Democracy's Global Impact Resonates Amidst Growing Concerns of Backsliding

Published On: March 6, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Rajaram Bartaula

The year 2024 is becoming an election year in the global arena. An overwhelming 2 billion voters in 50 countries will turn to the polling centres to cast their ballots exercising their universal franchise, a beauty of democracy to elect their representatives to govern.

The state of State Capture

Published On: March 5, 2024 08:32 AM NPT By: Narayan Manandhar

Ever since the Maoists joined mainstream politics, two Nepali phrases, namely, naya satta and satta kabja are in vogue. Basically, the implied meaning of the phrases is to have a new regime (naya satta) replaced by capturing an old state (satta kabja)

Decoding Israel's Veiled Agenda behind the Gaza Offensive

Published On: March 4, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Loknath Sangroula

The ongoing Palestine-Israel conflict has now stretched for almost 150 days since its commencement on October 7 last year, showing no signs of abating. With unwavering support from Western powers, notably the USA, Israel persists in relentlessly bombing civilian infrastructure, resulting in the deaths of thousands of innocent civilians, including women, and children.

Digital Accessibility: A Gateway to Inclusion for Individuals with Disabilities

Published On: March 3, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Jalasa Sapkota

In our increasingly interconnected world, where digital technology permeates every aspect of our daily lives, it's undeniable that it has revolutionized the way we function, making tasks easier and becoming an indispensable part of personal and professional growth.

Nepal and Climate Diplomacy

Published On: March 1, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Ritesh Panthee

Nepal, despite contributing a small share of global greenhouse gas emissions, recognizes the risks of climate change. Our mountains are a vital source of revenue and water for South Asia. We must take the lead in climate diplomacy by cooperating with our neighbors.

Corruption and Moral Bases of Democracy

Published On: February 29, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Mohan Nepali

A number of economic scandals, being continuously exposed one after another in recent years, have raised grave questions about the moral fabric of Nepal’s democracy. As most of the already unfolded scandals have been found to be treated with an undesirable degree of superficiality, the moral crisis in the Nepali political spectrum is getting further deepened.

Addressing Critical Issues Facing Nepali Cooperatives

Published On: February 28, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Dr Bishwa Mohan Acharya

Cooperatives are in existence in almost all the countries of the world with an objective to augment the social, economic and cultural needs of the members by doing business based on the members’ needs, aspirations, skills, knowledge and occupation/profession.

Opening a new gateway for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Nepalgunj-GunshaNagari flight

Published On: February 27, 2024 09:00 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha

In January 2024, Shree Airlines conducted a first chartered mountain flight to the holy Kailash Mansarovar, which took off from Nepalgunj airport with 38 Indian tourists on board. This chartered flight took around one and a half hours to complete the trip. The maiden flight had tourists from various Indian cities, including New Delhi, Mumbai, and many from the states of Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.

Misinformation posing a growing threat to democracy

Published On: February 25, 2024 09:00 AM NPT By: Nishu Ratna Bastakoti

The ever-increasing prevalence of online misinformation and disinformation has emerged as a significant threat to democracy today. This has also undermined the fundamental pillars of democracy such as law, information and representation, resulting in chaos and mistrust in the democratic system. Disinformation is often weaponized by political entities and frequently launched, targeting the general population to destroy their sense of reasoning, thereby creating mistrust in institutions, the system, government, and the democratic process as a whole.

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