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Geopolitical Impact of Communism's Rise and Fall in Nepal

Since Comrade Pushpa Lal Shrestha was unsatisfied with the movement against the Rana regime led by Nepali Congress as Congress members were ready to include Ranas to the interim government, he established Nepal Communist Party in 1949 in an Indian city, Calcutta.
12 hours ago
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The AI World and Gratitude in Our Lives

The 21st century, or perhaps we should rename it as the AI century, has revolutionized how we perceive the world. I vividly remember the days when we used to say the world had become a global village, thanks to the internet.
5 days ago
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Breaking Barriers to Understanding Mental Health Stigma

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated mental health challenges, intensifying feelings of isolation, anxiety, and despair.
6 days ago
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Excess Liquidity and Mounting Defaults: Nepal’s Banking Sect...

Nepal's banking sector is experiencing an alarming paradox. While banks are flush with liquidity, as seen by a Credit-to-Deposit Ratio (CDR) of 78.58% as of December 7, 2024 (source: Nepal Rastra Bank), they are also grappling with an unprecedented increase in loan defaults.
Dec 14, 2024
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PM Oli’s China Visit: A Balancing Act in Geopolitical Play

The understanding reached between the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML on the BRI framework has to serve as a basis for building a national consensus while conducting our foreign policy and external affairs policy in the coming days.
Dec 13, 2024
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Disability-based Discrimination Rampant in Nepal

It is difficult to effectively engage policymakers in addressing gender issues, exclusion and the need for increased visibility of persons with disabilities, especially women with disabilities in rural communities.
Dec 12, 2024
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When Memories Fade

Another memory resurfaces. Denial became a major obstacle in this case. Despite repeated suggestions, the family refused to acknowledge the possibility of dementia. Acceptance, unfortunately, hinged on a more serious incident.
Dec 11, 2024
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Breaking Barriers: Nepal’s Journey Toward Equality and Justi...

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.
Dec 10, 2024
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When Will We Be Free From Socialism?

The activities carried out under the guise of Marxism in our society are baffling. The so-called communists present this as the supreme version of socialism. It is evident that socialism fails to address today’s issues, yet its trade continues unabated.
Dec 09, 2024
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Child Marriage in Nepal: An Urgent Call for Change

Despite Nepal's legal prohibition of child marriage and setting the minimum marriage age at 20 years, the practice persists in certain communities. According to UNICEF Nepal Country Profile, 2019, “Nepal is home to 5 million child brides, out of which 1.3 million married before age 15. “
Dec 08, 2024