A Journey from New Jersey to Karnali

Published On: February 24, 2024 09:00 AM NPT By: Maggie Doyne

Together, we're trying to work on changing the narrative of what Karnali is and what Karnali can be

NC and Sanaatan State: Myth or Reality

Published On: February 23, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Dr Chhering Yonzon

Back in 1990 AD (2046 BS), after the people’s movement had established multiparty democracy, a new constitution of the country was drafted quietly by a handful of lawmakers, all hailing from the dominant khas arya community. They decided to continue Nepal as a Hindu state after the then king had abdicated absolute monarchy.

Charting a New Century of UK-Nepal Friendship

Published On: February 20, 2024 09:50 PM NPT By: Andrew Mitchell

Progress has been remarkable, but Nepal still faces challenges. We need to work together to solve them. This is why today, I will set out how the UK is reshaping our development approach, focusing on eight programs that aim to deliver over £400m in grant support to Nepal by the end of the decade.

Spiritual Intelligence and Political Leadership in the Divine Tapestry

Published On: February 20, 2024 08:05 AM NPT By: Niranjan Mani Dixit

Nepal is plagued by growing political, social, and economic disorders, irregularities, and injustice. Therefore, the life of the people is becoming fettered and insecure. It is not fatalism, paternalism, or 'what man proposes, God disposes,' as some rudimentary people utter out of frustration and injustice.

Reviewing the Relevance of Marxism

Published On: February 19, 2024 09:00 AM NPT By: Dr Atindra Dahal

Karl Marx is widely recognized as a senior economist, philosopher, and politician. He authored a series of three books titled 'Das Kapital' between 1867 and 1883. Another document named 'Communist Manifesto,' written in 1848, garnered global attention and popularized the formation of communist parties in the political landscape of many nations. Around 2007 BS, the first Communist Party was formed in Nepal under the leadership of Pushpalal.

Media trials and their impact on the judiciary

Published On: February 17, 2024 08:05 AM NPT By: Diwakar Dhakal

Often, the media is alluded to as the face of a country, the reason being that it plays a world-shaking role in a democratic country, which means how free the media is to represent and perform responsibly for the current and actual position of a country. The chief obligation of the media is to inform, reflect, and deliver the truth without whitewashing any information.

Debt for Nature Swaps: Exploring Avenues for Environment Finance

Published On: February 16, 2024 08:45 AM NPT By: Deepesh Aryal

As we witnessed the epilogue of the climate summit in Dubai, Dubai was able to converge the focus of the world for the past four weeks, not with its skyscrapers and desert adventures. Rather this time, it has been the host of COP-28, a global platform that discerns the global perspective on Climate Change.

A New Era of Conflict and Violence

Published On: February 15, 2024 08:45 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha

The rising geopolitical rivalry among the big powers has been the root cause of conflicts

Navigating Tradition and Progress: Same-Sex Marriage Recognition in Nepal

Published On: February 14, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Mona Sharma & Dikshya Aryal

The concept of marriage is closely tied to procreation and the traditional gender roles of a man and a woman. This has led to a lack of explicit discourse on same-sex marriage within the Hindu religion. The emphasis on procreation in marital unions has made it difficult for society to accept and acknowledge the legitimacy of same-sex unions.

The Red Alert

Published On: February 12, 2024 09:00 AM NPT By: Dr. C.K. Raut

Connecting the dots, one can see the direction the “socialism-oriented” state is heading towards. Socialism is not merely about the free access to education or health services, it is more about barring the private ownership of the means of production. It is evident that the Maoist-led government, to establish a socialist order, has been systematically attacking private ownership in education, health and industry, trade and commerce.