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Beyond the Headline Numbers: What the Report Shows and What It Misses
A critical reading of the Ministry of Finance’s latest report reveals not just what is said, but what is left unsaid.
May 08, 2026
Rebuilding Trust in Nepal’s Transitional Justice Proc...
Rebuilding Trust in Nepal’s Transitional Justice Proc...
May 07, 2026
Beyond Lipulekh: Why India and Nepal’s Civilisational...
Beyond Lipulekh: Why India and Nepal’s Civilisational...
May 06, 2026
Beyond Noise and Protest: A Diplomatic Roadmap for Nepa...
Beyond Noise and Protest: A Diplomatic Roadmap for Nepa...
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Beyond Everest: Nepal’s Next Tourism Strategy
Beyond Everest: Nepal’s Next Tourism Strategy
Nepal must shift from a fragile, international-focused tourism model to a diversified, resilient strategy that leverages domestic travel, emerging niches, and policy reform for sustainable growth.
5 days ago
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Remittance Paradox: Nepal’s Growth Engine or Economic Trap?
Remittance Paradox: Nepal’s Growth Engine or Economic Trap?
Nepal’s reliance on remittances sustains households and foreign reserves in the short term but fuels inflation, weakens domestic production, and traps the economy in a cycle of import dependence.
6 days ago
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A Test of Political Will for Federalism
A Test of Political Will for Federalism
A decade after federalism’s adoption, weak political will and centralised governance have stalled its implementation, making meaningful intergovernmental dialogue crucial for restoring its promise.
May 01, 2026
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Beyond Law and Order: The Case for Deep Police Reform in Nepal
Beyond Law and Order: The Case for Deep Police Reform in Nep...
Police reform in Nepal is not merely institutional adjustment but a national imperative that links security, economic growth, governance, and public trust, requiring a modern legal framework and systemic transformation.
Apr 30, 2026
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Rewriting Rules, Repeating Mistakes
Rewriting Rules, Repeating Mistakes
Nepal’s repeated manipulation of the Constitutional Council reveals that while governments change, the impulse to bend rules for political convenience remains stubbornly unchanged.
Apr 30, 2026
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Nepal's Education Policy Crisis
Nepal's Education Policy Crisis
Dismantling bridge courses without replacing it does not solve the problem of educational inequality. It deepens it.
Apr 29, 2026
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Open Letter to PM Balen Shah
Open Letter to PM Balen Shah
PM Balen Shah needs to reconsider the NRN Act as it unfairly denies equal identity and belonging to Nepalis living abroad despite their enduring emotional and material ties to the country.
Apr 28, 2026
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Safe Abortion: The Unfinished Chapter of Safe Motherhood
Safe Abortion: The Unfinished Chapter of Safe Motherhood
Unsafe abortion, persistent stigma, and gaps in reproductive health awareness continue to endanger women’s lives in Nepal despite legal progress, underscoring that safe abortion and informed choice are essential components of safe motherhood and women’s rights.
Apr 28, 2026
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Beyond Festivity: The Water Wisdom of Rato Machhindranath
Beyond Festivity: The Water Wisdom of Rato Machhindranath
The Rato Machhindranath Jatra embodies a sophisticated, community-driven water management system that modern Kathmandu has largely neglected, despite its relevance to today’s urban sustainability challenges.
Apr 27, 2026
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Breaking Nepal’s Political Glass Ceiling
Breaking Nepal’s Political Glass Ceiling
Nepal’s political system remains structurally skewed toward the wealthy, and without affirmative action and deliberative reforms, meaningful inclusion will remain out of reach for ordinary citizens.
Apr 27, 2026