Rethinking Nepal's diplomacy in a competitive world: It must serve the national development strategy

Rethinking Nepal's diplomacy in a competitive world: It must serve the national...

Nepal stands at an important moment in its foreign policy evolution. As debates emerge over the structure, scale, and effectiveness of the country’s diplomatic network, the discussion is often framed around budgets, administrative costs, and the possible reduction of embassies abroad.

Nepal stands at an important moment in its foreign policy evolution. As debates emerge over the structure, scale, and effectiveness of the country’s diplomatic network, the discussion is often framed around budgets, administrative costs, and the possible reduction of embassies abroad.

Opinion 12 May, 2026

Remembering the USS Liberty-and why it still matters

Remembering the USS Liberty-and why it still matters

On June 8, 1967, the USS Liberty, a U.S. Navy intelligence ship, was attacked by Israeli aircraft and torpedo boats while operating in international waters off the Sinai Peninsula during the Six-Day War.

On June 8, 1967, the USS Liberty, a U.S. Navy intelligence ship, was attacked by Israeli aircraft and torpedo boats while operating in international waters off the Sinai Peninsula during the Six-Day War.

Opinion 12 May, 2026

Integrating road safety into road asset management: Must shift from a reactive approach to a preventive one

Integrating road safety into road asset management: Must shift from a reactive...

The recent road accident in Rolpa district, where a jeep carrying pilgrims fell from a rural hill road and caused multiple fatalities, is another painful reminder of Nepal’s growing road safety challenges.

The recent road accident in Rolpa district, where a jeep carrying pilgrims fell from a rural hill road and caused multiple fatalities, is another painful reminder of Nepal’s growing road safety challenges.

Opinion 11 May, 2026

Why the gut–brain connection is changing neuroscience

Why the gut–brain connection is changing neuroscience

A few years ago, doctors began noticing something unusual about many patients who were later diagnosed with Parkinson disease.

A few years ago, doctors began noticing something unusual about many patients who were later diagnosed with Parkinson disease.

Opinion 11 May, 2026

U.S. Embassy to host nationwide football tourney 'GOAL! USA'

U.S. Embassy to host nationwide football tourney 'GOAL! USA'

The U.S. Embassy Nepal, in association with Xtreme Energy Drink, is set to organise a nationwide football tournament titled “GOAL! USA” to mark 250 years of American independence and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.

The U.S. Embassy Nepal, in association with Xtreme Energy Drink, is set to organise a nationwide football tournament titled “GOAL! USA” to mark 250 years of American independence and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.

Opinion 10 May, 2026

How to turn foreign missions into export engines: Rewrite the template for our envoys

How to turn foreign missions into export engines: Rewrite the template for our envoys

Shishir Khanal, the new foreign minister, has spent much of his first month repeating a familiar phrase.

Shishir Khanal, the new foreign minister, has spent much of his first month repeating a familiar phrase.

Opinion 08 May, 2026

Gut realities: A toxic saga 'unplugged'

Gut realities: A toxic saga 'unplugged'

When insightful research sequenced DNA from microorganisms derived from our armpits, belly buttons, and other locations, it revealed minuscule versions of ecosystems, like the Alps, composed of trillions of microbes.

When insightful research sequenced DNA from microorganisms derived from our armpits, belly buttons, and other locations, it revealed minuscule versions of ecosystems, like the Alps, composed of trillions of microbes.

Opinion 07 May, 2026

A lens on liberation: Photographing women's place in public life

A lens on liberation: Photographing women's place in public life

Never just an empty ground, public spaces are theatres brought to life by the bodies inhabiting them. These spaces are not merely designed, they are performed into being.

Never just an empty ground, public spaces are theatres brought to life by the bodies inhabiting them. These spaces are not merely designed, they are performed into being.

Opinion 07 May, 2026

A tale of two squatters' evictions: What the government can learn from them

A tale of two squatters' evictions: What the government can learn from them

The hallowed social corridors of Nepal have been resonating with the voices for or against the present clearance of encroached public land underway in the country.

The hallowed social corridors of Nepal have been resonating with the voices for or against the present clearance of encroached public land underway in the country.

Opinion 06 May, 2026

Left behind: How gender inequality still shapes education and the economy in Nepal

Left behind: How gender inequality still shapes education and the economy in Nepal

Nepal has come a long way. A new constitution, a functioning democracy, and at least on paper, a serious commitment to gender equality.

Nepal has come a long way. A new constitution, a functioning democracy, and at least on paper, a serious commitment to gender equality.

Opinion 06 May, 2026

Reforming Nepal's tax system: A pathway to sustainable growth in a stable political era

Reforming Nepal's tax system: A pathway to sustainable growth in a stable political...

As Nepal moves into a phase of relative political stability, the country has a rare opportunity to shift its focus towards long-term economic reforms. Among these, tax policy reform is central to ensuring sustainable and steady growth.

As Nepal moves into a phase of relative political stability, the country has a rare opportunity to shift its focus towards long-term economic reforms. Among these, tax policy reform is central to ensuring sustainable and steady growth.

Opinion 05 May, 2026

Shared laughter for community well-being: A simple intervention we keep laughing off

Shared laughter for community well-being: A simple intervention we keep laughing off

There is a sentence I still hear in my head: “You are taking laughter too seriously.”

There is a sentence I still hear in my head: “You are taking laughter too seriously.”

Opinion 04 May, 2026

Integrating natural resource management: A river basin paradigm for Nepal

Integrating natural resource management: A river basin paradigm for Nepal

Nepal stands at a pivotal moment in its development trajectory.

Nepal stands at a pivotal moment in its development trajectory.

Opinion 01 May, 2026

The experts have landed. Unfortunately

The experts have landed. Unfortunately

A certain type of public intellectual periodically resurfaces in Kathmandu, now seen in larger numbers.

A certain type of public intellectual periodically resurfaces in Kathmandu, now seen in larger numbers.

Opinion 30 Apr, 2026

Nationwide clearance of encroached public land: Its retrospect and prospect

Nationwide clearance of encroached public land: Its retrospect and prospect

The national media has been virtually flooded by the government's nationwide clearance of encroached public land. It began with the removal of settlements at Thapathali as well as Gairigaon ending in Manohara in the capital.

The national media has been virtually flooded by the government's nationwide clearance of encroached public land. It began with the removal of settlements at Thapathali as well as Gairigaon ending in Manohara in the capital.

Opinion 29 Apr, 2026

Nepali cricket at a crossroads: Growing need for international exposure

Nepali cricket at a crossroads: Growing need for international exposure

Recently, UAE toured Nepal for a two-match T20 International (T20I) cricket series, a bilateral series for Nepal after more than one year. The series ended with one each result.

Recently, UAE toured Nepal for a two-match T20 International (T20I) cricket series, a bilateral series for Nepal after more than one year. The series ended with one each result.

Opinion 28 Apr, 2026

Reform, resistance, and the politics of disruption: They must translate into durable transformation

Reform, resistance, and the politics of disruption: They must translate into durable...

In Nepal’s evolving political landscape, reform is increasingly being made to order. When state-led creativities begin to challenge entrenched systems, resistance rarely targets abstract policies alone, it often converges on individuals perceived as symbols of disruption.

In Nepal’s evolving political landscape, reform is increasingly being made to order. When state-led creativities begin to challenge entrenched systems, resistance rarely targets abstract policies alone, it often converges on individuals perceived as symbols of disruption.

Opinion 27 Apr, 2026

Is migraine just a headache? An invisible condition that quietly disrupts everyday life

Is migraine just a headache? An invisible condition that quietly disrupts everyday...

This is a sentence I have heard countless times, often from people who genuinely care about me. My family, my friends, even relatives who believe they are comforting me have said this.

This is a sentence I have heard countless times, often from people who genuinely care about me. My family, my friends, even relatives who believe they are comforting me have said this.

Opinion 24 Apr, 2026

Music for your ears: The power of sonic energy

Music for your ears: The power of sonic energy

While music has been a historical hit parade since ancient times, modern science testifies to the fact that some of the networks in the human brain seem to be solely dedicated to music.

While music has been a historical hit parade since ancient times, modern science testifies to the fact that some of the networks in the human brain seem to be solely dedicated to music.

Opinion 24 Apr, 2026

Supreme Court's legitimacy to NC-G: Blessing in disguise for its reconsolidation

Supreme Court's legitimacy to NC-G: Blessing in disguise for its reconsolidation

The Supreme Court's verdict declaring legitimacy to Gagan Thapa-led Nepali Congress (NC-G) has brought immense cheers in the democratic political avenue of Nepal.

The Supreme Court's verdict declaring legitimacy to Gagan Thapa-led Nepali Congress (NC-G) has brought immense cheers in the democratic political avenue of Nepal.

Opinion 23 Apr, 2026