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Fast, Fearless, and Humble: Nepal’s New Approach to Governance
Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s government launches a bold “Fast & Furious Way” with a 100-point roadmap to deliver tangible reforms and inclusive governance for Nepal.
Apr 06, 2026
Tackling Years of Hydropower Gridlock
Tackling Years of Hydropower Gridlock
Apr 06, 2026
Nepal’s New Era: Hope, Energy, and the Mandate to Del...
Nepal’s New Era: Hope, Energy, and the Mandate to Del...
Apr 03, 2026
An Open Letter to Prime Minister
An Open Letter to Prime Minister
Apr 03, 2026Most read this week
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SC orders release of Oli and Lekhak, bars further extension of remand
Government rolls out two-day weekend to curb fossil fuel use
3Madhesh FinMin warns media of action over reports on ministry’s irregularities
4NEPSE jumps 83 points, hydropower sector leads gains
5Lilakumari Bhandari elected unopposed as National Assembly Vice-Chair
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High-Stakes SEE
High-Stakes SEE
The Secondary Education Examination (SEE) has begun amid high pressure and expectations, sparking debate over its continued relevance and the need to balance timely results with student well-being.
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Hybrid Ecology: Postmodern and Posthuman Currents in Ecocriticism
Hybrid Ecology: Postmodern and Posthuman Currents in Ecocrit...
Postmodern and posthuman ecocriticism reframe literature and ecology by decentring humans and recognising dynamic, interconnected relationships among humans, nonhumans, and technology.
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Nepal’s Strategic Balancing Act in a Changing World
Nepal’s Strategic Balancing Act in a Changing World
Nepal’s geopolitical strength lies in its strategic location and diplomatic balance between major powers, but it must refine its foreign policy clarity to fully harness this advantage.
4 days ago
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When Justice Fails the Most Vulnerable
When Justice Fails the Most Vulnerable
The violence against Dalit women and girls in Nepal is not incidental but rooted in structural inequalities of caste, gender and poverty, requiring systemic reform rather than episodic outrage.
5 days ago
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Power, Patronage and the Retreat of Conscience
Power, Patronage and the Retreat of Conscience
Nepal’s democratic future depends on the courage of intellectuals to speak truthfully and the ethical commitment of leaders to resist expedience, lest moral compromise erode public life.
5 days ago
OPINION
How Trump 2.0 Redefines Global Trade
How Trump 2.0 Redefines Global Trade
The chronic deficits of the US economy reveal a deeper truth: America’s consumption-driven prosperity rests on foreign supply chains, yet its political response under President Trump has been to weaponize tariffs, threatening allies and adversaries alike in a bid to sustain fragile hegemony.
6 days ago
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NC at a Crossroads: Unity or Unraveling
NC at a Crossroads: Unity or Unraveling
The Nepali Congress faces a critical moment where deepening factional divisions risk undermining its legacy, electoral relevance, and ability to act as a cohesive political force.
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Claim Without Strategy: Nepal’s Lipulekh Dilemma
Claim Without Strategy: Nepal’s Lipulekh Dilemma
Nepal’s repeated ritualistic protests over Lipulekh, Kalapani, and Limpiyadhura highlight a long-standing gap between legal claims and actionable diplomacy, underscoring the need for a clear doctrine that balances sovereignty, access, and shared benefits.
6 days ago
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From Promise to Performance
From Promise to Performance
The Balen-led government’s early reform push and streamlined cabinet have raised public expectations, but its credibility will hinge on delivering good governance, ensuring impartial justice, and tackling corruption decisively.
6 days ago
OPINION
India’s Quiet Revolt Against Naxalism
India’s Quiet Revolt Against Naxalism
India’s decline in Naxalism reflects a quiet, people-led shift as development, governance, and opportunity gradually replaced the appeal of violence and insurgency.
Mar 30, 2026