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From pumps to politics: Birgunj’s water conflict has begun
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 is showing signs of systemic collapse.
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From pumps to politics: Birgunj’s water conflict has begun
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 …
To look North or South? Rethinking non-alignment and neutrality
Nepal’s long-held foreign policy goals of neutrality and non-alignment must be reexamined
Why office is young professional’s finest classroom
Away from spreadsheets and meetings, the workplace provides an unrivaled education in human nature—and demystifies success
The NRB crisis: when politics trumps economics
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 …
When exams talk like politicians and adults hijack the curriculum
The SEE is not just an exam — it is a powerful cultural and educational signal. And right now, the signal it is sending to …
Navigating Nepal's Indo, China and US relations
The idea should be to identify origins of challenges and develop strategies accordingly
Where does academia fit in Nepal’s startup ecosystem?
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 …
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 …
Guarantees: An underrated catalytic instrument
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 …
Our education system needs a ‘Special Consideration Policy’
The current education policy is utterly indifferent to students’ pain and struggles. What are we measuring then: learning or endurance?
There was him and there’s many more
Not all stateless individuals separated from their families experience such a turnaround as it happened with Prakash. Even in his case, we can never really …
Recalling one year of becoming a bonafide citizen
A year ago, I finally received my citizenship, giving me a sense of joy and freedom. The collective struggle along with my younger brother against …
