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Campaign Finance and Electoral Integrity in the Upcoming Elections
Campaign Finance and Electoral Integrity in the Upcoming Ele...
Campaign finance and money power remain critical challenges to electoral integrity, making transparency, regulation, and vigilant oversight essential for restoring public trust and democratic stability.
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OPINION
Should There Be Term Limits for Prime Ministers?
Should There Be Term Limits for Prime Ministers?
The Gen Z revolution has sparked debates on introducing term limits to encourage generational change and curb entrenched power. Term limits can prevent political entrenchment, reduce corruption, and promote accountability and fresh ideas.
3 days ago
OPINION
Civic Singularity: The Dawn of Cyborg Democracy
Civic Singularity: The Dawn of Cyborg Democracy
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.
3 days ago
Editorial
Strengthening Nepal’s Treasury
Strengthening Nepal’s Treasury
Government expenditure has exceeded revenue, resulting in a fiscal deficit of Rs 148 billion in the first five months of FY 2025/26.
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OPINION
Nepal: The Nation We Could Build
Nepal: The Nation We Could Build
We cannot build a utopia, but we can achieve milestones worth celebrating.
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OPINION
Empower Your Children to Choose Their Future Path
Empower Your Children to Choose Their Future Path
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?
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Editorial
Nepal’s Remittance Boom
Nepal’s Remittance Boom
With remittances surging, channeling investment into productive sectors becomes crucial
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OPINION
The Regulatory Dam – Obstructing the Private Sector Flow
The Regulatory Dam – Obstructing the Private Sector Flow
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.
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OPINION
The Echo of 1954: Why Nepal’s India Policy Keeps Repeating Old Mistakes
The Echo of 1954: Why Nepal’s India Policy Keeps Repeating O...
Without anchoring foreign policy in internal legitimacy and accountability, this pattern of hesitation and drift will continue.
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Editorial
Time to Move from Tolerance to Action
Time to Move from Tolerance to Action
Over Rs 274 billion in unpaid taxes highlight urgent need for government action.
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