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When Hope Becomes Political
Balen Shah’s rise as Nepal’s Prime Minister embodies both psychological and political hope, highlighting the delicate balance between public expectations, charismatic leadership, and the need for strong institutions to turn hope into lasting change.
Mar 27, 2026
Nepal’s Young Guns at the Crease: Don’t Celebrate T...
Nepal’s Young Guns at the Crease: Don’t Celebrate T...
Mar 27, 2026
Nepal Has Voted to Break Its Cage
Nepal Has Voted to Break Its Cage
Mar 27, 2026
A QR Code Revolution in India–Nepal Connectivity
A QR Code Revolution in India–Nepal Connectivity
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Balen appointed PM: Ministers, from Sudan to Swarnim, to take oath today
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Nepal’s Constitutional Right to Health: Promise vs Delivery
Nepal’s Constitutional Right to Health: Promise vs Delivery
Federalism was meant to bring services closer to communities, but overlapping mandates can blur responsibility—who pays for drugs, staff facilities, manages supply chains, and answers when services fail.
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Dance of Democracy
Dance of Democracy
This is the third time in the history of Nepal that Rastriya Swatantra Party has secured a landslide victory, winning 182 seats out of 275 in a mixed and complex electoral system.
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Bay of Bengal in Rupture: Debt, Deception, and Nepal’s Dilemma
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Nepal’s strategic autonomy is increasingly threatened by opaque debt, digital disinformation, and climate-driven migration, making regional cooperation, youth activism, and accountable governance crucial for building resilience in the Bay of Bengal era.
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Nepal’s LPG Crisis: Rethinking Nepal’s Energy Future
Nepal’s LPG Crisis: Rethinking Nepal’s Energy Future
Nepal’s reliance on imported LPG exposes deep structural vulnerabilities, and transitioning to electric cooking and biogas—backed by strong policy, training, and local support—offers a sustainable path toward energy resilience and self-reliance.
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Why Financial Literacy Matters More Than Ever
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A new political mandate, a new diplomatic moment for Nepal
A new political mandate, a new diplomatic moment for Nepal
Nepal’s new leadership has a historic opportunity to combine generational energy with strategic diplomacy to navigate global uncertainties, leverage its geography, and advance national interests while maintaining sovereignty and balanced international relations.
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Dignity in Death: Rethinking End-of-Life Decisions
Dignity in Death: Rethinking End-of-Life Decisions
Euthanasia, a deeply contentious issue, raises complex ethical, legal, and cultural questions about patient autonomy, compassion, and dignity at the end of life, with Nepal currently prohibiting it while neighboring countries explore regulated approaches.
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Building Nepal’s Digital Future
Building Nepal’s Digital Future
The term “digital” appears twenty-three times in RSP’s hundred-point document, an indicator that technological modernization sits at the core of the party’s governing vision.
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Fuel shortages in Nepal: A hidden threat to health and livelihoods
Fuel shortages in Nepal: A hidden threat to health and livel...
Rising fuel prices and LPG shortages in Nepal are disrupting daily life, straining healthcare services, and threatening food security and public health across the country.
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Second Innings of Balen and Gagan
Second Innings of Balen and Gagan
Balen Shah’s unexpected rise, backed by youth and diaspora support, has upended Nepal’s traditional political order, signaling a potential new era of bold leadership and systemic reform alongside figures like Gagan Thapa.
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