Merkel’s last chance

Published On: December 12, 2020 08:09 AM NPT By: Jan-Werner Müller

Merkel’s legacy would look different if she were to face down Europe’s self-declared illiberals. If she does not, she will have shown that values are negotiable, and that the EU is easily blackmailed.

To the influencers and those who get influenced

Published On: December 12, 2020 07:00 AM NPT By: Sandeep Poudyal

Influencers need to be aware of this power of influence and use that power responsibly, not simply to monetize their name and brand.

We must not leave mountains and mountain people behind

Published On: December 11, 2020 08:30 AM NPT By: QU Dongyu

What do we need to do to reverse the shocking statistics on mountain people and promote the restoration of mountain environments?

Strategic symbolism of Mt. Everest’s new height

Published On: December 11, 2020 07:39 AM NPT By: Swarnim Wagle

The joint announcement has strategic significance which can be understood against the backdrop of three geo-political-economic developments.

In defense of secular republic

Published On: December 11, 2020 06:47 AM NPT By: Dr Chhering Yonzon

The one religion state was a salient feature in Nepal’s medieval monarchy but it is erroneous in a pluralistic 21st century republican state.

What’s the cause behind fertilizer shortage? What can be done?

Published On: December 10, 2020 08:30 AM NPT By: Bhairab Raj Kaini

Nepal needs to explore both short-term and long-term solutions to mitigate fertilizer shortage that has hindered the country’s agriculture productions for years.

What is pro-monarchy protest all about?

Published On: December 10, 2020 07:27 AM NPT By: Sarans Pandey

Because of the government’s inability to provide ‘freedom from’ things like exploitation, corruption and poverty, citizens are thinking about giving up on ‘freedom to’ with hopes that a monarch might at least be able to provide the former.

“I am not angry at what happened to Nabaraj. I am scared that it will happen to me.”

Published On: December 9, 2020 08:00 AM NPT By: Binayak Sundas

Those fighting for justice for Nabaraj and his friends must continue the struggle. Young Dalits must fight for equitable education and become a voice that will change the structures from within.

Preventing the death of independent journalism

Published On: December 9, 2020 06:46 AM NPT By: Leon Willems

The COVID-19 crisis could deal a fatal blow to independent journalism. But there is still time to make sure that it doesn’t.

Pakistan’s Covid-19 coping strategies: Can Nepal follow?

Published On: December 8, 2020 08:15 AM NPT By: Dr Imran Ur Rahman

Like Pakistan, Nepal also has a huge portion of youth population who can be employed to raise awareness about the Covid-19 and provide community relief.