A Mature Relationship: Nepal and the US at 75

Published On: June 11, 2022 02:30 PM NPT By: Dinesh Bhattarai

A Mature Relationship: Nepal and the US at 75

Relations between Kathmandu and Washington over the past seven decades have grown steadily covering a wide range of cooperation. The exchange of visits at senior officials’ level has been a regular feature in the bilateral relation.

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Prolonged Russia-Ukraine War will Impact Nepal in More Ways Than One

Published On: June 9, 2022 12:59 PM NPT By: Rajendra Prasad Koirala

Prolonged Russia-Ukraine War will Impact Nepal in More Ways Than One

As the Russia-Ukraine war drags on and sanctions tighten, prices are projected to climb, causing a domino effect that would affect economies all across the world, including Nepal.

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Rationalizing Nepal’s Foreign Policy amid Changing Dynamics of Geopolitics

Published On: June 8, 2022 08:03 AM NPT By: GP Acharya

Rationalizing Nepal’s Foreign Policy amid Changing Dynamics of Geopolitics

As the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is organizing a ‘Talk Series’ dedicated to veteran diplomat Prof Yadu Nath Khanal, the contemporary foreign policymakers are expected to be pragmatic and pursue the path shown by Prof Khanal such that Nepal can execute sensible diplomacy ahead.

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The New Zeitgeist: Bitcoin and Flatpack Democracy

Published On: June 6, 2022 12:15 PM NPT By: Bimal Pratap Shah

The New Zeitgeist: Bitcoin and Flatpack Democracy

The fact that politically unaffiliated dynamic young candidates like Balen Shah and Harkaraj Sampang Rai were elected as the mayors of two big cities of Nepal shows a new local political movement has arrived in Nepal as well. This type of political movement is known as Flatpack Democracy - a small-scale revolution that is bringing real change to local politics. Citizens are reclaiming their respective cities from political parties.

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Govt itself  doesn’t want to build Nijgadh Airport

Published On: June 5, 2022 12:31 PM NPT By: Subodh Gautam

Govt itself  doesn’t want to build Nijgadh Airport

On the one hand, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Nijgadh International Airport has not been prepared while on the other its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report is ready. Why and how was the EIA of a project possible without a DPR?

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Why Nepalis Hate India and How That Can Change

Published On: June 4, 2022 06:30 AM NPT By: Nabraj Lama

Why Nepalis Hate India and How That Can Change

Politicians, especially those from the communist parties of Nepal, have always fed the general public with anti-Indian sentiments. From the first communist Prime Minister Manmohan Adhikari to the Maoist Supremo Puspa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', and KP Sharma Oli, all have raised and fueled anti-Indian sentiments to get to power and popularity.

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Post Local Polls: Possibility of Magical Change without Civility

Published On: June 2, 2022 08:39 AM NPT By: Pragya Panta

Post Local Polls: Possibility of Magical Change without Civility

There is a dire need to stop the tendency of hyping up things unnecessarily first and immediately criticizing when smallest of error occurs on the part of relatively new people in every field. If the capital city along with other cities is actually hoping for change, there isn’t any recourse other than keeping calm and waiting for at least a reasonable time frame.

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Electoral Democracy and Clientelism in South Asia

Published On: May 30, 2022 01:00 PM NPT By: Matrika Poudyal

Electoral Democracy and Clientelism in South Asia

Electoral democracy coexists in South Asia with deep strains of authoritarianism though social multiplicity, austere poverty, underdevelopment and authoritarian tendencies are recurrent in the regional political setup.

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Maintaining dignity during menstruation

Published On: May 28, 2022 06:30 AM NPT By: Björn Andersson

Maintaining dignity during menstruation

Investments in menstrual health and comprehensive sexuality education will remove taboos and put sustainable solutions in the hands of people who menstruate.

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The Grant Trap: An Unfathomed Economic Curse

Published On: May 25, 2022 06:30 AM NPT By: Pradip Kumar Kafle

The Grant Trap: An Unfathomed Economic Curse

Debt trap has been a topic of concern in Nepal, as a significant portion (approximately one tenth) of the total revenue needs to be allocated annually for paying the interest and principal to the foreign lenders.

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