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Op-ed

First, a revolution of our minds

Aman Pant

The process of undoing the corruption of our collective minds starts now. It is imperative moving ahead. Anything less will be a grave insult to the sacrifices made.

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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.

The process of undoing the corruption of our collective minds starts now. It is imperative moving ahead. Anything less will be a grave insult to …

Op-ed  Aman Pant

Is Kathmandu stuck because the roads are broken or deep down we’re all waiting for someone else to do what’s also quietly our responsibility?

Op-ed  Prajwal Khanal

As Jakarta sinks, and Mumbai and Tehran scramble for groundwater, Birgunj stands at the same brink. From failed hand pumps to fractured governance, the city …

Op-ed  Vivek Baranwal

Nepal’s long-held foreign policy goals of neutrality and non-alignment must be reexamined

Op-ed  Raunak Mainali

Away from spreadsheets and meetings, the workplace provides an unrivaled education in human nature—and demystifies success

Op-ed  Karan Poudel

The country’s central bank, which is the last line of defence for its fragile economy, has been left adrift by the country elite political class …

Op-ed  Karan Poudel

The SEE is not just an exam — it is a powerful cultural and educational signal. And right now, the signal it is sending to …

Op-ed  Sohan Babu Khatri

The idea should be to identify origins of challenges and develop strategies accordingly

Op-ed  Saurav Raj Pant

Nepal’s startup ecosystem is evolving, yet academia remains a missing link in the incubation stage, creating a gap in critical thinking and innovation. To build …

Op-ed  Sunita Basnyat

The phrase “immediate action” in Articles 114 (1) and 202 (1) remains undefined. The absence of clarity allows the government to exploit this loophole to …

Op-ed  Prem Kumar Sah

They are uniquely poised to de-risk investment in underdeveloped and underserved markets or sectors. Their ability to mitigate commercial, credit and even political risk alleviates …

Op-ed  Nidhaan Shrestha

The current education policy is utterly indifferent to students’ pain and struggles. What are we measuring then: learning or endurance?

Op-ed  Aavash Subedi

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