Nonalignment or Multi-alignments

Published On: October 13, 2023 09:30 AM NPT By: Rajaram Bartaula

Nonalignment or Multi-alignments

Nepal, in its neighborhood, is surrounded by countries with nuclear power in their arsenal: China, India, and Pakistan. These countries are so uniquely characterized that one is the arch-rival and adversary to the other, facing each other at the frontiers ready to engage in conflict at any time.

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Bureaucratic Resistance on Nepal’s Path to Federalism

Published On: October 12, 2023 08:00 AM NPT By: Niyati Shrestha

Bureaucratic Resistance on Nepal’s Path to Federalism

On September 20 this year, Nepal marked the eighth anniversary of the promulgation of the constitution. The Constitution of 2015 holds special significance as it was drafted by the Constituent Assembly, which brought about a major political shift in the country by adopting federalism as a system of governance.

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Trade Deficit's Present and Future Situation in Nepal

Published On: October 11, 2023 09:00 AM NPT By: Prajwal Chand

Trade Deficit's Present and Future Situation in Nepal

Tucked between the towering Himalayas, Nepal has a rich cultural heritage and spectacular natural scenery. However, underneath this lovely frontage lies a complex economic issue – a persistent trade deficit.

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The Education Bill ignores the Constitution

Published On: October 10, 2023 09:00 AM NPT By: Durga Prasad Khanal

The Education Bill ignores the Constitution

It is shocking to see a sizable crowd of educators from all over the country protesting the recently tabled Education Bill. Contrary to the prevailing notion that these teachers were mere pawns of political parties, this spectacle sparked serious questions.

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The Young, the Old, and the Dependent

Published On: October 8, 2023 09:00 AM NPT By: Mukesh Khanal

The Young, the Old, and the Dependent

Had we been a European country, our youths would have launched multiple revolutions and overthrown their governments. Luckily for Nepal’s polity and the ruling class, our youths have a fatalistic attitude (courtesy of the Hindu belief) and accept the crisis they face as fate. They choose to migrate overseas for opportunities instead of confronting their ruling class.

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Kingdom Lost or Lost Kingdom?

Published On: October 7, 2023 10:00 AM NPT By: Narayan Manandhar

Kingdom Lost or Lost Kingdom?

Having reviewed "Singhadurbar: Rise and Fall of the Rana Regime in Nepal" by Sagar S.J.B. Rana (8 July 2017, Republica), I was eagerly awaiting the companion volume. Upon learning that the book is now available in the market, I visited a local bookstore to get a copy.

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‘India’, ‘Bharat’ and the nation’s tryst with identity

Published On: October 7, 2023 08:30 AM NPT By: Narendra Thapa & Rahul Yadav

‘India’, ‘Bharat’ and the nation’s tryst with identity

India and Bharat, two names that have long stirred patriotic sentiments within the hearts of its citizens, have suddenly taken center stage in the country's political discourse. The current government has set in motion a significant shift by opting for 'Bharat' over 'India' in recent official communications and documents.

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Between the Giants: Nepal’s Geopolitical Significance for US Interests in South Asia

Published On: October 5, 2023 09:00 AM NPT By: Nabraj Lama

Between the Giants: Nepal’s Geopolitical Significance for US Interests in South Asia

Strategically positioned between the rising powerhouses of China and India, Nepal actively asserts its distinct and pivotal geo-political role in the South Asian landscape. While it may be dwarfed in terms of size and global influence by its colossal neighbors, Nepal's geopolitical significance, particularly in the context of U.S. strategic interests, is anything but small.

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Euthanasia as Right to die with Dignity

Published On: October 4, 2023 08:30 AM NPT By: Baliram Kumar Chauhan

Euthanasia as Right to die with Dignity

Life starts from the womb of a mother and ends with death. Doctors can only prolong life but they cannot stop people from dying. Like birth, death is also one of the eternal realities in this world. People accept the reality of birth easily but ignore the existence of death.

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Data Breaches in Nepal: Understanding the Risks and Solutions

Published On: October 3, 2023 09:00 AM NPT By: Shreeyukta Aryal

Data Breaches in Nepal: Understanding the Risks and Solutions

Data plays an essential role in a technological era due to the broad range of confidential information, including user activity, financial data, and personal info, as an enormous volume of data is generated, transmitted, and stored using digital devices, online services, and IoT.

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