Protests Test Government’s Credibility

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Protests across multiple sectors are challenging the Shah government’s credibility, as citizens demand faster action on reforms, services, and economic management. 
4 days ago
OPINION

Turning Nepal's Sukumbasi Crisis into an Urban Opportunity

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Nepal must replace eviction-driven responses to the Sukumbasi issue with a permanent, rights-based urban settlement strategy that integrates affordable housing, secure tenure, livelihood support, and smart land-use planning.
Jul 17, 2026