Despite challenges, we are a far better society than we were
Anurag Acharya
The key to resolving the Madhes issue lies in how Kathmandu reaches out to the aggrieved
Nepal’s political leadership should be a part of the solution, and not a part of the problem
Both the government and the protesters realise this stalemate is not helping anybody, but …
The Indian Blockade is a reality, but so is the three-month Madhes agitation
There isn’t much sympathy in the Madhes for the pain Kathmandu is enduring
The good news is that the bias that the new constitution has institutionalised can be reversed
Unless both sides pause and find mutual terms of agreement, we are headed for a dangerous collision in the Tarai
The political interests of few leaders has superseded consensus in the constitutional process
The parties have arbitrarily drawn state boundaries, but who is going to own this draft constitution?
Whatever the political compromise, Nepal's new constitution must stand on these three pillars of inclusive democracy
Top leaders have packaged greed and prejudice in a draft constitution, but there is still time to correct it
The legitimacy and ownership of the draft constitution will be seriously tested in the coming weeks
Putting-off federal demarcation will anger some, but the 2 million people without homes have other worries
KP Oli’s impatience to be a post-quake prime minister may force through a constitution but may open a can of worms
Outside help is much appreciated, but earthquake survivors are not holding their breath
Lives and livelihoods lost can prod us to rebuild this nation
"Come back next year, I promise you we will have rebuilt this place."
The good news is that the constitution has become the only way for senior leaders to ensure a political future for themselves
The government and opposition have realised the futility of confrontation and need to end the deadlock on the constitution
Should Nepalis just die because the government is too busy trying to draft a constitution?
Nepal’s conflict victims have got legal relief, but it is unlikely their quest for justice will be addressed
Outnumbered in the CA and lacking numbers on the streets, the opposition is waiting for a face-saving way to return to the table
Despite taking to the streets, Nepal’s Maoists will stick to democracy to institutionalise the gains for which they took up arms
