Political turbulence in Nepal: Solution through dialogue, not defiance The current political events appear to be heading for their customary decadal turbulent trajectory. Opinion 19 Mar, 2025
Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany’s national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nation’s second-largest. World 24 Feb, 2025
Mob tactics of Rastriya Swatantra Party: Genuinely slipping off-track The rapid rise of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) as a significant political force within months of its establishment seemed to have raised alarms among mainstream political parties. Opinion 15 Nov, 2024
The curious case of Rastriya Swatantra Party: Doomed by careerist politics The 2008 American romantic fantasy drama film – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – featured a unique and captivating storyline. Opinion 25 Oct, 2024
Maoist Centre gaining popularity, says Chair Dahal Speaking at the 23rd national conclave of ANNISU (Revolutionary) on Thursday, Dahal urged party members to focus on making the Maoist Centre the largest political force in the upcoming general elections. Kathmandu 26 Sep, 2024
Kathmandu connections: An ever-living bond Lakshmi Puri came to Kathmandu for the first time in 1955 as a three-year-old with her parents. She recalls learning dance and Nepali the (language), while also soaking in the rich Nepali heritage. Nepal 22 Sep, 2024
Taxes and immigration: Last ideological gridlock in American domestic policy The American political season is in full swing, with the presidential, local and state elections set for November 2024, as mandated by the Constitution. This grand spectacle of the world’s "greatest" democracy presents a unique opportunity to analyse the significant policy differences between the Republican and Democratic parties—ironically, the two dominant political forces representing one of the most pluralistic nations for nearly 200 years. Opinion 17 Sep, 2024
Deuba urges application of BP's ideology to strengthen NC NC General-Secretary Bishow Prakash Sharma echoed Deuba’s sentiments, affirming that BP is recognized in Nepali politics as a champion of peace, cooperation, and reconciliation. Nepal 09 Sep, 2024
Political appraisal of Bangladesh: Some lessons to be learnt The political upheaval that rocked the 15-year-old establishment of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was an accumulated effect of political conditions prevailing there. Opinion 09 Sep, 2024
Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra is elected Thailand's prime minister Thailand’s Parliament elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of the divisive former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, as prime minister Friday. World 16 Aug, 2024
At 28, Bardella could become youngest French prime minister at helm of far-right National Rally At just 28 years old, Jordan Bardella has helped make the far-right National Rally the strongest political force in France. World 07 Jul, 2024
UML will secure majority in upcoming election, says Chair Oli KP Sharma Oli added that the UML is a decisive political force in the country and will continue to be so in the future. Kathmandu 13 Jun, 2024
