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Politics

Why has the presidential role become so important and contentious?

Shristi Thapa

With the second tenure of the president Bidya Devi Bhandari coming to an end this March, two names have finally emerged for the new head of state after much political tussle over the last few months. Whoever is elected out of the two, one thing is sure — they will again come from a rich political background and perhaps strong party interest for a post that …

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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.

With the second tenure of the president Bidya Devi Bhandari coming to an end this March, two names have finally emerged for the new head …

Politics  Shristi Thapa

A brief description of a complex procedure of lawmaking

Politics  Pallavi Maheshwari

When women run, women can win, but political parties show little trust during candidate selection while party structures deny women’s progression to election seats

Politics  Aakriti Maya Aryal

There is speculation that the Supreme Court’s recent verdict on Nijgadh International Airport still leaves Nijgadh open for building the airport. A legal analyst clears …

Environment  Roshani Giri

Have you ever read an election manifesto? Have you ever compared and contrasted and made an informed choice on their basis? Are the documents easily …

Politics  Rima Sah

As general election closes in, we take a quick glance into costs of conducting polls in Nepal and election campaign finance:

Politics  Shraddha Aryal

With conclusion of two elections this year already, we untangle the Nepal’s upcoming general elections 2022 and more

Politics  Pallavi Maheshwari

How the lack of a supportive legal framework for cannabis is impeding the potential bloom of an economically viable industry

Economy  Pallavi Maheshwari

Around 66% of the population now live in urban centers. Leaders across these cities are once again vying for the position of mayors the upcoming …

Politics  Aakriti Maya Aryal

Analysing Himalayan Asia's complex water dynamics as influenced by underlying geopolitical equations

International  Sourav Dahal

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