Why Nepal’s crisis is better explained by institutional decay rather than external conspiracy
Women representation in elections in Nepal get worse by each consecutive polls
Political and democratic movements of the past decades have all fallen short of citizen’s expectations
Failure to hold elections is not an option for Nepal’s interim government
A directly elected prime minister may not bring the stability that its supporters think it will
We want a political culture rooted in merit, transparency, integrity, and a nation where youth are active participants in governance
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Is the glass half-full or half-empty? Both.
Alternative politics should fight against the culture of acceptance, silence and dependency
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Prime Minister prepares to visit Beijing amid strained ties with New Delhi
Political resolve to improve air quality will add 3-5 years to the lives of Nepalis
Nepal Rastra Bank eased monetary policy under corporate pressure, but that does not fix structural woes
Nepal’s two biggest parties uniting gives both added reason to be accountable to voters
Vehicles mired in the mud on Nepal’s highways are a fitting metaphor of the nation’s politics.
Freedom of expression and democracy are the most important adaptations to the climate crisis.
Discussions during the Himal Media Mela 2024 range from AI and data mining to climate finance and environmental crime
When the other pillars of democracy fail to act as check and balance, the press has to step in to hold power to account
Most Nepalis are convinced these main men of the new coalition will bring little positive change to their lives.
The governing alliance is fraying as Nepal’s prime minister comes under pressure
