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Budget 2026/27

What is budget, and how is it formed?

Every mid-Ashar, Nepal's fiscal year ends and a new fiscal year begins. Before the start of the new year, the government announces the budget for the coming year. For everyone from the private sector to the general public, the budget is the most important basis for planning for the future.

Economy

Let there be more international students in Nepal

In this second episode, we talk with Prof. Uddhab Pyakurel, Kathmandu University School of Arts, who emphasises that Nepal’s government must prioritise international students — for instance — simplify the visa process and fees for them and extend adequate support to universities, and budgetary support to extend scholarship opportunities to international students.

Society

For balanced international relations, the house has to be in order first

This episode with Gaurab Shumsher Thapa touched upon the foundational understanding of the broader themes of international relations, the history of Nepal's IR, the essence of soft power, national interest, and the principle of Panchsheel.

US–Iran truce pauses war, but Tehran’s 10-point plan sets stage for tougher talks

A two-week ceasefire, brokered hours before Trump’s strike deadline, has reopened the Strait of Hormuz and eased global markets for now. But conflicting claims, ongoing …

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“You have to advance toward i-voting over the long-term”

A conversation with tech entrepreneur Samar Acharya where he breaks down the tech behind i-voting

Interview Aman Pant

‘Social media broke hierarchical communication without meaningful dialogue’

In conversation with Assistant Professor Lekhanath Pandey on misinformation, manipulation, a hijacked movement, and Nepal’s communication crisis

Interview Vivek Baranwal

‘Madhesh Library to build conscious Madheshi intelligentsia through knowledge production’

While beginning this conversation about the Madhesh Library and Research Centre with its coordinator Anshu Kumar and co-founder and patron Aavash Guru — we stumbled …

Interview Vivek Baranwal

"Nepal needs direct access to finance from global pool for disasters"

An interview with Anil Pokhrel, the chief executive of the central resource agency — National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA)

Interview Sabin Jung Pande