Nepal-India Relations: Search for a New Paradigm

Published On: January 26, 2024 08:20 AM NPT By: Dr Shambhu Ram Simkhada

Nepal-India Relations: Search for a New Paradigm

• "Why Don’t They Like Us?" Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s question to his country’s Ambassador to Nepal, Kathmandu Dilemma Resetting India-Nepal Ties, Ranjit Ray, Vintage, Penguin Random House India, p.3, 2021.

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Enhancing Development Planning in Nepal

Published On: January 25, 2024 09:30 AM NPT By: Suraj Ghimire

Enhancing Development Planning in Nepal

The plan serves as the foundation for all preliminary preparations before any work begins, aiding in goal setting and resource management. It outlines various aspects, including the nature of the work, and is crucial for achieving specific objectives. In the context of a country’s development, a plan is necessary to implement economic decisions by distributing resources appropriately. In essence, the action plan for achieving objectives within a specific period can be termed a development or economic plan.

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Silent Sacrifices Beyond Borders

Published On: January 24, 2024 09:00 AM NPT By: Prakriti Adhikari

Silent Sacrifices Beyond Borders

The Nepali soldiers have left an indelible mark in the global arena with unsung heroism, breaking boundaries far and wide. Renowned for the bravery of the “Gurkhas” soldiers, Nepal has a centuries-old history of contributing to foreign armies. Over the years, formal agreements have paved the way for Nepali nationals to serve in the armies of India and Britain.

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The Maldives-India Face-off Sparks Geopolitical Tensions

Published On: January 23, 2024 07:30 AM NPT By: Loknath Sangroula

The Maldives-India Face-off Sparks Geopolitical Tensions

Muizzu's diplomatic sequence—visiting Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and then China—is a clearly perceptible departure from the tradition of first visiting India, and it has irked the world's largest democracy.

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The Escalation in the Red Sea and its Wider Impacts

Published On: January 22, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Keshav Bhattarai and Mahmoud Yousef

The Escalation in the Red Sea and its Wider Impacts

The Red Sea crisis, involving Houthi attacks, has garnered global attention and has potential implications for the broader Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region conflict and the global economy.

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Ram Mandir Inauguration and its Ram-ifications for Nepal

Published On: January 21, 2024 09:00 AM NPT By: Mahesh Kumar Kushwaha

Ram Mandir Inauguration and its Ram-ifications for Nepal

The temple’s consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, the mythical birthplace of Lord Rama, has succeeded to garner an unprecedented amount of Hindu solidarity and sense of pride globally.

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Challenges ahead India-Bangladesh Ties after Sheikh Hasina’s Win

Published On: January 20, 2024 09:15 AM NPT By: Sharmili Mahjabeen

Challenges ahead India-Bangladesh Ties after Sheikh Hasina’s Win

The situation at the India-Bangladesh border has escalated significantly in recent years, with a surge in killings by Indian security forces.

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Call for the Primacy of Climate Diplomacy

Published On: January 19, 2024 09:00 AM NPT By: Rajaram Bartaula

Call for the Primacy of Climate Diplomacy

The effects of climate change were visible on the mountain slopes of Baadasur while walking through the natural trail on a hiking trip at the beginning of January. The Rhododendron, which normally starts blooming in the second week of February and lasts until April under regular climatic conditions, is now observed blooming in the middle of winter. This anomaly indicates the adverse effects of climate change due to global warming.

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Harnessing Synergies in Agriculture through Systems Thinking

Published On: January 18, 2024 09:00 AM NPT By: Sushil Thapa and Nityananda Khanal

Harnessing Synergies in Agriculture through Systems Thinking

As Nepal strives for food security, economic development, and environmental conservation, systems thinking emerges as a crucial tool to navigate the complexities inherent in the agricultural sector and beyond. A holistic perspective is needed to address the problems associated with climate, biodiversity, livestock, crops, and human elements in intricate agro-ecological settings.

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Prithvi Narayan Shah's Dibyapodesh and Marxism

Published On: January 17, 2024 08:58 AM NPT By: Dr. Pushpa R. Joshi

Prithvi Narayan Shah's Dibyapodesh and Marxism

King Prithvi Narayan Shah's legacy extends far beyond the walls of Gorkha; he bestowed upon us the invaluable gift of a collective identity as Nepali citizens. His lifelong commitment to the cause remains eternally etched in history, shaping the foundation of our nationhood.

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