Road to political disaster

Published On: December 22, 2020 07:00 AM NPT By: Deepak Joshi Pokhrel and Rajendra Senchurey

The ‘unconstitutional’ move by PM Oli begins the era of uncertainty in Nepali politics. Let us all be careful.

The Arab spring ten years later

Published On: December 21, 2020 07:52 AM NPT By: Shlomo Ben-Ami

As 2021 begins, the geopolitical terrain in the Arab world will continue to shift. The outcome will depend on whether or when the goal of democracy mobilizes Arab populations once again.

Democracy under attack in Nepal

Published On: December 21, 2020 06:01 AM NPT By: Dinesh Bhattarai

Prime Minister Oli betrayed the people’s mandate for stability, development and dignity and decided to cut short the life of five-year parliament in less than three years.

Taking national investment seriously

Published On: December 20, 2020 09:15 AM NPT By: Diane Coyle

The current health and economic catastrophe arrived little more than a decade after the global financial crisis. If it does not bring about systematic change in policymaking and business, it will be just one of many crises to come.

What Biden's victory means for South Asia and Nepal

Published On: December 20, 2020 06:55 AM NPT By: Santosh Sharma Poudel

The US policy towards Nepal generally remains unchanged by the change of guard in the White House. Yet, Nepal will be affected by US attitudes towards global trends.

Let the children feel their emotions

Published On: December 19, 2020 07:40 AM NPT By: Usha Pokharel

As your children move from childhood to adolescence, they grow socially and emotionally in a natural way. If you notice anything that concerns you, address these issues right away.

My ambivalence of language and Jhumpa Lahiri

Published On: December 19, 2020 06:00 AM NPT By: Hisila Yami

My heart aches when I see more and more Newari speaking parents not teaching their children Newari.

Climate cliff hanger

Published On: December 18, 2020 08:00 AM NPT By: Nicola Pollitt

Why we need sustainable action to tackle the climate crisis and speed the green recovery from COVID-19.

A tale of acupuncture cure

Published On: December 18, 2020 07:30 AM NPT By: Jaya Satyal and Ayush Chandra

In Nepal, acupuncture cure system is in rather disorganized state. Lack of proper regulation has encouraged quackery and created more fear and mistrust.

Supply chains and demand

Published On: December 18, 2020 07:00 AM NPT By: Richard N Haass

The COVID-19 crisis has revealed that interconnectedness brings benefits as well as risks to us all. In order to address some of these risks, supply chains will need to be rethought, with more emphasis put on supplier diversification, domestic production, and stockpiling.