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March 5 Election and Nepal’s Youthquake
Nepal’s March 5 election marked a dramatic political upheaval, as voters—driven largely by youth anger and frustration with the establishment—handed the RSP a historic landslide and rejected the country’s traditional parties.
Mar 18, 2026
Nepal’s Digital Crossroads: Building a Transparent Fu...
Nepal’s Digital Crossroads: Building a Transparent Fu...
Mar 17, 2026
Nepal Elections: A Call for Generational Shift
Nepal Elections: A Call for Generational Shift
Mar 16, 2026
The Thread of Sanity: Finding My Way Through the Tangle...
The Thread of Sanity: Finding My Way Through the Tangle...
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Nepal’s New Government Must Act on Longstanding Refugee Issue
Nepal’s New Government Must Act on Longstanding Refugee Issu...
With a stable government emerging in Kathmandu, Nepal has a rare opportunity to revive diplomacy with Bhutan and seek a just resolution to the decades-long Bhutanese refugee crisis.
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Pilgrimage to Wankhede: T20 World Cup saga
Pilgrimage to Wankhede: T20 World Cup saga
A Nepali fan’s journey to Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium during the T20 World Cup becomes a deeply emotional experience of national pride, diaspora connection, and the joy of finally cheering for Nepal on cricket’s global stage.
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A “Beyond” Strategy for Nepal’s Foreign Affairs
A “Beyond” Strategy for Nepal’s Foreign Affairs
The national discourse about foreign politics has always lacked imagination, constrained by traditional binary choices centred on the two neighbouring nations, with occasional additional squabbles about determining the USA’s interests in Kathmandu.
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India and Nepal: Democratic Partners in a Shared Political Journey
India and Nepal: Democratic Partners in a Shared Political J...
India has played a consistent role in supporting Nepal’s democratic evolution by sharing electoral expertise, strengthening institutions, and promoting inclusive democratic processes while respecting Nepal’s sovereignty.
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When Life Turns Inward
When Life Turns Inward
When I look back at my father now, I no longer see someone who withdrew from society. I see someone who stopped confusing movement with meaning. His life did not become smaller; it became clearer. He belonged to his land, his family, and the few friendships that truly mattered. That was enough.
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Diaspora, Youth, Digital Generation and Nepal’s Political Breakthrough
Diaspora, Youth, Digital Generation and Nepal’s Political Br...
Nepal’s political breakthrough reflects the convergence of diaspora engagement, youth participation, digital connectivity, and generational change, culminating in the RSP’s decisive electoral success and a challenge to reshape governance.
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The Burden of Hope – Election’s New Mandate
The Burden of Hope – Election’s New Mandate
“Of all ills that one endures, hope is a cheap and universal cure.” – Abraham Cowley
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When the Symbol Becomes the Candidate: Lessons from Nepal’s New Campaign Politics
When the Symbol Becomes the Candidate: Lessons from Nepal’s...
How digital media, youth mobilization, and strategic branding reshaped Nepal’s recent election campaign.
Mar 07, 2026
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I Didn’t Vote Because the Diaspora Couldn’t
I Didn’t Vote Because the Diaspora Couldn’t
Nepal’s democracy remains incomplete as millions of diaspora workers and professionals who sustain the economy are excluded from the electoral process.
Mar 06, 2026
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From Rallies to Reflection: Choosing Nepal’s Future
From Rallies to Reflection: Choosing Nepal’s Future
Nepal’s voters face a historic moment today, as citizens cast their ballots with the responsibility to choose accountable leaders, uphold the constitution, and shape the nation’s future.
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