A virtual poetry of spiritualism and peace: Kamal Rijal's Asian Vision 2100 A virtual poetry of spiritualism and peace: Kamal Rijal's Asian Vision 2100 Peace has been one of the most desired entities since time immemorial. Accordingly, one can find in the Rigved, one of the earliest religious texts of Hinduism, peace resonating throughout its verses. Peace has been one of the most desired entities since time immemorial. Accordingly, one can find in the Rigved, one of the earliest religious texts of Hinduism, peace resonating throughout its verses. Opinion 17 Dec, 2025
Continuity of bad governance: Is it embedded in our system? Continuity of bad governance: Is it embedded in our system? During the peak of the Gen-Z movement, former Chief Justice (CJ) Sushila Karki, draped in the national flag, made a brief appearance amid the protesters and stridently denounced the wrongdoing of the political leaders. During the peak of the Gen-Z movement, former Chief Justice (CJ) Sushila Karki, draped in the national flag, made a brief appearance amid the protesters and stridently denounced the wrongdoing of the political leaders. Opinion 16 Dec, 2025
Charles Darwin: A life in science Charles Darwin: A life in science It is a common question — what's the most extraordinary scientific legacy of Charles Robert Darwin's vision of life? The answer is simple. It is a common question — what's the most extraordinary scientific legacy of Charles Robert Darwin's vision of life? The answer is simple. Opinion 15 Dec, 2025
Beyond the screen: Unearthing the subtle mathematics woven into the fabric of Paran Beyond the screen: Unearthing the subtle mathematics woven into the fabric of Paran My recent viewing of the Nepali film Paran transcended the typical movie-going experience. My recent viewing of the Nepali film Paran transcended the typical movie-going experience. Opinion 14 Dec, 2025
How Nepal became easy prey for China's predatory infrastructure deals How Nepal became easy prey for China's predatory infrastructure deals Pokhara’s so called international airport has now confirmed what many Nepalis quietly suspected for years. Pokhara’s so called international airport has now confirmed what many Nepalis quietly suspected for years. Opinion 12 Dec, 2025
Bats and bonds: The new story of fatherhood in South Asia Bats and bonds: The new story of fatherhood in South Asia Families poured into jam-packed stadiums awash with blue and orange as the Indian women’s cricket team lifted the World Cup, a moment that felt less like a single victory and more like a turning point in how South Asia raises its daughters. Families poured into jam-packed stadiums awash with blue and orange as the Indian women’s cricket team lifted the World Cup, a moment that felt less like a single victory and more like a turning point in how South Asia raises its daughters. Opinion 11 Dec, 2025
Cold wave gripping Nepal: The way forward Cold wave gripping Nepal: The way forward Nepal is at times portrayed as a supermarket of disasters on account of almost all the disasters hitting it with the solitary exception of the tsunami due to being a landlocked country. Nepal is at times portrayed as a supermarket of disasters on account of almost all the disasters hitting it with the solitary exception of the tsunami due to being a landlocked country. Opinion 10 Dec, 2025
The fading promise of biogas in Nepal: Prioritise sustainability over installation The fading promise of biogas in Nepal: Prioritise sustainability over installation Nepal’s household biogas programme has long been regarded as a flagship initiative in the country’s clean cooking transition. Nepal’s household biogas programme has long been regarded as a flagship initiative in the country’s clean cooking transition. Opinion 09 Dec, 2025
Rising challenges of Parkinson's disease in Nepal and the road ahead Rising challenges of Parkinson's disease in Nepal and the road ahead Parkinson’s disease is often described simply as a condition of shaking hands, but the reality is far more complex. In Nepal, it is becoming a growing public health concern. Parkinson’s disease is often described simply as a condition of shaking hands, but the reality is far more complex. In Nepal, it is becoming a growing public health concern. Opinion 09 Dec, 2025
A ministry for the future: Why Nepal needs a Youth Efficiency Council A ministry for the future: Why Nepal needs a Youth Efficiency Council Nepal stands at a turning point. After decades of political instability, administrative paralysis, and unfulfilled promises of reform, it has become clear that our biggest challenge is not a lack of ideas, but a lack of efficiency in executing them. Nepal stands at a turning point. After decades of political instability, administrative paralysis, and unfulfilled promises of reform, it has become clear that our biggest challenge is not a lack of ideas, but a lack of efficiency in executing them. Opinion 08 Dec, 2025
More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes. State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes. Opinion 05 Dec, 2025
The day I learned about pride in Karnali: Making dusty machines and broken systems work again The day I learned about pride in Karnali: Making dusty machines and broken systems... Like any other human being, I feel the full range of emotions. Most days, it’s anger, happiness, gratitude, sadness, and regret as I still don’t think before I speak. Like any other human being, I feel the full range of emotions. Most days, it’s anger, happiness, gratitude, sadness, and regret as I still don’t think before I speak. Opinion 04 Dec, 2025
Gen Z dream of ending corruption: Will it materialise? Gen Z dream of ending corruption: Will it materialise? Nepal is known as the land of Mount Everest, the tallest peak in the world. It is also known as the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, an icon of peace and compassion. Nepal is known as the land of Mount Everest, the tallest peak in the world. It is also known as the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, an icon of peace and compassion. Opinion 03 Dec, 2025
Redefining separation of powers: An expert-centric upper house a must for real change Redefining separation of powers: An expert-centric upper house a must for real change Governments in Nepal are formed and fall quickly. One clear problem is evident in these cycles of instability: weak separation of powers between the executive and the legislature. Governments in Nepal are formed and fall quickly. One clear problem is evident in these cycles of instability: weak separation of powers between the executive and the legislature. Opinion 02 Dec, 2025
Transforming the AIDS response: Towards sustainability Transforming the AIDS response: Towards sustainability In the social history of HIV and AIDS, it is a persistent challenge for human health and sustainable development. UNAIDS estimates that nine million people living with HIV were not on treatment at the end of 2024. In the social history of HIV and AIDS, it is a persistent challenge for human health and sustainable development. UNAIDS estimates that nine million people living with HIV were not on treatment at the end of 2024. Opinion 01 Dec, 2025
World AIDS Day: Why condoms still matter more than ever! World AIDS Day: Why condoms still matter more than ever! This year’s World AIDS Day theme, ‘Overcoming Disruptions, Transforming AIDS Response’, underscores the importance of continuing to strengthen HIV responses in Nepal and around the world. This year’s World AIDS Day theme, ‘Overcoming Disruptions, Transforming AIDS Response’, underscores the importance of continuing to strengthen HIV responses in Nepal and around the world. Opinion 01 Dec, 2025
Nepal at a crossroads: A political reset is now unavoidable Nepal at a crossroads: A political reset is now unavoidable Nepal is in an unusually fragile political moment. The dissolution of the House of Representatives, the formation of an interim government with a narrow mandate, and a powerful youth-led uprising have collectively exposed deep cracks in our democratic system. Nepal is in an unusually fragile political moment. The dissolution of the House of Representatives, the formation of an interim government with a narrow mandate, and a powerful youth-led uprising have collectively exposed deep cracks in our democratic system. Opinion 28 Nov, 2025
The symphony within: The mind-body connect in health and illness The symphony within: The mind-body connect in health and illness It is rightly said that our brain is our own inhabitant physician — gifted with the ability to ‘write’ prescriptions for our mind and body in health and illness. It is rightly said that our brain is our own inhabitant physician — gifted with the ability to ‘write’ prescriptions for our mind and body in health and illness. Opinion 27 Nov, 2025
Ending technology facilitated violence against Nepal's girls must be a national priority Ending technology facilitated violence against Nepal's girls must be a national... Adolescents and teenage girls across Nepal are part of an online world that was almost unimaginable even a generation ago. Over 16.5 million Nepalese are active online today, driven by rapid smartphone expansion and widespread access to social networks. Adolescents and teenage girls across Nepal are part of an online world that was almost unimaginable even a generation ago. Over 16.5 million Nepalese are active online today, driven by rapid smartphone expansion and widespread access to social networks. Opinion 27 Nov, 2025
Amid political limbo in Nepal, where does Nepal's Human Rights Commission stand? Amid political limbo in Nepal, where does Nepal's Human Rights Commission stand? The aftermath of the Gen Z protest in Nepal is only testing the resilience of democracy. Political uncertainty has become more evident following the protest. The aftermath of the Gen Z protest in Nepal is only testing the resilience of democracy. Political uncertainty has become more evident following the protest. Opinion 26 Nov, 2025
Entertainment Nepathya Kicks Off Nepal Tour with Spectacular Hetauda Concert Following the successful Hetauda concert, Nepathya is set to perform at the Butwal International Conference Centre in Ramnagar, Butwal, on Saturday.
Sports Italy's World Cup debut: Cricket team on the rise as storied soccer team falters Italy is finally heading to the World Cup — just not in the sport most people might expect.
World Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears “No one feels safe anymore,” said Ranjan Karmaker, a Dhaka-based Hindu human rights activist. “Everyone is terrified.”
Lifestyle Indian teacher who created hundreds of learning centers wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize Rouble Nagi accepted the award at the World Governments Summit in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, an annual event that draws leaders from across the globe.
Nepal Nepal Telecom's role in economic prosperity laudable: Home Minister Aryal Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal has lauded Nepal Telecom’s role in promoting economic prosperity by expanding access to communication services across the country.
Kathmandu HoR election: FPTP ballot paper printing completed in 60 constituencies EC has announced that the printing of ballot papers for the first-past-the-post (FPTP) category has been completed for 60 constituencies.
Business NEPSE climbs over 27 points, turnover crosses Rs 11.5 billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), the country’s sole secondary market, rose by 27.19 points, or 1.01 per cent, on Thursday to close at 2,708.70 points.
Photo Gallery Snowfall transforms Muktinath and Upper Manang into winter wonderland The Muktinath area in Waragung Muktikshetra Rural Municipality–1 of Mustang has been blanketed in snow following recent snowfall, turning the sacred landscape into a striking white panorama.
