Krishna Raman Adhikari

The theory justified the selective recruitment of these "martial races" into the British Indian Army, particularly from regions such as Punjab, Nepal, and the North-West Frontier Province.

Nepal’s gender-neutral and caste-neutral laws often overlook the compounded disadvantages faced by marginalized groups, such as Dalit LGBTQIA+ individuals, who remain doubly excluded from economic and social opportunities.

The nation has identified 47 glacial lakes as high-risk, with catastrophic potential for downstream communities. For instance, in August 2023, a GLOF in Thame village displaced more than 35 households, transforming a once-thriving area into a barren wasteland.

Nepal is confronting a serious crisis of public confidence in its political system, fueled by entrenched corruption, economic struggles, and declining principled leadership.