Nepal must keep its date with democracy - On time and without excuse Nepal must keep its date with democracy - On time and without excuse As the year draws to a close, Nepal once again stands at a defining juncture, caught between its constitutional obligations and the familiar temptations of political expediency. As the year draws to a close, Nepal once again stands at a defining juncture, caught between its constitutional obligations and the familiar temptations of political expediency. Opinion 13 Nov, 2025
Past and future of Gen Z phenomenon: From Ram's "Ramayan" to Rijal's "Beyond the Borders" Past and future of Gen Z phenomenon: From Ram's "Ramayan" to Rijal's "Beyond the... The Gen Z phenomenon manifested itself in the form of a political movement in Nepal, which led to the collapse of a government exercising near to two-thirds majority almost overnight. The Gen Zees movement had initially begun to seek an end to the corruption spreading like a bush fire in the country. Nepal’s ranking at 107th among 180 countries of the world in the Corruption Perception Index reflects this scenario very vividly. The Gen Z phenomenon manifested itself in the form of a political movement in Nepal, which led to the collapse of a government exercising near to two-thirds majority almost overnight. The Gen Zees movement had initially begun to seek an end to the corruption spreading like a bush fire in the country. Nepal’s ranking at 107th among 180 countries of the world in the Corruption Perception Index reflects this scenario very vividly. Opinion 12 Nov, 2025
Climate change before COP30: A priority or a symbol? Climate change before COP30: A priority or a symbol? As the world moves towards COP30, the urgency of climate change emerges larger than ever. As the world moves towards COP30, the urgency of climate change emerges larger than ever. Opinion 11 Nov, 2025
Win-win formula to resolve political crisis: Form an interim legislative parliament Win-win formula to resolve political crisis: Form an interim legislative parliament After the restoration of democracy in Nepal in 1990, the expenditure of lakhs and crores of rupees by candidates in elections from ward to the parliament is the root of corruption. After the restoration of democracy in Nepal in 1990, the expenditure of lakhs and crores of rupees by candidates in elections from ward to the parliament is the root of corruption. Opinion 10 Nov, 2025
Democide: Truth Silenced by the Mendacious Stories Democide: Truth Silenced by the Mendacious Stories Nepal stands on the deadline of election approximately 150 days with all functions of investigations almost dead with no technological proof that social media will be misinformation free and no promises to tackle and prosecute such acts in fact Nepal is seeking election on the peak of Mendacious Stories suffocating democracy to its final breaths. Nepal stands on the deadline of election approximately 150 days with all functions of investigations almost dead with no technological proof that social media will be misinformation free and no promises to tackle and prosecute such acts in fact Nepal is seeking election on the peak of Mendacious Stories suffocating democracy to its final breaths. Opinion 08 Nov, 2025
Nepal's education paradox: English for learning, Nepali for practice Nepal's education paradox: English for learning, Nepali for practice Nepal’s legal education system is caught in a peculiar bind: Law schools teach in English, but the Nepal Bar Council mandates that the bar exam be conducted exclusively in Nepali. Nepal’s legal education system is caught in a peculiar bind: Law schools teach in English, but the Nepal Bar Council mandates that the bar exam be conducted exclusively in Nepali. Opinion 07 Nov, 2025
Aging redefined: The quest for longevity Aging redefined: The quest for longevity “I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve it through not dying," Woody Allen once wrote in his inimitable purple prose. “I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve it through not dying," Woody Allen once wrote in his inimitable purple prose. Opinion 06 Nov, 2025
Climate change before COP30: A priority or a symbol? Climate change before COP30: A priority or a symbol? As the world move toward COP30, the urgency of climate change emerges larger than ever. As the world move toward COP30, the urgency of climate change emerges larger than ever. Opinion 05 Nov, 2025
Stunning performance of Nepali cricket team in T20s: Need to improve batting and death bowling Stunning performance of Nepali cricket team in T20s: Need to improve batting and... The country's morale had recently hit rock bottom due to multiple crises emerging one after the other. Firstly, the Gen Z-guised infiltrators inflicted the kind of damage never witnessed in its long history. The country's morale had recently hit rock bottom due to multiple crises emerging one after the other. Firstly, the Gen Z-guised infiltrators inflicted the kind of damage never witnessed in its long history. Opinion 05 Nov, 2025
Normal delivery: Honouring life's natural rhythm Normal delivery: Honouring life's natural rhythm Childbirth is one of the most profound experiences in a woman’s life — a moment when strength, patience, and love converge to welcome new life into the world. Childbirth is one of the most profound experiences in a woman’s life — a moment when strength, patience, and love converge to welcome new life into the world. Opinion 04 Nov, 2025
Dissecting the Gen-Z movement: What it is and what it isn't Dissecting the Gen-Z movement: What it is and what it isn't After Gen-Z movement’s momentary success, the so-called Gen-Zs are ecstatic, and various Gen-Z forums are emerging throughout the country. After Gen-Z movement’s momentary success, the so-called Gen-Zs are ecstatic, and various Gen-Z forums are emerging throughout the country. Opinion 03 Nov, 2025
Nepal at the edge: Between suspended animation and renewal Nepal at the edge: Between suspended animation and renewal Recently, I was invited to join a group of highly respected individuals working to help shape Nepal’s future. Recently, I was invited to join a group of highly respected individuals working to help shape Nepal’s future. Opinion 31 Oct, 2025
Nepal's food future through Gen Z eyes: Transformative changes needed in agriculture Nepal's food future through Gen Z eyes: Transformative changes needed in agriculture The social media crackdown by the erstwhile government triggered a nationwide uproar, a dissatisfaction that galvanised Gen Z in unison to oppose systemic corruption, economic exclusion, and governance failures. The social media crackdown by the erstwhile government triggered a nationwide uproar, a dissatisfaction that galvanised Gen Z in unison to oppose systemic corruption, economic exclusion, and governance failures. Opinion 30 Oct, 2025
Between hope and anxiety: Psychological dimensions of Gen Z protests Between hope and anxiety: Psychological dimensions of Gen Z protests In recent years, streets, campuses, and social media have echoed with the voices of Generation Z. In recent years, streets, campuses, and social media have echoed with the voices of Generation Z. Opinion 29 Oct, 2025
Climate change: What Nepal's local leaders think about it Climate change: What Nepal's local leaders think about it Few Nepalis would deny that extreme weather is reshaping lives – or taking lives. This month, floods and landslides have killed over 40 Nepalis. Few Nepalis would deny that extreme weather is reshaping lives – or taking lives. This month, floods and landslides have killed over 40 Nepalis. Opinion 28 Oct, 2025
Rebuilding democracy from the ashes: Nepal needs to create jobs and invest in education Rebuilding democracy from the ashes: Nepal needs to create jobs and invest in... In the hot sun of September 2025, the movement started by the “Gen Z” generation on the streets of Nepal turned into a tragic riot. Thousands of unarmed students in school uniform spontaneously participated in the movement. In the hot sun of September 2025, the movement started by the “Gen Z” generation on the streets of Nepal turned into a tragic riot. Thousands of unarmed students in school uniform spontaneously participated in the movement. Opinion 28 Oct, 2025
The changing monsoon in the Himalayas: Lessons from Bhutan's floods The changing monsoon in the Himalayas: Lessons from Bhutan's floods The Himalayan arc from Bhutan through Nepal and India into Pakistan has always followed the rhythm of the monsoon. In 2025, that rhythm became deadly. The Himalayan arc from Bhutan through Nepal and India into Pakistan has always followed the rhythm of the monsoon. In 2025, that rhythm became deadly. Opinion 28 Oct, 2025
'Sthirata' at the crossroads: Why stability matters now 'Sthirata' at the crossroads: Why stability matters now Stability in Nepal is not just a local necessity; it is now a regional and even global imperative. Stability in Nepal is not just a local necessity; it is now a regional and even global imperative. Opinion 27 Oct, 2025
When schools burn, we must rebuild trust: Ullens School from ashes to awakening! When schools burn, we must rebuild trust: Ullens School from ashes to awakening! The Ullens case study offers a lesson in how communities can turn pain into purpose and why education must remain a space of peace. The Ullens case study offers a lesson in how communities can turn pain into purpose and why education must remain a space of peace. Opinion 26 Oct, 2025
Rethinking financial literacy in Nepal: Tailored, not templated Rethinking financial literacy in Nepal: Tailored, not templated The term “financial literacy” is familiar to many of us. At its core, it aims to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours necessary to manage money wisely, ultimately contributing to financial well-being. The term “financial literacy” is familiar to many of us. At its core, it aims to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours necessary to manage money wisely, ultimately contributing to financial well-being. Opinion 17 Oct, 2025
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
Sports Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot.
Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
Nepal Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang up by 10.6% in 2025 Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased by 10.61 percent in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Area Office in Jomsom.
Science and Tech Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard.
Health Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures.
