Democracy and demagogy: The promises and pitfalls of March 5 elections Democracy and demagogy: The promises and pitfalls of March 5 elections One critical difference between democracy and demagogy is how disagreement plays its role in these two domains of a society. One critical difference between democracy and demagogy is how disagreement plays its role in these two domains of a society. Opinion 05 Mar, 2026
Post-democracy movements in Nepal: Their aspirations and achievements Post-democracy movements in Nepal: Their aspirations and achievements Nepal has witnessed several regime changes in its 3,000-long checkered political history beginning with the rulers of the Gopal dynasty, the cowherds back in 11th century BC. Nepal has witnessed several regime changes in its 3,000-long checkered political history beginning with the rulers of the Gopal dynasty, the cowherds back in 11th century BC. Opinion 04 Mar, 2026
Be counted, go and vote, this is your election Be counted, go and vote, this is your election Every few years, Nepal asks you to believe again. The flags come out of storage, party songs return to the streets, and familiar faces rediscover your neighbourhoods. Every few years, Nepal asks you to believe again. The flags come out of storage, party songs return to the streets, and familiar faces rediscover your neighbourhoods. Opinion 04 Mar, 2026
Engaging fathers for healthier families: Equity means sharing responsibility of raising children Engaging fathers for healthier families: Equity means sharing responsibility of... In Nepal, the journey of motherhood, from pregnancy to childbirth and childcare, is seen as solely a woman's responsibility. Fathers are often regarded as the provider of the family. In Nepal, the journey of motherhood, from pregnancy to childbirth and childcare, is seen as solely a woman's responsibility. Fathers are often regarded as the provider of the family. Opinion 03 Mar, 2026
Election proceedings in full swing: A test of voters' conscience Election proceedings in full swing: A test of voters' conscience A study conducted by researchers at the University of Bath in 2023 analysing cognitive trends during the Brexit found that individuals with lower cognitive ability were more susceptible to populist agendas and persuasive campaign rhetoric than those with stronger academic backgrounds and higher cognitive ability. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Bath in 2023 analysing cognitive trends during the Brexit found that individuals with lower cognitive ability were more susceptible to populist agendas and persuasive campaign rhetoric than those with stronger academic backgrounds and higher cognitive ability. Opinion 02 Mar, 2026
Absence of WASH in poll manifestos: Leaves the conversation half full Absence of WASH in poll manifestos: Leaves the conversation half full As Nepal approaches the March 5 elections, political parties are actively campaigning on employment generation, economic growth, political stability, infrastructure development, education, health care, and climate resilience. As Nepal approaches the March 5 elections, political parties are actively campaigning on employment generation, economic growth, political stability, infrastructure development, education, health care, and climate resilience. Opinion 02 Mar, 2026
Nepal's satellite achievements mask deeper issues Nepal's satellite achievements mask deeper issues On January 12, 2026, Nine Nepali high school students watched their dreams dissolve into the Indian Ocean. On January 12, 2026, Nine Nepali high school students watched their dreams dissolve into the Indian Ocean. Opinion 01 Mar, 2026
Climate wounds of Madhes: A crisis we chose to ignore Climate wounds of Madhes: A crisis we chose to ignore In 2025, Nepal’s “grain basket”, Madhes, endured a year of climate extremes that should finally end any illusion that climate change is a distant or abstract threat. In 2025, Nepal’s “grain basket”, Madhes, endured a year of climate extremes that should finally end any illusion that climate change is a distant or abstract threat. Opinion 27 Feb, 2026
The gut matters: More than you think The gut matters: More than you think A lot of people in Nepal are suffering from conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, and mental disorders. The focus on the prevention and treatment has always been on different medications, changes in lifestyle, and easy access to health care. But we hear very little about the importance of gut or intestinal health. A lot of people in Nepal are suffering from conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, and mental disorders. The focus on the prevention and treatment has always been on different medications, changes in lifestyle, and easy access to health care. But we hear very little about the importance of gut or intestinal health. Opinion 26 Feb, 2026
Who will have the last laugh?: The NC, UML, or RSP Who will have the last laugh?: The NC, UML, or RSP With the election only a week away, the Nepali political arena is resounding with debates, discussions, and deliberations regarding which party to vote in the upcoming polls. With the election only a week away, the Nepali political arena is resounding with debates, discussions, and deliberations regarding which party to vote in the upcoming polls. Opinion 25 Feb, 2026
Nepal's economic reality and the politics of illusion Nepal's economic reality and the politics of illusion It is uncomfortable but necessary to acknowledge that Nepal remains among the poorest countries in South Asia. It is uncomfortable but necessary to acknowledge that Nepal remains among the poorest countries in South Asia. Opinion 24 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh has voted: Stability will be earned through delivery, not declarations Bangladesh has voted: Stability will be earned through delivery, not declarations The sweeping victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the return of Tarique Rahman after 17 years in exile mark the most consequential political transition since the 2024 uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina. The sweeping victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the return of Tarique Rahman after 17 years in exile mark the most consequential political transition since the 2024 uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina. Opinion 24 Feb, 2026
Jeopardising financial standing: Slipping towards FATF blacklist Jeopardising financial standing: Slipping towards FATF blacklist The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has listed Iran, Myanmar, and North Korea in its blacklist due to their strategic deficiencies in anti-money-laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and proliferation financing frameworks. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has listed Iran, Myanmar, and North Korea in its blacklist due to their strategic deficiencies in anti-money-laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and proliferation financing frameworks. Opinion 23 Feb, 2026
India-EU Free Trade Agreement: And its implications for Nepal India-EU Free Trade Agreement: And its implications for Nepal In a world where geopolitics increasingly shapes economics, the new trade agreement between India and the European Union is more than a routine free-trade deal, it is a strategic signal. In a world where geopolitics increasingly shapes economics, the new trade agreement between India and the European Union is more than a routine free-trade deal, it is a strategic signal. Opinion 20 Feb, 2026
Mathemagic: The beauty and truth of maths Mathemagic: The beauty and truth of maths Mathematics is abstract, objective, and brusquely devoid of sentiment. Right? Wrong. Maths divulges to have the astonishing power to teaching us how things work and what the universe could reveal if we would only listen. Mathematics is abstract, objective, and brusquely devoid of sentiment. Right? Wrong. Maths divulges to have the astonishing power to teaching us how things work and what the universe could reveal if we would only listen. Opinion 19 Feb, 2026
A political crash course for the new voter (from a non-voter) A political crash course for the new voter (from a non-voter) I still remember the smell of the classroom and the chalk dust in the air when my social studies teacher, Chudamani (CM) Kharel sir, gave us an assignment that felt impossibly large for our teenage brains. It was 15 years ago. He asked the whole class to draft a political manifesto. I still remember the smell of the classroom and the chalk dust in the air when my social studies teacher, Chudamani (CM) Kharel sir, gave us an assignment that felt impossibly large for our teenage brains. It was 15 years ago. He asked the whole class to draft a political manifesto. Opinion 19 Feb, 2026
Time for a decision: Whom to vote? Time for a decision: Whom to vote? The election fever has virtually gripped the country with almost all the parties releasing their manifestos. Consequently, many people have known what are going to be the vision, mission, and goal of the political parties for propelling the country towards peace and prosperity. The election fever has virtually gripped the country with almost all the parties releasing their manifestos. Consequently, many people have known what are going to be the vision, mission, and goal of the political parties for propelling the country towards peace and prosperity. Opinion 18 Feb, 2026
Artificial intelligence: And the future of brain health Artificial intelligence: And the future of brain health When someone in a family begins to forget familiar names, develops a tremor, or suddenly has trouble speaking after a stroke, questions arise quickly. What is happening inside the brain? Could this have been noticed earlier? And if it had been, could the outcome have been different? When someone in a family begins to forget familiar names, develops a tremor, or suddenly has trouble speaking after a stroke, questions arise quickly. What is happening inside the brain? Could this have been noticed earlier? And if it had been, could the outcome have been different? Opinion 16 Feb, 2026
Nepal's crisis demands democratic renewal, accountable leadership, not romanticised monarchy Nepal's crisis demands democratic renewal, accountable leadership, not romanticised... Every few years, just when one assumes Nepal’s monarchy has been safely buried, it rises again like an ancestor refusing to stay in the portrait. Every few years, just when one assumes Nepal’s monarchy has been safely buried, it rises again like an ancestor refusing to stay in the portrait. Opinion 16 Feb, 2026
Kathmandu's silent killer: The air we cannot escape Kathmandu's silent killer: The air we cannot escape For a short time in December 2025, people in Kathmandu Valley allowed themselves to feel something rare hope. The mountain peaks, usually hidden behind thick haze, became visible again. For a short time in December 2025, people in Kathmandu Valley allowed themselves to feel something rare hope. The mountain peaks, usually hidden behind thick haze, became visible again. Opinion 15 Feb, 2026
Business Subisu, APAC IPv6 Council sign MoU to promote next-generation internet protocol Internet service provider Subisu Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding with the APAC IPv6 Council to promote the adoption of IPv6 technology in Nepal.
Sports Carlsberg Golf Classic concludes at Royal Nepal Golf Course The Carlsberg Golf Classic 2026 concluded at the Royal Nepal Golf Course, drawing participation from 130 golfers over two days.
Nepal Xiaomi launches Redmi A7 smartphone in Nepal Xiaomi has launched its entry-level smartphone Redmi A7 in the Nepali market.
Nepal Japan supports flood resilience project in Morang The Government of Japan has supported a project aimed at strengthening flood resilience in Morang district.
Nepal Nepal launches LoCAL initiative to strengthen climate financing at local level Nepal has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening climate adaptation financing for local governments, targeting vulnerable communities facing increasing climate risks.
Nepal Minister Chaudhary stresses conservation of biodiversity Minister for Forest and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, has underscored the need of conserving biodiversity and plants, and utilizing forest products to generate employment.
Business NIBL Equity Partners invests Rs 150 million in hydropower project NIBL Equity Partners (NIBLEP), a Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) registered with the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) and managed by NIMB Ace Capital Ltd., has invested Rs 150 million in Gurkhas Himalayan Hydro Limited to support the development of the 5.875 MW Upper Junbesi Khola Hydropower Project in Solukhumbu.
Science and Tech Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip Still marveling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home Saturday from hundreds who took part in NASA's lunar comeback that set a record for deep space travel.
Nepal Foreign Minister holds separate meetings with Ministers of Mauritius, Singapore Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal held separate meetings with Ministers of Mauritius and Singapore on the sideline of the 9th Indian Ocean Conference. Foreign Minister Khanal is currently in Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius, in course of his participation in the Conference.
