Examining Nepal's TikTok and Crypto Bans Through the Lens of Communist Repression in the USSR

Published On: January 12, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Bimal Pratap Shah

In the 21st century, we bear witness to the ascent of the Creative Economy and Crypto Economy as potent forces, sculpting the contours of our economic terrain. The Creative Industries market presently commands a valuation of USD 2.7 trillion, with projections pointing to a climb to USD 3.4 trillion by 2031. Simultaneously, the aggregate market capitalization of cryptocurrencies has surged to an impressive $1.66 trillion by the culmination of 2023.

Selecting a capable vice-chancellor at Tribhuvan University

Published On: January 10, 2024 09:30 AM NPT By: Dr. Pushpa R. Joshi

Dr. Baburam Bhattarai's intellectual standing raises significant concerns, given his endorsement and active participation in a violent political movement - that resulted in the loss of thousands of precious lives - in pursuit of radical societal change.

The First 9/11: Unraveling American Duplicity

Published On: January 9, 2024 08:25 AM NPT By: Loknath Sangroula

When we first hear the mention of 9/11, what immediately springs to our minds? It's undoubtedly the morning of September 11, 2001, when nineteen terrorists affiliated with al-Qaeda crashed two of the four hijacked planes into the iconic Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, USA.

Effective international diplomacy a key for climate justice

Published On: January 8, 2024 09:00 AM NPT By: Lal Miya

The entire community has to unite in order to confront the pressing global problem of climate change and strive towards sustainable solutions for a brighter future. International collaboration is very important in order to combat climate change. This article emphasizes the need for group effort in a fresh way and draws attention to how urgent the situation is.

Mental Health and Human Rights

Published On: January 6, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Swastika Poudel

While talking about our conditions on mental health status, Article 35 of the Constitution of Nepal prescribes only about the physical health of citizens, not about the conditions of mental health issues. As mental health-related policy, plans and strategy were incorporated in the 2019 National Health Policy, the 1996 Mental Health Policy was automatically cancelled.

How Does Technology Affect Politics?

Published On: January 4, 2024 08:15 AM NPT By: Hari Prasad Shrestha

During the 80s, the manual typewriter was the most developed instrument for typing and mails dispatched through post offices were reliable means of written communication. At that time, the availability of landline telephones was limited and it was supposed to be an advanced device for long distance verbal communication.

Is Tribhuvan University grappling with decline in academic standards?

Published On: January 3, 2024 09:45 AM NPT By: Dr. Pushpa R. Joshi

Regrettably, of late, positive news pertaining to TU have become increasingly scarce. The university's diminishing global ranking, coupled with reports of declining enrollment in its central departments, and the impasse surrounding the appointment of a new vice chancellor due to political quandaries, have raised serious concerns on the future of TU.

The Cost of Cutting Costs

Published On: January 2, 2024 09:03 AM NPT By: Aashish Ghimire

This despondent reality is even more apparent in Nepal, where bridges left incomplete stand as glaring evidence of structural deficiencies resulting from cost-cutting measures. Numerous instances of structural collapse during construction and the abandonment of projects due to inadequate quality adherence are pervasive in Nepal, casting a shadow over a nation that should be thriving in new development.

Comrades, TikTok is the Giga-factory of the 21st Century

Published On: January 1, 2024 08:47 AM NPT By: Bimal Pratap Shah

The irony deepens as the Communists, once champions of the proletariat, have now assumed characteristics akin to the bourgeoisie.

Nepal-Britain Treaty: The Centennial

Published On: December 31, 2023 08:05 AM NPT By: Nandan Prasad Adhikari

The year 2023 marks the centenary of the Nepal-Britain Peace and Friendship Treaty that had formally recognized the sovereignty and independence of Nepal in black and white. Since 1923, the world has witnessed profound political changes but the special friendship between the two countries remains intact as they mark a hundred years of old diplomatic history of mutual esteem, respect and cooperation.