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Civic Singularity: The Dawn of Cyborg Democracy

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Traditional analog political systems in Nepal are increasingly incompatible with the cyber-augmented citizenry, requiring a transformation toward a “cyborg democracy” that mirrors the networks and cognitive patterns of its digitally native population.
2 days ago
Editorial

Strengthening Nepal’s Treasury

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Government expenditure has exceeded revenue, resulting in a fiscal deficit of Rs 148 billion in the first five months of FY 2025/26.
2 days ago
OPINION

Nepal: The Nation We Could Build

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We cannot build a utopia, but we can achieve milestones worth celebrating.
3 days ago
OPINION

Empower Your Children to Choose Their Future Path

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Honestly, we often project our own unfulfilled ambitions onto our kids. But in our sincere efforts to guide them, are we overlooking something crucial—their developing interests, unique strengths, and true motivations?
3 days ago
Editorial

Nepal’s Remittance Boom

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With remittances surging, channeling investment into productive sectors becomes crucial
3 days ago
OPINION

The Regulatory Dam – Obstructing the Private Sector Flow

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The article argues that without urgent legal reform and a level playing field for the private sector, Nepal will continue to waste surplus energy and miss opportunities for economic growth and cross-border power trade.
4 days ago
OPINION

The Echo of 1954: Why Nepal’s India Policy Keeps Repeating O...

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Without anchoring foreign policy in internal legitimacy and accountability, this pattern of hesitation and drift will continue.
4 days ago
Editorial

Time to Move from Tolerance to Action

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Over Rs 274 billion in unpaid taxes highlight urgent need for government action.
4 days ago
OPINION

Why Metro Rail in Kathmandu?

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Metro rail is not a luxury. It is the only structural solution left. The time to act is now.
5 days ago
Editorial

The True Cost of the Gen Z Movement

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What began as a peaceful, popular protest devolved into arson, vandalism and chaos, undermining the movement’s original goals.
5 days ago